Bone Painting Coroner

Chapter 65 - This Prince Only Believes in Teacher Ji

Jing Rong was still as elegant as ever, with his sword-like brows and star-like eyes. His steps seemed to pluck one's heartstrings, causing everyone to feel nervous. However, that originally flirty face was now filled with seriousness.

Entering the court, his gaze met Ji Yunshu's. His eyes were brimming with warmth though they seemed to have frozen over from her stare. Little scholar, even though you're still cold to me, I'll warm you up like a summer's day.

Shifting his gaze, he walked until he stood next to Madame Jiang. His eyebrows were raised as he spoke to Madame Jiang, "If I give the order that you are not allowed to bring back the corpse, I would like to know, would you lodge a complaint against me to the Supreme Court?" His tone brought an inexplicable solemnness with it, causing Madame Jiang to remain stunned and unable to react.

Magistrate Liu turned into a bootlicker as he gave his greetings, "Greetings, Prince Rong."

"Prince Rong?" Madame Jiang mouthed. She had lived in the capital for two years, so of course, she knew who he was. It was just that... Didn't he leave the capital half a year ago? Why of all places is he here?!

She could only continue, "This one didn't know Prince Rong was present. Please forgive this one." She was just about to give a formal greeting but was stopped by Prince Rong.

"When I am outside the capital, formalities are unnecessary."

"Many thanks... Prince Rong!"

Madame Jiang and her younger brother exchanged glances. It looks like we've encountered someone troublesome!

Jing Rong smiled coldly as he spoke with a serious face, "Madame Jiang, your maiden family is Old General Li's family. He is a senior member of the court for three generations of the Lin dynasty Emperors and received the title of Zhangqing General from the late Emperor, as well as, getting my imperial father to pay his respect to him. In addition, the Li family has produced numerous virtuous officials for the court for generations; thus, Madame Jiang, this Prince doesn't understand why you are so peremptory? You have truly widened my horizons!" His voice contained veiled mockery.

Meanwhile, Ji Yunshu and the magistrate's thoughts were, No wonder she was so arrogant, she had a strong backing!

Madame Jiang's features stiffened. This Prince Rong actually knows about my maiden family in such detail.

"This lowly one was rude just now. It's just that my husband's matter..."

"I understand your feelings about your husband's death, and I am sorry for your loss. However, regarding the matter of his remains - since I am one of the witnesses, how can it be returned to you before the case is closed? Since it is a murder case, then it has to be investigated until everything is completely clear."

"Your Highness, all that's left of my husband is a pile of bones. All I wish is to give him a proper burial as soon as possible. I beg you to grant me this wish." Madame Jiang's tone had clearly softened, and she actually managed to squeeze out a tear from her eye.

Go on and continue to pretend!

"I have already spoken. This is a murder case, and hence that body will not be returned to you." It was quite apparent Jing Rong was not buying any of that as he spoke with iron-willed decisiveness.

"Prince Rong, don't listen to their nonsense. My husband couldn't possibly have been murdered. The wounds on his body were self-inflicted in his madness. Prince- "

Jing Rong suddenly raised his hand, interrupting her from yammering on! Following which, he gave a cold laugh. "I heard everything when I was outside, so you need not repeat yourself. Moreover..."