Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 577 - 289 Ye’s Plan_2

Chapter 577: Chapter 289 Ye’s Plan_2

Jiang Shouzhong heaved a silent sigh and whispered to Qu Hongling:

"This situation was caused by my own doing. I should have told Qingchen the truth earlier instead of choosing to hide it with an indifferent attitude.

After we go back, I will explain everything to her and try to restore the sisterly bond between you two."

Qu Hongling forced a slight smile, her cherry lips moved, but no sound came out.

She definitely wanted a sisterhood.

And she also desired romantic love.

After a moment, Qu Hongling spoke softly, "Jiang, I know you won’t forgive me, but I still need to explain myself to you. When my memory came back, I didn’t plan to leave.

At that time, the situation in Sky Demon Sect was chaotic, and Ms. Qiu who raised me was in danger. Without my help, she would have no one to rely on. Moreover, there were too many people from both the Demon Clan and the court who wanted me dead.

Ms. Qiu told me, if I insisted on staying in Anhe Village, once my identity was exposed, both you and Ye would be in danger..."

Qu Hongling’s eyes filled with tears, allowing the wind to shatter her teardrops as she continued:

"I initially thought that, after dealing with the matters of Sky Demon Sect, I would return to Anhe Village under a new name and be with you forever. But I was afraid you, Jiang, would leave Anhe Village to look for me and fall into danger. So I followed Ms. Qiu’s advice and left you a letter of divorce.

Ms. Qiu said that by doing so, Jiang, you might hate me, but you wouldn’t seek me out and take risks, ensuring your safety. And when I returned, I could apologize to you, Jiang, and we could still be together...

I thought Ms. Qiu was right, so that’s why I left you the letter and disappeared without a goodbye.

But I never expected such an incident would happen in Anhe Village.

Initially, I thought someone was taking revenge on you because of me, which is why I went to Thousand Beasts Forest determined to die, but later I found out the court was also involved..."

At this point, Jiang Shouzhong felt a shift in his heart.

According to reports from Liushan Division, a year ago Qu Hongling had stormed into Thousand Beasts Forest, killing several experts, and she herself had nearly died there from severe injuries.

If it weren’t for the Alliance Hierarch of the Demon Clan mediating in time, the flames of this internal strife would have burned longer.

He Benquan was also initially assassinated by Qu Hongling.

Clearly, the young girl had been striving to track down the real culprit all year long.

"I’ve been secretly investigating, planning to avenge you and Ye, and then join you in the underworld.

Jiang, I truly thought you were dead. If I had known you were still alive, Hong’er would have definitely searched for you, even if it meant going to the ends of the earth..."

The young girl spoke, her pretty, tear-stained lips curving into a smile,

"Now that you, Jiang, are still alive, I’m really happy, even if you, Jiang, no longer like me; it doesn’t matter.

If... if you, Jiang, truly love your sworn sister, then you should go ahead and marry her. As long as... as long as you’re happy..."

Qu Hongling’s voice faded to a whisper at the end.

So faint it seemed to seep out from the depths of her heart, soaking in her tears, salty.

Listening to the young girl’s words, Jiang Shouzhong’s expression was complex.

As he had said before, most of his resentment towards the young girl stemmed from himself.

He claimed to love only Hong’er, but faced with Yelü Miaomiao, Xia He, and Ran Qingchen... he still couldn’t manage to isolate and abandon his feelings.

Jiang Shouzhong didn’t know how to sort out this tangled mess of emotions; for now, he could only start by explaining things clearly to Ran Qingchen.

As for whether she was willing to still be his wife, that would depend on whether the relationship could be sustained.

"So, braised noodles, you are from Anhe Village." Li Nanshuang said in surprise, "But aren’t all the people from that village dead?"

Jiang Shouzhong replied softly, "I am the sole survivor of Anhe Village. I lived there for over a year. My real name is Jiang Shouzhong. After the massacre at Anhe Village, I came to the Capital and joined Liushan Division to investigate that case."

"Jiang Shouzhong?"

Mumbling the name a few times, Li Nanshuang smirked and said, "That name doesn’t sound good at all. I’ll give you a better one; from now on, you’ll be called Jiang Shoushuang, grandiose and cultured."

Mr. Li’s attempt at humor wasn’t funny at all.

However, Mr. Li himself didn’t seem the least bit embarrassed, looking rather pleased with himself.

In a low voice, Qu Hongling asked, "Jiang, have you found out who the real murderer of Anhe Village is?"

Jiang Shouzhong thought back to He Benquan’s final words before his death.

He had said that Ye was the murderer.

However, Jiang Shouzhong didn’t believe such a statement, shaking his head, he said, "Not yet. The only thing known for sure is that the people of Anhe Village were infected with Demon Energy."

