Chapter 195 Bring the Child as Cover
Ji Yunqing immediately let go of the fat kid in his hand, rushed out of the room at lightning speed and rushed to the study.
Although this place has been searched, just as Eunuch Shi said, it was done very carefully and it does not look messy.
Of course, it is also possible that the maids had tidied it up again.
But nothing was damaged, which was already giving her extra face.
Ji Yunqing just glanced at it briefly, then trotted to the bookshelf, lifted her skirt and squatted down to check.
She always puts the books that she seldom read on the bottom or top shelf. She was interested in drawing the illustrated book at first, but as time went by, she lost interest.
Naturally, I fell to the bottom level.
And now, that book is gone!
Ji Yunqing's heart sank.
King Zhao originally planned to look through the book today, but was distracted by other things and did not pick it up. However, this does not mean that he will not look at it again if he remembers it in the future.
If King Zhao remembered, he would open it and take a look.
Yo ho!
Ji Yunqing swallowed nervously.
No, she must get the book back first!
But how to get it?
She needs to think of a solution carefully.
Seeing her master's serious expression, although Xuancao didn't know what was written in the book, she could guess that it was not a "good thing".
"Master, please don't be anxious. What if the prince doesn't want to see it? For example... maybe the prince has forgotten it?"
"For example, maybe I don't like your handwriting and I won't read it?"
Hemerocallis racked her brains to comfort her.
Ji Yunqing stared at the daylily in front of him with a gloomy look: "Is my handwriting so ugly?"
Xuancao shrank her head and said, "This is what the prince said, not what I said. I think the master's handwriting is very good."
She had been with her master for such a long time, and although she had learned many common characters, she still could not write many of them.
Even so, she was already a top-notch maid.
Ji Yunqing actually has a good attitude towards practicing calligraphy. Her handwriting had been the same for more than ten years in her previous life. Now that she has changed to a more difficult brush, will she be able to do it well in this life?
It's normal that she can't compare to those who have been writing with a brush since childhood.
But now it’s not about practicing calligraphy. Ji Yunqing started to think again: “Xuancao, you say…how should I get that book back?”
Xuancao shook her head: "I don't know."
Ji Yunqing didn't count on her and started analyzing the situation on his own.
Since it is a book, according to King Zhao's living habits, it would most likely be placed in the study.
"When no one is in the prince's study in the front yard on weekdays, he will definitely not let me in." Ji Yunqing didn't want to get into trouble in case something was lost or extra.
Besides, the servants in the front yard would not let her in without permission, no matter how much money they were offered.
Daylily nodded.
"Master, you can only get the book when the prince is in the study."
But this is even more difficult. The prince is not a fool. How could he not know when a living person goes to get something?
"Someone needs to be responsible for attracting the prince's attention." Isn't that enough?
Attract the prince's attention...
There are only two people here. What is the master hinting at her?
Xuancao panicked instantly, her tone full of disbelief: "Master, I can't read, I'm afraid I can't find the book, let alone..."
"Master, I get so nervous when I see the prince that I can't even speak clearly!"
If her master did something bad in front of the prince, she would be let off even if she was discovered, but she, a little maid, did not have the face to do so.
Ji Yunqing rolled his eyes at the little maid's resistance.
"I knew I couldn't count on you. Who told you to attract the prince's attention? I have my own clever plan!"
"what is that?"
Hemerocallis didn't understand.
Who does the master plan to send?
next day
Ji Yunqing got up early, which was rare.
Xuancao helped her master wash up and looked at the sky outside nervously: "Master, is it too early to go now? How about we wait until later?"
At this moment, the dark night sky outside is dotted with stars, and you can tell that it is still early.
Even the most diligent servant in the mansion hasn't gotten up yet!
Isn’t the master sleepy?
"No, no, no, now is the right time. It's better to do things early than late."
Ji Yunqing was not panicked at all. She had already made a plan to go to the front yard early. She only needed to stay there for a while and then she could use the excuse to pay her respects to the princess. So, she came out now, right?
"Don't worry, after we pay our respects to the princess, we'll come back to rest. How many naps can't we take by then?"
She noticed that the prince did not mention a time limit yesterday, and it seemed that he was planning to see his mood.
But it doesn’t matter. As long as she can hold on for a few days, she doesn’t believe King Zhao can endure it!
Under the dim candlelight, Ji Yunqing smiled evilly at the bronze mirror.
Daylily: ...even more terrifying!
Soon, Ji Yunqing packed himself up and went to Ruirui's room.
Hemerocallis felt relieved that the master remembered to visit the young master before leaving.
Although she appears so calm on the surface, she must be very nervous inside, right?
You know, this is not the case when I go to pay my respects to the princess on weekdays. I always come back and play with the young master for a while.
After a while, Xuancao saw Ji Yunqing pushing a baby carriage out. She hurried forward to take it, and inside it lay little Ruirui, who was sleeping soundly.
"Master, you are..."
Ji Yunqing waved his hand and said, "Let's go!"
Daylily felt dizzy, but she just followed her master, pushing the stroller.
After stepping out of the door, Xuancao reacted: "Master, shall we take the young master with us? Shouldn't we go to the front yard?" Wouldn't the prince be angry then?
Ji Yunqing didn't care: "It's okay, anyway, this kid is still young and doesn't have any impression, he won't remember this matter"
Daylily: ...Is this the issue she is worried about?
"Oh, I just asked. This kid had his milk in the middle of the night. We should be back by the time he finishes his feeding. Even if he's hungry before then, we can give him something else to eat, like egg custard or rice porridge."
Seeing its master walking forward, Hemerocallis had no choice but to follow.
Ji Yunqing had already confirmed that King Zhao did not go anywhere last night and stayed in the front yard.
By the time they reached the front yard, both the master and servant were already a little tired.
Ji Yunqing took a look at the little guy who was still sleeping soundly and felt so envious!
She muttered, "Why can't I sit in there too?"
At this moment, servants were already working on the road.
However, no matter how early it was, there were servants on duty at the prince's residence morning and night.
The servant at the door saw the master and servant and hurriedly stopped them: "Who are you! Concubine Ji?"
At this time, there was no need for Ji Yunqing to speak himself. Xuancao stepped forward to state his identity as the master and explained the reason.
The two servants guarding the gate hesitated for a moment, and one of them quickly went to ask for instructions.
Last night it was Eunuch Shi's turn to be on duty. Although he had his young apprentice to help him, Eunuch Shi only took a short nap.
Hearing that Concubine Ji was waiting outside, he hurried out to greet her.
"Master, the prince hasn't woken up yet. When he wakes up, I will report to him."
"Need not"
Ji Yunqing said that she was easy-going. She looked around and found a good place under a tree in front of the window. She took the initiative to say, "I'll study here so as not to disturb the prince's rest."
After saying that, she closed her eyes, shook her head and recited aloud.
Eunuch Shi didn't have time to stop him.