After rebirth, she turned around and married the emperor's uncle and tore the scumbag apart

Chapter 617 Going to see Prince Jing

Jiang Siqi, along with the other members of the patrol battalion, assisted the people of Jingzhao Prefecture in capturing and eliminating spies hiding in other residences.

Yun Ting, under the guise of protecting Jiang Siqi as Jiang Fu's bodyguard, stayed by Jiang Siqi's side and assisted him in the cleanup.

Among them were some skilled martial artists. Yun Ting took action and quickly cooperated with Jiang Siqi to subdue them.

Until the last person on the uniform list, everyone in the patrol battalion and the Jingzhao Prefecture who had witnessed Yun Ting's skills was full of praise for him.

"Brother Jiang, come to our Jingzhao Prefecture government office. We have a head constable who is of retirement age and wants to retire to his hometown."

"What's so good about being a constable? All you do every day is chase after petty thieves. You're useless. You should come to our patrol battalion. With your skills, becoming a general is just a matter of time."

"Let me introduce you to my sister."

"Your sister is as strong as a bull; she could punch Brother Jiang so hard he'd be stuck to the wall. My sister is as beautiful as a flower; she'd be a perfect match for you."

"Your sister has been taking medicine for eleven out of ten days. Is she trying to find someone to drain her yang energy to replenish her yin?"

"You! I'll fight you to the death!"

"I'll fight you to the death!"

Looking at the people fighting behind him, Jiang Siqi jokingly nudged Yun Ting's shoulder, "Which one are you planning to marry?"

Yun Ting lowered his eyes and said, "Second Young Master, please don't tease me. I am a guard of the Jiang family."

Jiang Siqi sized up Yun Ting. He was skilled in martial arts, had a great physique, was handsome, knowledgeable, and strategic. In every aspect, he was superior to Yun Ting. It was a waste of his talents to make him a bodyguard.

"Honestly, with your skills, if you want to get an official position, it's too troublesome to take exams for civil officials, but as long as you want to be a military officer, my father can recommend you."

Yun Ting's eyes darkened. "I am now focused on fulfilling my master's instructions. Thank you, Second Young Master."

Jiang Siqi sighed again, saying that someone with such ability and such loyalty is truly a rare find in this world.

The Jiang family is highly respected among civil officials, but despite their immense wealth, they lack sufficient influence. If they had a close military officer in the court, it would make those who covet the Jiang family more cautious.

I still need more experience, and Yunting is a very suitable candidate.

Yun Ting is no ordinary person; he must talk to his father about this later. If someone else recommends him, the Jiang family will suffer a great loss.

*

After handling everything, Yunting returned to the Prince's Mansion in the evening and reported the details of the day's cleanup of the other spies to Xiao Yu. Yan Qing also told Yunting about Su Lingyue's return.

With the Crown Prince out of the way, there is only one most important thing right now: to save Xiao Yu.

As Xiao Yu lay weaker and weaker in bed, Yan Qing watched him every day, feeling an indescribable heartache and worry. Having been together for many years, Xiao Yu was no longer just a master and servant to them; Yan Qing had long regarded the prince as family and respected him like an elder brother.

He would not let anything happen to the prince, no matter what.

Yan Qing looked at Xiao Yu and said, "The Crown Prince will never have a chance to turn things around again. The Emperor will then appoint a new heir apparent. Your Highness, according to the previous conditions, we can now ask Prince Jing for the Spirit Fire Grass. Who does Your Highness plan to have handle this matter?"

Xiao Yu pondered for a moment and said, "The Prince's Mansion cannot do without Yan Qing right now. Yun Ting is tied up with the Jiang family and has other matters to attend to. So I'll leave this matter to A-Qing."

Yan Qing understood Xiao Yu's actions. Even his subordinates didn't know much about the prince's poisoning, so A-Qing was indeed the right person to take the blame.

He immediately went out and ordered someone to find Li Jing.

Xiao Yu looked at Yun Ting and remained silent for a moment before saying, "Now that you've made your name known, people in the capital will gradually notice you. You need to be careful in your actions, especially with Su Heng. Be wary of his potential counterattack."

Yun Ting lowered his eyes and respectfully cupped his hands, "Yes, Your Highness."

Looking at the boy he had raised, Xiao Yu felt a sense of unfamiliarity. Compared to before, he was more respectful than affectionate.

Xiao Yu could still vaguely see the shadow of his old friend in him.

What are your plans for the future?

