Jing Rong finished reading the official's files sent by Lord Qi. In order not to cause trouble, he quickly sent them to the Ministry of Revenue to avoid being discovered by others.
Lord Qi carried the files out of the Rong Estate, intending to send them back before the Ministry of Revenue closed. Coincidentally, he met Ji Yunshu at the door.
So late!
"Lord Qi, you …" She asked.
Lord Qi stood at the door with a smile on his face. "I'm here to see Prince Rong. I just finished my work and was about to go back."
Ji Yunshu glanced at the confidential files in his arms. She could roughly guess that Jing Rong wanted him to go to the Ministry of Revenue and retrieve the files of the officials who were promoted. He wanted to see if their backgrounds were clean. However, she didn't want to expose him, so she didn't mention it.
"Oh, right. Did Lord Ji go to investigate Yu Dali's case?"
She nodded. "Yes."
"Do you have any clues?"
Ji Yunshu lowered her brows and sighed.
Lord Qi became nervous. "Is it troublesome?"
"Not really." Ji Yunshu said, "If Yu Dali is innocent, he will be fine. However, I met him today and asked him a few questions, but I didn't get any clues."
Lord Qi sighed. "The Ministry of Justice only gave you five days. One day has passed."
He was deeply worried.
After all, time was of the essence.
Ji Yunshu said, "Lord Qi, please help His Highness with the court affairs. I'll handle Yu Dali's case."
"With Lord Ji here, I can rest assured."
"Then I won't send you off."
"Lord Ji, please wait."
He returned to his residence in the palanquin.
Ji Yunshu stood for a while before turning back.
She crossed the courtyard and arrived at the front hall.
She saw Jing Rong sitting in the hall from afar. She wanted to walk over, but she withdrew her foot.
She thought for a moment and returned to her courtyard.
She had promised Jing Rong that she wouldn't ignore the matters of the court.
When she returned to her courtyard, Bamboo Basket quickly served her a cup of hot water.
Then, he asked, "Miss, why did you return so late?"
She took a sip of tea. "I went to the Yu Estate."
"Oh." Bamboo Basket asked again, "Miss must be hungry. This servant has already prepared some food. Eat some, then take a bath and rest well for the night."
What a considerate girl!
Ji Yunshu was indeed tired, so she nodded.
After she finished eating, the bamboo basket hurriedly prepared a bath for her. She took off her clothes and soaked in the wooden bucket. The steam of the hot water was dense, and it felt very warm and comfortable on her face. Gradually, she closed her eyes and leaned back. Countless images flashed through her mind.
Hua Ling!
Yu Dali!
That terrifying wall!
That skeleton!
The corner of the table stained with blood.
As she thought about it, suddenly —
He opened his eyes.
He found himself standing in front of a large door, shrouded in the dark moonlight. Only two lanterns swayed gently in front of the door. A gentle breeze blew past, causing the surrounding treetops to rustle.
She raised her head and saw that the plaque at the entrance read 'Pleasant Water Residence'!
This … was the side courtyard of the Yu Residence.
It was the side courtyard where Yu Dali had lived three years ago! She did not know why she was here. Was it a dream? But the scene in front of her was so clear and vivid, as if it was real. At that moment, she was stunned and felt incredulous. She stretched out her hands to touch the door in front of her. When her fingertips touched the iron ring, she could clearly feel the hardness and coldness of the iron ring.
Yes, it was real, and he could touch it with his hand.
It didn't seem like a dream!
Just as she was thinking, she saw a thin and small figure approaching from afar.
The woman held a bowl of lotus seed soup in her hand. Her head was lowered and her body seemed to be faintly trembling. She stopped in front of the door and completely ignored Ji Yunshu, as if she could not see her.
Ji Yunshu took a few steps back and looked carefully. This woman … was Hua Ling!
Hua Ling was holding a bowl of lotus seed soup.
In other words, this was that night three years ago?
Ji Yunshu was stunned.
It was too strange.
Hua Ling stood at the door for a long time before she opened it with trembling hands.
She went in.
Ji Yunshu hurriedly followed to find out what was going on.
Hua Ling entered the main room of the side courtyard. Inside was Yu Dali.
"Master." Hua Ling saluted.
Yu Dali glanced at her. "Hua Ling? It's so late. What's the matter? "
"This servant knows that Master has worked hard, so … I cooked a bowl of lotus seed soup and brought it over. Master should drink it before you rest."
Hua Ling put the soup down.
Yu Dali waved his hand. "Alright, you can leave first. There's no need to serve me."
"Master …"
"What's wrong?"
She stood motionless with her head lowered. Her body trembled even more violently and her hands were clasped together in sweat.
Eh?
Yu Dali found it strange, but he knew that Hua Ling had a strange illness. She didn't like to come into contact with men. She also didn't like men getting close to her, so he didn't walk up to her. He only said, "It's already so late. You should rest early."
"…"
"What's wrong with you?"
Hua Ling bit her lip so hard that it almost bled. Her nails dug into her flesh, leaving a purplish-red patch.
Then …
She suddenly raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears, and said to Yu Dali, "Master, I beg you, I beg you to fulfill my wish."
She knelt down as she pleaded.
Yu Dali jumped in fright and took a few steps back.
"You … What are you doing?"
Not only him, but even Ji Yunshu, who was standing at the door, also jumped in fright.
She was wondering why Hua Ling would say something like "help her" at that time.
She continued to watch. Hua Ling dragged her knees to Yu Dali and hugged his thigh. She raised her head and pleaded with tears in her eyes, "Master, this servant knows that my status is lowly and I don't dare to ask for Master's favor in this lifetime. But this servant is begging Master, please help this servant. This servant is willing to be a cow or a horse.
This servant is willing to be a cow or a horse to repay Master for the rest of my life.
"…"
"This servant really has no other choice. I really don't know what to do. Old Master, please grant this servant's wish. "
Hua Ling said as she climbed up from the ground. She tore off her clothes and tugged at Yu Dali's clothes like a hungry wild cat.
Yu Dali had never seen such a scene before. While he was shocked, he was also frightened to the point that his face turned pale.
He immediately grabbed Hua Ling's arm.
He berated, "Enough. What's wrong with you, lass? Why are you tormenting yourself in the middle of the night? Go away. Don't cause trouble."
He pushed her away.
Hua Ling continued to throw herself at him.
She kept shouting, "Master, please help this servant. This servant is willing to do anything as long as Master can help me."
Yu Dali really had no other choice but to forcefully push her away.
Hua Ling's body was thin and small. After being pushed, she lost her balance and fell backwards.
Ji Yunshu watched helplessly as that figure crashed into the table behind her.
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