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At the Rong Estate.
As soon as Jing Rong came back, he encountered someone, and that person blocked his way boldly.
“The punching bag has returned!”
Wei Yi’s voice resounded loud and clear. He was still holding a big peach blossom and was flaunting at him. At his side, Lu Jiang kept tugging at Wei Yi, trying to stop that young master from acting inappropriately.
Wei Yi paid him no heed and continued to say, “Big Brother, quickly look. The flowers here can’t compare to the pretty peach blossom I picked up.”
Once again, he swayed the peach blossom in front of Jing Rong.
Jing Rong’s expression didn’t show any ripples. He swatted away the branch with the peach blossom lightly, to stop Wei Yi from continuing to shake it in front of him, then he looked toward the rear court. He turned his gaze toward Lu Jiang, “Where is he?”
Lu Jiang replied, “Near the corridor in the rear court.”
“Take care of Wei Yi, don’t let him come over.”
“Yes, your Highness!”
Then, Jing Rong proceeded in the direction of the rear court.
However, Wei Yi was like a piece of gum, sticking to Jing Rong. He was adamant in following Jing Rong. Lu Jiang had no other choice but to drag him away and coax him like a little kid. “Young Master Wei, come with me. Let’s go eat candies.”
“Don’t wanna.” Wei Yi pouted.
“You don’t want to eat sugar figurine?”
“No.”
“How about we go fly some kites?”
“I don’t want to.”
Lu Jiang was having a headache. That guy isn’t human! He is acting like my frigging ancestor! However, Lu Jiang continued to ask with patience. “Then, what do you want?”
Wei Yi rubbed his smooth chin and pondered a moment. Suddenly, his eyes sparkled as he declared, “I want to eat tofu pudding.”
Lu Jiang almost choked on his saliva. He took a few breaths before agreeing, “Fine. Then, let’s go eat tofu pudding.”
Without delay, he brought this ancestor out to buy tofu pudding.
Meanwhile, Jing Rong went to the rear court. Ji Yunshu was already waiting for him in a pavilion.
Her slender body stood at the entrance of the pavilion near an outdoor corridor. A feeling of desolation shrouded her, causing anyone to have soft feelings at the sight of her appearance. He suddenly had the urge to run up to her and hold her into his embrace. As sudden the urge came, as quickly, he repressed it because there were too many misunderstandings that led to their estrangement, creating a gap in their genuine feelings.
Ji Yunshu noticed Jing Rong coming toward her. She tightened her grip on her lapel subconsciously because his gaze was too serene. It caused her to panic inside.
Finally, he stopped in front of her.
“Are your injuries recovering?” She asked in concern.
Jing Rong went next to her. His gaze averted toward the bamboo grove in the yard. He lightly nodded.
She raised her hand, wanting to grab his sleeve, but her hand stopped midair, unable to go forward. “How is Mo Ruo?” her voice was laden with repressed emotions as she asked.
“Not very good.”
“What about you?”
Jing Rong stiffened as he lost his voice for a moment. He glanced at her face furrowed with worry. He hardened his heart and said, “This Prince is fine.”
Years of stubborness had led him to be unable to admit his mistakes nor show weakness. At that moment, his words caused Ji Yunshu’s heart to ache.
Silence fell between them.
After a moment, Jing Rong decided to be blunt. “I heard from Mo Ruo you met with Old General Li?”
“Mm.”
“What did he say to you?”
She shook her head. “Nothing of importance.”
“Then, what did you talk with him about?”
“I told him to never return to the capital.”
“What did you talk about with Kong Yu?”
“Nothing of importance!”
It seemed as if she was stubbornly repeating herself.
He asked once more. “Then, what did Kong Yu say to you?”
Her heart sank, but she softly uttered, “She wanted me to tell you that her choice is her own, and you have nothing to feel guilty about. If there is a second life, she would still make the same decision and act the same.”
Jing Rong smiled. “Since you do not want to tell me some things, I won’t pry further.” He paused a moment before continuing, “I want to ask you one last thing. Does the Crown Prince’s rebellion have anything to do with you?”
She stated firmly, “No.”
“It’s good that his revolt had nothing to do with you. Tell me, what did you agree on with Jing Yi?”
The question finally came!