A Child Born and Nurtured by the Heavens
However, he couldn't figure out what else Marquis Kang wanted other than an explanation from him.
That person struck while the iron was hot and continued, "Your Highness, why don't you come with us? This place is not far from the Marquis's estate. It's already so late, and Your Highness is a noble. It's not appropriate for you to rest in the forest. Moreover, there are jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards in the forest at night.
It wouldn't be good if something happened to you. "
Tang Si hurried forward and nudged Jing Rong. She leaned close to him and whispered, "I think it's better if we follow them. In any case, this forest isn't peaceful right now. It's filled with the smell of blood."
He covered his nose in disgust.
A woman's body suddenly approached him. Jing Rong immediately dodged to the side.
Other than Ji Yunshu, he would not touch any other woman!
Mo Ruo took advantage of this and pulled Tang Si over. "Is your nose that sensitive? We're on the official road. We don't know how far it is from here. You can't smell it. "
"But I can smell it."
This lass has a sharp tongue!
Mo Ruo blushed with shame.
He said to Jing Rong, "You decide."
Decision my ass!
Definitely not going.
Seeing his firm attitude, the person said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. This lowly one has already sent someone to fetch Teacher Ji. He should be at the Marquis's estate by now."
Ah!
So fast!
This is obviously kidnapping.
Jing Rong roared, "What did you do to him?"
"Teacher Ji is fine. He is the Marquis's honored guest."
He purposely emphasized the word 'honored guest'.
Marquis Kang did not intend to ask for his permission at all. As long as he captured Ji Yunshu, he had no choice but to go.
Marquis Kang, you're really smart!
In the end, Jing Rong could only agree.
He wanted to see what tricks that old fellow had up his sleeves.
… …
Ji Yunshu's carriage entered Jingzhou City. Because it was night time, there was no one on the streets.
After a while, they arrived at Marquis Kang's estate.
She alighted from the carriage and couldn't help but sigh inwardly as she looked at the magnificent mansion in front of her. Marquis Kang was really a rich man.
He even lived a better life than the Emperor!
The Emperor worked himself to death, cared for the people of the world, and had to read countless memorials. So what if the world belonged to him?
He wasn't as free as Marquis Kang!
Moreover, he was rich and lived in a large mansion. He didn't have to worry about food, clothing, housing, and transportation. He also had power in his hands. He had thousands of government soldiers at his beck and call. Even the Emperor didn't care about him. This kind of life was envied by everyone.
She couldn't help but sigh at life!
But —
Just as she looked at the signboard of the marquis's residence, she froze for a moment.
There was a bloody handprint on the signboard. It was the handprint of a child.
Hmm?
What was going on?
She was thinking.
"Teacher Ji, please come in." The housekeeper at the door greeted her, disrupting her train of thought.
She nodded in reply.
"My Marquis has been waiting for you for a long time."
She raised the corner of her lips but didn't say anything.
He also let down his guard.
No matter what, Marquis Kang had borrowed Jing Rong's troops to attack Gaoshan Gang, so they should be friends, not enemies.
She followed the guide in.
When he stepped through the gate, he was stunned. This Prince Kang's mansion was simply too imposing!
The decorations, furnishings, and even the bricks and tiles inside were all meticulously carved. Staying in such a place for a night would make one feel as if they were plated with a layer of gold.
It was as if he had just returned from studying abroad.
She passed by the courtyard and saw a few strange trees. They were obviously individual trees, but their branches were all tangled together. It didn't look natural, but rather intentional.
The marquis's residence was also strange. First, there was the bloody handprint on the signboard, and then there were the tangled trees!
She didn't understand the preferences of the rich.
When she entered the main hall, she saw that it was also resplendent and had everything. There was a pillar, a few wine cups on the table, and everything was exquisite.
This prodigal child!
How much money could he have spent?
"Teacher Ji, please wait for a moment. I'll inform the marquis now."
"Mm." She nodded.
Just as the housekeeper was about to inform the marquis, she heard a burst of laughter from outside. That laughter was passionate and excited. It was even the same laughter that Liu Qingping laughed whenever he saw her.
It was obvious that Marquis Kang was also a fatty!
When he came out to take a look, it was true.
He was 1.76 meters tall and weighed almost 180 kilograms. The floor shook when he walked.
When he saw Ji Yunshu in the main hall, he welcomed her warmly and grasped her hand. He looked at her eagerly, an expression of anticipation on his face. "Teacher Ji, you're finally here. Everyone says that you're smarter than others. As long as it's a case, you'll definitely be able to solve it. This marquis is truly honored to meet you."
Eh?
Why did he say that for no reason?
Ji Yunshu looked at her hand, which was tightly held by him. She felt a scorching heat, and her whole body heated up.
It was said that fatty had a lot of fat and a lot of heat. It seemed like it was true.
She quickly pulled her hand back and took a step back. She cupped her hands in greeting. "Greetings, Marquis Kang."
"No need to be so courteous." He quickly greeted her. "Come, come, come. Teacher Ji, please sit."
He pulled her to sit down!
Marquis Kang waved his hand and said to the housekeeper, "Hurry up and have the kitchen prepare a few dishes for Teacher Ji."
Wait, Big Brother, it's already very late. If it was in modern times, it would be almost dawn.
It's supper!
Ji Yunshu quickly refused. "Marquis, there's no need. This humble one has already eaten."
"Anyone who enters is a guest. This Marquis has never mistreated a guest. Besides, an honored guest like Teacher Ji must be treated well."
Passionate as Fire
Ji Yunshu's mind was in a daze from the fire.
She smiled modestly. "There's really no need. Marquis, there's no need to trouble yourself."
Marquis Kang had no choice but to give up when he saw that she kept declining.
After a while, he looked at Ji Yunshu with a smile, revealing two canine teeth. He looked very comical and adorable.
Ji Yunshu had always thought that Marquis Kang was as cold and aloof as the Emperor. He also looked like a wise man. This … must be a pirated copy.
She shook her head and put these thoughts aside.
Marquis Kang asked her, "I heard that Teacher Ji is from Jinjiang?"
"Yes."
"You used to work at the Jinjiang yamen?"
"Yes."
"I heard that Prince Rong thinks highly of you and brought you back to the capital from far away to take over the 'Lin Capital Case'?"
"Yes."
"You were ordered by the Supreme Court to investigate the case in Yufu?"
"Yes."
… …
She didn't know where this old fellow got so many questions from. He asked Ji Yunshu almost every single one of them since she was born.
However, Ji Yunshu's answers were always, "I don't have any parents. I was raised by nature and relied on myself."
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