The Double
Chapter 147 - 147 84

147: Chapter 84 Chaos_4 147: Chapter 84 Chaos_4 Jiang Li couldn’t fathom how Shen Ruyun had come up with this trick, but she couldn’t help but admire her.

Shen Ruyun was set on marrying Zhou Yanbang, and now she achieved her goal in such a way.

Originally, she thought this young lady could only cause foolish commotion; now she realized, at times, Shen Ruyun could be quite clever.

Just like now.

At this moment, another noisy commotion came from the front; all the ladies instinctively looked toward the source of the sound and saw many minister-like figures crowded at the entrance of the pavilion, seemingly engaged in something.

Upon seeing this, Shen Ruyun immediately choked up and said, “Look, there they are.”

Jiang Youyao, already in a state of intense emotional turmoil, heard that Zhou Yanbang was ahead and, ignoring Ji Shuran’s attempts to restrain her, ran forward.

Standing at the entrance of the Yuxiu Pavilion were senior officials, all unwilling to sully their eyes as they stepped aside.

Jiang Yuanbai was also there; seeing Jiang Youyao, he immediately called out, “Youyao.”

Jiang Youyao ran up to the entrance.

Inside the Yuxiu Pavilion lay chaos, reeking with an intriguing scent.

Zhou Yanbang and Jiang Yue must have awoken by now, their clothes somewhat disheveled, likely thrown on in haste.

Zhou Yanbang’s face was flushed red, seemingly embarrassed.

Jiang Yue, however, looked at Jiang Youyao with a pitiable expression and called out softly, “Third sister.”

Jiang Youyao strode forward in three large steps and, without a second thought, landed a slap on Jiang Yue’s cheek with a “smack”.

Jiang Yue was struck so hard her body jolted to the side, but she didn’t retaliate, only covering her face as tears streamed down, “Third sister, I…

I’ve wronged you.”

Jiang Youyao then turned to Zhou Yanbang, her voice filled with sorrow as she asked, “Prince Zhou, how…

how could you do this?”

“I, I don’t know,” Zhou Yanbang was also very confused; he had no idea what had happened.

He remembered arranging to meet Jiang Li—Jiang Li arrived, and they intimately interacted.

After that, his memory became vague, until a woman’s scream woke him up to a stranger claiming he had violated her.

Then the Emperor and his own father, along with some senior ministers, arrived, but the person sleeping beside him turned out to be Jiang Yue.

Zhou Yanbang couldn’t remember anything.

But seeing Jiang Youyao slap Jiang Yue, and Jiang Yue forced to endure the grievance with a hand over her face, he couldn’t help but feel pity for Jiang Yue.

Moreover, Jiang Youyao had always been a cheerful and innocent girl in front of him—when had she ever been so barbaric?

Standing in the crowd, Jiang Li saw Zhou Yanbang acting in such a state and was somewhat puzzled.

Supposedly, only Jiang Yue had drunk the medicated wine, but Zhou Yanbang seemed to be in a dazed and unclear state as well.

“What is Second Miss thinking about?” Jih Heng suddenly asked.

“I’m wondering why Prince Zhou can’t remember anything.

Is it an excuse he is making?”

Jih Heng chuckled softly.

Jiang Li looked up at him suspiciously, catching his meaningful glance and the slow shake of his fan, and then she suddenly understood.

Was this man, who loved to watch dramas unfold and didn’t mind stirring things up, aware of her plan from the beginning?

Could it be that he contributed a helping hand, making the show even more spectacular?

Was Zhou Yanbang’s current pitiable state his doing?

Jiang Li’s emotions were mixed; she really didn’t know what to say.

Jih Heng wasn’t particularly commendable on many counts, but in this incident, he inadvertently did her a favor, achieving an unexpectedly beneficial outcome.

It must have been seeing Zhou Yanbang’s helpless state that sparked the cunning idea in Shen Ruyun’s mind.

Could this be considered a stroke of luck?

Even though she felt grateful for the good deed Jih Heng had done, Jiang Li’s gaze softened slightly as she looked at him.

But Jih Heng, as if he hadn’t noticed, continued to smile and watch the drama that was yet to conclude.

Unable to bear it any longer, Jiang Yuanbai pulled Jiang Youyao out and handed her over to Ji Shuran.

Having witnessed everything, Jiang Youyao’s heart was shattered, and in this moment, she could care for nothing else, collapsing into Ji Shuran’s arms to weep silently.

Emperor Hongxiao had already left, reportedly unable to stand such a filthy scene.

But how would this drama conclude?

Jiang Li was very curious; Zhou Yanbang would undoubtedly be taken back to his mansion, where the Marquis of Ningyuan’s Mansion would deliberate over how to account for the events.

However, how Jiang Yue would deal with the wrath of the main branch of the family was another matter—Jiang Yue had stolen Jiang Youyao’s fiancé, and Jiang Li didn’t believe Jiang Youyao would let things rest.

Furthermore, with a random glance, Jiang Li noticed that Shen Yurong had yet to make an appearance.

Just when she thought of this, someone hurriedly approached from the edge of the crowd.

Seeing this person, Shen Ruyun called out, “Big brother!”