The Double
Chapter 151 - 151 85 Fighting Over Husband_3

151: Chapter 85: Fighting Over Husband_3 151: Chapter 85: Fighting Over Husband_3 Throughout the journey, Jiang Jingrui had an odd expression, as if he were desperately trying to resist the urge to talk to Jiang Li.

It must be that he was eager to thoroughly discuss the secrets of today’s affair between Jiang Yue and Zhou Yanbang with Jiang Li.

However, since his parents and older brothers were in the same carriage, it was inappropriate for Jiang Jingrui to speak up, so he spent the trip making faces and winking at Jiang Li.

Without having to ask, Jiang Li knew what he wanted to say—they would talk in detail later in the Fangfei Garden.

Jiang Li, however, couldn’t be bothered to engage with him.

The events of the day had Ji Shuran and her daughter attempting to harm Jiang Li and Ye Shijie, only to end up benefiting Zhou Yanbang and Jiang Yue, and even allowing Shen Ruyun to find an opportunity.

The waters of the pond were now so muddled it could not become any more turbid, and honestly, even Jiang Li herself hadn’t anticipated such an outcome.

Who could have guessed Shen Ruyun would play such an inspired hand?

It seemed as if it was a joyful situation for Jiang Li, but in truth, it was only the beginning.

Sooner or later, Ji Shuran would realize that the matter between Jiang Yue and Zhou Yanbang was orchestrated by Jiang Li.

And after this incident, there was no chance Jiang Youyao would end up with Zhou Yanbang.

Jiang Youyao despised Jiang Yue, and hated Jiang Li even more for being the instigator.

On Ye Shijie’s side, Ji Shuran’s plan to harm him had failed, but as the newly appointed Assistant Minister of Revenue, he was sure to attract envy.

Who knew how many would harbor ill will towards him, both out in the open and behind his back?

Putting aside others for the moment, Ji Shuran could simply have her family, the Ji family members, create obstacles for Ye Shijie.

Although he had been handpicked by Emperor Hongxiao, he was new to his official position and lacked any solid connections to rely on.

The Ye Family had no history of holding office, hence the protection they could offer Ye Shijie was sadly limited.

The path ahead for her and Ye Shijie would inevitably be much more difficult.

But that didn’t matter.

Jiang Li thought with pleasure that, regardless, managing to make her current enemies suffer was also a win for herself.

No matter how many difficulties lay ahead, they were just like the events of tonight, and could be resolved one by one.

Her path would eventually become smoother.

…

Upon returning home, Jiang Li didn’t greet Jiang Yuanbai and the others; she went straight back to the Fangfei Garden, as it was already late.

Bai Xue and Tonger were relieved to see her return safely and unharmed.

Jiang Li didn’t tell them what had happened during the palace banquet that day.

She had been busy all night, even engaging with Duke Su’s Jih Heng, and now she just wanted to rest.

Whatever matters there were could wait until tomorrow.

As for Jiang Yuanbai and Madam Jiang the Elder, Jiang Li smiled faintly.

Of course, they wouldn’t have time to bother with her tonight, as they had more important matters to attend to.

Inside the Night Wind Hall.

Madam Jiang the Elder looked solemnly at Jiang Yuanbai.

Having lived for so long, she had seen many things.

She had heard of countless cases of catching adulterers in public and had witnessed some herself.

For instance, Shen Yurong’s wife, Xue Fangfei, was once caught in the act of adultery during Mother Shen’s birthday banquet, and Madam Jiang the Elder was present then as well.

She had contempt for those who did not respect themselves and disliked children who tarnished their family’s reputation, but she had never imagined that such a thing would happen to their own Jiang Family.

“Truly the behavior of an illegitimate son!” Madam Jiang the Elder coldly said, “And the daughter he raised is just the same!” The scandal involved the third branch of the family, not her own biological son, leaving Madam Jiang the Elder unsure whether to feel relieved or angry.

Jiang Yuanbai rarely saw his mother so angry, and thus he remained silent as well.

“What do you plan to do?” Madam Jiang the Elder asked.

“I plan to call off Youyao’s engagement to Zhou Yanbang immediately,” Jiang Yuanbai said seriously, “After this scandal, Youyao can no longer marry into the Zhou Family.

No matter what becomes of Yue and Zhou Yanbang, Youyao is the legitimate daughter of my main branch, and marrying into the Zhou Family would make her a laughingstock of the entire Yanjing City.” Jiang Yuanbai sighed, “Besides, this Zhou Yanbang is of a particularly devious nature.

He was already betrothed to my daughter, yet his entanglements with other young ladies from the Jiang Family are not clear-cut, his character is despicable, and I do not believe he would treat Youyao well in the future.”

“That’s exactly what I was thinking.” Perhaps because Jiang Yuanbai’s thoughts aligned with her own, Madam Jiang the Elder’s expression softened somewhat as she said, “After this incident, the Zhou Family has lost the face to raise the matter of marrying Youyao.

It’s fine, Youyao is still young.

These few days you should pay more attention to suitable families.

No matter what, it’s a simple task for our Jiang Family’s daughter to find a better suitor than that Zhou lad.”

Jiang Yuanbai nodded in agreement.

Just as the mother and son were discussing this, a girl’s crying voice came from outside.

Jiang Yuanbai turned around to see that it was Jiang Youyao who, despite Ji Shuran’s efforts to stop her, had barged in on her own.

As soon as Jiang Youyao burst in, she clutched at Jiang Yuanbai’s sleeve and cried, “Father, I can’t cancel my engagement with Prince Zhou!”