The Double
Chapter 153 - 153 85 Competing for a Husband_5

153: Chapter 85: Competing for a Husband_5 153: Chapter 85: Competing for a Husband_5 Jiang Yuanxing knelt down before Madam Jiang the Elder as soon as he entered the room, without a word.

Following him, Lady Yang and Jiang Yue knelt down as well.

Turning his head, Jiang Yuanxing “banged” his head on the floor twice to Jiang Yuanbai and said, “Eldest brother, I have wronged you.

It is a father’s fault for not instructing his child properly.

Yuer has caused a huge disaster this time, all because I failed to teach her well.

You should beat me to death!”

Lady Yang also cried out to Ji Shuran, “Elder sister-in-law, I truly have no face to see you.

I know that what Yuer did was beyond excessive, but…

Yuer is flesh that fell from my body, and you too are a mother.

I had no other choice but to beg you for a way out for Yuer.

In my next life, I will become an ox or a horse to repay you!”

Jiang Yue also, with tear-filled eyes, kowtowed to Jiang Youyao while crying.

She didn’t have as much to say as Jiang Yuanxing and Lady Yang, merely sobbing, “Third sister…

I was wrong…”

The whole family had actually come to apologize.

For a time, tears filled Night Wind Hall, and the scene was extremely lively.

Jiang Yuanbai felt somewhat embarrassed.

He was not particularly close to this illegitimate brother on ordinary days, not because of the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate birth, but because Jiang Yuanxing’s nature was simply too weak and useless, and Jiang Yuanbai looked down on him.

Even now, the saying “A man’s knee is as precious as gold” crossed his mind.

Jiang Yuanxing’s kneeling did not seem to Jiang Yuanbai a genuine exhibition of sincerity but, rather, seemed like a too-easy surrender.

Ji Shuran sidestepped away from Lady Yang clutching at her skirt hem and forced a smile as she spoke, “What are you talking about, sister-in-law?

What does it mean to give Yuer a way out?

I have not done anything to Yuer.

If you are referring to the marriage matter between the Zhou Family and Youyao, then you need not worry about it.

Our Youyao and the Princely Heir of Marquis Ningyuan are definitely an impossibility, so whatever plans Yuer has next, they have absolutely nothing to do with Youyao.

As for repaying me by becoming an ox or a horse, there’s no need for that.”

Lady Yang did not expect Ji Shuran to be so straightforward.

Upon hearing that the relationship between Jiang Youyao and Zhou Yanbang was impossible and the marriage would likely not occur, her heart sank even further.

Everyone in the Jiang Family knew how deeply Jiang Youyao was infatuated with Zhou Yanbang.

Now that Jiang Youyao could not enter the Zhou Family while Jiang Yue could, it would be strange if Jiang Youyao did not harbor resentment towards Jiang Yue.

Lady Yang’s heart was like duckweed drifting on water, unable to discern up from down, left from right, lost and flustered.

Jiang Yue, who was listening, felt a surge of joy in her heart.

Frankly speaking, if she had to choose between Shen Ruyun and Jiang Youyao to become Zhou Yanbang’s principal wife, Jiang Yue would rather it be Shen Ruyun.

Spending every day with Jiang Youyao just reminded Jiang Yue of the days she was overlooked in the Jiang Family and of the fact that she was merely an illegitimate daughter.

Jiang Yue had no desire to stay with Jiang Youyao.

If Youyao were to overshadow her, she would also have to serve Youyao tea and extend greetings, as she did with the usual flattery, and it would be no different from her past self.

In that case, she would rather serve a stranger.

The joy in Jiang Yue’s eyes was all too clear to Jiang Youyao.

Jiang Youyao felt a fire surge in her heart that “buzzed” high up, and the blinding happiness made her lose her rationality.

She suddenly jumped up and lunged at Jiang Yue.

“Bitch!” she screamed shrilly.

Jiang Yue, cowering and looking pitiful on her knees, was caught off guard by Jiang Youyao’s sudden attack and was knocked to the ground.

Her beaded hairpin had just been flung away when Jiang Youyao’s lunge made her fall to the floor.

Jiang Yue screamed out in pain.

…

The lazy sun cast its light on the carved window panes, and a yellow oriole landed on the blossoming peach tree at the door, chirping away cheerfully.

When Jiang Li came over, the startled oriole flapped its wings and disappeared into the tall trees in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Li looked up at the sky outside; it was nice weather.

“Miss—Miss—” Tonger came running in from outside.

Bai Xue was sweeping the floor.

Tonger was running so hastily that she slipped as she entered the door, but Bai Xue, who was strong, quickly stretched out an arm to support her, stabilizing her firmly with one hand, and Tonger managed to stand straight again.

She thanked Bai Xue, relieved, “Thank you, Bai Xue.”

“What’s the rush?

Can’t you speak slowly?” Bai Xue asked with curiosity.

“No, it’s a big urgent matter.

If I speak slowly, it won’t be fresh news anymore.

Miss—” She finally found Jiang Li standing by the window sunbathing and said, “I finally found you.

Miss, I went to the outer courtyard today and heard about something.

Do you know what it is?”

Without waiting for Jiang Li to speak, Bai Xue interjected, “How would the Miss know if you don’t tell her?”

“Don’t talk,” Tonger said.

“I heard that something happened last night at Phoenix Hall.

I don’t know what caused the Third Miss and the Fifth Miss to fight.”

“They fought?” Jiang Li was surprised, but then thought it made sense.

Both Jiang Yue and Jiang Youyao were not ones to keep their tempers.

It was quite normal for them to fight, but she hadn’t expected them to do it in Phoenix Hall, not even reigning it in a bit before the old madam, quite bold of them.

“Who won?” Bai Xue was only interested in that.

“Heh heh heh, with the Third Miss being so aggressive, of course, it was the Third Miss who won.

I heard that the Fifth Miss even got her face injured by the Third Miss, bleeding and all; she is surely disfigured now.

Oddly though, the Third Master and Madam the Third didn’t say much, they had a doctor look at her last night, and then the matter seemed to be dropped, without any blame on the Third Miss, which is really strange.”

Tonger shrugged, “I have no idea what they fought over.”

Jiang Li smiled faintly, well aware of what they were fighting for.

For Zhou Yanbang.

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