The Double
Chapter 149 - 149 85 Competing for a Husband

149: Chapter 85: Competing for a Husband 149: Chapter 85: Competing for a Husband Jiang Li stared intently at Shen Yurong.

As the elder brother of Shen Ruyun, it was impossible for Shen Yurong not to know his sister’s thoughts.

With Princess Yongning being so perceptive and considerate in resolving his sister’s lifelong issue, and Shen Yurong having witnessed it, wouldn’t he be moved?

Shen Yurong’s eyelids twitched slightly, but he did not speak.

Jiang Li was inwardly mocking.

To think he was so indifferent when she had expected Shen Yurong would gladly seize the opportunity to express his gratitude.

On the other side, Ji Shuran could clearly feel the excitement of Jiang Youyao in her arms, and for the moment felt quite troubled.

If Zhou Yanbang had just proposed to dissolve the engagement with Jiang Youyao a few days ago, Ji Shuran would have been only angry and not so worried.

After all, as long as Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion had a shred of sense, they wouldn’t do something so damaging to their prospects.

But the current situation was far beyond Ji Shuran’s ability to manage.

If it were only Jiang Yue on her own, Ji Shuran could have found a way to slowly deal with it.

However, the situation also involved the sister of the Assistant Head Writer Shen Yurong, and Shen Ruyun was not someone who could be easily dismissed.

Now, Zhou Yanbang, the Heir of Marquis Ningyuan, was also in hot water.

Seeing Jiang Yuanbai’s unhappy facial expression, Ji Shuran knew that in Jiang Yuanbai’s heart, this marriage was probably off.

Ji Shuran did not wish for Jiang Youyao to marry Zhou Yanbang—after this incident, Zhou Yanbang’s career prospects were basically nil.

Yet Jiang Youyao liked Zhou Yanbang.

Ji Shuran felt a headache coming on.

This was truly a disaster out of the blue.

Although Zhou Yanbang was the one with bad luck, wasn’t Jiang Youyao the one who was most heartbroken?

With this thought, Ji Shuran couldn’t help but glance at Jiang Li again.

Jiang Li stood beside Jih Heng, who was tall and just happened to cast a shadow over her, making her face difficult to discern.

But Ji Shuran believed that Jiang Li’s face must bear that detestable, unflappable smile.

This matter must have something to do with Jiang Li, Ji Shuran thought resentfully.

She had intended this night for Jiang Li and Ye Shijie to be disgraced, yet the one caught up in trouble turned out to be Zhou Yanbang.

Setting aside Shen Ruyun for the moment, how Jiang Yue got tangled up with Zhou Yanbang infuriated Ji Shuran, who also believed Jiang Li must have had a hand in it.

But what exactly was the relationship between Jiang Li and Jih Heng?

Ji Shuran didn’t dare to confront Jiang Li directly—she truly dreaded Duke Su.

That comely young man was like a brightly colored venomous snake, coiled around Jiang Li, inadvertently including Jiang Li within his protected orbit.

Ji Shuran felt powerless.

Princess Yongning’s words left others unable to respond.

Shen Yurong himself was also in a dilemma.

If he accepted Princess Yongning’s words, he would settle the matter too readily, making the Shen family’s daughter seem cheap, as if she were desperate to marry Zhou Yanbang.

If he refused, in front of Shen Ruyun… Shen Ruyun would certainly not understand.

Princess Yongning believed she understood his feelings, but she was too foolish.

Such matters could be discussed privately.

Why bring it up now, in front of so many people, making it difficult for anyone to answer?

If Xue Fangfei were here, she would never have done such a thing… Shen Yurong thought regretfully.

In the end, he did not take up Princess Yongning’s cue but instead said to the Marquis of Ningyuan, “My sister has been frightened today.

I will take her back to our residence to rest and see a doctor.

Everyone here is a witness to this matter, and I will expect an explanation for my Shen family in the future!” Having said that, with a demeanor showing reluctance to dwell on the matter further and deep concern for Shen Ruyun, he approached Mother Shen, took Shen Ruyun by the waist, and left.

Shen Ruyun was greatly disappointed.

Not understanding why Shen Yurong did not smoothly pick up Princess Yongning’s cue, she wanted to make a fuss but, upon meeting Shen Yurong’s stern gaze, she dared not speak.

Although Shen Yurong treated her well, when he truly got angry, even Mother Shen would not dare to provoke him.

Reluctantly, Shen Ruyun left with Shen Yurong.

Princess Yongning, with good intentions, never imagined that Shen Yurong would not take up her suggestion, leaving her quite embarrassed.

Internally cursing Shen Yurong for lacking conscience and failing to recognize a good turn, she also despised Zhou Yanbang for causing trouble.

In a moment she even resented Zhou Yanbang, and coldly sneered at the Marquis of Ningyuan, “Truly an indecent spectacle beneath contempt!” and then she turned and walked away.

The Marquis of Ningyuan today lost face in front of his colleagues, both inside and out, standing there with a flushed face.

A slight smile spilled over Jiang Li’s lips.

Jih Heng asked, “Miss Jiang the Second, what are you laughing at?”

“The pot calling the kettle black,” Jiang Li said.

“Isn’t it funny?”