amaotonovel Chapter 231: Can't Wait Anymore, The Despicable Ghost
Chapter 231: Can't Wait Anymore, The Despicable Ghost
"He is Xiao Yan'an's brother-in-law. Has Your Highness heard of the rumors about Huaiyang?"
"What rumor?" The Fourth Prince became interested.
"The two daughters of the Ji family got married at the same time. One married the prince of Huaiyang Palace, and the other married Shen Chengjing. On the wedding night, the brides were swapped. The second daughter who was supposed to marry Xiao Yan'an was brought to Shen Chengjing, and the two quickly got married. As for the eldest daughter Ji Chuhe who was supposed to marry Shen Chengjing, she was also left in the palace by mistake and became the wife of the prince."
"Is that Ji Chuhe who wrote the Six Strategies on Military Service?" asked the Fourth Prince.
Luo Jixun looked at the Fourth Prince in surprise. Shouldn't most people focus on the issue of marriage exchange?
Why is the Fourth Prince concerned about the Six Strategies of Military Service?
"Your Highness, are these six military service strategies really that good?"
"Cousin, you don't know that some of the old officials who secretly followed me in the court have repeatedly pondered over the six strategies for military service, and combined with the specific situation in Huaiyang, they came to a conclusion that Ji Chuhe's talent is enough to make him a king or a prime minister. It's a pity that she is a woman."
"Appointed king and appointed prime minister?" Luo Jixun looked surprised.
He knew how much weight these four words carried.
"Tsk!" He said coldly, "Fourth Prince, how can a woman who lives in seclusion have such vision? Have you ever doubted the truth of this matter?"
"Cousin, what do you mean?"
"Just now Shen Chengjing said that the Prince of Huaiyang had a rebellious heart. Please connect it with the military service reform in Huaiyang. What if these six military service policies were not written by Ji Chuhe?"
"You mean, the King of Huaiyang deliberately attributed the merits of the Six Strategies of Military Service to Ji Chuhe in order to use her as a woman to reduce people's vigilance?"
"Isn't this more reasonable?" Luo Jixun has already determined that this is the way things are.
There is no way a woman could have such ability!
The Fourth Prince fell into deep thought and felt that what Luo Jixun said seemed to make some sense.
"Your Highness, the Luo family will definitely find evidence of Prince Huaiyang's treason." Luo Jixun clenched his hands secretly.
……
Ji Chuhe was waiting for what happened from Shen Chengjing.
The reason why she dared to send people to commit crimes in the street was thanks to Ji Qingyuan's usual style.
Shen Chengjing was only a seventh-rank official, but Ji Qingyuan had already put on airs. I don't know how many people she had offended.
Shen Chengjing knew that it was her who did it, but he didn't dare to publicize it.
After all, everything requires evidence.
Is Shen Chengjing willing to collect evidence for Ji Qingyuan?
Besides, would she be so stupid as to leave evidence for others to use against her?
Without evidence, it is a false accusation.
Falsely accusing the Crown Prince's wife is a serious crime.
Once this matter gets out, the petty advantages that Ji Qingyuan has taken by taking advantage of Shen Chengjing's official position will become known everywhere. Will he be able to keep his official position?
Shen Chengjing himself is still thinking about getting rid of Ji Qingyuan!
In the evening, Rong Song's figure appeared in front of Ji Chuhe.
Ji Chuhe guessed that it was Shen Chengjing who took action.
It's only been one day and Shen Chengjing doesn't want to wait any longer.
"Madam, Shen Chengjing sent Ji Qingyuan out of the city and told the public that Ji Qingyuan was not feeling well and was going to her relatives' house to recuperate."
"I understand." Ji Chuhe nodded.
"There is one more thing. When Shen Chengjing went to see Luo Jixun today, the Fourth Prince was also there."
"It doesn't matter."
"Then I will take my leave first. When there is more news from Shen Chengjing, I will report to you, Madam."
"Okay." Ji Chuhe nodded.
……
At night, the gloomy sky was suddenly filled with lightning and thunder.
A heavy rain came down.
Ji Qingyuan, who was in a coma, suddenly woke up!
The moment she opened her eyes, the unbearable pain in her body also awakened. In addition to the pain, she felt as if she was being roasted on a fire. Her body was so hot and her mouth was dry.
"Water...water..." Ji Qingyuan called out weakly twice.
Shen Chengjing held a shovel in his hand and looked at the sky outside.
It didn’t rain earlier or later, but it rained at this time!
He has only dug half of the hole!
If it doesn't rain, we will be able to dig it out in another hour.
This is an abandoned temple deep in the mountains. He and Ji Qingyuan discovered it by chance when they came to the Imperial Dynasty and took shelter here from the rain.
Unexpectedly, they returned here in such a short time.
"Water... water..."
When Shen Chengjing heard the weak voice, he immediately turned his head.
I saw Ji Qingyuan already propping herself up and preparing to get up.
He immediately walked over with his men, shovel in their hands.
When Ji Qingyuan looked up, she saw Shen Chengjing's figure. Shen Chengjing's body was wet, his hair was wet and hung on his shoulders, and his face was tightly drawn. At this moment, another flash of lightning flashed outside, and the light of the lightning happened to be behind Shen Chengjing, making Shen Chengjing look like a ghost who was asking for his life!
"Ah!" Ji Qingyuan screamed in fright.
Only then did she realize that this was not their residence! She quickly looked around and felt that this place was somewhat familiar.
She recognized it.
Isn't this the dilapidated temple that she and Shen Chengjing found in the remote mountains and forests when they took the wrong road and strayed from the official road when they came to the imperial capital?
Why did Shen Chengjing bring her to this place?
"Shen Chengjing, why are we here?" Ji Qingyuan asked in a hoarse voice.
"Ji Chuhe wanted to kill you. I brought you here to save your life." Shen Chengjing walked to the side, picked up the bag, took out a pancake from it and started eating.
Digging a hole to bury a person is really too physically demanding.
Ji Qingyuan didn't doubt it and pursed her dry lips, "I want to drink some water."
Shen Chengjing turned around, took out the water bag and handed it to her.
Ji Qingyuan took a few sips and felt better.
"If Ji Chuhe really wants to kill me, are we safe hiding here? You are already a seventh-rank official, how dare she kill an official appointed by the imperial court?" Ji Qingyuan asked suspiciously.
"Don't worry about it. I will take care of this matter." Shen Chengjing responded impatiently and turned around to search in the bag.
It must be that the dosage of the medicine was too small, so Ji Qingyuan woke up at this time.
He had to give Ji Qingyuan some more medicine to prevent her from finding out anything and causing trouble.
Just as Shen Chengjing was looking for medicine, Ji Qingyuan got out of bed despite the severe pain.
She wants convenience.
After getting out of bed, her vision became broader. She glanced at the shovel placed outside with fresh soil on it. She turned around and glanced at Shen Chengjing.
In addition to being wet, his shoes and the top of his shirt were also covered in mud.
Since they were here to escape Ji Chuhe's pursuit, and it was raining outside, why didn't he hide here and run out? He also brought a shovel with him.
Shen Chengjing turned around and saw Ji Qingyuan standing on the ground, and a trace of panic flashed through his heart.
"What are you doing up?"
"I'm in a hurry and need to go to the bathroom."
"It's raining outside, let's solve it here."
"No, I'd better go outside. We still have to hide here, and it's not good to get too dirty." Ji Qingyuan shook her head and refused, "I can do it myself. I'll go slowly by holding on to the wall, and you eat your food."