Yun Ting stood there, silent. He was grateful to the person who had raised him, but they were ultimately not meant to be.

After a long pause, Xiao Yu said, "Alright, I'm happy that you have your own ideas. All of this was prepared for you. I just hope that you will not forget your original intentions in the future."

"Yes, Yunting will follow Your Highness's teachings." Yunting bowed respectfully again.

But both of them knew perfectly well that this was all on the surface. In reality, from the moment Xiao Yu began to weaken, Yun Ting was no longer a fledgling bird hiding under his wings, but an eagle waiting to soar. He would have his own sky.

A short while later, Yan Qing personally brought Li Jing over.

"Your Highness, you were looking for me?"

"Okay." Xiao Yu responded, then looked at Yun Ting and said, "You go back to the Jiang residence first."

After Yun Ting bowed and left, Xiao Yu began to tell Li Jing about the task he had assigned her.

“Prince Jing is in Xiangzhou. I need you to make a trip there to bring the news of the Crown Prince’s deposition and retrieve the Spirit Fire Grass.”

Li Jing nodded readily, "Okay, when do I leave?"

"Yesterday morning. Before you depart, Yan Qing will write a letter, which you will deliver to Prince Jing."

"it is good."

Before leaving, Li Jing looked up and sized up Xiao Yu.

The once refined and handsome man is now emaciated and can only spend his days lying in bed, almost unrecognizable from his former self.

Li Jing felt an indescribable bitterness in her heart.

She thought of Su Lingyue again.

She herself was already in so much pain, and seeing the prince like this every day must have made her feel many times worse, yet she always greeted everyone with a smile.

"Will you be alright once you get the other half of the Spirit Fire Grass, Your Highness?" Li Jing asked.

Before Xiao Yu could answer, Yan Qing chimed in, "Of course! How could Uncle Lu lie to us? Sister A-Qing, it's up to you. If Prince Jing doesn't give it to you, give him a good beating."

A cold glint flashed in Li Jing's eyes, and she snorted coldly, "If you don't give it to me, I'll kill him!"

Xiao Yu's lips curled into a faint smile: "When you see Prince Jing, give him the letter directly. Regardless of whether he gives you anything or not, you must return. Assassinating a member of the royal family is a capital offense. Once you return, you will have other ways to take his life."

"I understand." Li Jing nodded respectfully.

After Li Jing left, Xiao Yu instructed Yan Qing: "Go to Uncle Lu's place and get some medicine that can be used on the road. Have A-Jing take it with her, just in case."

Yan Qing was displeased upon hearing this, and put her hands on her hips with a resentful look on her face. "Your Highness, you are biased. You never let me bring medicine when I went out before, but now you take such good care of Sister A-Qing."

Xiao Yu was amused by him and said, "A-Qing is a woman. Although her skills are superior to yours, she is more likely to encounter danger. Go, make sure you have all kinds of medicines and don't miss any."

As Yan Qing walked out, she complained, "Your Highness, next time I go out, you must show me the same concern. You can't favor one over the other."

"Ah."

As Xiao Yu watched Yan Qing's departing figure, a slight smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

After everyone left, Xiao Yu felt as if a fire was burning in his heart, hot and scorching.

Perhaps, he will soon be cured of his long-standing illness and be able to have a healthy body like ordinary people.

*

Before leaving and returning to her own courtyard, Li Jing decided to tell Su Lingyue.

If the princess runs around while she's not here, we must tell her that she is not allowed to leave the manor until she returns.

Li Jing knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" came Su Lingyue's voice from inside.

Cai Die opened the door, turned her head and said to the inside, "It's A-Qing."

He then pulled the person into the house.

When Li Jing entered, she saw Su Lingyue and Caiyi sewing clothes under the lamp. When Su Lingyue saw Li Jing, she held up the clothes in her hands to show them to her.

"Ah-Qing, look, this should fit the prince well!"

Looking at the sparse and uneven stitches, Li Jing nodded and then said, "I'm going to Xiangzhou to see Prince Jing. While I'm gone, don't wander around. Even if you must, wait until I return, understand?"

Su Lingyue recalled Xiao Yu's words about pretending to support Prince Jing, and realized that A-Qing's visit must have been for this reason.

She gave a bright smile: "I know! Don't worry, I'll stay in the manor until you come back, I won't go anywhere."

Li Jing gave a satisfied "hmm" and turned to go back to her room.

After she left, Su Lingyue put down her needlework and began rummaging through drawers and cabinets.