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Ji Yunshu smiled.
She reached out to stroke the horse's head.
"This humble one is not a god. It's just that when those chests were smashed, my sharp eyes caught a glimpse of the tiger pelts inside."
"I see." That person asked again, "But how did Young Master know that the tiger pelts were sewn but not deodorized? Could it be that Young Master also knows about pelts? "
Ji Yunshu smiled modestly, her gaze sweeping across the crowd. "Judging from your attire, you don't look like people from the capital. You must be merchants coming to the capital to do business? If I remember correctly, Gao Tiger skins are extremely precious. In a year, there are less than twenty of them. Only rich merchants can afford the price, and it is precisely because they are so precious that those merchants hire the best craftsmen to carefully cut them. You merchants are naturally worried about ruining a good piece of skin, so you didn't overdo it. You simply sewed it, which allowed the tiger skin to retain its original smell. Although the smell isn't strong, horses are naturally very sensitive to hearing and smell. When the box was smashed open, the smell leaked out and startled the horse. "
"It seems that Young Master is an expert."
"It's just that I've read too many books. I'm not in the profession. Please forgive me if I've said something wrong." She smiled.
That person looked at her up and down with slight admiration. This young master in front of him was fair and clean, just a little thin and small. However, from the way he talked and behaved just now, he should be a scholar with a belly full of knowledge.
"Young Master has a dignified appearance and is quite knowledgeable. The capital, where the Emperor lives, is indeed a good place for talented people." That person cupped his hands and bowed. "This humble one's surname is Gao, and my given name is Meng. I'm from Anlang, and this is my first time in the capital to do business with tiger pelts. Many thanks to Young Master for your help in calming that frightened horse. If there's a chance, I'll definitely treat Young Master to a feast."
"You're too polite."
"Since Young Master still has matters to attend to, then I won't delay you any longer."
Ji Yunshu nodded lightly.
Gao Meng hurriedly had the carriage open to make way for them.
He thanked her again.
Ji Yunshu cupped her hands in greeting.
He then pulled Tang Si, who was watching the commotion, onto the carriage.
Inside the carriage.
Tang Si looked at her with admiration. "Ah Ji, you really know everything. You can draw skeletons, see dead people, solve murder cases, and even know the origin of those tiger pelts and the habits of horses. As a citizen of Houliao, I should be the most knowledgeable about horses, but I still can't compare to you. To be honest, if you were in Houliao, I'm sure many men would be lining up to marry you and worship you like a god."
Confession?
How shameful!
When she received no response, she inched closer and stared curiously at Ji Yunshu's fair and tender face. "I've never seen you with your hair down, and I've never seen you in women's clothes. Ah Ji, if you were a woman again, you would definitely be very beautiful."
"Really?"
"Of course. Otherwise, why would that Prince Leng be so infatuated with you?"
Ji Yunshu glanced sideways at her and asked seriously, "So you think that a man's infatuation is due to a woman's appearance?"
Ugh!
Tang Si thought for a moment. "Probably, but not entirely."
Ji Yunshu was silent.
A gentle breeze brushed past the walls of the carriage and lifted the curtains. It slowly poured in and brushed against her delicate face, as well as … the faint scar at the corner of her eye.
She raised her hand to touch the scar.
She smiled …
If you truly love someone, no matter what they become, you will never leave them!
Back at Bamboo Creek Garden.
The servants that Jing Rong had arranged to take care of the place were waiting outside to welcome her.
"Teacher Ji, you're finally back." The old butler, Uncle Liang, greeted.
"It's been hard on you, Uncle Liang."
"It's been hard on me."
Uncle Liang said, "According to Sir's instructions before he left, the remaining 11 coffins have been safely sealed and sealed with lard. All of them have been covered with licorice and placed in the central room."
She reported the situation.
"Do you have any incense?"
"Three sticks a day, not one less."
She nodded.
She entered.
She walked all the way to the central room in the backyard.
Tang Si looked very much like a tourist, looking around the courtyard.
From time to time, she would pick up pebbles and throw them at the eaves. From time to time, she would pull a tree branch and twirl it in her hand …
This place wasn't as big as the Rong Estate, and the things here were very old. However, the decorations and layout of the courtyard were very elegant.
Uncle Liang asked curiously, "Teacher Ji, who is this young lady?"
She casually replied, "An insensible friend."
"So she's Teacher Ji's friend."
Uncle Liang quietly sized up the girl. Teacher Ji is gentle and quiet. Shouldn't people he knows be like that?
Why is this girl …
Forget it, forget it.
When they entered the central room in the backyard, they saw 11 coffins arranged in two rows.
In front of each coffin was an incense burner filled with incense sticks.
"Why are there so many coffins here?" Tang Si was shocked.
Ji Yunshu didn't reply. She took out three incense sticks and lit them up. After praying, she inserted them into one of the incense burners.
Then, she pointed to a coffin that she had marked before leaving and instructed Uncle Liang, "I've already drawn a portrait of the skeleton in that coffin on the way here. You can arrange for it to be buried as soon as possible. I'll cross the name off the register later."
"Yes, Teacher Ji."
Uncle Liang agreed.
The skeleton in that coffin was the one whose clothes had been changed after being burned and then sprinkled with ginger powder to preserve it.
In other words, it was Fu Bo's son.
If it wasn't for the Little Heir of the Imperial Duke, she really wanted to transport that skeleton to Jinjiang and hand it over to Fu Bo to personally bury it.
However, she took a deep breath and didn't say anything in the end.
Tang Si came closer and asked curiously, "Ah Ji, who are the people in these coffins?"
"Of course the coffins are filled with dead people," Wang Yao said.
Ah!
Big Sister, pretend that I didn't ask.
Ji Yunshu walked to one of the coffins and touched the seal on the coffin lid. Because it was covered with a layer of lard, it was greasy. She moved her fingers a little.
Tang Si asked, "What's the use of the lard here?"
"The lard can act as a seal. This way, air and water can't enter in a short period of time. Naturally, the skeleton inside won't suffer much damage."
"What about this licorice?"
She pointed at the licorice on the ground and on the coffin.
"Licorice is a medicine in itself. Not only does it have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying toxins, but the fragrance it emits can also repel diseases and pests. Covering the coffin with licorice can prevent bugs and mice from biting it. Generally, those from ordinary families will cover the coffin with a layer of licorice. If they are well-off, they will cover it with geraniums." “
Oh, Tang Si understood.
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