The Double
Chapter 223 - 223 100 The Outer Room

223: Chapter 100: The Outer Room 223: Chapter 100: The Outer Room Jiang Li left and returned to Lizheng Hall.

She did not tell Ye Jiaer that she had seen Duke Su; in Xiangyang, the name of Duke Su was far too remote, with very few having seen him with their own eyes.

If Jih Heng were to walk on the streets, people would only be surprised at how handsome he was but would never guess his true identity.

Moreover, Jih Heng’s appearance only made the whole affair more complicated.

Jiang Li decided not to tell the Ye Family until she had figured out what was going on.

Even if she were to tell a member of the Ye Family, it would have to wait until Ye Mingxuan and his brother Ye Minghui had returned so they could discuss the matter thoroughly.

After settling all the people who had come with Ancient Fragrance Satin to seek their Silver, it was nearly evening.

When Jiang Li and her party returned to the Ye Residence, Lady Guan had already come back.

Upon learning that Lizheng Hall was safe, she and Lady Zhuo both breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Ye Mingyu had not been able to come back with them.

“The third brother is impulsive, and when I got there, he had already barged into the government office’s main hall, demanding to see Tong Zhifu.

He was apprehended by the government officers there.

Outnumbered and overpowered, he didn’t stand a chance.

I wanted to see Tong Zhifu and plead on his behalf, but I didn’t even get to see him.

The officer at the gate told me if I wanted to see anyone, I’d need to bring Silver, and I left in such a hurry that I didn’t bring any silver notes.

I’ll have to get some and go back tomorrow morning, and hopefully, the third brother hasn’t suffered,” said Lady Guan.

“They want silver notes now?” Ye Rufeng said bitterly, “These damn officials!”

Jiang Li was no longer surprised by such things.

Not everyone was like Xue Huaiyuan, untainted by corruption; the smaller the officials, the more they seemed to enjoy the perks of power, hence the saying, “Three years as a clean magistrate yields a hundred thousand taels of snowflakes silver.”

“That’s the way of the world,” Lady Zhuo sighed, “Let’s pool together what we have.

We can’t just ignore the third brother.”

“Indeed,” Ye Jiaer agreed, “Thankfully, they want Silver, which should be easier to handle.”

“Jiaer, you don’t understand,” Lady Guan sighed, “This incident with the Ancient Fragrance Satin has already cost the Ye Family quite a bit of Silver.

The clothing shops have stopped doing business with us, and that’s another loss that yet remains to be seen.

People are greedy, and I fear they won’t stop at just being greedy; they will demand endlessly, thinking the Ye Family is a treasury.

Once you open that door…

to get your grand-uncle and father out, it’s going to take a lot of effort.”

The Ye Family were seasoned business people, who saw clearly the greed in people’s hearts.

Once Tong Zhiyang tasted the sweetness from the Ye Family, and if he could redeem someone like Ye Mingyu for a hefty amount of Silver, he would not let Ye Mingxuan and Ye Minghui go without making the Ye Family suffer a setback.

The Ye Family was like a piece of fat meat, and Tong Zhiyang had been eyeing it for a long time.

Now that he had found an opportunity, how could he let the duck at his lips fly away?

Jiang Li smiled, “We really don’t need to worry.”

All eyes in the room turned to her.

Everyone knew that it was thanks to Jiang Li standing up and speaking out that Lizheng Hall had ultimately remained unharmed today.

Although she was younger than Ye Jiaer and had never managed any business, from the looks of it, she had handled everything better than all those present.

“There’s no need to gather Silver.

I think Tong Zhiyang will release Uncle Mingyu very soon.”

“Why?” Ye Rufeng asked, frowning.

“Because my father is Jiang Yuanbai,” Jiang Li said, “He’s afraid now.”

…

In the study of the Tong Residence, Tong Zhiyang threw the book he was holding and asked loudly, “The daughter of Jiang Yuanbai?

How could she be in Xiangyang?”

Tong Zhiyang, short and plump with small eyes and a large nose, wore a shiny official robe even inside his residence.

At that moment, he erupted in a fit of rage, lashing out at his subordinates.

“I don’t know either,” his subordinate replied meekly, “We thought maybe it was someone from the Ye Family impersonating her, but the guards from Minister Yuan’s Residence can’t be faked.

There are people in Xiangyang City who have been to Yanjing and recognized her personally, confirming it is indeed Miss Jiang the Second.

Miss Jiang the Second is indeed in Xiangyang, staying with the Ye Family.”

Tong Zhiyang was stunned, “What’s going on?

Wasn’t it said that the Ye Family and the Jiang Family broke off relations over a decade ago, and that Jiang Li no longer recognized the people of the Ye Family?

How come she suddenly came to Xiangyang?”

“Well, it is said that Old Madam Ye fell seriously ill, and Miss Jiang the Second came to visit,” the subordinate explained.

Tong Zhiyang kicked a stool on the floor, “Are they trying to fool spirits?

After so many years without news, how could they suddenly become so benevolent and dutiful?”

“And there’s more…

My lord, Miss Jiang the Second also stood outside the doors of Lizheng Hall and said, said…” the subordinate hesitated to continue.

“Said what?”

After hesitating for a moment, the subordinate recounted exactly what Jiang Li had said in front of Lizheng Hall.

His memory was good, not missing a single word, including mentions of the Head of the Weaving Department and even the mocking and scornful remarks Jiang Li had made about Tong Zhiyang.

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