The Double-Chapter 670 - 208: Next Post

""The most important thing, probably, is that Princess Yongning gouged the eyes of Miss Jiang the Third and threw her into a private prison, offending the Grand Secretary, which led to her imprisonment."

Situ Jiuyue did not bring up the Xue Family at all. In her view, if it had only been Xue Huaiyuan seeking justice, he might not have been able to topple Princess Yongning and Shen Yurong. The reason Princess Yongning fell this time was entirely because she had set up a private prison within her mansion, committing a grave offense in the emperor’s eyes. Moreover, she was too brazen, daring to harm the daughter of Jiang Yuanbai. Had it been a person from a humble family, someone without apparent backing, like Ah Zhao, even if Princess Yongning had ruined their entire life, they could only accept their unfortunate fate and could make no waves. But Jiang Yuanbai was different; he wasn’t someone to suffer losses silently. Having harmed his daughter, Jiang Yuanbai would certainly seek retaliation.

This time, Princess Yongning’s matter was dealt with swiftly and cleanly, with Jiang Yuanbai adding fuel to the flames and playing no small part in it.

"And that Chief Minister?" Ah Zhao, who obviously had heard Jiang Yuanbai’s name, murmured, "I never expected that, in the end, it would be him avenging our family."

Situ Jiuyue said, "Regardless, now that your enemy is gone, there’s no need for revenge. However, you are in no condition to take on any significant tasks; might as well do whatever you’d like to do."

Though her words were quite hurtful, Situ Jiuyue had always been blunt, uncaring of what others thought, even if the truth was bloody and cruel, she wouldn’t bother to say a kind lie.

Ah Zhao smiled, and with a smile, his face became exceptionally bright and splendid. He said, "Previously, I had hoped to travel the world one day, visit renowned mountains and rivers, act chivalrously, and enjoy a life of integrity and vengeance. I still feel the same way now. But before that, I have some things to do."

As Situ Jiuyue applied medicine to him, she said, "But you can’t travel to famous mountains and rivers now, and you might need to rely on others to move around for the rest of your life. I’ve lived for many years and have never seen a hero like this, so you should drop that thought. As for the things you said you still have to do, it isn’t seeking vengeance, is it? Princess Yongning is already dead, are you thinking of not sparing Prince Cheng and Empress Dowager Liu as well? Let me tell you, Prince Cheng is currently rebelling with his troops, and Empress Dowager Liu has already been put to death by the emperor in the palace."

The young man was stunned, clearly not expecting Situ Jiuyue to suddenly reveal so much, and these were things he hadn’t heard before. During his stay at the Duke Residence, he couldn’t even get out of bed, let alone speak to the servants, and the only person who was somewhat close to him was Situ Jiuyue.

Seeing him staring at her in silence, Situ Jiuyue asked, "You haven’t told me what is it that you want to do? You can’t cause trouble here. Although I saved you, I’m not a saint with a heart of gold. If you bring trouble to the people here, you’ll have to leave immediately."

Ah Zhao suddenly laughed and said, "Doctor Situ, please rest assured, I won’t seek revenge any longer. Now that the enemy is gone, pursuing the matter further is futile. But I still have a father, who is currently back in my hometown. I was tortured in a private prison by Princess Yongning for almost a year; this year, my father must have thought I was already dead. Once I’m a bit better, I’ll find a way to go home and see my father; the dead cannot come back to life, but at least the living must continue." free𝑤ebnovel.com

His demeanor seemed unaffected, and such forthrightness caught even Situ Jiuyue’s attention. Many who were once thriving faced sudden calamities that brought their lives to a nadir, resulting in unbearable situations, often leading to drastic changes in temperament—whether in deep sorrow or in a state of collapse—usually they would not recover quickly.

Ah Zhao’s life, it seemed, had experienced many ups and downs, but Situ Jiuyue could not find even a trace of darkness in him amid all his fluctuations. He quickly came to terms with the past and moved on, as if he had never experienced any suffering.

Suddenly, Situ Jiuyue had some understanding of what Zhao Ke had said about Jih Heng saving this person from Princess Yongning’s private prison. She had not believed that Jih Heng would actively save someone, but this young man, despite his age, had a heart more resolved and open-minded than most.

Looking at Situ Jiuyue, he smiled and said, "Doctor Situ always says she is a Poison Doctor, practicing poison, not medicine. Yet in this world, those with medicine boxes might kill, and those with swords might save lives. Doctor Situ may practice poison, but by saving me, you are a kind-hearted and good person in my eyes."