The Double
Chapter 150 - 150 85 Fight for Husband_2

150: Chapter 85: Fight for Husband_2 150: Chapter 85: Fight for Husband_2 Princess Yongning scoffed that the Marquis of Ningyuan was too vulgar to appear in public, yet she failed to see whether she had any right to speak thus.

In Jiang Li’s eyes, Princess Yongning and Zhou Yanbang were birds of a feather.

Besides, Zhou Yanbang hadn’t killed anyone, while Princess Yongning had unscrupulously usurped another’s nest.

The Madame Ningyuan finally snapped out of her shock, suppressing the anger and panic in her heart.

She walked to the entrance of Yuxiu Pavilion and pretended to scold Zhou Yanbang, then turned to Jiang Yue and said, “Miss Jiang the Fifth must be frightened today, you should return to the mansion to rest.

In a few days, our Zhou Family will surely give you an explanation.”

But her smile was insincere, which somewhat scared Jiang Yue.

Shen Ruyun clamored that Zhou Yanbang had taken liberties with her, yet when Jiang Yue and Zhou Yanbang were discovered together, they did not appear as if any liberties had been taken against her, rather they seemed like infatuated lovers.

In Madam Ningyuan’s eyes, it was quite possible that Jiang Yue had seduced Zhou Yanbang first.

And with Jiang Yue’s status, there was no need for Madam Ningyuan to be so apprehensive.

Even if they were to give Jiang Yue a status, at best, she would only be made a concubine for the Zhou Family.

Everyone knew that Jiang Yuanxing, Jiang Yuanbai, and Jiang Yuanping of the Jiang Family were not brothers by the same mother, so there was no need to show excessive consideration for Jiang Yuanxing in front of other Jiang family members.

Giving Jiang Yuanxing an explanation would be much simpler.

Jiang Yue did not miss the ridicule and indifference in Madam Ningyuan’s tone.

She felt both humiliated and indignant but was powerless to do anything about it, casting her pleading gaze toward Lady Yang.

Lady Yang and Jiang Yuanxing, at this moment, were truly in a dire situation.

Although Lady Yang did not like her daughter ingratiating herself with Ji Shuran and her daughter, as a member of the Jiang Family, she understood the pros and cons.

Jiang Yue’s presence, akin to that of Jiang Youyao’s sidekick, was not without Lady Yang’s indulgence.

By acting this way, Jiang Yue had undoubtedly offended the main branch – even if she wanted to speak for Jiang Yue, there was no place for the Third Branch of the Jiang Family to interject at the scene.

Especially since the relationship between Jiang Yue and Zhou Yanbang gave the impression of mutual consent.

Since it was mutual, there was no issue of whether or not there was an “explanation” to be made.

Even Lady Yang found it hard to say anything, and mustered the courage to help Jiang Yue up, taking her aside.

She hurriedly spoke a few words with Jiang Yuanbai, not daring to gauge Ji Shuran’s expression, before hurriedly leaving.

Those present at the scene noticed that the two ladies who were involved in the affair had left, leaving only Zhou Yanbang.

The Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion was also quick to take Zhou Yanbang away.

The onlookers, realizing that there was no more spectacle to watch, quickly bid their goodbyes and headed back to their own mansions, but they prepared to continue discussing this thrilling scandal once home.

The Jiang Family had to return to their mansion as well.

Jiang Youyao probably wanted to question Zhou Yanbang about why he had treated her so, but Ji Shuran held on to her tightly all the while, and with so many people watching, she had to let it be, her heart sinking like dead ashes, looking even more forlorn than Zhou Yanbang, who had been caught in the act.

Jiang Li was set to head back with the Jiang family members.

Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly remembered something, stopped in her tracks, and turned around.

Jih Heng was still standing there, and was somewhat surprised to see her turn.

Jiang Li paid him a small courtesy and said, “I owe today’s deliverance to the Duke’s intervention.

My gratitude knows no bounds.”

“Don’t,” Jih Heng twirled his fan in the night, casting a subtle glow, and said nonchalantly, “You were the actor, I the spectator.

Second Miss, do not confuse the roles,” Jih Heng smiled enigmatically, “I only watch the play, not perform in it.”

Jiang Li was slightly taken aback, feeling somewhat deflated.

She had deliberately spoken in such a manner, hoping to make Jih Heng think that they had orchestrated today’s events together.

This way, if Jih Heng ever thought of betraying her, he would still have some reservations.

Little did she know he would not take the bait, proving immensely cautious indeed.

How utterly cunning.

Jiang Li’s smile faded slightly, she nodded at him, and floated away with the procession of the Jiang Family.

“Hmm, women are terrifying,” Jih Heng chuckled softly to himself and murmured, “Even a young girl is still a woman.”

…

On the way back, Jiang Li did not share a carriage with Jiang Youyao and the others.

Jiang Youyao probably had a lot to cry about with Ji Shuran after such a heart-wrenching ordeal, which absolutely could not be witnessed by others, especially not by Jiang Li, the thorn in her eye.

Hence, Jiang Li took a carriage with the Second Branch.