Marriage of the Di Daughter
Chapter 147.2: Part 2: Master and Servant

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Marriage of the Di Daughter Chapter 147 Part 2: Master and Servant

“What I never understand is,” Ji Heng said softly, “Why do you insist on putting Yongning to death?”

“Duke only sees that I want to put Princess Yongning to death, but did not see how Princess Yongning has repeatedly attacked me.” Jiang Li smiled lightly, “Only the officials are allowed to set fires, but the common people are not allowed to light lamps. This is unfair.”

When she said the word “unfair”, although she suppressed her emotions, a trace of resentment could still be heard from it. She really felt it was unfair.

Ji Heng supported his head, looked at her, and said, “You are the chief assistant’s daughter, not a commoner.”

“Does the daughter of the chief assistant have privileges?” Jiang Li replied rhetorically, “But in my opinion, maybe against Yongning, or someone higher, it has no use whatsoever.”

Yongning saw that she was the daughter of a minor official, thus she bullied Xue-shi at will. But back then, even if she was the daughter of a higher ranked official, as long as she blocked Yongning’s way, if her status was not as high as Yongning’s, Yongning could still do whatever she wanted. This was the truth of the ways of the world. The common people were oppressed by small officials, and small officials were oppressed by high officials. High officials were afraid of the nobles, and the nobles bowed their heads to the emperor.

Layers upon layers were exploitation, and the bottom layer was blood and tears. The daughter of the chief assistant did not experience the suffering, the pain and difficulties of being oppressed, but Xue Fang Fei, as a commoner, had personally experienced what it felt like to be bullied by power.

“You seem to be very angry.” A smiling voice came to her ears, and Jiang Li realized that Ji Heng had unknowingly sat up straight, so the distance between Ji Heng and her in the not-so-wide palanquin was already the limit. She seemed to feel Ji Heng’s warm breath in her ears.

It was itchy and filled with inexplicable heat, which made the anger in her heart dissipate a lot in an instant.

Jiang Li deliberately retreated a little, never thinking that she had reached the edge and almost hit her head on the beam of the palanquin. Thanks to Ji Heng’s quick eyes and quick hands, he stretched out his hand and put it on the back of her head, so it was the palm of Ji Heng’s hand that touched the back of Jiang Li’s head.

His hands were cold all year round, and the red clothes he wore were like fire, but cold and indifferent as ice.

Jiang Li was startled and thanked him softly.

Ji Heng withdrew his hand and said lazily: “You don’t have to be so hostile to the officials. Jiang Yuan Bai is the chief assistant. What you said has put you on the opposite side of the officials. Little guy,” he reminded, not knowing whether it was out of kindness or malice, “will be exposed.”

Will be exposed.

What will be exposed? Jiang Li became a little nervous for a moment. Will the fact that she is not the second Miss Jiang be exposed? Although there are many mysteries about her, and there are many things that are unfathomable in the eyes of others, as long as she doesn’t say it herself, no one will think that there is another soul hidden in Jiang Li’s body.

But that was for dealing with ordinary people. If it was Ji Heng… Jiang Li raised her eyes and looked at him.

The young man’s eyes were deep and carried a smile. His phoenix eyes were narrow and upward, and the color was slightly heavy. As a result, the outline was shaped more beautifully. He had a tall nose bridge and bright, red lips, like a glass of mysterious poisonous wine. It was not possible to pry into his heart, but there was a feeling of your inner secrets being exposed when he looked at you.

He was too dangerous, too clear-headed, too rational, and too easy for people to sink into.

He was not an ordinary person. If it were him, perhaps he could discover her secret. Jiang Li thought for no reason.

Jiang Li was silent, she didn’t know what to say. Every word she said could be a clue to Ji Heng. There would be many mistakes if she said too much, so she could only stay silent.

However, Ji Heng also did not continue to question her. He seemed a little tired; he supported his head with his hand, leaned against the side of the palanquin, and closed his eyes.

In the narrow palanquin, the two of them were close to each other, tacitly staying silent. The whistling of the wind outside the sedan could be heard, and there was also the rustling sound of the bearers’ boots stepping on the snow, which made the cold and quiet night a little more lively.

Each of them was lost in their own thoughts. After an unknown amount of time, the palanquin stopped, and Zhao Ke’s voice sounded from outside, “Duke, we are here.”

Ji Heng, who had been sleeping with his eyes closed, opened his eyes, opened the curtain, got out first, and waited for Jiang Li to get down.

The Duke’s Mansion at night was not as gorgeous as it looked during the day. Under the dim lights, it appeared somewhat unreal, like a person who had been trekking in the mountains for a long time saw an immortal palace temple. Then saw the handsome young man who did not look like a mortal, and vaguely thought that he had arrived at a spirit hideout.

Jiang Li went down, the gates of the Duke’s Mansion opened, and she and Ji Heng walked inside.

Old general Ji had probably already fallen asleep, because she didn’t see his shadow. If old general Ji was here, it would definitely not be so quiet. He would definitely pull Jiang Li and ask her why she came here so late at night, and what her actual relationship with Ji Heng was.

Walking all the way to the innermost courtyard of the Duke’s Mansion, there was a room. Outside the room, Wen Ji was waiting. When he saw the few of them, he called out, “Master.”

“The person is inside.” Ji Heng looked at her, “Are you going in now to take a look?”

Jiang Li nodded and was about to walk in when Wen Ji spoke, “Miss Jiang second, this girl named Hai Tang doesn’t trust people at all. If you go in alone, I’m afraid she will hurt you. It’s better to let the guards…”

“No need.” Jiang Li smiled and rejected his kindness and said, “I’ll go in and negotiate with her. She won’t hurt me.”

Wen Ji looked at Ji Heng and saw that Ji Heng didn’t show any disapproval. So he stepped aside to make it convenient for Jiang Li to push the door open and enter the room.

Jiang Li hesitated for a moment, then turned to Ji Heng. Just as she was about to speak, Ji Heng smiled and said, “I know, I’ll be waiting at the gate of the courtyard and I won’t eavesdrop on your ‘secret’.” He bit on the word “secret” a bit heavier.

Jiang Li smiled and said, “Many thanks for your understanding, Duke.”

Ji Heng and his guards all retreated to the courtyard. Jiang Li took a deep breath and mustered up her courage to open the door.

After closing the door, Jiang Li looked into the room. There was a lamp on the table and a person sitting in front of the table. She was leaning against the wall, as if this would make her feel a little more at ease. Her back was tall and thin, and Jiang Li almost shed tears when she saw this. This back figure was familiar to her and gave her mixed feelings. It was impossible for her not to recognize it. This was Hai Tang.

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