Once in a while, Jing Rong would grunt and groan during Ji Li’s narration. In the end, he was the left secretary of the army supervisor. Even if they had been in conflict before, Jing Rong still needed to give him some respect.
Who let him currently have the wind in his sail! Finally, when they ran out of topics of conversation, Ji Li planned to leave.
Sigh! Jing Rong inwardly let out a sigh of relief. He hurriedly summoned a servant to send Ji Li away.
‘Hurry and leave! Get out quickly! Get lost far away!’
After Ji Li left the Rong estate, the subordinate who accompanied him whispered in his ears. “I secretly search Prince Rong’s residence and I didn’t see that Teacher Ji.”
Ji Li showed a cold face. “That person can hide the first time, but not forever. If Teacher Ji is really Ji Yunshu, I must kill her.” He growled.
“Should I notify General Ji Huan?” His subordinate inquired.
“No need. He’s too impulsive. If he decided to pull out his sword and slash the carriage curtain like before, there will be not enough life to redeem such mistakes.”
“Yes!”
Ji Li turned back and stared at the signboard of the Rong estate. He grunted, then flapped his sleeve before leaving.
Without Ji Li’s presence, Jing Rong felt as if the calm has returned. Lang Po bend down and said, “Left Secretary Ji obviously pretended to seek your Highness’ advice. In fact, he was secretly investigating Teacher Ji. How treacherous! Fortunately, his trick was seen through and we have promptly notified Teacher Ji.” He raised his suspicions while buttering to Jing Rong.
The corner of Jing Rong’s mouth raised. He leaned his head. “This Ji Li is merely a rough man who loved to play mind games, thinking he is farsighted by grasping Army Supervisor Yi, acting like he owns the court. But he’s merely a naked toad underneath all his subterfuges. Even if he can jump high, reaching the sky is another matter.”
‘A toad?’ The description spoke by Jing Rong was quite comical. The ancients’ jokes deserved their reputation.
He sipped his tea and asked, “Where did you hide Teacher Ji?”
“Lu Jiang said that he left for Yuhua Pavilion.” Lang Po answered.
“Yuhua Pavilion?” Jing Rong frowned, feeling his anxiety rising. “Why did she have to leave the tiger’s cave to enter the wolf’s den?”
Mo Ruo was the so-called wolf in sheepskin. Countless ladies have fallen under his sweet words, unable to stop themselves despite knowing the truth. His place was truly a wolf’s den.
Just thinking about it gave Jing Rong a headache. He shook his head and got up. “Go and bring her back.” He instructed Lang Po.
“Yes, Your Highness!” Lang Po replied and left.
As for Jing Rong, he strolled to the East Courtyard. He ordered people to bring his chair which he sat on, waiting for Ji Yunshu’s return. While waiting, he looked at the water wheel rotating and admired the plum blossoms in the courtyard. He appeared very satisfied.
After a long time, as the sky gradually darkened, the guards finally escorted Ji Yunshu back safely. Seeing her entering through the big entrance with several guards after waiting until he was tired, he heaved a sigh in relief.