The Whole Dynasty Spoils the Tyrant's Beloved Youngest Daughter-Chapter 515 - 512: A Candy for You: Shu Ning Side Story (8)

Chapter 515: Chapter 512: A Candy for You: Shu Ning Side Story (8)

If there weren’t tangible evidence laid out before her, Jing Shu would never believe Gu Ning’s words. And if there were definite evidence, Jun Ning would have told Jing Shu directly instead of keeping silent and just finding someone to protect Jing Shu.

Evidence would take some time to appear.

"But sister, there can’t be smoke without fire!" Zi Song said seriously, "For such a big matter, Mr. Gu wouldn’t speak recklessly without reason. We don’t have to believe it all, but it’s good to believe half of it."

"So, sister, listen to me, let’s keep our distance from the Scholar for the time being? We can talk about visiting later." Zi Song had thought a lot about it.

Jing Shu was also very clever. She understood that her brother could think through this issue; as an elder sister, she couldn’t fail to understand it.

She admired the Scholar, in her heart, thinking he was enveloped in a golden glow. Peering at the Scholar through this glow was like looking for direction in a dense fog, naturally unable to see the truth of the world.

Jing Shu couldn’t pay attention to Zi Song’s words, either.

She refused, "No, if I tell you to go, you go. If you don’t, be careful, I’ll..."

What will I do?

Of course, I’ll hit you!

Between siblings, it’s just like this, a disagreement leads to physical confrontation, with blood ties suppressing the other.

Zi Song was afraid of Jing Shu; when Jing Shu got angry, he couldn’t handle it. To keep his hair intact and not ruin his appearance, for the sake of dignity, he seemed to have no choice but to compromise, saying, "Alright, alright, I’ll listen to you, I’ll go!"

"Now that’s a good brother!" Jing Shu praised.

Zi Song: "......"

Being the good brother isn’t worth it.

"Alright, I’m leaving!"

Zi Song made a trip. But he didn’t go to the Scholar’s house. For the first time in his life, he regretted his words and resented the promise he made.

Instead, he entered the palace to see Jun Ning.

He wanted Jun Ning to talk some sense into his crazy sister.

His sister had been spoiled by their father since childhood. Except for their mother’s and aunt’s words, no one’s words got through to her. However, recently their mother returned to her maiden family and wouldn’t be back for a while.

He could only ask his aunt for help.

Jun Ning had just heard a report from the person tailing Jing Shu about what Jing Shu encountered today. After hearing, she asked Chao Jiu to investigate the tea at the Scholar Mansion that could make someone faint.

As for Zi Song’s concerns, she comforted him and told him that she had people following Jing Shu, and Jing Shu would be safe.

And today, even if Gu Ning didn’t appear to rescue her when Jing Shu fainted at the Scholar Mansion, someone else would have appeared to bring Jing Shu home safely.

He could rest assured about Jing Shu’s safety.

As for other things, her advice wouldn’t work and might even strengthen Jing Shu’s rebelliousness, it’s better to go with the flow!

After receiving this answer, Zi Song felt less worried. He bade farewell to Jun Ning and left the palace. After returning home, he casually found an excuse to brush off Jing Shu’s inquiries about the Scholar’s response.

Jing Shu didn’t suspect anything; instead, she was thinking about when she could see the Scholar next.

It wasn’t long before she got the chance.

That day, some places around sent a batch of tribute oranges to Jun Ning, which were big, sweet, and fresh. Jun Ning didn’t eat much herself; she distributed many to the concubine-princesses, Jun Yu and Song Wei, and also to Jing Shu...

Jing Shu received quite a few.

Zi Song loved eating them and ate them every day. Seeing that they would soon be all gone by him, Jing Shu seized an opportunity to intercept a few from Zi Song’s mouth.

Jing Shu planned to send them to the Scholar three days later, when their mother would go back to her maiden home again.

Such good things, if she took them to the Scholar, the Scholar would surely be very happy.

If the Scholar was happy, their relationship would progress a big step!

She thought that marrying the Scholar would not be too far off!

...

Three days later.

Ministry of Justice.

Gu Ning, based on recent progress in investigating the serial murder case, has locked in on the Scholar, Song Zhixiu, as the next suspect.

He visited many victims’ families, tracking for a long time and putting in much effort, only to conclude a pattern. In the serial murder case, before they died, several victims had all come into contact with the Scholar, who had guided their way. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

After guiding them, these people died.

This, no matter how one looked at it, wasn’t a coincidence.

And his last visit to the Scholar Mansion was also intended to inquire about this matter, but it was delayed by Jing Shu fainting from drinking tea. Today, Gu Ning planned to visit again.

Before leaving, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice pulled him aside and said, "Xiao Gu, your sudden visit last time and taking the young Commandery Princess home without a word must have aroused Song Zhixiu’s suspicion."

Gu Ning replied, "So should I not go just because it raises his suspicion?"

The Minister waved his hand, "Not at all." After a pause, "I just remind you that this time it’s best to have a good excuse before going, or find someone to take you, otherwise, it might be a wasted trip."

Gu Ning naturally said, "I have no friends in the court, no one can take me there."

The Minister: "......"

No friends and yet you have a point?

Gu Ning indeed had a point. Gu Ning, with a humble background, climbed to his current enviable position solely with his fists, without the backing of any noble family.

Those aristocratic families, relying on their extensive networks, both openly and secretly competed with him, so naturally, he couldn’t make any friends.

Besides, the court was not a place to make friends.

Seeing the Minister somewhat speechless, Gu Ning thought for a moment and then said, "But I can go in the name of the Ministry of Justice investigating the case, I don’t believe he won’t cooperate."

"Sigh..." The Minister sighed, "This would alert the snake, surely affecting our next big catch. In my opinion, it’s better to investigate this matter discreetly."

After a bit of hesitation, the Minister added, "I didn’t agree with your last visit, but you insisted on going, so I did not stop you."

"...Oh, alright!" Gu Ning didn’t want to alert them either, so he said, "Then why not switch to a discreet visit? Let’s first see who his next target is?"

"According to the latest information, when encountering the next target, the Scholar would invite the person to tea." The Minister suddenly recalled the key point from the last suspect’s interrogation, "And the tea he serves is not ordinary; it has special effects. You should immediately conduct a discreet investigation to find out if the Scholar has recently served any special tea to anyone."

"What? Tea?"

Gu Ning was excited; he suddenly stepped forward and grabbed the Minister’s collar, pulling his body forward considerably with his strength.

Looking at a man’s appearance at such close quarters?

The Minister felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Suddenly, what are you doing?" the Minister said displeased.