Qu Hongling fell silent for a moment, then asked, "Jiang, have you ever left Anhe Village?"

Jiang Shouzhong paused, then responded, "No."

After being rescued by Sister Ye, he had lain in bed for nearly half a year. After recovering, he tried to leave twice, but each time he nearly left the village, he fainted.

Later, when Hong’er arrived, he lost the desire to leave.

Now, looking back, his inability to leave the village did seem somewhat eerie.

Qu Hongling said, "I’ve investigated that village, and it turns out the villagers have never left, only outsiders have entered. Those people indeed were contaminated with Demon Energy.

But strangely, not a single one of them underwent any transformation. I suspect that someone is conducting experiments on these villagers."

As a member of the Demon Clan, Qu Hongling had a strong sense of perception.

After regaining her memory and cultivation, she reflected on the villagers from those villages and realized the problem.

Jiang Shouzhong asked, "Is it the court?"

Qu Hongling shook her head slightly:

"It’s not certain yet, the attack on the village by Thousand Beasts Forest was because someone told the leader of Thousand Beasts Forest that there was a Demon Clan treasure hidden in Anhe Village.

To be precise, Thousand Beasts Forest seemed like a tool, and it’s highly likely that the court was the real creator of the massacre. Perhaps they encountered problems with their experiment and wanted to eliminate any witnesses."

Qu Hongling’s speculation matched what Jiang Shouzhong had thought.

In any case, the culprit was definitely someone from the court, but whether it was the Emperor or not was hard to say.

According to He Benquan, he stopped the soldiers from rescuing the people because he knew that the villagers of Anhe Village were tainted with Demon Energy. However, if the Emperor wished to silence them, he could have sent the Imperial Guards.

"Do you think... Sister Ye is still alive?" Jiang Shouzhong hesitated before suddenly asking.

A smile appeared on Qu Hongling’s lips: "In the past, I wouldn’t have believed she was still alive, but seeing you, Jiang, I think even Heaven might send another miracle."

"I hope so,"

muttered Jiang Shouzhong.

——

At the bottom of Huailan Lake.

Yan Changqing sat on the altar, his expression desolate.

The nine-tailed fox that was once imprisoned in the iron cage had disappeared without a trace.

Now standing beside Yan Changqing was a woman.

The woman had a gentle and elegant demeanor, like willow branches swaying in the misty rain of the south, exuding an ethereal beauty beyond the mortal world.

"Senior Yan, thank you for being willing to help Jiang,"

Ye Zhuchan said softly.

Yan Changqing’s smile carried a trace of bitterness: "Have I also been calculated by you?"

Ye Zhuchan tidied the hair beside her ear, laughing as she said:

"The world is unpredictable, if I could calculate everything, I wouldn’t be trapped here. Jiang’s fortune always comes unexpectedly. However, it’s only right that he experiences some setbacks in love."

Yan Changqing stood up and said, "Have you thought it through? If you wish, I can take you out. The Yin Yang River Map Sword can suppress the Seal of Ten Thousand Buddhas here."

Yan Changqing paused, his tone bitter, "Even... if you are not my daughter."

Ye Zhuchan shook her head gently: "No, with my current condition, I would only be a burden if I went out. Moreover, I want to take a chance to see if I can complete the last step of the plan."

Yan Changqing took a deep look at the woman, then turned and left.

Ye Zhuchan watched him go, looking up towards the Emperor’s palace location, she murmured, "I still underestimated this Emperor after all. Indeed, a man won’t stumble over the same stone twice."

"Heh, you think you’re the smartest one in the world?"

A fox phantom slowly appeared, its mockery clear as its nine tails swayed behind it without any wind, evoking an enchanting beauty.

Ye Zhuchan smiled: "Of course, I’m not the smartest, but there are plenty who are more foolish than I am."

"Be careful not to play with fire and get burned," warned the nine-tailed fox.

Ye Zhuchan gently traced her cheek, touching the scar on her face, and said in a low voice, "I have already set myself on fire, so I am not afraid."

The nine-tailed demon fox suddenly asked, "Why not tell Yan Changqing that Ran Qingchen is his daughter?"

Ye Zhuchan was silent for a moment, her calm eyes carrying a hint of dimness, slowly saying, "He knows what to do, for someone facing death, life is the least of their concerns.

As for Ran Qingchen, Jiang Wan had already done enough. I simply added a little more, setting a trap for the Emperor and the Asura Queen. If Ran Qingchen truly faces a dead end, Jiang Wan will reveal himself."

Suddenly, Ye Zhuchan revealed a charming smile, extending her slender jade-like hand in front of her, her fingers slowly parting.

"I dare to kill even an Immortal, what is an Emperor to me."

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