The next day when Ji Yunxi went out, she found Yu Mingyi standing in the yard with his arms crossed.
"Yunxi, I bought you scallion pancakes from the east end of town." A happy voice came from outside the yard. Luo Yuntian heard that these scallion pancakes were very delicious and got up early specially to buy them. She didn't expect someone to get up earlier than her.
"Yu Mingyi, what do you... want to do standing outside a girl's house so early in the morning?" Yunluotian couldn't help but look at him a few more times, and the voice behind her got smaller and smaller.
"Oh, I, I came to Miss Ji to investigate a case. We just found some clues yesterday. Naturally, we have to strike while the iron is hot and find the murderer."
When Yu Mingyi saw Yunluotian, he remembered asking her about Ji Yunxi yesterday. His expression was a bit unnatural and he was at a loss.
"Oh, I see." Yunluotian suddenly laughed. Her eyes were curved and she nodded meaningfully. She suddenly turned her head and said to Ji Yunxi, "By the way, Yunxi, someone yesterday..."
Yu Mingyi immediately grabbed her other hand, picked up a scallion pancake and stuffed it into her mouth, "These just out of the steamer are delicious when they are hot. Otherwise, they will get cold in a while."
"Um, um, let me go. Take this away quickly." Yunluotian lowered her eyes and looked at the scallion pancake she was biting, motioning for Yu Mingyi to let go.
"I'm leaving first, Miss Ji. See you at Wangxiang Tower later!" Yu Mingyi let go of her hand and walked away without looking back.
"Humph," Yunluotian stamped her feet and took a hard bite of the scallion pancake, "Yunxi, does this merman prince like you?"
Ji Yunxi shook her head helplessly and picked up a scallion pancake, "You, you are always so heartless."
Ji Yunxi went to Wangxiang Tower to find Yu Mingyi. His cheeks were still a bit red when he saw Ji Yunxi.
"Miss Ji, did Yunluotian say anything to you?" Yu Mingyi asked carefully.
It was the first time Ji Yunxi saw him like this and couldn't help but laugh, "No, don't worry."
Yu Mingyi was relieved.
The two walked carefully on the street. After all, they ran into Feng Xingzhi yesterday and Jiang Yaoji's subordinate died. Jiang Yaoji was a suspicious person. It was inevitable that she would connect them to this matter.
"Miss Ji, wait a minute."
"What's wrong?" Ji Yunxi stopped and thought someone was following them again. She was on guard and didn't dare to look around.
Yu Mingyi looked at the shop on the side of the road, "Let's go in and take a look!"
Ji Yunxi looked over and saw it was a jade shop. Most of the people inside were female customers.
Ji Yunxi gave him a sideways look and pulled him away, "We are investigating a case now. Our situation is so dangerous. How can you have the time to look around? You are not afraid of implicating the shopkeeper?"
Yu Mingyi didn't care and said on his own, "The shopkeeper here used to be a royal craftsman. The jade he carves is very beautiful. It's a pity that he discovered the matter of the imperial concubine having an affair. In order to protect his life, he had to hide his name in this small town."
Ji Yunxi was shocked and couldn't help but look at him, "You know about the royal secrets. Don't tell me you were involved. Are you the one who was having an affair with the imperial concubine..."
Yu Mingyi supported his forehead, "What are you thinking? I've told you before that mermen have long life spans. I used to like to watch the excitement in the palace when I was bored. The story books in the human world also often describe the secrets of the palace. But the facts prove that the descriptions in those story books are still a bit reserved."
Ji Yunxi was speechless. How bored was this guy on a daily basis?
Yu Mingyi pulled her in. The female customers frequently sized Yu Mingyi up and whispered to each other looking at him.
"I can't tell. You not only like to watch the excitement, but you are also quite popular with women!" Ji Yunxi felt that the looks the group of women gave her were a bit sparky. She smiled helplessly. Why do women make things difficult for women?
Yu Mingyi stroked his chin and nodded in agreement, "Of course. This prince is also very handsome and unrestrained."
Ji Yunxi gave him a sideways look. After all, she was also a woman. She was immediately attracted when she saw those jade ornaments.
The shopkeeper saw Yu Mingyi and came over to receive them in person, "Mr. Yu, I haven't seen you for a long time. What do you want to buy this time?"
Yu Mingyi waved his hand, "Shopkeeper, I'll take a look first. You go ahead and do your business!"
The shopkeeper understood, "Okay, take your time. Tell me if you see a style you like!"
Yu Mingyi respected this old shopkeeper very much and nodded slightly at him, "Okay."
Yu Mingyi looked at a few styles and always felt dissatisfied. He accidentally turned his head and saw Ji Yunxi's back. He saw her black hair on her shoulders and only a hairband on her head. She was extremely plain. He suddenly had a goal.
"Shopkeeper, make a jade hairpin."
The shopkeeper took out the pattern diagram and showed it to him, "Sure, Mr. Yu. Do you like any of these styles?"
Yu Mingyi looked carefully. Ji Yunxi saw this and asked him, "Who are you buying this for?"
Yu Mingyi's cheeks were a bit red, "I'm buying it for you."
Ji Yunxi was stunned when she heard this. After a moment, she took out a jade hairpin from her bosom and put it on her head, "Don't go to the trouble. I already have a jade hairpin."
The shopkeeper took a look and was immediately very happy, "Miss, can you lend your hairpin to this old man for a look?"
Ji Yunxi handed it to him, "No problem."
The shopkeeper took it with both hands and praised it continuously. His eyes were filled with uncontrollable joy, "I'm sure Mr. Yu has already told you. This old man used to be a royal craftsman."
"Yes!"
"This old man has liked jade very much since childhood. Later, I apprenticed to learn carving techniques and became a royal craftsman. I think I've seen a lot of jade materials, but I've never seen the material of the girl's hairpin. The whole body is crystal clear. It feels cold and slippery. When it's placed in the sun, it faintly emits light. It's as if it has life."
Yu Mingyi leaned on the counter with his arms crossed. There was a faint smile on his lips. The old shopkeeper loved jade like his life. Ji Yunxi's jade hairpin was obviously not an ordinary thing. If he could see such jade material, the old shopkeeper would have no regrets in this life.
"The girl already has a hairpin of such quality. There's no need to make another one. You can look at other ornaments."
Yu Mingyi didn't say anything. He asked the shopkeeper to take out the best jade bracelet and then bought it.
After leaving the shop, Yu Mingyi gave the jade bracelet to Ji Yunxi.
"Why did you buy a jade bracelet for me?"
Yu Mingyi was stunned for a moment, "Of course, it's to thank you for being willing to help find the murderer." He thought about it calmly. In fact, he couldn't confirm that it was Ji Yunxi and the others who killed the person.
Ji Yunxi waved her hand, "This matter is more or less related to us. We should help. I won't accept the jade bracelet."
Yu Mingyi stuffed the bracelet into her hand, "Why not accept it? I just want to thank you."
Ji Yunxi gave it back to him, "If you keep insisting on this, then let's go our separate ways." After saying that, she turned around and left.
Yu Mingyi looked at Ji Yunxi's back and clenched the jade bracelet tightly with his fist, "Ai..." He sighed deeply. He was a bit dejected. The two continued on their way.