Chapter One, A Bow to Heaven and Earth (Two)

It is not entirely ... ... but also to find a reason to prevent you from eating, otherwise you would definitely be in worse shape today, what if your stomach gets hurt

Then just consider it as pity for me

Upon thinking of the word "eat," Jingyi felt a wave of nausea again

Jing Yi had already begun to feel a bit drowsy, but upon hearing these words, he immediately lost his sleepiness, sat up straight, and looked at Leng Yue earnestly, "Alright"

Lengyue lowered her voice slightly, "Do you know where I moved that charred corpse to?"

There are indeed some things that are better left unknown

Jing Yi was momentarily taken aback, "What is there under my wedding bed..."

The cold moon ruffled his furry head twice, "Stop thinking about those useless things, go back to your room and sleep. If I ever find a woman under your bed, I will make you copy the 'Biography of Martyrs'"

Do you still feel that your waist and back ache as if your bones have been broken by someone?

Jing Yi changed clothes, got into bed, turned off the light, and lowered the curtains. In the darkness, he followed a warm fragrance and embraced it, softly murmuring, "How wonderful it is to call you 'madam'..."

... ...

Jing Yi raised his head and looked at Leng Yue with immense gratitude, not for her affirmation of his virtues, but for the fact that she had not allowed him to eat a single bite since morning; otherwise...

Are you too ashamed to return to your room, or too cowardly to go back to your room

The cold moon and he stared at each other for a long time, ultimately unable to withstand his sorrowful and persistent gaze, she compromised with a sigh, "Fine... if you want to sleep here, then sleep here."

Everything is beautiful, except for that which does not breathe

In the cold moonlight, she knelt and bowed to Xiao Jinyu, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your support"

Lengyue took a few steps towards the door with an empty bowl, but hesitated before exiting.

Thank you for your gracious support

I gave you a good beating

That bed ... after all, has been used as a coffin lid ...

Jing Yi turned over and closed her eyes steadily and peacefully

What did the prince do to help her

Madam, look... you always say that the deceased should be treated with the utmost respect. He is now the most important person in our household, and it is inappropriate for him to be confined in a coffin, isn't it...

Jing Yi slightly nodded, let out a faint sigh, and deeply remarked, "Although the person has long departed, the lingering fragrance emitted by his unyielding spirit still remains in the room, and I fear it will linger for three days without end..."

Indeed, something happened last night

That is a man

The cold moon gently combed her long hair like a waterfall, and she continued calmly, "I also took the opportunity to starve the others in the residence a bit. When they were nearly hungry enough, I called them all to the kitchen to watch me roast a leg of lamb from raw to cooked, and I let each of them have a plate. A few of them reacted somewhat awkwardly. I checked their backgrounds this afternoon and am preparing to probe them tomorrow. If you are interested, I can bring them to the study for you to see tomorrow."

By the end of the day, Jingyi had already grown accustomed to not knowing many things.

... ... ! ''

I still don't want to sleep alone

Rather than sleeping inside a coffin, he would prefer to sleep on top of the coffin lid

Moreover, on the coffin lid lies his wife whom he married just yesterday

Lengyue glanced at Jingyi in the mirror and said, "Are you suggesting we let him out for a stroll?"

Jing Yi was momentarily taken aback, rubbing his throbbing forehead and honestly replied, "Um... it hurts."

Xiao Jinyu's forehead also faintly appears a bit dark

She still cannot understand why, with such a timid disposition, Jing Yi, who even the old master of the Jing family has said is not suited for criminal justice, is being recommended by Prince An to the Emperor for the position of Deputy Minister of the Supreme Court

Happiness indeed comes a bit suddenly, but Jing Yi has never been one to dwell on the good things; as long as the current situation is peaceful and pleasant, he is too lazy to investigate what the reasons were.

... ...

Xiao Jinyu silently nodded

Um ... ... is ... ...

