Chapter 71: Jade Ring, the Emperor's Heart
Hear what he said.
Ji Qingwu's breathing became faster and his chest rose and fell.
The material of her nightgown brushed the tip of his nose.
When their eyes met, she looked away first, lowered her eyelashes, and trembled slightly.
It was just that his aggressive look wasn't much better than just stripping her clothes off.
Emperor Wu Su carried her directly into the inner room.
With his other hand, he pulled aside the thin bed curtains and gently placed her on the bed.
Ji Qingwu lay on her back, her long black hair spread out on the bed, her skin was fair and translucent, and her eyes were soft and gleaming with light.
Just when she thought he would do something, Emperor Wu Su's gaze moved to the inside of the bed.
Ji Qingwu turned his head and couldn't help curling his lips. The little girl's chubby arms and legs were exposed, but her belly was covered with a long light red scarf.
There was a sweet smile on her little face at the moment, and I wonder what sweet dream she was having.
The atmosphere suddenly became softer.
Emperor Wu Su's gaze fell on the little girl's pillow and his long eyebrows raised.
Ji Qingwu also noticed what was there and turned back instantly.
Jiujiu has a ritual before going to bed. She must touch the jade pendant that she has worn since she was a child. Sometimes she will stick out her little butt and have an intimate conversation with the koi pendant.
The "evidence" was clearly presented to the emperor.
Ji Qingwu's past was exposed inadvertently.
Emperor Wu Su glanced at her meaningfully, and then used his fingers to fiddle with the five-colored thread around his waist. The jade pendant, which was exactly the same as Jiujiu, kept swinging in front of her eyes.
Ji Qingwu grabbed the satin quilt beside her and pulled it over her head. She really didn't want to face this embarrassing scene.
Emperor Wu Su waved his hand, pulled open the quilt and threw it aside.
He traced her face with his fingertips and whispered, "If you hide yourself, you can pretend nothing happened?"
Ji Qingwu made up her mind not to make eye contact with him, so she covered her face with her hands.
He grabbed her hand and held her soft, boneless hand in his palm.
She closed her eyes tightly again.
Emperor Wu Su looked at her with amusement as she closed her eyes and acted like a spoiled child with a blushing face.
At this moment, a few roosters suddenly crowed outside.
Ji Qingwu felt puzzled. Wutong Garden and even the Ji Mansion did not raise chickens, so how could there be the sound of a rooster crowing?
This voice made Emperor Wu Su frown.
"Remember, you still owe me an answer. Patience will eventually run out."
She was still wondering why there was such a strange sound.
He rubbed her lips and reminded her: "Did you hear it?"
After seeing Ji Qingwu nod obediently, he stood up, but still stood in front of the bed. After staring at her for a while, he took out a jade ring from his sleeve and placed it on the side of her pillow.
His voice seemed much softer and his speech speed was a little faster.
"I bought this on the road tonight. It looks good, so I'll give it to you."
Before she could reply this time, the roosters crowing outside the door became louder, as if urging someone.
Emperor Wu Su turned around and strode away.
After the tall and heroic figure disappeared, Ji Qingwu sat up with his arms around the quilt and took the jade ring beside the pillow with his fingers.
My heart skipped a beat.
This jade ring is made of green jade and has no carvings or patterns on it, but just from its luster you can tell that this piece of jade is worth a lot of money.
It is definitely not something you just buy from a roadside stall.
Yuhuan, jade return.
The moral is - to use a circle to counter estrangement, to recall estrangement, and to restart the old friendship.
Emperor Wu Su came late at night not to punish her or to tease her.
His purpose of condescending to this extent was to...
Sum.
Your majesty's heart is bright, and this jade can reveal a little about it.
Tonight in the private room of the teahouse, he frightened her with his furious look, and this jade ring was a silent apology.
Ji Qingwu clenched the green jade in his hand, which still carried the warm body temperature of Emperor Wu Su's arms.
The sky outside was no longer dark, but began to turn gray.
Duan Mingfeng had been waiting at the gate of Ji Mansion for a long time. After Emperor Wu Su left, he drove the carriage all the way to Phoenix Palace.
Emperor Wu Su changed into his crown and robes and went to court.
Although he had not slept all night, the emperor was in good spirits and looked relaxed, and the ministers at the morning court also felt much more relaxed.
After listening to the reports of several ministers as usual, he asked in a deep voice: "What else do you have to say?"
Everyone bowed their heads quietly.
Li Yuzong raised his whisk and said loudly: "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please leave the court."
Suddenly, an imperial censor rushed out and several people tried to stop him.
But he ran so fast and hurriedly that he fell directly on the bricks and stones of the Golden Throne Hall and shouted loudly: "I am willing to die to advise you!"
It must be a big deal that could make the censor determined to die for his remonstrance, and the whole court was in an uproar.
Emperor Wu Su said calmly: "Speak."
After Wang Minda kowtowed, he said sadly: "The former censor Yan Zongrang was brutally murdered by a villain a few days ago, but no one dared to take up the case. I beg the emperor to find the murderer behind it."
Yan Zongrang was banished to a desolate mountain by the emperor some time ago. As a criminal, he should not have mentioned this matter at the morning court, but Wang Minda really couldn't bear to see his former colleague die in vain.
Emperor Wu Su remained silent.
The court was divided into two factions. One faction supported a thorough investigation of the case, most of whom were honest officials from the Censorate and the Dali Temple. The other faction was composed of officials headed by Prince Yong, who strongly opposed it.
What they claimed was that Yan Zongrang was guilty, and this case was worse than an ordinary murder case. They could just ask the branch under the Imperial City Division to investigate, and it was not worth mobilizing the power of the three divisions to investigate.
Emperor Wu Su gathered his sleeves and watched them debate in the court at leisure.
When the atmosphere was heated, he asked, "What do you think, Lord Li?"
The ministers fell silent.
Li Chengxun had been assigned to work in the Censorate, and he came out in a crimson official uniform.
After paying his respects, he said, "I think the death of Yan Zongrang is a minor matter, but we cannot let this matter bring shame to the court. There are already rumors among the people."
"What's the rumor?"
Li Chengxun hesitated and said, "Rumors are just rumors because they have no factual basis. I am afraid that I will offend His Majesty."
Emperor Wu Su's eyes flashed with sternness: "It is said that I sent someone to kill him."
Hearing that the emperor had guessed it right at once, Li Chengxun knelt down and bowed, "Your Majesty, please calm down, these are all false rumors."
Emperor Wu Su, sitting high on the dragon throne, took in the expressions of his ministers.
He said in a deep voice: "Are you willing to take this case?"
Li Chengxun was shocked. He had just arrived at the Censorate and was in need of a big case to establish himself and make a name for himself.
He said firmly: "I will definitely fulfill my mission."
After the court was dismissed.
Li Yuzong, the chief eunuch of the imperial palace, trotted over to summon Lu Juan and Yuchi Lianping to the Qinzheng Palace.
The two stood in the hall and looked at each other.
Yuchi Lianping said: "Although Yan Zongrang, the old stubborn man, is hateful, he is also a rare honest official. He was killed by his enemies not long after being demoted. Who is so bold as to do that?"
Lu Juan looked at the Panlong Pillar in front of him and guessed, "There must be something fishy behind this case. I think the emperor summoned us here for this matter."
The two waited for a while, and Emperor Wu Su entered the hall.
He specially changed into a moon-white suit with dragon and cloud patterns, which matched the jade ornament hanging around his waist.
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