Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 467 - 241: The Upset Jiang Yi

Chapter 467: Chapter 241: The Upset Jiang Yi

The east began to pale, and dawn weaved through the sky.

Jiang Shouzhong gradually awakened from his hazy slumber, feeling as if he had been in a different life, his head buzzing.

At this moment, he felt exhausted, like a boat battered by the wind and rain for too long.

Every bone, every muscle in his body felt as though it had been disassembled and then reassembled.

What was supposed to be one hour... had turned into daybreak.

After all, refueling was no easy task.

Especially if one wished to fill up on the nation’s most precious and luxurious fuel—a type even the Emperor was not privileged to use—it was all the more difficult.

Jiang Shouzhong was utterly drained of his savings.

Luo Wanqing’s idea was simple.

Before, the fuel pump would be used intermittently, and although there was plenty of fuel, she complained it was too slow and hoped Jiang Shouzhong could do it instantly.

Non-stop instant refueling.

Only then could she demonstrate her true skill.

One hour was enough.

When the female master observed the contest, she could take the lead, showing off her "queenly" pride and ability.

But in the end, it was not to be fulfilled.

Even the Taoist River Map, no matter how powerful, couldn’t be overdrawn like this.

Nevertheless, the fuel tank that had taken six days and six nights to fill was barely made full after a night of urging.

From an instant to a gap of three minutes.

In the end, Jiang Shouzhong, with his savings emptied, fainted from exhaustion.

Humiliation!

This was nothing short of humiliation!

Having regained his strength, Jiang Shouzhong stormed into the Buddhist hall, intending to settle the score with that woman, only to be told by the old crone that she had temporarily gone into seclusion.

Helpless, Jiang Shouzhong sulkily returned to his small courtyard.

...

Arriving at the courtyard where Li Nanshuang resided, Jiang Shouzhong was shocked to find that both women were not there.

He had sent them to follow Shan Dongchuan yesterday; they should have been back by now. Could they have gone off to track him again this morning?

In the side room, Wen Er was still sound asleep.

Jiang Shouzhong woke him up and asked puzzledly, "Wen Er, where are the boss and Qingchen? Where did they go?"

Wen Er rubbed his sleep-filled eyes, yawned upon seeing Jiang Shouzhong, and said, "I don’t know, you didn’t come back yesterday, I thought you were together. What’s wrong? Has something happened?"

Jiang Shouzhong furrowed his brows.

It didn’t make sense.

A bad premonition rose in his heart.

He changed his clothes and hurried to the Liushan Division.

This time, he did not sneak in secretly, but entered the Liushan Division openly under the identity of Jiang Yi.

After all, by this time, the Liushan Division had already stationed many hidden experts within and without, as well as imperial guards holding the fort; with his cultivation, it was very difficult to infiltrate without a trace.

"Halt! Who goes there?"

The guard at the gate approached Jiang Shouzhong to question him.

Jiang Shouzhong cleared his throat and smiled, "I am Jiang Yi, a disciple under Master Dugu of Wanshou Mountains and Rivers. I have been instructed by my master to pay a visit to Lord Ran. Would the two brothers be so kind as to pass on my message?"

Hearing that he was from Wanshou Mountains and Rivers, the guard did not dare delay and quickly went to report.

After a while, it was Jinxiu who came out.

"Are you Jiang Yi?" Jinxiu asked in her crisp voice.

The previously plump girl now looked somewhat haggard with evident dark circles revealing an undeniable fatigue.

Yet, looking at the girl’s excited but deliberately restrained eyes, it was clear she already knew that the man before her, Jiang Yi, was her master-in-law.

"Indeed."

Jiang Shouzhong nodded with a smile.

"My lady is not here, but she has something to give to your master. Please come with me."

Jinxiu twisted her slender waist and led Jiang Shouzhong into the Liushan Division.

The guard did not dare to stop them.

Two imperial guards from the Capital watched closely but then paid them no further attention.

Upon entering Ran Qingchen’s solitary courtyard and turning the corridor, Jinxiu suddenly threw herself into Jiang Shouzhong’s arms, sobbing, "Master-in-law, it’s so good to see you. Jinxiu has been worried about you these days..."

As Ran Qingchen’s personal maid, from the moment her mistress was married, the young girl considered herself to be at the service of her master-in-law, including warming his bed.

This was why, even when the Ran Family and Ran Qingchen were indifferent to Jiang Shouzhong, Jinxiu was always nice to him, constantly speaking well of the master-in-law by Ran Qingchen’s side.

The girl was very innocent, feeling that since she belonged to the master-in-law, she would wholeheartedly like him.

Jiang Shouzhong was taken aback, feeling the genuine concern of the girl in his arms, and his eyes softened.

He patted the girl’s fragrant shoulder gently and said softly:

"Don’t worry, your master-in-law is quite capable. In a few days, once I’ve investigated the truth, I will be back."

"I believe in master-in-law."

Jinxiu nodded vigorously.

Perhaps realizing her actions were too intimate, the girl quickly stepped out of the man’s embrace, her fingers pinching her skirt, displaying a shy demeanor.

Jiang Shouzhong did not tease the girl with the thin skin. After wiping the tears from the corner of her eyes, he asked about the matter at hand, "Is your lady really not back?"

Jinxiu came to her senses and quickly said, "My lady hasn’t returned, but Ms. Jiang is waiting for you in the study."

She led Jiang Shouzhong to Ran Qingchen’s study.

In the study, only Jiang Yi was present, the Spring Summer Autumn Winter sisters nowhere to be seen.

Jiang Yi was sitting on the chair Ran Qingchen usually used for work, casually flipping through the documents on the desk.

However, today the woman did not wear those silk stockings, instead, she left a pair of creamy and smooth legs bare, hidden under her dress.

