Chapter 668: Prince Yi's Ship
Ji Muqing tugged at the corner of his clothes when she saw Ji Li's long silence.
"Big Brother, you haven't told me why you came to Prince Yi's Estate."
He said, "His Highness asked me to come over, so I came to see you first."
"I'm fine, don't worry. The doctor said that I'll be fine after a few days of rest. You don't have to worry about me. Since His Highness is looking for you, you should hurry over."
Ji Li nodded, "Alright, I'll go over first. If there's anything, just send someone to inform me. Don't hide it from me."
"I know."
Ji Li didn't stay any longer and left.
Jing Yi was already waiting for him in the backyard.
"Did War Secretary Ji go to see the Princess Consort?" Jing Yi asked despite knowing the answer.
Ji Li replied, "The Princess Consort fell?"
"Yes, she fell last night when she woke up. This Prince was fast asleep and didn't notice. Fortunately, it's not a big deal. She'll be fine after a few days of rest."
"She really fell?"
"Oh? Why does War Secretary Ji ask this? Did the Princess Consort say that she didn't fall? "
"That's not it."
Haha.
Jing Yi had a plan in mind. He knew Ji Muqing's temperament. Not only did she care about her reputation, she was also very stubborn. She was the one who tripped and lost face, losing her self-esteem. Thus, in order to take care of this, she naturally chose to lie.
Ji Li didn't dwell on this matter and asked Jing Yi curiously, "Your Highness, why did you ask me to come?"
He went straight to the point.
Jing Yi picked up the teapot and poured him a cup.
Then he said, "Does War Secretary Ji know that Prince Rong is returning to the capital?"
What?
He was shocked, "How could Prince Rong return to the capital? His Majesty has already sent an imperial edict to Yufu, ordering Prince Rong to investigate the matter of the disaster relief silvers. Otherwise, he can't return to the capital. "
"But this Prince's information is correct. It won't be long before Prince Rong's carriage arrives at the capital gates."
He didn't mention Qi Zhen Emperor's revised imperial edict.
Ji Li pondered, "Your Highness means that Prince Rong returned to the capital without permission?"
Jing Yi replied, "Although this Prince doesn't know why he suddenly returned, Imperial Father has issued an imperial edict forbidding him from returning. His actions are clearly defying the edict."
Defying an imperial edict was punishable by death!
The prince was no exception.
Ji Li's expression was solemn. "If that's really the case, then we should immediately inform His Majesty."
However, Jing Yi calmly took a sip of tea and said, "Why are you in such a hurry, War Secretary Ji?"
"This is a matter of defying the imperial edict. Of course it's urgent."
"Secretary Ji, let me finish."
I am all ears!
Jing Yi analyzed, "You are the War Secretary of the Ministry of War. Your responsibility is to ensure the safety of the Imperial City and the capital. Prince Rong's defiance of the imperial edict and his return to the capital is a serious crime. Naturally, you, War Secretary Ji, will be the one to handle the matter. But no matter what, he is still a prince. If you report this matter, it will alarm the court and annoy the Emperor. Why don't War Secretary Ji send someone to stop Prince Rong and the others outside the city and force him to give up on entering the capital and return to Yufu? "
How kind of you!
And this move was indeed well planned.
Even someone as smart as Ji Li couldn't find anything to refute his words.
Moreover, he already understood Jing Yi's intentions!
It was obvious that they wanted him to make a move.
Since that was the case —
He could only agree.
Ji Li said, "If Prince Rong really does defy the imperial edict and return to the capital, as the War Secretary, I will do my best to stop him."
"Then I will leave it to War Secretary Ji to handle."
"Yes."
Ji Li agreed and hurriedly returned to the General's Estate.
Ji Huan was waiting for him outside.
"Big Brother, what did Prince Yi say to you?"
Ji Li pulled him into the room and dismissed the other servants. He told her what Jing Yi had said earlier.
"What? Prince Rong returned to the capital? That's impossible, right? "
"I believe it should be true."
"But where did Prince Yi get this information from?"
Ji Li said, "Don't you understand?"
What should I understand?
Ji Huan was a boorish old man. There was nothing to complain about when it came to commanding an army or fighting a war. However, when it came to matters that required him to use his brain, it was truly difficult for him.
