Ji Yunshu immediately changed the topic and handed him the case files of Jiao Shiniang and Xing Xiyang.
"The case isn't closed yet. Take a look at it first."
Wei Yi's hands were empty. He felt awkward at first, but when he received the two files, the disappointment in his heart disappeared.
He opened the files and began to read.
His handsome brows furrowed from time to time as he read. After a brief understanding, he closed the file and placed it beside his hand.
He was worried. "So, the murderer will kill again?"
Ji Yunshu's expression was solemn. "If I'm not wrong, he might."
Wei Yi was deeply worried. "If there's another murder case, I'm afraid we can't hide it anymore. The people in the capital will be in a state of panic. There's less than five days until the Chamber of Commerce Festival. There will be more and more people in the capital. I'm afraid something else will happen."
His worries were not unfounded.
After all, the murderer was a pervert. He could do anything.
Ji Yunshu said in a low voice, "The capital is under strict surveillance. If the murderer shows up, he will be caught."
"What if the murderer has already left the capital?"
"That won't happen. If a person with a twisted mind doesn't complete what she has planned, she won't give up even if she dies."
"Shu 'er." He called out to her. "No matter what, you have to protect yourself. If something happens to you, how can I be at ease in the Forbidden City?"
"I know."
Wei Yi suddenly thought of something. He lowered his eyes and smiled. "Actually … you have Jing Rong to protect you. What's there for me to worry about? If you're in danger, he will save you even if he has to sacrifice his life. "
There was a trace of bitterness in his words.
Ji Yunshu looked at him. Her heart was filled with sorrow. She didn't know how to respond.
After a while …
Wei Yi pursed his lips. His eyes were sincere and sad. He said seriously, "I can do it too."
I can do it too!
These three words seemed to contain all the feelings he had for Ji Yunshu.
Just how many emotions did one have to feel to be able to make a person say these three words?
She felt incomparably guilty.
She felt guilty that she couldn't reciprocate his love.
All the words that she wanted to say turned into "thank you".
At this time …
The originally gloomy and overcast sky suddenly began to rain.
The pitter-patter of the rain fell on the roof tiles of the pavilion, the treetops, the ground … The sound was crisp and clear.
The cool and refreshing air washed away the hot air from the ground, and a layer of white mist gradually rose, lingering in the air. It was hazy, just like a fairyland.
The gauze curtains outside the pavilion fluttered in the wind.
Ji Yunshu got up and walked to the side of the pavilion. She raised her head to look at the raindrops that were as small as pearls. At this moment, it seemed to wash away the gloominess and worries in her heart.
Wei Yi walked to her side and looked at her.
Her delicate profile entered his sight.
He wanted to look at her like this forever, to be by her side. Even if he could only look at her from afar, it was worth it. However, from the moment he accepted the imperial edict, they were destined to be separated by a red wall. Even if he wanted to see her, he had to wait in anticipation.
Ji Yunshu noticed his burning gaze and turned her head to meet it.
Their eyes met!
After staring at each other for a long time, at this moment, there were mixed feelings.
Ji Yunshu's beautiful almond-shaped eyes trembled a few times, but she was as gentle as before.
Wei Yi revealed a smile. "It's really hard to see you."
His voice was cold.
Ji Yunshu said, "Then I'll come to the palace to see you when I have time."
"That's not necessary. You should rest more after you finish your work in the Ministry of Justice." He looked at the drizzle and said softly, "The red walls and green tiles, the misty rain is hazy. There's nothing I can do about it."
Although his voice was soft, it was not drowned out by the heavy rain.
Ji Yunshu heard every word clearly. She asked him, "Do you regret it?"
"No, I don't." He almost blurted out, "I don't have the chance to regret it. The path that the heavens chose for me is always right."
"Yes, the heavens will not be wrong. You are a good emperor."
He smiled. "Jing Rong said the same thing to me half a year ago."
"Then it proves that he was right."
"Perhaps."
In fact, he didn't know whether he was a good emperor or not. Because in the past six months, he had done too little. Almost all the decisive decisions were made by Jing Rong. All he did was learn.
Learn non-stop!
He hoped that one day, he would live up to the expectations of the people and become a good emperor.
The two of them stood there for a long time, but the rain was getting heavier.
Seeing that it was getting late, Ji Yunshu asked the eunuch to bring her an umbrella. She was ready to leave the palace.
"Let's wait until the rain stops." Wei Yi said.
"I'm afraid the rain won't stop anytime soon."
"Then …" Don't leave.
He didn't have the courage to say the last four words.
He swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
At this moment, a young eunuch brought over an umbrella.
"Teacher Ji, the umbrella is here."
He handed the umbrella to her.
She took it.
But just as she was about to open it …
Wei Yi suddenly grabbed her wrist.
Huh?
Her whole body trembled. Her gaze followed the hand that was grabbing her wrist and slowly moved upwards until she met Wei Yi's slightly distressed eyes.
His eyes were not only sad, but also full of possessiveness.
"Wei Yi?"
He said, "It's raining so heavily, and it's getting late. If you go to the Rong Estate now, the sky will be dark. Why don't you … stay here today?"
He still said it.
"…"
"Don't worry, I will send someone to inform Jing Rong. Shu 'er, stay here."
His tone was close to pleading.
Her mind was blank.
Agree?
Disagree?
However, she could never be cruel enough to say no in front of Wei Yi.
At this time, the sky was getting dark.
Finally …
She nodded.
Wei Yi was so happy that it was written all over his face. He even forgot to withdraw his hand from her wrist.
Until she pulled herself away.
The young eunuchs carried the carriage. Wei Yi said, "Give me an umbrella. I want to walk more with Lord Ji."
"Yes."
The two of them held the umbrella as they walked into the rain.
One was tall while the other was short. The distance between them wasn't far, but it wasn't close either.
They walked towards the Hall of Utmost Peace.
Along the way, two eunuchs led the way with lanterns in their hands. Behind them were eunuchs and palace maids.
The two of them were in the middle.
The Forbidden City was still brightly lit in the rain. Holding an umbrella as they walked into the city, it was quite a beautiful sight, even tempting one's greed.
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