As the saying goes, there are always people beyond people, heavens beyond heavens.
When it came to this activity of verbal sparring, having interacted with Jingrong frequently, Ji Yunshu had also learned a few tricks. She pretended to be completely ignorant.
Cupping her hands, she said, “Many thanks for Prince Yi’s concern. However, Prince Yi should also pay more attention to your health. Otherwise, your mind can easily become confused and judge cases incorrectly.”
“Uh!”
This clearly alluded to the farce he’d caused last time by intercepting and arresting Gan Chouliang!
It was like a knife he’d thrust out suddenly turning back to stab himself, impossible to block!
The pain left him able only to laugh awkwardly.
“So Master is clever indeed. Even this Prince cannot match you. Originally thinking Gan Chouliang was the murderer, I had people arrest him. Little did I expect Master’s wisdom was yet to come, causing this Prince to completely lose face.”
“That was merely Prince Yi’s eagerness to solve the case. For our dynasty to have a prince like you who serves the people is truly the people’s good fortune.”
Women were like this—when lying, they never blushed!
Just like when someone asks, have you had plastic surgery?
I haven’t! All natural! If you don’t believe me, I’ll get tested to show you!
Face not flushing, heart not racing.
Listening to her superficial flattering words, Jing Yi also knew she wasn’t speaking from her conscience.
Yet he still pretended to appear very gratified!
Actually, both of them saw through each other more clearly than anything.
Ji Yunshu knew Jing Yi had sent assassins to kill her and Jingrong, knew he together with Yan Weiyi had tried to eliminate Jingrong, preventing them from investigating the “Linjing Case.” She also knew her own background had been thoroughly investigated by him, and even knew her female identity had already been exposed by him.
Otherwise, Consort Xiao wouldn’t have set up that Hongmen Feast for her.
And Jing Yi knew that she already knew all this!
So now the question arose.
Who had better acting skills!
Sure enough, both their acting skills were quite good!
Jing Yi brushed his sleeves and changed the topic. “I wonder what Master thinks of this matter of Qujiang seeking a marriage alliance?”
“Is Your Highness asking me?”
“Yes. This Prince is very curious about Master’s views.”
“I’m merely a commoner. What views could I have?” She was truly too lazy to move her lips.
Jing Yi didn’t press further. His eyes shifted, falling on the direction of the Observation Platform’s entrance.
His brows suddenly lifted slightly.
“Oh, Minister Ji and General Ji have arrived!” Jing Yi deliberately raised his voice.
What?
Ji Yunshu immediately followed his gaze and saw Ji Li and Ji Huan entering the Observation Platform in their regular attire.
One in front, one behind!
Her heart tightened. Instinctively, she lowered her head a bit.
This was precisely captured by Jing Yi.
Jing Yi secretly smiled, then turned to put on the appearance of a talent scout.
Saying, “Last time when Master entered the palace, Minister Ji and General Ji were both not in the capital. How about this Prince introduce Master to them? After all, if Master wants to investigate the ‘Linjing Case,’ you’ll inevitably have dealings with those two.”
Ji Yunshu tried hard to conceal her panic, lowering her gaze. “There’s no need to trouble Prince Yi.”
“No trouble. The banquet time hasn’t arrived yet anyway.”
“No…”
Before Ji Yunshu could finish speaking, Lang Bo immediately said, “Prince Yi, Prince Rong has instructed that he will arrange the introduction himself.”
Bang—
Jing Yi slapped his palm on the table. The sound wasn’t loud, yet one could see his expression change drastically, displeased in his heart.
“Does this Prince need Prince Rong’s approval to introduce Master to two people?”
“This subordinate didn’t mean that.”
“Then stand aside properly.”
Completely assuming the airs of a master.
Lang Bo glanced at Ji Yunshu. Now that his own prince wasn’t here, who would shield her?
Anxious in his heart!
But Jing Yi had already summoned his own person, instructing, “Go invite Minister Ji and General Ji over. Say this Prince wishes to introduce them to someone.”
“Yes!”
That attendant went to notify them!
The hand in Ji Yunshu’s collar had already sweated. No matter how much she concealed her panic, she still couldn’t control those eyes that carried slight nervousness.
In less than a moment, voices came from behind.
“Greetings to Prince Rong.”
Two voices came simultaneously.
Jing Yi raised his hand. “Both generals, please sit. No need for such formality.”
“Yes!”
Being men who had fought on battlefields, their voices were much more resonant.
The two sat down, only then noticing Ji Yunshu with her head lowered.
The moment Ji Li saw her, his pupils constricted.
And that brute Ji Huan immediately became somewhat agitated.
If Ji Li hadn’t held him back, his hands would probably already be locked around Ji Yunshu’s neck, strangling her to death.
Angrily shaking off Ji Li’s hand, Ji Huan’s fierce eyes glared straight at her.
Ji Yunshu was very clear—she had already been recognized.
Jing Yi observed the three people’s expressions, evidently very satisfied.
“I believe both generals have already heard that in our capital, a Master Ji has appeared?”
Ji Li was extremely calm, replying, “Of course. I’ve heard this Master Ji solved quite a few strange cases before coming to the capital. I admire this greatly in my heart. I didn’t expect to meet Master here today.”
His gaze fell on Ji Yunshu.
Jing Yi then introduced to Ji Yunshu, “These two generals are both important ministers of our Great Lin. Master Ji should get to know them well. Having one more friend is always good.”
“Yes, many thanks to Prince Yi for the introduction.” Ji Yunshu’s tone was very light, trying her best to shift her voice toward a masculine tone. Then she bowed slightly toward Ji Li and Ji Huan. “I’ve long heard of both generals’ great names. If there are opportunities for contact in the future, I ask that both generals take care of me.”
“Master is too polite.” Ji Li smiled without the smile reaching his eyes, furrowing his brows as he asked, “I wonder where Master was before coming to the capital?”
“The four seas are my home.”
“Oh? Are you perhaps from Jinjiang?”
“No.”
She answered very decisively!
How could she dare say Jinjiang!
Ji Li deliberately said again, “Master greatly resembles someone I know.”
“There are quite a few similar people in the world.”
“Master speaks truly.”
The flavor of a secret contest.
Now with four people, it was truly a performance!
In terms of acting skills, all four were best actors and actresses!
Next, several people discussed other matters. Ji Yunshu tried her best not to speak, only listening.
Probably feeling his objective had been achieved, Jing Yi stood up and left with great satisfaction.
Ji Li and Ji Huan naturally had no reason to stay either and also departed.
Only then did Ji Yunshu breathe a sigh of relief. However, she knew that this was the imperial palace—Ji Li and Ji Huan wouldn’t do anything to her.
But once they left the palace later…
Would she be killed with one sword stroke?
Just thinking about it was frightening. She hadn’t lived enough yet!
After Ji Li and Ji Huan left—
“Big Brother, why did you stop me? She’s clearly Yunshu.”
Ji Li said, “She didn’t reveal her identity, and moreover is wearing half a mask. How can we be certain it’s her? We must investigate clearly before making a move. Furthermore, this is the imperial palace. If you want to kill her, you don’t do it here.”
It must be said, fierce generals are mostly brutes. This saying was exactly right.
Ji Huan was a brute who carried a head but not intelligence!
“Big Brother, do you think this Prince Yi did this deliberately? He doesn’t introduce anyone else, but specifically introduces the two of us.”
“Regardless of what Prince Yi wants to do, you must remember—Wanxin will be the Crown Princess in the future. We stand on the Crown Prince’s side.”
“I know!”
The two arrived at their own pavilion and took their seats!