The Double-Chapter 419 - 139: Meeting_2

Jiang Li smiled and asked, "What kind of punishment?"

"A life for a life," he said.

Jiang Li’s expression did not fluctuate greatly. Jiang Yuanbai sighed silently in his heart, knowing that just this was not enough to make up for the wrongs Jiang Li had suffered, but he was also the head of the Jiang Family, and he couldn’t disregard the family’s reputation.

"I had no idea... I didn’t realize that Lady Ji could be so malicious. Not to mention, when your mother’s illness became worse by the day, I thought it was merely due to physical weakness and never suspected foul play. If I had known... if I had known, I would have never let Lady Ji enter the Jiang Family’s doors."

In this regard, it’s hard to blame Jiang Yuanbai. Who could have imagined that someone would want to poison Ye Zhenzhen at that time? Maternal Aunt Hu did not have the courage, and Jiang Yuanbai did not have other women. But to his surprise, even before entering the Jiang Family’s doors, Ji Shuran had gradually devised her plot.

The entire Jiang Family was played by Ji Shuran, with her first move being to exploit Jiang Yuanbai’s "love at first sight."

Jiang Yuanbai shook his head, "I also did not know Yueer was harmed by her. Yueer was only four years old... She was heartless enough to do it. I was even more blindsided when she had an affair and took the opportunity to frame you, causing you to leave the Jiang Family... Lady Ji is at fault, I am at fault, and I almost caused a major disaster for the Jiang Family." He said self-mockingly, "Xiao Li, you must resent me a great deal, don’t you?"

"Not really," Jiang Li said, "Actually, since that incident, I have given up on expecting someone to firmly be on my side and believe in me unconditionally. Therefore, nothing surprises me anymore. Are you not curious why I am so concerned about County Magistrate Xue? It’s just because I genuinely believe that County Magistrate Xue and I are in similar plights. No one believes in him, nor is anyone willing to speak for him. Seeing County Magistrate Xue is like seeing the past me. What happened in the past is irreparable, but at least now I can help County Magistrate Xue seek justice," Jiang Li smiled, "That is very satisfying, Father."

Jiang Yuanbai understood her words. She did not resent Jiang Yuanbai, but neither did she look up to him with respect or admiration anymore.

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Jiang Li set down her chopsticks, saying, "Father, is there anything else? If not, I will take my leave now."

"Where are you going?"

"To the Ye Residence, to see Uncle and Cousin Ye." Jiang Li paused, then said, "Don’t worry, Father, I won’t breathe a word of what happened the other day to Uncle and the others. I know the Jiang Family’s reputation must not be tarnished."

She was very sensible, always considering the Jiang Family’s welfare. But to the present Jiang Yuanbai, it only made her even more heartbreakingly considerate.

He waved his hand feebly, "Go ahead."

"Yes, Father."

...

After a simple packing, Jiang Li took a carriage to the Ye Residence.

Perhaps as a form of compensation, Jiang Yuanbai now made no comment about her visits to the Ye Residence. The doormen also asked no questions, and Jiang Li felt more freedom than she had before.

Tonger said in the carriage, "Master has finally come to cherish Miss, and now things are looking up for Miss after all the hardships. Lady Ji’s true colors have been revealed, and from now on, no one in the residence will try to trip up Miss again."

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Hopefully so."

In fact, as far as the Jiang Family’s intrigues were concerned, aside from seeking justice for Miss Jiang the Second, she had little interest for herself. On the contrary, she was much more nervous about her upcoming visit to the Ye Family than she had been facing Chongxu Daoist Master the day before.

Zhao Ke had said that Jih Heng would introduce her to someone, The First Divine Doctor of Northern Yan, who might be able to cure her father’s illness. Jiang Li had dreamt of Xue Huaiyuan regaining his senses, and to her, being acknowledged by Xue Huaiyuan was the most fortunate event in her life. At least it let her realize that she, as Xue Fangfei, was not alone in this world.

The closer she got to the Ye Residence, the more nervous Jiang Li became, her heart pounding as if it would leap out of her chest. Tonger and Bai Xue found it strange and did not understand what was going on with Jiang Li.

Upon arrival at the Ye Residence, the doorman, seeing the Jiang Family carriage, came forward warmly to take the horse. The servant boy said with a smile, "Second Miss has finally arrived. You haven’t been here for three days, and Third Master was worried something happened to you. If the young master hadn’t restrained Third Master, he would have insisted on visiting the Jiang Family."

Jiang Li smiled, "I’m fine."

No matter how good the Jiang Family seemed, in Ye Mingyu’s eyes it was like a dragon’s lair and a tiger’s den; for Jiang Li, entering meant suffering, not enjoying fortune.

"Third Master truly cares about Miss," Bai Xue sighed.