Her hair, uncombed and casually scattered, indicated she had just gotten out of bed, carrying a lazy and naive charm of the early morning.

Seeing Jiang Shouzhong enter, Jiang Yi said indifferently, "I haven’t been able to go out and find you recently. Those hawkish palace guards have set their sights on me. Even when Xia He and the others go out to handle affairs, they get tracked."

Furthermore... don’t go to Li Nanshuang’s small courtyard anymore. Sooner or later, they will plant spies there. It’s better for you to spend more time with that female master, to solidify your identity as a disciple of Wanshou Mountains and Rivers."

Jiang Shouzhong nodded and responded, "Yesterday, I sent Qingchen and our leader to follow Shan Dongchuan, but they haven’t returned yet. Do you know where they went?"

"I’m not sure."

Jiang Yi paused for a moment, then suddenly said, "You mentioned they were following Shan Dongchuan, but... I didn’t see Shan Dongchuan yesterday."

Shan Dongchuan wasn’t around?

Anxiety grew within Jiang Shouzhong.

Seeing his concern, Jiang Yi smoothed her hair and said lightly, "Those two girls are quite skilled in cultivation; they shouldn’t run into trouble."

In his worry, Jiang Shouzhong then remembered that there weren’t many in Qingzhou whose cultivation surpassed those of the two women.

Perhaps they had discovered something and continued to investigate further.

"However, I did carry out a detailed investigation of Shan Dongchuan’s background; you can check it out yourself later."

Jiang Yi tossed him an envelope filled with intelligence.

Jiang Shouzhong took the letter. It was heavy, indicating that plenty of information had been gathered.

"Thank you, Ms. Jiang."

Jiang Shouzhong expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

Jiang Yi leaned lazily against the back of the chair, crossed her arms in front of her chest and said with a half-smile, "The name Jiang Yi isn’t bad; it wouldn’t be intentional, would it?"

Due to the woman having just risen from bed, her clothes were put on without much care.

When she crossed her arms, she inadvertently pushed up her partially exposed bosom, revealing a deep and enticing view.

Yet at this moment, Jiang Shouzhong was more saintly than even the Buddha himself, with not a single improper thought in his heart.

Hearing the woman’s words, he asked with some confusion, "What about it being intentional? Is there something wrong with the name? Jiang..."

The man’s voice suddenly ceased.

Jiang Yi... Jiang Yi...

Well, isn’t this an accidental couple’s nickname?

Jiang Shouzhong blushed, and said with a sheepish smile, "Ms. Jiang, this really wasn’t intentional. I just blurted it out. It’s similar to Jiang Bing, Jiang Ding."

Jiang Yi scoffed, "You wouldn’t dare to harbor any thoughts toward me."

Remembering the man’s brilliant argument from the day before, and her own misstep atop the Buddha’s head, Jiang Yi’s cheeks flushed with a rouge tint, feeling oddly out of sorts, her toes curling unconsciously.

She shifted her posture, bringing her legs slightly together, and said coolly, "Did that woman keep you last night?"

"Xie? Of course, she did."

Jiang Shouzhong scratched his head with a mix of helplessness and complaint, "That woman is crazy, truly has issues."

Jiang Yi’s gaze was complex.

This guy really doesn’t know how blessed he is.

In all these years, even the Emperor didn’t have the privilege to touch her, not even hoping for a glimpse of her body.

Yet the most distinguished woman in the realm, the mother of a country, had been enjoyed by this fellow. You couldn’t even get such luck by praying for ten lifetimes.

Moreover, she is only one step away from the Heavenly Human Realm.

One could say that now, Luo Wanqing, even if not within the top three in the world, surely is among the top five.

Such a high-level master could kill Jiang Mo with just a flick of her finger, and yet now she is...

Jiang Yi heaved a sigh internally.

She still couldn’t comprehend why that proud woman was willing to undertake Dual Cultivation with Jiang Mo.

Could it be that this youngster... has an exceptional talent?

Otherwise, why would there be so many women circling around him?

Jiang Yi’s eyes flashed, her gaze inadvertently falling on his lower abdomen, igniting a strong curiosity.

Recalling the time she tried to recover the Heavenly Demon Technique using Xia He... a watery gleam seeped into the lustrous eyes of the lady.

And the curiosity began to spread through her heart.

Unconsciously, her legs began to cross lightly...

Like willow branches swaying in the spring breeze, they touched gently, then slowly parted.

"Ms. Jiang, is there anything else? I’m planning to go look for Qingchen and the others."

Jiang Shouzhong was still somewhat worried.

The sudden speech of the man startled the lady, snapping her back to reality, her previously misty eyes becoming as clear as water.

That breathtakingly beautiful face turned even more flushed.

The spread of crimson blush from her snowy neck added an otherworldly tenderness and charm to her appearance.

"No... nothing, you can go."

Jiang Yi lowered her eyelids, striving to keep her voice steady.

Jiang Shouzhong nodded, bid farewell to the lady, and with Jinxiu leading him outside, he left the Liushan Division, maintaining his identity as a disciple of Wanshou Mountains and Rivers.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yi quickly returned to her boudoir and immediately took off her dress.

She grabbed a towel to wipe some moisture from her legs while gazing at the mirror, her enchanting body ripe with beauty, her eyes blurred with yearning.

"Smack!"

The woman slapped her own face.

But no matter how much she tried to calm herself, the burning desire wouldn’t fade away.

The beautiful lady clenched her fists tightly, then grabbed a handful of ice from the nearby ice box and pressed it to her body.

The lady tilted back her head, biting down hard on her lip.

Almost to the point of drawing blood.

After a while, a sigh echoed through the room.

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