In Dali Temple, Zhou Huan looked at the portraits painted by the painter and Ji Min and remained silent for a long time.
They are all based on the description of the "good neighbor" guy. The painter's portraits are quite satisfactory and have all the important features. However, in Zhou Huan's eyes, they are a bit too popular and not expressive enough.
Ji Min's paintings are obviously delicate and vivid, especially the depiction of the eyes, looking around with a lot of thoughts and even ulterior motives on the page!
An idea popped up in Zhou Huan's mind!
Zhou Huan found Li Mi and Zhou Biao and put forward his idea: Although the assassins who assassinated the third prince were all dead, they all left portraits.
But so far, no useful clues have been found from these portraits.
If Ji Min were asked to redraw the assassin based on the descriptions given by the guards and interrogators of the Ministry of Punishment, he might be able to make new discoveries.
After all, a group of well-trained assassins could assassinate the prince near the capital. If the assassination failed, they would all be silenced in the Ministry of Punishment.
At first, I thought it was the Beiliao people. If it was the Beiliao people who had penetrated the capital so seriously, would the next step be to cooperate with the outside to attack the city and subvert the Great Zhou Dynasty?
Later, as there were more and more doubts pointing to Bei Liao, it became increasingly difficult to withstand scrutiny, so he turned to the people of this Dynasty.
However, the steps of the assassination were arranged almost seamlessly, and the assassination was quickly eliminated after the failure. This makes people even more worried: How many such hidden forces will there be in other cities inside and outside the capital?
Who is behind this?
for what?
The position of crown prince?
still……
If we don't find out the mastermind behind the scenes, we will have trouble sleeping and eating.
Li Mi was unwilling to let Ji Min get involved in such a dangerous matter, so his uncle and aunt went to the border for the sake of protecting the family, the Li family army, and the Duke Li's mansion.
And his mother didn't like his cousin. Although, he knew that his cousin was leaving the Duke Li's Mansion according to the decree, and the imperial decree was not something that a prince like his mother could influence.
However, he still felt guilty and felt that he had not taken good care of his cousin. He hated himself for being incompetent, so he wanted his cousin to live a simple and happy life.
Li Mi said calmly and distantly: "My cousin has only been practicing painting for a few years, and I think it's normal. He painted that Liu Baosheng more vividly, so I guess he had an impression before. Or maybe this Liu Baosheng is very similar to his mother, and my cousin couldn't help it. It would be easier to draw the ground."
Zhou Biao smiled and patted Li Mi on the shoulder: "Are you feeling sorry for your cousin? Hey, I mean, cousin, my cousin is talented, and it has nothing to do with how long she has been studying painting! Look at my mother, who has been embroidering for decades, and I thought that day I embroidered an orange, but my father saw it as an egg! He also praised my mother and concubine for thinking about having grandchildren, which has a profound meaning!"
Li Mi glanced at him and said nothing with a gloomy expression.
This is not the same thing at all, okay?
Zhou Huan had thick eyebrows and starry eyes. He thought for a moment and said softly: "My eldest son, I know that you are eager to protect your sister. But I think you must have certain means and methods to protect your sister. Do you know that the Ji family Not long after the two young ladies arrived at the Marquis Mansion in Huai'an, the eldest daughter of the Ji family was framed by Aunt Su and forced to marry a rogue named Liu Bisheng. Young Master, you may think that the eldest daughter of the Ji family is not related to you by blood, okay? I don’t really care. However, if other people in the Huai’an Marquis Mansion have evil intentions, how do you know that the next plan is not the young lady? If it is the young lady who is harmed this time..."
Li Mi's eyes flashed fiercely, and his handsome face suddenly turned cold. He clenched his fist and slammed it on the table, saying sternly: "They dare!"
Zhou Huan shook his head quietly and slowly, his eyes were cold, and he said sternly: "Why don't you dare? You dare to assassinate the prince, but it is still difficult to plot against your granddaughter from Duke Li's mansion?"
Li Mi took a deep breath and said coldly: "I will send someone to protect them."
The corners of Zhou Huan's lips were slightly raised, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes: "Eldest Young Master, you sent people to Huai'an Marquis Mansion to protect the two young ladies of the Ji family. What would happen if the Crown Prince knew? What would happen if the Holy Master knew? Don’t you think that your hands are stretched too far? Miss Ji lives in the Huai’an Marquis’ Mansion under the imperial decree, but Duke Li’s Mansion sends people to protect her. Doesn’t it mean that the Holy Lord will move Miss Ji out of Li Liguo’s Mansion? Do you have any intention of harming her? At least you are not thinking carefully, right? If so, where do you place the Holy Spirit?"
When Li Mi heard this, his eyebrows were furrowed and he remained silent.
He knew that what Zhou Huan said was true, so he was speechless for a moment.
But Zhou Biao said anxiously: "Huan Shizi is right, what do you think we should do?"
Zhou Huan poured a cup of tea for Li Mi and persuaded: "Master, if you ask Miss Ji to come to Dali Temple to assist in handling the case, then I can legitimately send people from Dali Temple to protect Miss Ji's safety. What do you think?"
Li Mi picked up the tea cup and looked at the water steam curling up. His long eyelashes trembled slightly and he fell into deep thought.
Zhou Huan's gentle voice sounded again: "If you don't trust the skills of my Dali Temple, you can also send your secret guards to Miss Ji in the name of my Dali Temple. What will Mrs. Shizi do in this way?" If you are dissatisfied, feel free to come at me, okay?"
