Sugar and a Slap
Everyone looked at each other in confusion when they heard Ji Yunshu say that she wanted to catch a ghost at night.
The onlookers also began to discuss among themselves.
"Did you hear that? Teacher Ji said that she wants to catch a ghost."
"Yes."
"Didn't you say that there are no ghosts in this world yesterday? Why are you saying that there are ghosts now, and that she wants to catch a ghost? "
"Anyway, I'm getting goosebumps all over my body. Our estate has been acting strangely these days, and I keep feeling that something is wrong. Let's not talk about the strange things that have happened in the past few days. Let's talk about the dozen or so people who are lying in their rooms. They've been crying in pain all day long, and we've consulted countless doctors, but none of them can figure out what's wrong with them. In my opinion, it must be the work of a ghost. Otherwise, why would they suddenly become like this?" That person wrinkled his lips, looking as if he was right.
The people around him nodded, agreeing with his words.
However, he reminded him, "Speak softly. Don't let anyone hear you."
Then, he shut his mouth.
Inside the room, Marquis Kang carefully thought about what Ji Yunshu had just said. He said worriedly, "Teacher Ji, since you said that my treasures are not lost and are still in the estate, why don't I send someone to search the estate? If they find it in someone's room, wouldn't we be able to catch the ghost?"
This is a good idea!
But in Ji Yunshu's eyes, it's a little stupid.
She smiled. "Marquis, since the treasures are still in the estate, you don't have to be so anxious. Besides, the person who stole your treasures is not that stupid. Why would he hide the stolen treasures in his own room and wait for Marquis to catch him in the act? Marquis, think about it. You have so many treasures here, and each of them is unique. But in one night, all of them were replaced with fakes. You can imagine that the thief had planned this long ago. He must have planned this for a long time. Then, after all the treasures have been replaced, he naturally wouldn't hide them in a random room. He must have planned this, so the treasures must be hidden in a very secure place. Marquis, you won't be able to find them if you go look for them. "
"You mean that the real treasures are hidden in the estate, but you can't find them?"
"That's right."
"Then …"
"This one has already said that when night falls, not only will we be able to find the thief, but we will also be able to find the ghost that is causing trouble in the estate. So, Marquis, please wait for a while. When night falls, the truth will naturally be revealed." Ji Yunshu's tone was calm, but there was a hint of firmness in it.
Since that was the case, Marquis Kang had no choice but to give up on his earlier idea and quietly wait for the night to catch the ghost. However, when he turned around and saw the room full of fakes, he felt extremely angry.
If you want to steal it, just steal it. Why did you have to leave behind these fakes to pass off as genuine? Did you really think that I, Marquis Kang, was a fool?
Did he want to give him a few tight slaps?
How infuriating!
"Men!" Marquis Kang was furious and immediately ordered, "Hurry up and throw all these things out. Don't leave a single one behind."
Ugh!
The steward pondered for a moment, then stepped forward to ask, "Marquis, are we really going to burn it just like that?"
"Burn it, burn it, burn it all. It's an eyesore to keep it here."
Marquis Kang waved his wide sleeves and walked away.
The steward, on the other hand, sighed and looked at the things with a look of pity. Although they were fakes, an amateur would not be able to tell if they were real or fake. If they were sold outside, they might be able to fetch a good price. It was such a waste and a pity to destroy them just like that.
He thought to himself, should I secretly sell them?
But before he could do that, he was pushed back to his original position by Jing Rong.
"The Marquis has already instructed you to destroy everything. What are you still standing there for? Aren't you going to do it? "
"Yes, yes, yes. We'll destroy it now."
The steward quickly gathered the servants to move the things out and began smashing them with all their might outside the courtyard. Some of the things that couldn't be destroyed were simply piled together and set on fire.
The raging fire burned very fiercely.
Someone at the side sighed, "What a pity. So many good things."
"Isn't that so? Even if they're fakes, we can still sell them for some money. "
Come to think of it, the steward was not the only one who thought this way.
But there were also people who said, "These things are filthy. We'd better not bring trouble to ourselves. It's better to burn them."
To put it bluntly, was it done by a human? Or was it done by a ghost? It was hard to say.
Jing Rong and Ji Yunshu watched as the things were burned one by one and left.
On the way back to the courtyard, Jing Rong asked her suspiciously, "Are you sure you know who it is?"
She shook her head, "I don't know."
"You don't know?"
"Yes."
"Woman, you really dare to boast. If you don't catch the 'ghost' by nightfall, Marquis Kang will probably think of you as one."
Pfft.
Ji Yunshu couldn't help but laugh. She tilted her head to look at him, "With you here, I'm not afraid."
Jing Rong was very pleased with her words.
He was immediately overjoyed. He raised his chin slightly, "Of course. With this prince around, no one would dare to touch you, but …"
Then, his eyes darkened and he looked at the woman in front of him seriously, "Even so, you can't boast. If you don't know, then just say that you don't know. Why did you have to lie to Marquis Kang? Isn't this the same as giving him a piece of candy and then giving him a slap?"
"But I didn't say that I wouldn't help him find the treasure," she said innocently.
"Then why did you say that you don't know?"
"I really don't know who stole it, but I might find out by nightfall."
Huh?
What kind of logic is that?
Ji Yunshu quickened her steps as she walked towards the courtyard. It seemed that she didn't want to make things too clear. Jing Rong couldn't figure out what she was thinking, so he simply didn't want to guess. In short, he believed whatever that woman said.
On the other side, Marquis Kang returned to the room in a huff. His plump body sat down on the pear blossom chair. The chair seemed to have broken with a crack.
He abruptly stood up and kicked him.
"Ka-cha!"
The chair completely fell apart, lying on the ground like a pile of mud.
"Even you are bullying me."
He exploded in anger.
Hearing the noise coming from inside, two manservants immediately rushed in. When they saw the broken chair on the ground, they looked at each other in dismay.
"Marquis, what happened?"
"Get out!"
Marquis Kang berated.
Both of them knew that Marquis Kang was in a fit of anger. If anyone stepped forward and said anything, it would be like plucking the feathers off a tiger's head. The two manservants could only retreat.
But as soon as the two of them left, a man came in.
The man was about the same age as Marquis Kang, but he looked more spirited. Although his eyes were stern, there was a hint of gentleness on his face.
This man was the one who had received orders to fetch Ji Yunshu from the forest.
Without his armor, he seemed more approachable.
"Zhou Wen?" Marquis Kang looked at him.
Zhou Wen bowed his head, "Your Highness."
"What's the matter?"
"I heard that a thief has stolen Your Highness' treasures."
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