Even though he was unconscious for a whole night, his mind was still very clear!
He actually thought of so many things.
Ji Yunshu wanted to stop him, but she knew that Jing Rong had already made up his mind.
After a moment of silence …
She said, "So, regardless of whether I agree or not, you've already made up your mind."
He nodded.
He had always been on her side. No matter what shocking things she had done, he had always been crazy with her.
So this time …
It was time for her to stand on his side!
Even though it would be a huge risk this time.
But …
"You're right. We promised the old people of the Imperial Duke that we would find out the truth, so we must keep our word."
Jing Rong knew that she would agree.
No one knew her better than he did.
"I will discuss this matter with Lord Qin. Before the coffin is opened, don't interfere. Just do what you need to do."
She nodded.
Jing Rong's plan came to fruition. After his body recovered, he immediately looked for Qin Shiyu to discuss the matter.
Qin Shiyu did not agree at first, thinking that it was too risky.
But in the end, he agreed.
A few days later, Jing Rong secretly looked for Commander Xiao and informed him of the matter.
He needed his cooperation.
Ever since Jing Rong caught him forging weapons for himself and Jing Yi's death, Jing Rong naturally became his biggest backer and was wholeheartedly loyal to him.
In short, Jing Rong would do whatever Jing Rong said.
After learning of this matter, probably because he was born a general, he had a reckless nature and did not care about danger.
He agreed immediately.
He quickly transferred his trusted subordinates to the mausoleum.
Meanwhile, in the palace.
Qizhen Emperor summoned Minister Liang.
"How is the yearly sacrifice going?" Minister Liang replied, "Your Majesty, it is almost done. The mausoleum is heavily guarded, so there should be no problem. In a few days, the monks from Guang 'an Temple will also come to the capital. Just like in previous years, they will be staying at Guang' an Residence. I have also ordered people to prepare vegetarian food.
Everything else has been arranged. Your Majesty need not worry. "
Reporting to him one by one.
Qizhen Emperor nodded. After a moment of thought, he reminded again, "This yearly sacrifice must be extremely careful. Do not let anything go wrong."
"Yes!"
"Also, no matter who enters the mausoleum, they must be thoroughly interrogated. Those monks are no exception."
"I understand. Everything has been explained."
Qizhen Emperor: "One more thing."
Minister Liang bowed and waited silently! Qizhen Emperor came down from the platform and walked in front of him. He lowered his voice and said, "Recently, I have been feeling uneasy and often dream of the Imperial Duke. I am worried that something might happen to him. Before and after the annual sacrifice, you must send someone you trust to guard the Imperial Duke's tomb alone. Without my permission, no one is allowed to enter.
Don't go near it, understand? "
This …
Hearing those words, Minister Liang was extremely shocked. How could the emperor be so worried despite having such a strange dream?
However, he did not dare to say anything.
"Yes, your subject will guard it well."
Qi Zhen Emperor was satisfied and nodded. "You may leave."
"This subject shall take his leave."
He went down!
Qi Zhen Emperor heaved a sigh of relief. He was indeed worried and always panicking. It felt like he was being tied up by a rubber band.
Tighter and tighter …
Of course, he hoped that he was thinking too much.
As the yearly sacrifice approached, the entire capital became busy.
Due to Qi Zhen Emperor's instructions, the Imperial Duke's tomb had been specially surrounded.
Without orders, no one was allowed to go near it.
Commander Xiao immediately reported to Jing Rong, "Minister Liang has ordered that people must guard the Imperial Duke's tomb day and night. The guards are all his men. Our men are not allowed to go near it."
Damn it!
Jing Rong frowned. "It seems like Imperial Father knows what I want to do. That's why he's taking precautions."
An old fox indeed.
Commander Xiao asked, "Your Highness, do we still …" Continue?
Before he could finish, Jing Rong insisted, "The plan remains the same. The coffin must be opened. In short, we just need to find a way to lure those people away. It will only take a few hours."
"Yes."
"Also, you have to remember that Minister Liang is also a sharp-eyed old fox. In the past, he has been in charge of the annual sacrifice, so he is already familiar with the process. So, we must be careful and not let anything slip."
"This lowly official knows what to do."
… …
Not long after, Ji Yunshu and Wei Yi moved back to the Rong Estate from Bamboo Creek Garden.
It was the day the monks from Guang 'an Temple arrived in the capital.
The monks were particular about traveling on foot instead of in carriages.
Fortunately, Guang 'an Temple wasn't far from the capital. The sight of dozens of monks entering the palace was a spectacular sight.
They happened to bump into Ji Yunshu's carriage.
The coachman asked, "Lord Ji, the monks in front of us are invited for the yearly sacrifice. Should we let them pass or not? " When Ji Yunshu heard this, she lifted the curtain and looked outside. Dozens of monks were walking in her direction in an orderly fashion. There were many guards in front and behind them, protecting them. They were also carrying large and small chests. It was said that these chests contained items for chanting sutras. They were Buddhist items. That was why when they entered the city gates, they did not open them.
Therefore, when they entered the city gates, they were directly carried in.
This time, the one leading the group was Lord Gao, who was in charge of welcoming the monks.
He also held a position in the Imperial Clan Temple!
Wei Yi also looked out. Without waiting for Ji Yunshu to say anything, he ordered the coachman, "Stop the carriage to the side. We'll let them pass."
Ji Yunshu gave him a sidelong glance.
Agreed!
The coachman did as he was told and hurriedly drove the horse to the side.
Let them pass!
The monks happened to pass by Ji Yunshu. Out of curiosity, she lifted the curtains to look.
It seemed like they were looking for something in the crowd.
But among the dozens of people, she still didn't see the limping monk with the scar on his face.
Wei Yi noticed her gaze and asked, "What are you looking for?"
"Someone."
"Who?"
She shook her head and lowered the curtains. "I don't know."
Wei Yi didn't ask further.
The carriage moved forward and soon arrived at the Rong Estate.
Shi Ziran and Lu Jiang were waiting at the entrance, but Jing Rong was nowhere to be seen.
"His Highness went to look for Lord Qin." Lu Jiang explained.
It must be because of the coffin opening!
She nodded and pointed at the things she had placed on the carriage. "I'll have to trouble Uncle Lu to send someone to move the things inside. They're a little heavy."
"Alright!"
She didn't have many things. They were the scattered things she had accumulated in Bamboo Creek Garden over the past few months.
Wei Yi, on the other hand, had a lot of things. He had studied for months and written many words, piling them up like a mountain. He couldn't bear to leave any of them behind, so he brought them all.
When they entered, Wei Yi looked around.
Look here!
And look there!
Shi Ziran approached him and looked at him from head to toe. "It's not your first time here. Why are you so curious?"
He was silent for a while before replying, "Really?"
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