Ji Wanxin's back tensed when she heard Wei Yi's voice, but she remained calm on the surface.
She followed Shen Zhangqin's footsteps into the pavilion.
Wei Yi sat down leisurely and drank some water. After a while, he looked at the two people standing in front of him.
He looked them up and down!
"This subject greets Your Majesty." Shen Zhangqin bowed.
Ji Wanxin also bowed. "This commoner greets Your Majesty."
Her voice was gentle and pleasant, but weak. Wei Yi's dangerous gaze fell on her. For a moment, memories of the past flashed through his mind. He knew all the dirty things this woman had done. Back in the Gaoshan Village, it was because of this woman that he and Ji Yunshu almost died. Every time he thought about it, he would feel a strong urge to …
Every time he thought about it, he wanted nothing more than to issue an imperial edict to sentence this vicious needle in silk to death. However, he couldn't do that now, because keeping this woman alive would bring him great benefits.
"We were counting the days yesterday, thinking that it was about time for you to enter the capital. I didn't expect Lord Shen to bring you here today." Wei Yi said.
Ji Wanxin replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"You don't need to thank us. It was Lord Shen who begged us to let you come to the capital. If you want to thank someone, thank him." His tone was extremely cold. He turned to Shen Zhangqin. "Lord Shen brought Second Miss Ji here personally. It's clear that she is very important to you."
Shen Zhangqin cupped his hands. "I hope Your Majesty will grant my wish."
"We said, there's no hurry!"
"... Yes." He could only suppress that sense of urgency.
Wei Yi took another sip of tea, neither hurried nor slow.
The atmosphere in the pavilion was very tense.
No one knew what Wei Yi wanted to say.
Ji Wanxin looked up at him. She felt that he was both strange and familiar at the same time.
After a while, Wei Yi suddenly looked at her.
She immediately lowered her gaze.
Wei Yi said, "Second Miss Ji, we can be considered acquaintances. Everyone says that Jinjiang has a beauty, and that it belongs to you, Ji Wanxin. Although we haven't spoken much, we were together when Prince Rong went to Yufu to investigate for the disaster relief silvers. We naturally know what kind of person you are."
He seemed to be reminding her of something.
It was as if he wanted to dig out Ji Wanxin's memories and remind her of all the evil things she had done in the past.
It was obvious that Ji Wanxin knew what he meant. Her face turned pale and she opened her mouth, not knowing what to say. Wei Yi noticed the change in her expression. He laughed inwardly and said, "I've always heard that your embroidery skills are outstanding. This time, I summoned you to the palace in hopes that you can display your talents. From now on, you can stay in the palace with peace of mind. When the time comes, I will make other arrangements. When the time comes, you can …"
I'm leaving the palace. "
Ji Wanxin bowed again. "Many thanks, Your Majesty."
Wei Yi smiled and waved at the eunuchs and maids in the pavilion.
Everyone retreated!
Only three people!
What was he trying to do? Wei Yi suddenly stood up and walked in front of the two of them. His eyes darkened and he said to Ji Wanxin in a serious tone, "In the end, your Ji family is still a sinner. Your eldest brother's mistakes are destined to be shouldered by you. The late Emperor had once decreed that the Ji family was not allowed to enter the capital, but Lord Shen pleaded with me many times and expressed his feelings for you. I am not a heartless person. I know Lord Shen's sincerity towards you and I could not bear to separate you. Moreover, the crime should not fall on the family! Thus, I agreed to Lord Qin's request and issued an imperial edict to summon you to the palace as an embroidery lady.
When the time is right, I will issue another imperial edict to bestow marriage. But from now on, you must be more peaceful in the palace. You must not have any evil thoughts. Otherwise, not only will I force you to leave the capital, I may even … take away your little life. "
It was full of threat!
These words caused Ji Wanxin's eyes to tremble uncontrollably. She tightly pursed her lips.
Then …
She lowered her head and said, "Yes, this commoner girl … understands."
"It is good that you understand. We do not wish to say more." Wei Yi waved his sleeve and summoned a servant. "Bring her to the brocade department."
"Yes."
The eunuch led her out.
Ji Wanxin bowed and retreated. After leaving, she could not help but look back.
The man in the pavilion was no longer the Wei Yi of the past.
It was as if she did not recognize him at all.
He was a complete stranger.
She could even sense that the lofty man in the dragon robe was very dangerous!
So dangerous that no one could approach him.
Seeing that she was standing still …
"Miss, hurry and come with us." The eunuch urged.
She regained her composure and immediately looked away. She lowered her head. "Yes."
The eunuch looked at her a few more times. After all, this girl was indeed beautiful. Not only was she beautiful, she was like a fairy. He had been in the palace for so many years but had never seen such a beautiful girl. It was a pity that she was only a palace maid.
The two of them left.
In the pavilion.
Shen Zhangqin said, "This subject thanks Your Majesty for your grace."
"You do not need to thank me. Since you are working for me, I will naturally fulfill your wish."
"Working for Your Majesty is what this subject should do."
Wei Yi curled his lips. "We still have to remind you that Second Miss Ji is a beauty in appearance. How is she underneath? No one can determine what is underneath. So, Lord Shen must look carefully. Don't say that we did not warn you. "
'Huh?'
Shen Zhangqin did not understand what he meant.
But he still thanked him.
Wei Yi suddenly laughed with a sense of self-mockery. He took a deep breath and walked to the side of the pavilion. He looked up at the clear blue sky and said, "Although we say that about you, we are actually … the same kind of person!"
His voice was extremely soft!
Shen Zhangqin did not seem to hear him and obediently waited there without moving.
Wei Yi muttered to himself for a long time. His face was gloomy and his eyes were slightly gloomy. He asked, "What has Lord Ji been doing recently?"
"Still investigating a case."
"Case?" Wei Yi was puzzled and turned to ask, "What case?"
"The case in the Yu Estate."
"Isn't it already closed?"
"But Lord Ji said that there was insufficient evidence and the murderer was not Yu Wang. After investigation, it was determined that the murderer was the craftsmen who repaired the Yu Estate."
Wei Yi frowned. "So, the Ministry of Works is also involved?"
Shen Zhangqin replied, "Yes."
Wei Yi thought for a moment and ordered, "If that is the case, then let Lord Ji continue investigating. Pass on our decree that the Ministry of Works must cooperate with Lord Ji in investigating the case. If there is anyone who does not cooperate, they will be beheaded. Once the murderer is found, they must be severely punished."
"Yes, this subject obeys."
After a while.
Wei Yi frowned and said, "Right now, Prince Rong has already begun to collect evidence and is preparing to impeach those officials that we promoted. Although we know that there is a big problem with them, Lord Shen, they are our people. You should know what to do, right?"
"This subject knows."
Wei Yi grunted and sat down.
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