The Case of the Dried Well
In the portrait, a man in armor was holding a bow and arrow, his sword pointed at a wild tiger. Around him, several tigers were eyeing him covetously, ready to pounce on him.
Which wild tiger was it that was killed?
Or did the man become food for the tigers?
The entire portrait was filled with a tense atmosphere.
Prince Rong called out, "Imperial Father."
Prince Rong called out.
Qi Zhen Emperor did not turn around, still looking at the portrait. "Do you understand what I mean?"
"Yes."
"As long as you solve this case, you will have made a great contribution. The court officials will no longer be so persistent about the disaster relief funds."
"This son will definitely bring the murderer to justice."
Qi Zhen Emperor turned and walked towards him. "That Teacher Ji beside you is very smart and talented. With his help, this case should be solved as soon as possible."
"This son … will think of a way."
In fact, he did not want to disturb Ji Yunshu.
After all, the 'Lin Capital Case' was still under investigation.
That woman did not have four hands.
Qi Zhen Emperor suddenly frowned. "At that time, Teacher Ji used the missing girls case to make us agree to open the coffins in Mount Lin. The Qujiang case was also a deal made between us. As long as he could solve the problem between the two countries, I would let the Qujiang people return to their country. She is the first person who could influence me twice. Although it is good to have such a smart person by my side, we must also be clear. Is this person the sharp arrow in the hunter's hand? Or the fierce tiger under the arrow? "
Jing Rong's eyes widened.
He did not speak.
"Therefore, you must be careful when using people. Do not let bygones disturb the flower."
It was a reminder.
Qi Zhen Emperor was originally a suspicious person, and Ji Yunshu had influenced the Emperor's decision twice. How could he not be afraid?
And to keep such a person by his side, first, as an advisor! Second, as a tiger!
Jing Rong bowed his head. "This son understands."
Qi Zhen Emperor also turned back to the painting and continued to look at it …
Jing Rong also left the palace.
Just as he was about to mount his horse, he saw a group of Yulin Royal Guards pass by the palace gate.
The leader was the commander of the Yulin Royal Guards, Lord Xiao.
He was young and extremely handsome. In other people's eyes, he was an extremely serious person. Moreover, he was also a martial arts scholar with excellent martial arts.
Unfortunately, he had become Jing Yi's chess piece.
Lang Po, who was beside him, followed his gaze and said, "Your Highness, Lu Jiang is already investigating his background. This person's background is very clean, so he can't find anything. Hence, he is still investigating. I believe that he should be able to find the information that Your Highness wants."
Jing Rong did not say anything. After the Yulin Royal Guards left, he boarded the carriage.
He instructed Lang Po, "Go find the Capital Governor and Vice-Chancellor Yu. This Prince wants to know more about the Dried Well Case."
"Yes."
He replied.
The carriage left the palace gates.
…
The other side.
Ji Yunshu stayed in Bamboo Creek Garden for two days. While she was drawing the skeletons, she would occasionally hear the maidservants discussing the case of the Dried Well.
There were many different opinions!
In the end, it became more and more bizarre.
Ever since the capital governor left two days ago, he hadn't brought up this matter again.
Jing Rong came every night.
He didn't mention anything.
He only told her to focus on investigating the Lin Capital case.
Just as she was about to start drawing, her hand trembled and the tip of the pen twisted. The outline of the nose was ruined just like that.
Sigh!
He felt ill at ease.
She put down the brush and rearranged the paper.
Uncle Liang stood at the door and knocked on it.
Ji Yunshu looked up. "Uncle Liang? What's the matter? "
"Teacher, there's a letter for you."
"A letter?"
Uncle Liang entered the room and handed the letter to her. "Someone brought it here just now. He said he wanted to give it to Teacher, but I don't know who sent it."
Oh?
Ji Yunshu took the letter and opened it. Her eyes narrowed and her brows furrowed.
"Teacher, who sent it?"
"It's nothing, just a friend asking about me. Uncle Liang, I'll have to trouble you. You can leave first."
Another friend!
He didn't expect Teacher Ji to make so many friends on a single trip.
If he had the chance, he would like to travel far and make a few friends in his later years.
"Teacher, I won't disturb you any longer."
Uncle Liang left.
After he left, Ji Yunshu burned the letter and changed her clothes. She tidied up a bit and quietly left Bamboo Creek Garden.
She didn't go to Prince Rong's estate, but to Prince Yi's estate.
When she reached the entrance, the manservant outside led her in without saying a word.
In the pavilion by the lake in the backyard, Jing Yi was standing at the edge of the pavilion, holding a small box filled with fish food.
He was sprinkling the fish feed into the lake.
After leading Ji Yunshu into the pavilion, the manservant left.
Jing Rong put down the box and turned around with a smile. "Teacher Ji … No, Miss Ji. I thought you wouldn't come."
His smile was cordial.
However, Ji Yunshu's expression was cold. "Actually, I should have come to see Your Highness the day after I entered the capital."
"If that's the case, this prince should have invited you two days ago." He smiled and extended his hand. "Come, Miss Ji, please sit."
Ji Yunshu sat down.
Jing Yi brewed a cup of hot tea for her and pushed it in front of her. "This prince brewed this tea especially for Miss Ji. Have a taste."
"There's no need."
"Could it be that you dislike this prince?"
"Your Highness, let's get straight to the point."
I don't want to beat around the bush!
Jing Yi also did not beat around the bush. "I believe that you should know about the Dried Well Case that has been spreading around the capital these past few days, right?"
She nodded. "I know."
"Very well, this prince won't beat around the bush." Jing Yi said, "Today, this prince requested to investigate the case, but His Majesty sent Jing Rong to investigate as well. You're one of his people, so you should know the relationship between us. We're both competing for the same goal, so this time, if this prince can solve the case before him, I'll win this round."
Ji Yunshu wasn't stupid. She knew what he meant. "You want me to help you?"
"That's right."
"On what basis?"
"On what basis?" Jing Yi chuckled. "On the basis that Miss Ji is here."
Hmph.
Ji Yunshu didn't want to beat around the bush. "Tell me, where is he?"
She asked coldly.
Jing Yi said sinisterly, "As long as you help me solve this case, I can return him to you. How about it? Isn't this deal worth it? "
"…"
"Regarding the fire at Chengqing Hall, this prince promised you that I would let Jing Rong out safely, but you tricked me and went back on your word. However, this prince is magnanimous and won't hold it against you. I hope that this time, we can cooperate in good faith."
"I haven't promised you yet."
"If you don't agree, it means that you don't want to save that fool. It seems that this prince has overestimated his position in your heart."
"Your wishful thinking won't work. I didn't come here to make a deal with you. Since Prince Rong didn't agree to your conditions, I naturally won't either. If you hurt Wei Yi, the one who will suffer in the end will be you."
"This prince understands what you mean. It's fine if you don't agree, but don't blame this prince for not giving you a chance." Jing Yi's eyes turned cold. He suddenly said, "In that case, this prince will introduce you to someone."
Huh?
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