Chapter 228 - 178, Murder
(Sorry this Chapter took longer to revise, causing a delay.)
The carriage rushed toward East Market.
Chen Ji lifted the carriage curtain and silently observed the deserted street. As the curtain swayed, the light and shadow in his eyes flickered endlessly.
Jin Zhu sat across from him holding a copper hand warmer, speaking gently, "The Commandery Princess is not someone adept at lying. Those with pure hearts, who have not pondered human nature, cannot deceive others with their lies; they can only deceive themselves."
Without turning his head, Chen Ji asked, "What is Lord Jin Zhu trying to say?"
Jin Zhu paused for a moment, "The Commandery Princess is well aware of her situation. She said those things because she didn’t want to implicate you. You are smart, I can tell, and you must also see that. Having grown used to trickery in Wunian Mountain and the Spy Department, one can’t help but feel regretful upon seeing such a scene. However, I must remind you, the great tide cannot be defied."
Chen Ji inquired, "Lord Jin Zhu, what is the ’great tide’?"
Jin Zhu replied, "His Majesty wants Prince Jing to die, the Prime Minister also wants Prince Jing to die. When the most powerful figures in the Ning Dynasty want him dead, he will certainly die. That is the ’great tide’."
"Mmm."
Chen Ji suddenly remembered his master once talked about divination, that Prince Jing Mansion could not escape its fate, that it was the will of heaven.
Jin Zhu earnestly advised, "Listen to me, turn around and forget them, as if you have never met them."