Before the words had left his mouth, he felt a sudden emptiness where the silky touch of his subordinate had been, followed by a sharp slap on his forehead

Leng Yue turned back to the bedside, poked at Jing Yi's back, and said, "I just remembered... there is something I need to tell you"

Um ... ...

The sky has turned completely dark, and a solitary lamp illuminates the study. The orange-yellow glow casts a particularly gentle light on the cold face of the moon, which originally bore little good humor.

Who exactly did his wife learn bad behavior from

Jing Yi nodded vigorously without uttering a word

No, no... what I mean is, he is the only one in our home who does not breathe, so special, and he is alone in a cold box. How lonely and desolate he must be. In the mortuaries of various departments, there are beds, bedding, incense, and lights, along with many of his companions... Just consider it a pity for him, alright

Isn't it just a dead person? Last night while you were out drinking, I had already moved the body. The person is dead, so what is there to be afraid of?

No.

I know it is not

... ...

Ling Yue raised her slender eyebrows slightly, narrowing her phoenix eyes as she looked at the rather aggrieved person in front of her. "Why should you copy the 'Biographies of Exemplary Women' just because there is a woman under the bed?"

As soon as the guards left, Jing Yi swiftly got up from the ground, pulled the cold moon with a darkened brow, and dashed back to the bedroom, locking the door from the inside. Leaning against the bolt, he let out a long sigh of relief

Leng Yue sat calmly in front of the dressing table, leisurely taking apart her jewelry, and replied to him just as calmly, "No."

... ...

When you can no longer catch your breath, I will pity you

He seems to have really caught a whiff of it

Do you not feel as if your entire skeletal structure has been disassembled, reassembled, and then disassembled again

Lengyue pressed her lips together again and said, "After you listen, you must remain silent, you are not allowed to cry, not allowed to laugh, and not allowed to make any noise"

Incredible things are indeed difficult to last long

Hehe, hehe, hehe... Actually, I believe that copying books is an act of reviewing and gaining new knowledge. No matter the circumstances, copying several times is extremely beneficial...

Um ... ...

Why is there a man under the bed, and why do I still have to copy "The Biographies of Exemplary Women"?

The guard, who had been stammering for a long time, finally managed to utter with a flushed face, "Madam, please enjoy your meal, I shall take my leave now"

I am willing!

Your mother is right; you really do remember the good things but forget the bad ones

Leng Yue turned over in the soft and smooth quilt, facing inward, revealing half of her fragrant shoulder to Jing Yi, "If you do not wish to sleep on this bed, you may also sleep beneath it."

After letting out a loud shout, it was not enough; she suddenly sprang up from the couch with a "thud," pouncing on her like a monkey climbing a tree. In a moment of unpreparedness, Lengyue lost her balance, and the two of them tumbled to the ground in a tangled heap with a "thud".

The servant called by Lengyue was to assist him back to his room to rest, but Jingyi stubbornly refused and insisted on returning to the study. He lay on the couch in the study, slowly enduring the intense nausea that felt like being three months pregnant, before finally dozing off. It was not until Lengyue came in and nudged him awake, handing him a bowl of millet porridge.

Leng Yue turned back with satisfaction, her voice softened a little, "Then you can continue copying the 'Biographies of Exemplary Women' in the study tomorrow. Until this matter is clarified, I do not trust anyone in the residence, and I feel more at ease with you staying there."

Jing Yi's head was still buzzing, and a voice came from the darkness, neither warm nor cold, asking, "Did you not feel any pain in your body when you got up this morning?"

... ...

... ...

Current situation

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Until Lengyue finished combing her hair, changed her clothes, and lay down in bed, Jingyi was still standing in place, hesitating.

Jing Yi suddenly felt a chill run down her spine

Is it really impossible to discuss this further

It hurts everywhere

Jing Yi felt a subtle rolling sensation in his stomach, as a wave of the previous night's alcohol surged back up. Unable to suppress it for a moment, he covered his mouth, turned around, and leaned against the back of the chair, retching repeatedly, his eyes shimmering with tears.

