Chapter 704: Catching the Ghost
In the Marquis's estate, the crow that had been sprinkled with luminous powder circled in the sky, cawing again and again.
"Screech!"
A green light flashed rapidly.
The crowd followed the direction of the crow back and forth, circling in circles in the backyard.
More and more people gathered to watch, almost forming a long queue.
Ji Yunshu chased after the crow, while the crowd followed her.
It was a spectacular sight!
The crow seemed to be deliberately playing with people, flying low for a while, and then flying high for a while, but it did not land.
Marquis Kang was fat and frail to begin with, and would usually be out of breath after just a few steps. Now that he had followed the crow back and forth several times, he was already exhausted.
He stopped his clumsy steps, panting heavily and sweating profusely.
I'm not chasing anymore!
I'm not going to chase no matter what!
If this goes on, I'll definitely die!
He supported his fat waist with both hands, wiping his sweat away with his sleeves.
"Teacher, how … how much longer? If this goes on, I really … really can't run anymore. "
Ji Yunshu also stopped and withdrew her gaze from the crow. She glanced at him, "Marquis, if you want to find your treasure and catch the ghost that has been causing trouble in the mansion recently, then you need to be a little more patient."
Compared to the exhausted Marquis Kang, she was obviously much more relaxed.
"I … I really can't run anymore."
She waved her hands.
I'm not going to chase anymore!
I really can't!
"Marquis, you should exercise your fat body a little. Too much fat makes you prone to illness."
Ah!
Marquis Kang was speechless.
But …
He pointed at the crow in the sky and asked, "How much longer will it take if this goes on?"
Ji Yunshu glanced at the fluffy moon. "It should be because the moon's rays haven't reached a certain place yet."
"The moon? What does this have to do with the moon? "
"Because crows like shiny things."
Hmm?
"Shiny things?" Marquis Kang muttered, "What's that?"
He was puzzled.
The surrounding maids and manservants also heard her and pondered.
"Screech!"
The crow cawed.
Ji Yunshu looked up, her grip on the lantern tightened. "Marquis, let's continue."
After saying that, he held the lantern in one hand and the robe in the other, and chased after the crow.
The maidservants and manservants didn't think much of it and chased after them.
After all, this was a matter of the marquis's estate. There was no reason for Marquis Kang to just sit around and do nothing. Thus, after a short pause, he also strode forward.
A group of people, in the large backyard, walked through the corridors and alleys.
Back and forth …
The other side.
Jing Rong's expression was solemn. He slightly raised his head and looked at the green ball of light in the distance. It was flashing and circling in the pitch-black sky.
Nearly the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn had passed.
Lang Po was leaning against a pillar outside with a sword in his arms.
"Your Highness, aren't you going to take a look?"
"Following a crow around the courtyard?" Jing Rong retorted.
"Didn't Teacher Ji say that crow is a sorcerer?"
Hehe!
You actually believe that?
Jing Rong smiled, thinking that the woman was very cute. "Sorcerer? I'm afraid she's the only one in this world who can think of such a novel term. "
Lang Po was puzzled. "Your Highness, why did Teacher Ji send people to keep an eye on the estate soldiers outside the estate? Aren't they supposed to catch ghosts in the estate? Could it be that …
There's something fishy going on? "
Early in the morning, after returning from the courtyard where Marquis Kang kept his treasures, Ji Yunshu had asked Jing Rong to secretly send people to keep an eye on the estate soldiers outside the estate.
The moment there was any movement, they would immediately report it.
It was obvious that there was something fishy going on, and it wasn't a small one!
But what exactly was Ji Yunshu up to?
No one knew.
Jing Rong shook his head. "This prince doesn't know either. Let's just wait."
Wait for a good show to unfold!
In the distance, the crow was still circling in the sky.
At this time, Mo Ruo and Tang Si came over.
The former's expression was solemn, while the latter's expression was relaxed.
Once they entered the courtyard, Mo Ruo strode up the steps to Jing Rong's side and followed his line of sight.
Amidst the inky darkness, a ball of green light flashed back and forth!
It looked like a person, but also like a firefly.
Mo Ruo asked, "I heard that the estate is catching ghosts?"
"Yes, catching them."
"Come to think of it, it won't be just one ghost this time!"
There was a hidden meaning in his words.
Jing Rong glanced at him. "What do you mean?"
Mo Ruo paused for a moment. "Those dozen people aren't sick at all."
"They're pretending?"
"Yes."
Jing Rong was amused. He clicked his tongue and narrowed his eyes. "So, there are countless ghosts in this estate. I'm afraid that the crow sorcerer will be very busy."
"Sorcerer? Did Teacher Ji invite him? "Mo Ruo was curious.
"He didn't invite him. He flew here on his own."
Just as he finished speaking, Tang Si, who was in the courtyard, suddenly pointed to the sky and shouted, "Look, the crow is flying down."
Sure enough, the crow descended from the pitch-black sky.
"I'll go take a look as well. I'll catch the ghost that knocked on my door that night. We can't let him go."
After Tang Si finished speaking, he ran over.
Just as she left …
Jing Rong's guards rushed in.
He reported, "Your Highness, we just found a few mansion soldiers carrying some things and sneaking in from the back door."
"Carrying what?"
"Not sure."
"Go and keep an eye on them."
"Yes."
The guard retreated.
Jing Rong's expression was solemn.
Upon seeing this, Mo Ruo asked, "What's wrong?"
He shook his head. "It was Yunshu who asked this prince to send people to keep an eye on those prefecture soldiers. I didn't expect that they would really make a move."
Then, he fell into deep thought.
Mo Ruo asked, "What did you think of?"
"Without the special order of the Marquis, the mansion soldiers are not allowed to enter the mansion. How can they sneak in with things?" After pondering for a while, he suddenly understood, and the corners of his mouth curled into a smile. "So, she wants to lure the snake out of its hole."
"What's going on? “
"Didn't you say there's more than one ghost in the mansion? Come on, let's go catch the big ghost. “
Hmm?
Before Mo Ruo could react, Jing Rong waved his sleeves and strode out of the courtyard.
"Wait for me."
…
The crow landed on a roof and pecked at the tiles with its sharp beak.
It made a crisp sound.
Seeing this scene, everyone was puzzled.
The roof that the crow landed on was the room of the dozen sick people in the mansion.
"Why is the crow here?" Marquis Kang was puzzled.
Ji Yunshu's lips curved, and her eyes narrowed. She said, "The treasure that Marquis lost is on the beam of this room."
"On … the beam of the roof?"
"That's right," she said firmly.
Marquis Kang was stunned. He looked at her, then at the room.
He was curious.
At this moment …
There was a sudden flash of fire in the room.
"Ah!"
Screams could be heard.
Then, a puff of thick smoke came out from the crack of the door.
Huh?
The people outside instinctively retreated, looking at each other. No one dared to speak.
Inside the room, there was panic.
Screams, screams …
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