The Double
Chapter 220 - 220 99 Resolving_3

220: Chapter 99: Resolving_3 220: Chapter 99: Resolving_3 And Jiang Li had even shifted the blame to Tong Zhiyang, arguing that, had Tong Zhiyang reported to the Head of the Weaving Department earlier, the Ye Family’s issues would have been resolved long ago and wouldn’t have dragged on until now.

Someone said, “Then let’s settle on that, Miss Jiang the Second, you must ensure that the Head of the Weaving Department’s people come to Xiangyang earlier.”

“Indeed, there can be no delay.”

Jiang Li said, “Rest assured, everyone, just hand over the Ancient Fragrance Satin you have used to us; these also need to be handed over to the Head of the Weaving Department.

I fear that without turning them over, Tong Zhifu might personally take charge again.”

The people burst into laughter, now devoid of the hostility they had shown earlier, and willingly went to find their used Ancient Fragrance Satin to give to Jiang Li.

Seeing a chance, Jiang Li gave Ye Jiaer a meaningful look, who immediately instructed the servants to prepare Silver Tael and manpower, feeling a sense of relief.

Issues that could be solved with silver weren’t problems at all, but rather a means to avert disaster.

If it hadn’t been for Jiang Li taking control of the situation today, who knew how chaotic things would have become.

Ye Minghui had specifically entrusted Lizheng Hall to her and her brother before leaving; if Ye Minghui and Ye Ming Xuan returned to the Jiang Family and saw Lizheng Hall in disarray, she and Rufeng would be too ashamed to show their faces.

With this in mind, Ye Jiaer’s heart filled with gratitude towards Jiang Li.

Ye Rufeng watched Jiang Li with a complex expression.

Ever since he learned of the vile things Jiang Li had said about the Ye Family, and had heard of her notorious “matricide and fratricide,” he had greatly detested Jiang Li and preferred not to associate with her.

Yet today, it was Jiang Li who had relieved the Ye Family of its siege.

Although she had invoked the name of Jiang Yuanbai, which could be considered bullying by authority, her calmness and composure were beyond what he possessed.

This person…

was impossible to like, yet not someone he could bring himself to hate.

Rufeng’s feelings were in turmoil.

Across in a tea house, Jih Heng gazed out the window and asked, “How was this play?”

Lu Jiu clapped his hands and said, “Today I’ve learned that a fifteen-year-old girl can have such capability; had I not witnessed it with my own eyes, I would only consider it a fabricated tale.”

“Indeed.” Jih Heng exhaled softly, “Fifteen years old, and she’s already shouldering major roles in the grand play.”

“With her adept handling of the situation, isn’t she afraid that Grand Secretary Jiang in the capital will learn of this and blame her?” Lu Jiu said, “Jiang Yuanbai is a sly old fox, very slippery; escaping such troubles isn’t easy, yet it seems his daughter quite enjoys using her influence.”

“Haven’t you noticed?” Jih Heng tapped the window with her folding fan, “She intentionally brought up Jiang Yuanbai.”

“Hmm?

Because Jiang Yuanbai is the Grand Secretary, Tong Zhiyang will feel wary?

But behind Tong Zhiyang is the Li Family…”

“That’s right.” Jih Heng smiled playfully, “Miss Jiang the Second wants the Jiang Family to clash with the Li Family, intensifying the conflict, making it irreconcilable.”

Lu Jiu was startled, “Why?”

“We’ll have to see what she’s aiming for.”

While they were talking, Lu Jiu suddenly let out an “Ah!”

Not far away on the street, a girl stood under the eaves, her gaze deftly passing through the crowd and landing on the window of this teahouse.

“We’ve been spotted.” Jih Heng said with a smile, shaking her folding fan gently, “That’s unfortunate.”

Jiang Li was leading Tonger out.

Having barely resolved the troubles of Lizheng Hall for the time being, Jiang Li wanted to instruct her guards to inquire about the situation with Ye Mingyu.

Tong Zhiyang seemed confident and arrogant; after all, she was the daughter of Jiang Yuanbai, and even for the sake of upholding his esteem, Tong Zhiyang would have to give her some courtesy.

But no sooner had she stepped out of Lizheng Hall, she felt a gaze on her.

Following her intuition, she looked up and saw a familiar Red Robe and the gentle wave of a golden silk folding fan.

Jih Heng?

What was he doing here?!

Jiang Li was startled, her first thought was whether Jih Heng had followed her to Xiangyang?

But that seemed unlikely; aside from the fact that her trip to Xiangyang was ostensibly to visit Old Madam Ye, even if there was something dubious about her behavior, the formidable Duke Su wouldn’t stoop to monitor her daily.

This enigmatic Duke Su was someone who undertook grand schemes, not someone with time for such trifles.

However…

Jiang Li glanced at the small window of the teahouse which offered a clear view of everything at Lizheng Hall.

The Duke Su loved watching plays, and presumably, he had missed none of the show from beginning to end, or perhaps he had arrived even before her, already aware that Lizheng Hall was about to be destroyed and had come especially to watch the excitement.

How vexing.

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Li knew that regardless of the Duke Su’s intentions, she had to go meet with him.

She would need to probe him to find out precisely why he was there.

If their paths did not cross, he was, of course, free to watch the show without interfering.

But if there was a conflict…

she would weigh her options and see what could be done.