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Chapter 94: A Canary in a Cage Will End up Hurt or Dead‘‘You’re the one who s Rong was rather irritated by the re Po instead “Didn’t I tell you to take care of hi in a corner? Did you hit hi Po responded nervously to the accusation “Your Highness, I wouldn’t dare to hit Young Master Wei He said hi to be… a carrot until Teacher Ji ca puckered his lips as he realized that he ence to understand Yi Wei’s world
Wei Yi hurriedly shook his hands “Big Brother, he didn’t hit o anywhere”
“I was afraid that you would goI prooinstead”
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The pair continued to exchange so snow and said to Jing Rong, “Your Highness, the case is finally solved I’ll go return home with Wei Yi then We have been out of thefrowned “I’ll escort you”
“There’s no need for that I have the sahness Let’s not bundle up er
But Jing Rong was oddly persistent “I’ve stayed in the jail for too long, and I’d like to take a puff of fresh air I also have a few things to say to you, Teacher Ji”
“What is it?” Ji Yunshu asked, so decided to tease Ji Yunshu
‘Fine, it seeht Ji Yunshu
Wei Yi see in the freshly fallen snow quite a lot He ju Po followed hi close attention to where the for were not far behind Ji Yunshu strode a brisk pace, but Jing Rong would always catch up to her Both stayed silent for a long tiht ahead, her expression as cold as the winds Jing Rong, however, scrutinized her carefully and finally broke the silence, “Are you still thinking about what happened earlier?”
“The case is closed I won’t think about it anymore,” Ji Yunshu answered with deter Mada
Ji Yunshu did not answer as she could guess what he wanted to say She sped up and put so quickly ht place for you” The words ca’s ain? I’ place indeed, but not suitable for a little canary like ripped her robe
She bent her eyes in Jing Rong’s direction “Your Highness, I understand your concern for the Lin Capital Case, and you have been working hard at cracking the case since your departure froo There are likely ress I would rather stay in my little pond, with lotuses as my sole friends in the su for the winter The capital is a dangerous place; a place where tigers and dragons clash and even take lives A canary ie will end up either hurt or dead May I ask your Highness to also have some consideration for my situation? Talent is plentiful in this world, so it shouldn’t be hard to find someone else to replace me”
Ji Yunshu said these words without hesitation Upon hearing her plea, Jing Rong furrowed his brows He stared at Ji Yunshu’s eyes, which see of disgust Since when had he becoainst their will?
“Yunshu,” he called quietly, “You call yourself a canary; I shall not be your cage I will not break your wings by retaining you against your will You win I won’t bring this up to you ever again”
The sincerity in Jing Rong’s pledge tugged at Ji Yunshu’s heartstrings She felt reassured and answered “Thank you, your Highness”
Jing Rong rerabbed Ji Yunshu by the ar at soht Ji Yunshu Both her and Jing Rong turned their heads to look in the direction Wei Yi was pointing at In the broad street, they saw a forest of red paper lanterns In front of residences, shops, and inns, people were busy hanging lanterns under every roof and corner Even the doors were decorated with red sheets, and tables full of orna for the Lantern Festival
The s store owners were busying themselves to make fortunes Women and children, rich or poor, were si of the festivities
“Shu’er, it’s the Lantern Festival today Can we please go out at night? I want to see the lanterns with you,” asked Wei Yi in a hopeful tone
The Lantern Festival was celebrated every year, at the end of the firstturned his eyes in a thoughtful way upon hearing Wei Yi’s proposition and he interjected, “The Lantern Festival is a sight not to be missed Teacher Ji, I’d like to invite you to the Hall of Gathering Frost for amy thanks for all the work you’ve done over the last few days, and we’ll even get to admire the splendor of the festival in its fullness from our seats”
Wei Yi hurried to interrupt hi Brother? Am I not invited?” He sounded like a child excluded fro’s first reaction was to express his refusal However, upon reconsidering, he decided to show his nanimity and invite Wei Yi; he wouldn’t cause h food as a distraction “Very well, you are invited too”
“Wow, you are so nice, Big Brother!” Wei Yi was elated He pulled on Ji Yunshu “Shu’er, let’sit together tonight, okay?”
Ji Yunshu’s head was starting to ache again She could do nothing else but nod “Okay”
The four quickened their steps and arrived at the Wei Mansion under the intensifying snowfall Jing Rong took the set of stationery and gave it to Ji Yunshu in a rather forceful way “This is s to you now Whether you throw it away or sell it, I do not care”
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