Li Mi raised his eyes, and the hesitation and entanglement in his eyes softened a lot: "The prince is still thoughtful!"
A smile appeared on Zhou Huan's gentle and jade-like face, and he sighed softly: "The eldest son deserves the award, it's just that the eldest son is in the game. Now, Duke Li and the prince are sick in bed. Why are they so ill? It has not been verified clearly. The third prince was assassinated again, and there have been frequent problems recently in the transmission of military information at the border. The capital is not at peace either, and someone might put their hands on Miss Ji in the future."
Li Mi nodded a little heavily, his eyebrows were locked, his eyes were deep, he nodded slightly to Zhou Huan: "Okay! But -"
Seeing this, Zhou Biao's handsome and delicate face suddenly showed a look of joy. He hugged Li Mi and Zhou Huan with both hands and said eagerly:
"Leave this task to me! Make sure to invite my little cousin to Dali Temple smoothly!"
Before the two of them could say anything else, a man in green clothes had already floated out of the door!
Li Mi, "..."
Who robbed you?
Zhou Huan, "..."
Usually when I have something to do, I push back and forth, but this time I am so enthusiastic. I don’t think I said it is good, right?
In "Good Neighbors", Zhou Biao's words made spitting stars fly everywhere, and he understood them with emotion and moved them with reason.
Zhou Biao felt that someone had sent a concubine to the King of Long'an County. The Princess of Long'an County made a big fuss and the Emperor had a headache. The Empress even asked her mother to persuade the Princess of Long'an County without so much trouble!
Ji Jun's head shook like a rattle!
no!
Zhou Biao looked at Ji Nian as if asking for help. Ji Nian smiled and said, "I listen to my cousin."
Zhou Biao's eyes were sparkling as he glared at Ji Jun: "How do you want to agree to Ni'er coming with me?"
Ji Jun stretched out his little hand: "Take the money! Fifty taels of silver for a painting!"
Zhou Biao's eyes widened even more and he choked on his breath——
Ji Jun blinked innocently and said with a smile: "Master, you want to say why don't you go and steal the money, right? Oh! I am a law-abiding citizen, how can I steal money? You still want to say that I am crazy about money? Hee Hee! Prince, you can say whatever you want! This is your freedom! But don’t say dirty words! We still have to eat here! Prince, when you go out, turn right to Dali Temple, turn left, where is your love? Where, I won’t send it! Ha!”
Zhou Biao, "..."
I will endure!
Zhou Biao breathed a sigh of relief, straightened his clothes, stroked his crown, trying to look elegant, and put on a smile: "Cousin, we are all relatives, let's discuss it and give you some face! Can I give you a discount? Five taels ?How about it?"
Ji Jun looked at him with disgust: "A beauty trick? It doesn't work!"
Ji Min lowered his head and slightly pursed his mouth.
Zhou Biao was about to have a seizure. When he saw Ji Min's appearance, a slight warmth surged in his heart. Long-lasting memories floated up and down like the tide. In the Imperial Garden, the little girl who was still a little unsteady when walking...
After calming down, Zhou Biao raised his head in a arrogant and unrestrained manner: "My prince is a handsome man, why do you need to use tricks?"
Ji Jun blinked: "Your Majesty, do you know my ideal?"
Zhou Biao said "cut" disdainfully, expressing sympathy and a hint of ridicule: "Oh, you are a little girl, what ideals can you have! You can't be like a man. You can take the imperial examination in literature and join the army in martial arts. At best, you can find a good man! But, looking at you like this, tsk tsk!"
Zhou Biao looked Ji Jun up and down, shook his head and said no more, meaning to save you some face.
Ji Jun is not upset, isn't he just saying that he is poor enough to get married?
In my previous life, I was called "Leftover Girl" and "Monkey King", so I have already mastered it!
I think of you ancients who only laughed at us for not being able to get married. I didn’t know that there were so many connotative nouns!
Hum hum, just name it and I'll kill you instantly!
Ji Jun was still smiling: "Your Majesty, please listen to my ideals! Shaoyao! Come on!"
"Good!" Shaoyao jumped to stand in front of Zhou Biao.
He raised his arms from his chest and opened them again: "Ah! Ideal!"
Zhou Biao, "..."
What, want to fly?
Then, Shaoyao raised his arms and looked at Zhou Biao:
"Banknotes are falling from the sky,
Go to bed counting money every day!
If you want to eat and drink for free,
so I--"
Shaoyao suddenly put his hands on his hips, took a step forward, and glared at Zhou Biao!
Zhou Biao took a step back in shock, rolled up his arms and sleeves, and glared at Shaoyao with a stern look:
"How are you? I can tell you! I know martial arts, I-"
Shaoyao flattened his mouth and suddenly sat down on the ground, clapped his hands on the ground and cried loudly:
"I will run to your door, cry, make trouble, and hang myself!"
"Ah! The prince is bullying people! He wants to eat and drink for free without paying for it! It's the same as going to a brothel to have sex for free or going to a casino to gamble for free!"
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
Peony's beautiful voice "Sanlian ah" is so loud that it shakes the roof!
Everyone stopped their chopsticks and all looked at Zhou Biao with complicated eyes!
Everyone, "..."
We dare to be angry but dare not speak out!
We feel so happy!
The prince is so shameless!
whee!
Even high-ranking officials have their moments of embarrassment!
Hee hee hee!
Zhou Biao, "..."
I didn’t look at the almanac when I went out today!
I'm so unlucky today that I volunteered!
I, can’t I just run?
Zhou Biao returned in vain.
