The Double
Chapter 135 - 135 82 Attracting Disaster_2

135: Chapter 82: Attracting Disaster_2 135: Chapter 82: Attracting Disaster_2 As long as she could protect herself from harm and not fall into enemy traps, Jiang Li could think of any strategy; she was too rational, her heart never softened for a moment.

Seeing Jiang Li rising to leave, Ye Shijie subconsciously asked, “Where are you going?”

“Those guarding outside must be gone by now, wait a bit longer, ‘the catchers of adultery’ should be here soon.

I need to leave, so when they arrive, they will only see you alone and believe their own eyes.”

“Where will you go?” Ye Shijie was also clever and immediately countered, “If you show up in front of those people now, you’ll instantly let the other side know that their plan is flawed.”

“Of course, I won’t appear in front of them now,” Jiang Li smiled, “I’m going to ensure another scene proceeds without any issues.” She pushed open the door and walked out lightly.

Ye Shijie stood stunned in place, it was too dark outside to see even a shadow, but Jiang Li’s last words invisibly set his heart pounding with fear.

He was certain that Jiang Li was off to do something and equally certain it was something that would make those who tried to harm them today suffer the consequences of their own actions.

Although the Ye Family was immensely wealthy and bound to see a lot of cunning and deceit in the business world, by rights, he shouldn’t be moved by such things.

But Ye Shijie couldn’t help shaking his head, murmuring to himself.

“Such audacity.”

…

Unlike Jiang Li who had everything going smoothly with Ye Shijie, Jiang Yue was at this moment somewhat at a loss.

Upon arriving at Yuxiu Pavilion, Jiang Yue groped her way inside in the dark.

Yuxiu Pavilion wasn’t large, and because the matter was ultimately not honorable, Jiang Yue didn’t dare light a lamp, fearing it would attract unwanted attention.

She had to rely on the faint glow from a lantern far outside the door to make out the rough outlines of the room.

There was no sign of Zhou Yanbang in the room.

Jiang Yue started to panic, not sure if it was due to her impatience, but she felt increasingly feverish, and wanted to quickly take off her outerwear and fan herself vigorously to cool down.

The palace was not usually this cold, and now it was evening, she couldn’t understand why it was so unbearably hot.

Just as Jiang Yue was about to lose control of her heat, suddenly there seemed to be a slight movement outside the door of Yuxiu Pavilion.

Her heart stirred, and as she was about to get up from the little chair, she saw the door to Yuxiu Pavilion open, and a familiar figure slipped in.

Jiang Yue’s eyes nearly welled up with heat.

Even without a lit lamp in the room, she could recognize that was the silhouette of the Heir of Marquis Ningyuan, Zhou Yanbang.

Jiang Yue had to admit that in fact, she had long taken notice of Zhou Yanbang.

Indeed, with such a handsome and impressive brother-in-law, how could Jiang Yue not envy Jiang Youyao and Jiang Li?

She had, in her heart and dreams, many times secretly drafted the details of Zhou Yanbang’s features.

The difference now was that before, Zhou Yanbang was an illusion, but at this moment, Zhou Yanbang was truly standing before her.

Upon entering the room, Zhou Yanbang seemed to be unaccustomed to the dimness as well.

He walked forward two steps and saw Jiang Yue stood up, hesitated for a moment, then suddenly said with joy, “Second Miss.”

Jiang Yue was about to reply that she was not Jiang Li, the words were on the tip of her tongue, but she stopped at the last moment.

Perhaps the fever within her was making her head hot, too, because a thought suddenly flashed through Jiang Yue’s mind.

What if she didn’t reveal her identity and let things continue with Zhou Yanbang?

By doing so, cooked rice would be made, and the deed done, even if Ji Shuran wanted to use any means, and Zhou Family wanted to shirk responsibility, with Zhou Yanbang having taken her, he would have no choice but to marry her!

Jiang Yue was not unfamiliar with such things; she had often heard of young ladies and masters who were caught in private liaisons.

If they came from great households that didn’t want their children to suffer, they would readily agree to a marriage.

Although there would be gossip in the short term, with time, people would forget such petty incidents.

Furthermore, even if she were to be gossiped about for her entire life, as long as she herself lived well, why should she care about those people’s judgment, which was born out of mere jealousy and resentment?

Jiang Yue’s mind raced with calculations.

Zhou Yanbang saw the girl of his dreams standing still without speaking, thinking that Jiang Li was shy, he moved a step closer, his voice tinged with excitement, “I thought you wouldn’t come.

I didn’t expect…” He took Jiang Li’s hand on his own accord, “You still can’t let go of me in your heart.”

Zhou Yanbang couldn’t hide his excitement.

Over these days, Jiang Li had never given him the time of day, even the few times they met, Jiang Li was always polite and distant.

No matter how Zhou Yanbang expressed his feelings, Jiang Li treated him like a stranger.