Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 363 - 209: Major Resentment?

Chapter 363: Chapter 209: Major Resentment?

Dawn had just broken, and the morning light, like thin threads, quietly snuck through the window, subtly dispersing the shadows of the night.

Jiang Shouzhong leisurely awoke to find that Mengniang was no longer by his side on the couch.

Only a lingering fragrance remained, entwined between the pillows and blankets.

The man couldn’t help but feel a pang of melancholy.

Indeed, having grown accustomed to the prolonged company of someone, their sudden departure was quite unsettling.

...

After freshening up, Jiang Shouzhong dined in the hall with his servant, Ran Qingchen, as usual.

During breakfast, Jiang Shouzhong noticed that Ran Qingchen had already worn the pair of hidden weapon earrings he had given her, named "Shooting Stars." His eyes brightened and he sincerely exclaimed, "They’re beautiful."

Ran Qingchen’s pretty face blushed slightly, and she said nothing.

The red and slightly transparent earrings sparkled as they swayed, making her earlobes appear even more lustrous and adding a touch of allure.

Jinxiu asked, "Young master, is it the person who is beautiful, or the earrings?"

"Keep your mouth shut while eating."

Ran Qingchen shot a glare at the too-talkative maid.

Jiang Shouzhong smiled lightly, "The earrings were beautiful to begin with, now they are even more so."

Jinxiu’s eyes twinkled as she smiled and asked, "Young master, are you saying the young lady is beautiful? They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder; in your eyes, isn’t she the most beautiful?"

"Jinxiu!"

Ran Qingchen knocked her on the head, "Believe it or not, I’ll send you back to Capital."

Jinxiu covered her head, feeling wronged, "I was just asking, young master."

Jiang Shouzhong took a pastry and stuffed it into his mouth, then spoke while eating, "Jinxiu, I’ll ask you a question, and if you can answer it, I will answer any of your questions."

"Ask away, young master," Jinxiu said eagerly, sitting up straight.

Ran Qingchen pricked up her ears too.

"Why is a sachet called a sachet?"

"Because it smells fragrant."

Jiang Shouzhong then asked, "Then let me ask you, if a sachet falls into a privy, is it still called a sachet?"

"It still is... uh..."

Jinxiu blinked and paused.

She stammered, "Should still be... no, wait, a stink pouch? That’s not right either..."

The young maid was a bit confused.

Jiang Shouzhong smiled faintly, "Think carefully, if you can figure it out, congratulations, you’re ready to be discharged."

Ran Qingchen had planned to give a proper answer, but upon hearing this, she swallowed her words. She had a feeling that the man was deliberately setting a trap, so she decided to let Jinxiu jump into it herself.

Jiang Shouzhong no longer paid attention to the now solo brainstorming Jinxiu and asked Ran Qingchen, "Do you know the exact entrance to the underground palace, and do you want me to come with you?"

Ran Qingchen gently shook her head, "You better not go in."

Yuan Anjiang and Shan Dongchuan hoped to bring Jiang Mo along, who possessed the Dragon Slaying Sword, but after she checked some data on the underground palace, she realized the place was extremely dangerous. Ultimately, she decided not to let men take the risk.

Although Jiang Mo’s cultivation was high, it wasn’t at the true Heaven Desolation Boundary level yet, which made him less effective against demonic dragons, and she would also find it hard to ensure his safety then.

"Alright, then take care," Jiang Shouzhong nodded.

Her decision aligned perfectly with his intentions.

He had promised Yeying to try and steal the dragon demon; moving together would actually be inconvenient.

...

After breakfast, Jiang Shouzhong, following Yeying’s hint, ventured early to a street not far from the Su Family and casually strolled around.

"Jiang Mo!?"

Soon, a joyful voice of a young girl emanated from above.

Jiang Shouzhong looked up and saw a pretty girl holding a cactus standing on the balcony of a tavern on the second floor, vigorously waving at him.

The girl was none other than Leng Jing.

Yeying was truly remarkable; it seemed she could predict everything... Jiang Shouzhong couldn’t help but marvel at Yeying’s information capabilities.

The girl quickly ran downstairs, her bright eyes sizing up Jiang Shouzhong with great joy, "Jiang Mo, I’ve been so worried about you, I thought you’d never come back, it’s so good to see you."

"I’m glad to see you alive too."

Jiang Shouzhong smiled faintly, suddenly remembering the man who had impersonated Chu Qi, and curiously asked, "By the way, where is Chu Qi?"

Leng Jing paused for a moment, lightly shook her head, "I don’t know, we were separated after being rescued. I’ve stayed by the Commandery Princess’s side and had her send people to search the river for you."

"The Commandery Princess? Who’s that?" Jiang Shouzhong feigned confusion.

"I’ll take you to meet her."

Leng Jing, ever enthusiastic, dragged Jiang Shouzhong upstairs.

Along the way, Jiang Shouzhong inquired, "How are things with your father?"

Leng Jing’s clean, small face lit up with a radiant smile as she leaned close to him and whispered, "I’ll tell you a secret, my father has been freed from his predicament, so I don’t have to worry about him anymore."

Jiang Shouzhong realized.

No wonder the girl looked quite happy, unlike her previous worried appearance.

The pair reached the tavern’s second floor.

The second floor featured a street-viewing room with bead curtains lightly drawn apart and the faint sounds of silk and bamboo instruments, providing a tranquil and elegant space amidst the hustle for guests who came to drink in modesty.

Leng Jing led Jiang Shouzhong into a large elegant room.

Inside the partition sat about seven or eight people, both men and women, all fairly young.

Jiang Shouzhong recognized three of them.

One was an old acquaintance—Yang Zhongyou, the second son of the Yang family.

After Jiang Shouzhong had defeated Murong Nan the previous day, this fellow had taken the chance to flee, skipping the subsequent challenges.

Probably for fear of retaliation from Jiang Shouzhong.

The other two were from Danxia Peak, disciples he had met at Famous Sword Villa the day before; the male was Hou Qi, a senior brother, and the female was Duo Ying.

Jiang Shouzhong didn’t have much impression of the senior brother, but he had a good impression of Sister Duo.