He shook his head. He didn't know!
Ji Li said, "For Prince Yi to know so accurately that Prince Rong is on his way back to the capital, he must have been secretly monitoring Prince Rong the moment he left the capital."
Oh!
So that's how it is.
Ji Huan was still surprised. He leaned forward and asked, "Then, Big Brother, are you really not going to report this matter to His Majesty, but to privately lead troops to stop him outside the city?"
"Don't forget, we're already on Prince Yi's ship. We can't get off."
"What bullsh * t! Are we going to sell our lives for her?"
What if we don't sell our lives? Do I have to force Jing Yi to expose Ji Muqing's scandal?
I, Ji Li, can't afford to lose face like that!
The Ji family can't afford to lose face like that!
"Ji Huan, you and I can only listen to Prince Yi. As for the reason, don't ask. But this time, I will lead the troops to stop him. You don't have to get involved."
Ji Huan had always listened to his Big Brother, so whatever Ji Li said, he would follow.
"Okay, I got it." He then asked, "Oh right, did you go to see Muqing? How is she? "
At the mention of Muqing, Ji Li's face was full of worry. "She fell down last night and injured her head and hand."
"Injured?"
"Why are you so loud? She was the one who was careless. Don't let Father know, lest he gets worried. "
"Got it."
Ji Muqing fell down?
Isn't this too strange?
Ji Huan didn't believe it.
Dong! A sound came from outside.
"Who is it?"
The two brothers were immediately alerted.
Ji Wanxin walked in and bowed to her two brothers with small steps. "I heard that Big Brother went to Prince Yi's estate. You must have gone to see Elder Sister, right? So I came over to ask how Eldest Sister is doing."
So it was her.
Ji Li replied, "She's fine. You don't have to worry."
"That's good." She beamed.
Ji Li and Ji Huan didn't think too much of it and just assumed that she was here to ask about Ji Muqing.
After leaving the room, Ji Wanxin looked back with a meaningful gaze.
Actually, she had heard the entire conversation when she was outside the door.
"Prince Rong is returning to the capital?" She muttered softly.
He's returning to the capital against the imperial edict!
Prince Yi is sending people to stop him outside the city?
She clenched her fists, as if thinking of something.
… …
On the official road.
It had been a few days since they left Bingjing and they were about to reach Jinjiang.
A few days ago, Ji Yunshu began to wonder if she should fetch Wei Yi when they reached Jinjiang.
This question had been bothering her for a long time.
She finally made up her mind and told Jing Rong, "When we reach Jinjiang, we'll stop for a while. I want to see Wei Yi."
Jing Rong didn't tell him that Wei Yi had been captured by Jing Yi and brought to the capital. Ji Yunshu's words made him pause.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"I said I want to see Wei Yi."
Jing Rong nodded but stopped her. "If you go, you will naturally bring him along."
"So, what do you think?" Ji Yunshu asked.
Jing Rong pondered for a moment. "I already made preparations when I left him in Jinjiang. Now that things have developed to this point, if you still wish for Wei Yi to be like before, this prince suggests that you return to the capital."
Ji Yunshu remained silent.
His gaze passed through the swaying curtains of the carriage and looked outside.
Her heart was in turmoil …
She suddenly said, "I just want to see him."
She emphasized again!
Jing Rong was startled. His eyes darkened as he hurriedly said, "It's better if you don't go. This prince is worried that you will waver."
"I won't. I'm just a little worried about him. I promised him that I would fetch him when we return to the capital. I don't want to break my promise."
"Yunshu …"
He called out to her with a grave expression.
Eh?
Ji Yunshu looked at him and seemed to realize something from his expression. She hurriedly asked, "Did something happen to Wei Yi?"
A woman's intuition was so sharp.
Jing Rong's eyes darted around. "Wei Yi is not in Jinjiang right now."
Eh?
"What do you mean? What do you mean he's not in Jinjiang right now? "
He still took out the letter that Uncle Fu had sent and handed it to Ji Yunshu. He explained, "Uncle Fu sent this to Yufu. We had already set off at that time. Zuo Yao had someone send it here as soon as possible."
The letter was slightly wrinkled from Jing Rong's grip.
She took it and flattened it.
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