Lengyue let out a sigh of relief, "Your Highness, just look at his character; I said he would never be able to do such a thing in his next life."

Jing Yi leaned against the couch holding a bowl of porridge, "Did you cook this?"

Grandma bear

The cold moon was half a beat slow; before the outstretched hand could cover Jing Yi's mouth, Jing Yi had already let out a loud wail.

What she means by this is

In the darkness, the cold moon remained silent for a long while, suddenly turning over and letting out a sigh

The guard at the front, holding a stick, stared blankly at the two people rolling on the ground, "Sir, Madam... what happened?"

Jing Yi stood upright with both hands clasped, "Thank you, Madam, for your trust!"

... ...

The cold moonlight cast a faint glow on her red lips as she gently pressed them together, "I tell you, you must not let this be known outside."

Do you know why it hurts

What?

Do you remember why I hit you

If crying would be of any use to her, Jing Yi would certainly cry for her to see, but unfortunately, he had tried many times when he was young, and it was of no use

"You had me copy the 'Biographies of Exemplary Women'... was it so that I could guard the corpse there?"

Madam, is it not possible for us to send him to the yamen?

The cold moon rolled her eyes; on the second night of their marriage, she slept in the study. What was he thinking?

I do not remember

Cold Moon removed the last silver hairpin from her head, letting her long black hair cascade down. She turned her head and shot him a sidelong glance, "This case has been entrusted to me by the prince. I can place it wherever I like. If you are so unwilling for me to put it in your study, I can just move it back tomorrow."

Jing Yi slipped down and nestled on the couch, saying, "A man of honor keeps his word, and once spoken, it must be acted upon. Until I finish copying the seven volumes of 'Biographies of Exemplary Women', I cannot return to my room to sleep... Let me sleep in the study instead"

However, it was his beloved wife who had been on his mind for over ten years without even a single touch, and suddenly, just yesterday morning, she insisted on immediately getting married to him.

When the guards rushed over following Jing Yi's cries of despair, the two had not yet gotten up from the ground

Alright... this case need not be reported to the Jingzhao Prefecture for the time being, but the complete case files must be submitted before the conclusion of the autumn review

Indeed, it was she who cooked it herself, and there are still uncooked hard grains of rice in it

What is this called in terms of description

This life is unbearable

The cold moon let out a soft "hm," and only then did Jing Yi move the spoon, bringing a mouthful of porridge to his lips. He took a gentle sip, slightly squinting his eyes as he slowly swallowed.

Jing Yi calmly shook his head, "There is none."

Cold Moon stood up and circled around the living room, closing all the doors and windows tightly. Only then did she lower her voice and repeat word for word what Xiao Jinyu had said, "A charred corpse is one that has been roasted over an open flame, the kind that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Isn't your sense of smell better than a dog's? Didn't you notice the smell of roasted meat in the house when you got up this morning?"

Jing Yi finished the bowl of disaster without leaving a trace, and after licking the corner of his mouth, he set the bowl aside. He raised three fingers towards the beam and declared, "I, Jing Yi, swear to the beam that the person under the bed was not brought back by me, was not seduced by me, was not killed by me, was not roasted by me, and was not hidden by me. If any word of this is a lie, may I break a beam for every word."

The cold moon lowered her voice even further, "It is in the large box next to your desk that holds the calligraphy and paintings."

Even more incredible is that he has been working at the Dali Temple for over six months, yet he has not been frightened into developing any issues.

Lengyue is very skilled at cooking meat, but whenever it comes to preparing anything other than meat, it turns into a complete disaster

What else is there that he does not know about her

What?

Jing Yi stared blankly at Leng Yue, who had finished taking off her jewelry and was now combing her hair

Madam, she fiercely pinched Jing Yi's thigh with a cold moon, and Jing Yi's tongue quickly twisted, "You hurt me!"

After finishing the meal, I returned to my room and fell asleep, it was already the second watch of the night

Not only did I hear it, but I also deeply indulged in it, inhaling it vigorously for quite a while

Um ... ...

Where does it hurt