The little fellow cherished the little brush holder that Qin Shiyu had given him.
The pen holder was round and carved with lifelike flowers and birds. There was also a ripple-shaped pattern at the edge.
It was very beautiful.
Now, Qi Li hugged this brush pot and treated it as a form of nostalgia.
When Jing Rong looked at him, the little guy also raised his head to look at him. He spun around a few times with tears in his eyes.
It made one's heart ache.
Jing Rong walked over and patted his little head to comfort him.
Qi Li didn't avoid him and let him touch her. If it was before, she would definitely pout and glare at him fiercely. How could she be as obedient as she was now?
Lord Qi asked the servants of the Rong Estate to take care of his son for the time being. Qi Li obediently followed the young miss of the Rong Estate to the rear courtyard and waited for his father to finish his business.
In the hall.
Lord Qi's face was full of worry. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness shouldn't have returned to the capital."
From Lord Qi's point of view, the current capital city was like a red-hot iron furnace. Anyone who entered would either die or be injured.
Jing Rong's eyes darkened.
Silence! Lord Qi's eyelids drooped slightly. "When Lord Qin was still alive, this lowly official went to see him. He said that in order to reassure the people, the only way is to stay away from him. If the Emperor wants to keep the imperial court in check, he must first remove the Prince's influence. Then, he must have his own chess pieces in the imperial court. Only then can he control the overall situation!
Although this official has been in the capital for less than a year, this official still knows how deep the waters of the court are. Why does Wang Ye need to involve himself in this? It's better to stay away from the imperial court and the capital. That's a good plan! "
Isn't it good to roam free in the martial world?
Why go into this deep water?!
However, Lord Qi was not Jing Rong.
So in the end, she didn't understand him.
Jing Rong stared at the pitch-black sky outside and sighed heavily. After a long time, he shifted his gaze to Lord Qi, who had a worried expression on his face. He frowned slightly. "It's rare that Lord Qi is still willing to talk about these things with me. However, what I said just now … is not allowed to be mentioned outside my Rong estate."
"I understand."
Jing Rong no longer discussed the pros and cons of returning to the capital with him.
Official Qi also stated the purpose of his visit, "This lowly official has come so late at night to show His Highness something."
At the end of his speech!
She took out a memorial from her sleeve and handed it over to Jing Rong.
It was Qin Shiyu's memorial to the emperor, requesting him to retire and return to his hometown.
There were even a few drops of blood stained on it, making it look particularly eye-catching.
Jing Rong's expression darkened as he took it.
"This is?"
"When Lord Qin was alive, he entrusted this lowly official to deliver this memorial to His Majesty. He carried it with him when he died."
It's just a memorial, what's so strange about it? Why did he have to deliver it at night?
Jing Rong flipped through it.
There were reasons for Qin Shiyu's decision to retire and return to his hometown. Among them, there were three reasons that were explained in great detail. Wei Yi wrote the word 'Approved' at the end of each of them. At the same time, he added four words to the side.
Do not ride home!
His intention was to persuade Qin Shiyu to stay and let him think about it carefully.
Jing Rong narrowed his eyes.
These four words … hid a deep meaning.
He kept repeating, "Don't ride home, don't ride home …"
Suddenly, he clenched his fists!
These four words were written neatly. How could there be any intention of asking him to stay?
It was clearly … a reminder and a warning. Lord Qi said from the side, "In recent years, there haven't been any bandits in the capital region, but Lord Qin just happened to run into them! If those bandits wanted money, it's fine, but why did they want Lord Qin's life? Moreover, Lord Qin has been an official for many years and is also a military officer. Even the local officials have to be courteous to him, so where did those bandits come from?
Did they have the ability to touch Lord Qin? "
Although he threw out a few questions, in reality, he was indirectly telling Jing Rong something.
Who was Qin Shiyu? He was an influential figure who had shaken the battlefield in the past. Many people ran away with their tails between their legs when they heard of his name. Even many generals were somewhat afraid of him, let alone those little thieves and bandits!
Unless …
I'm following orders!
Jing Rong understood the meaning behind his words. "What you said, this Prince also thought about it on my way back to the capital. This is also one of the reasons why I returned."
"Then, Your Highness …" Before he could finish, Jing Rong raised his hand to interrupt him. With a solemn expression, he said, "Lord Qi, this Prince will say it again. Whatever you said today, after you leave my Rong estate, you must not mention it again. If it were to reach the ears of someone with ulterior motives, I'm afraid it would cause unnecessary trouble.
After all, this matter is related to the Great Lin's empire. "
The Great Lin's empire.
Lord Qi cupped his hands in obeisance and bowed. He completely understood. "This lowly official knows what to do and will not speak irresponsibly."
Jing Rong's expression was calm as he returned to his seat. He placed the memorial in his hand to the side and said, "Lord Qi, why don't you tell this Prince about the current situation in the imperial court? Or perhaps … which high-ranking official is close to the Emperor?"
"Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Shen Zhangqin."
"Shen Zhangqin?" Jing Rong was surprised.
"According to this lowly official's secret information, Assistant Minister Shen was the one who reported Lord Lu's case to the Imperial Censor after collecting evidence. After the Imperial Censor thoroughly investigated the matter, the Imperial Censor, Lord Li, presented a memorial to the Emperor. Only then was Lord Lu convicted."
The Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites extended his hand.
In Jing Rong's impression, Shen Zhangqin was a yes-man and a rigid scholar. He never offended anyone in the imperial court. This time, he publicly reported Lord Lu. It was completely unlike him. It was obvious that there was a hidden force behind him.
Of course, people with discerning eyes could see the mystery behind this.
Jing Rong moved his hand on the tea table. His fingers lightly tapped the table a few times. The sound was muffled and powerful.
After a long time …
He ordered, "Lord Qi, tomorrow, go to the Ministry of Revenue and have Lord He, the Minister of Revenue, transfer all the files of the new officials to this Prince. Once it's sorted out, send it to this Prince. However, do not make it public."
"Yes."
In the rear courtyard.
After Ji Yunshu returned from the Ministry of Justice, she stayed in the study room to draw the portrait of the skeleton.
She confirmed that the deceased was Hua Ling.
However, the results of the autopsy gave her a huge shock.
She suspected that the deceased might not even be Hua Ling.
Fortunately, the skeleton hadn't been around for a long time. In addition, it hadn't been burned or soaked in water, so external factors had little effect on it. Therefore, it didn't take much time to draw the portrait of the skeleton. The skull was more or less complete. She took some clay and began to shape it.
She was completely focused.
She didn't notice a small figure entering the room.
It wasn't until the little person accidentally bumped into the corner of the table and made a "bang" sound that she raised her head to look.
The small figure standing next to the table was also looking at her.
Her big eyes were apologetic and innocent.
She pointed at the sturdy corner of the table and said, "It tripped me."
Aiyo, you even learned to complain first.
Are you bullying me because I'm too honest to talk?
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