The Double-Chapter 331 - 121 Departure_4

"Jiang Yuanbai?" Ye Minghui frowned, "Jiang Yuanbai sent you to Xiangyang just for this matter?"

"Sort of. It’s because I was going back to Xiangyang to visit my maternal grandfather. My father had other plans, so he sent me to Tongxiang on a trip. In fact, it was all directed by my father. I’m just acting according to his wishes. Once we return to Yanjing, these matters will be overseen by my father himself," Jiang Li laughed, "It’s my fault for making the old madam and my uncles and aunts worry."

Without hesitation, she pushed all the responsibilities onto Jiang Yuanbai. The Xue Family members were not particularly interested in Jiang Yuanbai, and by completely dissociating herself, the Xue Family members became less worried.

Indeed, upon saying this, the Xue Family members looked at each other, and although their expressions were still somewhat concerned, they were no longer as urgent as at the beginning.

Jiang Yuanbai is a sly fox, and with matters of the government, the Xue Family members were in the dark, so they did not ask why it had to be done this way.

Upon seeing this, Ye Mingyu secretly gave Jiang Li a thumbs up in his heart. Being well-read really had its advantages. With just a few words, she had persuaded the family. If he had Jiang Li’s eloquence, he would not have to be urged to marry every year by Old Madam Ye and his brother and sister-in-law.

It seems that being less shrewd means one should read more. Ye Mingyu resolved that he must hire a teacher in the future to learn more about the art of speaking.

Even though the matter was pushed onto Jiang Yuanbai’s head, Jiang Li still had to explain to the Xue Family what the case involving Xue Huaiyuan was all about. However, she did not mention that above Feng Yutang, there was someone even higher up pulling the strings. Hence, to the Xue Family, it seemed as if Feng Yutang was framing Xue Huaiyuan, acting as the county magistrate and committing all kinds of evil.

Ye Rufeng said, "Feng Yutang is really too despicable! I feel sorry for that County Magistrate Xue."

"It’s astonishing that such scoundrels exist in the world," Ye Jiaer said earnestly, "and what’s even more terrifying is that these scoundrels can hold office."

After pondering for a moment, Ye Mingxuan said, "In this case, it seems Jiang Yuanbai has indeed done a good deed." He glanced at Jiang Li.

Being a clever man, Ye Mingxuan noticed something amiss even though Jiang Li had pushed all responsibility onto Jiang Yuanbai. What benefits could Jiang Yuanbai possibly glean from handling the Xue Family’s case? Jiang Yuanbai was not the type of official who was wholeheartedly dedicated to serving the country and the people. More importantly, Jiang Yuanbai had no particular connection with the Xue Family, so there was no need to specifically send Jiang Li to Tongxiang just to exonerate the Xue Family.

But with suspicion alone and no further evidence, Ye Mingxuan had no choice but to drop the matter.

"Since it is a good deed, then Lord Xue is also a pitiful person," Old Madam Ye said, "A’Li, you all should return to Yanjing sooner. There is a time limit on the official orders, and it will take some days to travel from Xiangyang to Yanjing. If you set off earlier, you can also return to Yanjing sooner." Old Madam Ye was a reasonable person and thus advised Jiang Li accordingly having heard the whole story.

"That was what I was thinking too," Jiang Li laughed, "We will stay in Xiangyang for a day, and then depart tomorrow." fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

"Tomorrow?" Lady Zhuo exclaimed, "Why so soon?"

"Sister-in-law, we are on an important mission; we can’t afford any delays," Ye Mingyu said.

"What, you’re going too?" Ye Mingxuan asked Ye Mingyu.

"Of course! As A’Li said, with me around, I can take care of her properly. With so many people, do you expect A’Li to take all these Tongxiang civilians into the capital by herself? You want to exhaust her to death? I’m different. When I roamed the martial arts world, how many followers did I lead? I’m most suited for giving orders and commands. With me leading the way, I guarantee A’Li will be comfortable on the journey. Not a single mountain bandit, outlaw, or robber would dare to approach. If one comes, one is killed; if two, both are slain!" He gestured fiercely twice.

"Enough already, I think you’re just going to cause more trouble," Ye Mingxuan said, not pleased.

"Uncle Ming Xuan, this time we really owe a lot to Uncle Mingyu’s help," Jiang Li laughed, "I hope that when we enter the capital, Uncle Mingyu can accompany us. Having him with us, I’ll feel much safer." Ye Mingyu was an excellent family member. He never asked too many questions, was somewhat careless, yet could understand Jiang Li as much as possible. With Ye Mingyu around, many things would be more convenient.

Hearing Jiang Li speaking up for him, Ye Mingyu immediately puffed up with pride and shot a "see that" look at Ye Mingxuan.

Ye Mingxuan wanted to retort, but Old Madam Ye spoke up, "Alright, since A’Li wants the third child to go with her, let the third child accompany her. After all, A’Li is a girl, and although she has guards, I am still worried. Old Three, I entrust A’Li to you. If anything happens to her, upon your return, I will hold you accountable."