Shi Jinrou sat in the carriage back to the county government, her heart still beating.

"What's wrong with me? Why don't I break free when my hand is held? Why don't I get angry when I'm kissed lightly? Could it be...Is this considered love?"

It was not until she returned to her yard that Shi Jinrou's heart finally calmed down. After calming down, she quickly reminded herself in her heart: You can't just like Ran Yicheng in a confused way, at least she doesn't know his past, and she doesn't know the specific purpose of his coming to Yi'an. He looks hippie and do nothing on the surface, and even makes a fool of himself to try the case for his father, but for some reason, she always feels something wrong with him, and always feels that he must have a very secretive side when he comes to Yi'an.

To understand Ran Yicheng's past, Shi Jinrou suddenly thought of Ding Zhong. When his father was in the capital, he heard Ding Zhong introduce the powerful family in the capital, saying that Emperor Taizu had eight brothers of different surnames, and were named "Three Kings" and "Five Marquis". He also said that there were only one king and two marquis left among the eight powerful families, namely King Zhong, Marquis Wuyue and Marquis Yongyi, and there was no "Marquis of Jingjiang". What's going on? Also, when I learned about the background of Master Lu Wenshao and Master Lu a few days ago, Ding Bo also mentioned a Ping Wang, which seemed to have some connection with Marquis of Jingjiang. No, I must ask clearly.

Shi Jinrou hesitated at the door of her yard whether she would go to find Ding Zhong immediately. At this time, Xiao Lian saw Shi Jinrou's figure in the room. She hurriedly ran out and said:

"Young Master, are you back? Have you had dinner?"

Shi Jinrou shook her head, and Xiaolian said again: "That servant goes to the kitchen and ask Mom Gu to make some for you."

Shi Jin Judo: "Have you eaten with Xiuhe?"

"No, I'm waiting for you to come back."

Shi Jinrou said "um" and said, "You eat first, don't wait for me. I have something to do with Ding Bo. When I finish my work, I will go find Mama Gu to get some food."

After saying that, Shi Jinrou turned around and went to her father's yard.

Ishihara Hai and Ding Zhong continued their old habits. They lived in the same yard. Ishihara Hai lived in the main room, while Ding Zhong slept in a wing room near the door of the yard.

As soon as Shi Jinrou entered the yard, she saw Mrs. Gu carrying a food box and two men's clothes on her arms. She was stunned when she saw Shi Jinrou and her face turned red. She forced herself to calm down and asked Shi Jinrou for peace.

Shi Jinrou seemed to have not noticed Mrs. Gu's unnaturalness, just said:

"Mom Gu, I haven't eaten yet. I'll talk to Ding Bo first. I'll go to the kitchen later. Please make some food for me."

Mrs. Gu agreed and glanced at Shi Jinrou's reaction, but Shi Jinrou just smiled and said nothing.

Ding Zhong in the room heard Shi Jinrou's voice and hurried to the door to welcome Shi Jinrou. A burly seven-foot man was a little embarrassed at this moment. Shi Jinrou held back her smile and took the initiative to greet Ding Zhong, and Mrs. Gu also took the opportunity to leave in a hurry.

After entering the house, Shi Jinrou asked in order not to embarrass Ding Zhong, "Ding Bo, isn't my father in the mansion?"

Ding Zhong returned: "In the afternoon, the master took a few yamen runners out, saying that he wanted to see the fields that the villagers had reclaimed on the mountain, and said that he would go to the homes of the yamen runners who were injured by the Duan family to see, but he has not returned yet."

Shi Jinrou said "Oh" and continued, "Ding Bo, I have something I want to ask you about, it is about Marquis of Jingjiang."

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In the evening, the Marquis of Wuyue’s Mansion and the Madam’s residence.

Shi Xiaohong and Ran Yicheng accompanied the wife to talk to relieve their boredom.

Ran Yicheng said: "Madam, I've come to Yi'an. I haven't gone to hunt. It's mountainous and dense. I guess there should be a lot of wild animals in the mountains. I want to go and get some food tomorrow, respect you and let you taste it!"

The lady looked at Ran Yicheng with a smile, with a kind and gentle look, and said:

"When it comes to hunting, the Marquis was also good when he was young. But since he married Hong'er's mother, he rarely went there again. Now those bows and arrows have probably become decorations and can never be used anymore. Oh, it's a pity."

Ran Yicheng laughed and said, "Madam, I am a military general. I often take this bow and arrow, so you don't have to worry about this anymore. Just wait for wild game."

The lady laughed and pretended to scan her grandson inadvertently, but saw Shi Xiaohong sitting aside like nothing was wrong, as if she was listening to someone in a teahouse.

The lady sighed slightly in her heart.

Ran Yicheng noticed the look of the grandma, so he turned around and smiled at Shi Xiaohong and said, "I wonder if the prince is interested in going out with me?"

The lady looked at Shi Xiaohong with anticipation. She really hoped that her grandson would be more lively and to have more extensive things to do. She should not be detained by Shen at a young age as an old man. Besides, as the prince of Wuyue Hou, he should also learn how to deal with nobles from aristocratic families and accumulate his own connections.

Shi Xiaohong didn't expect that Ran Yicheng would invite him, and subconsciously looked at the lady and asked, "Is that OK?"

The lady nodded vigorously and said, "Of course! Young people should exercise more, which is good for their body. I am old, otherwise I would like to join in the fun!"

When Shi Xiaohong heard this, he became obviously happy and looked eager to try. After thinking about it, he said, "Grandma, Mr. Shi is also a young man. Can you call him to go with him?"

The lady hesitated.

Ran Yicheng didn't react for a moment and blurted out, "Mr. Shi? Which Mr. Shi?"

"Oh, it's the son of the Shi County Magistrate's family. Brother Ran must have seen him, and may not be familiar with him. But it doesn't matter, it's better to see him a few more times. Mr. Shi is very interesting!"

Ran Yicheng suddenly said, "Oh, it's him. I didn't expect that the prince looked down on him so highly, so let the prince come forward and invite him."

Shi Xiaohong nodded and replied, "Okay, it's covered by Brother Yu!"
Chapter completed!