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Marriage of the Di Daughter (Web Novel) - Chapter 144.4: Part 4: Inside Information
Chapter 144.4: Part 4: Inside Information
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“Why doesn’t the emperor say anything?” Jiang Li assumed an attitude of humility and asking for advice. “Is there other use in allowing Li-pin to remain?”
Ji Heng continued smiling, but his tone was sharp as he spoke, “This is the palace’s secret. Little girl, you don’t want to know everything, be careful of getting killed.”
Unfortunately, Jiang Li was becoming bolder in facing him, without fear at all. In a righteous speech, she said, “It’s a pity that my life now belongs to the duke, whatever secret information the duke tells me will eventually be brought into the coffin. A dead person is the most able to keep secrets, isn’t it? Since it’s so, isn’t it okay to tell me?”
The girl looked up slightly. She was at a young age, precisely at her best years. The vitality and youthfulness were clearly shown on her face, just like the flowers in the duke mansion’s courtyard, able to bloom splendidly in the cold winter of the twelfth lunar month.
Ji Heng had lived for 20 years and encountered many people who joked about life or death. There were people with secrets who were willing to sacrifice his life, there were also those brave ones who died to uphold justice. However, he had never met a 15 years old girl who calmly discussed her own death. There was neither timidity nor reverence for death on her face. She spoke calmly, so calm it made people couldn’t help suspect what had actually happened to her to develop such a contradictory character.
He laughed and said, “You speak as if you’ve died once.”
Jiang Li’s gaze darkened slightly.
Of course, she had died once. Exactly because she had once died, she thoroughly understood why Princess Yongning insisted on killing her and wiped out her entire family. Because in Princess Yongning’s eyes, only the dead could keep secrets.
“Speak.” Ji Heng suddenly thought of something, looked at Jiang Li and said, “Since you kept on saying that your life is mine, when do you plan to hand your life over? Ji Shuran is already dead, you have no other opponents in the chief assistant’s residence.”
Jiang Li was stunned and raised her eyes to look at him.
The young man’s red robe reflected the snow, his posture was indolent and graceful, the pupils in his pair of amber eyes contained a light smile. The small tiny mole near his eyes made his demeanor somewhat bewitching.
Jiang Li lowered her eyes, “It’s not time yet.”
“Then when?” He showed a rare aggressiveness.
“Wait until Princess Yongning is dead.” Jiang Li raised her head and spoke firmly, “After I handle everything, I will personally come to the door, the duke can handle it as he wishes.”
Her eyes were clean, her tone gentle yet stubborn, obviously resolute and not just saying things randomly. She was always astute, leaving a leeway for herself in any affairs. Only in this matter she seemed to want to use up all her energy, to accomplish it by hook or by crook, regardless of the aftermath.
Ji Heng raised his eyebrows.
He said, “You just say it out like that?”
“I have nothing to conceal from the duke.” Jiang Li laughed, “Hiding it is also a waste of energy.”
“You have a clear view of things,” Ji Heng said, “and also has a sweet mouth. Among my advisors, no one is more charming than you.”
Jiang Li’s eyes bent into a smile, “Thank you duke, for the praise.”
When she laughed, it was very warm, like a simple-minded, innocent girl in her teens. A trace of deep meaning was in Ji Heng’s eyes, he knew for certain that she was not like that.
This girl, also showed her face and stood on the stage with colorful paint applied on her face to the extent that people who saw her smiling face could not tell what the truth hidden under was.
It’s okay, take it easy, the truth will always come out.
He coughed lightly and said, “Do you really want to know why Li-pin is safe and sound?”
Jiang Li said, “Yes.”
Ji Heng asked, “Why?”
“Everyone wants to know the royal secrets.” Jiang Li said matter of factly.
The reason that could not be counted as a reason made Ji Heng choke. He was silent for a moment before saying, “Li-pin is Cheng Wang’s person.”
Jiang Li was about to pick up the teacup and her hand became unsteady after his words came out, nearly overturning the teacup. Luckily, Ji Heng was sharp-eyed and grabbed hold of her wrist, preventing the teacup from turning over and the hot tea water from splashing onto her body.
His hand is ice-cold, comfortable like a jade attached to her skin. For no reason, this thought came to Jiang Li’s mind. Ji Heng withdrew his hand, not noticing Jiang Li’s absent-mindedness and asked, “Is it that surprising?”
Jiang Li looked at him worriedly, “Of course……”
Li-pin is Cheng Wang’s person!
Li-pin was a member of the Ji family. The Ji family and the Jiang family were related by marriage. Although the Jiang family lived in harmony with Cheng Wang, once Cheng Wang really moved his idea and succeeded, the Jiang family would not end well. The Ji family actually took shelter under Cheng Wang? Jiang Yuan Bai definitely was not aware of this!
“The Ji family does not take refuge under Cheng Wang.” Ji Heng seemed to guess her thoughts and opened his mouth to speak in time. “Only Li-pin.”
“Why?” Jiang Li asked, “The Ji family does not know about this?”
“You’ve dealt with the Ji family and should know their characters.” There’s a ridicule in Ji Heng’s smile, “When considering loss and benefits, no one can compare to them.”
“Li-pin has entered the palace for many years but has no children, the Ji family has already prepared other female members from the Ji family to enter the palace.” Ji Heng only said this sentence and Jiang Li understood.
Although Li-pin was doted on by Emperor Hong Xiao, she had not given birth to a prince after so many years. Even if she received his love, she could not be said to have stood firmly in the palace. Due to this, Li-pin did not become arrogant from the favor, on the contrary, she was praised for having a docile temperament.
However, the Ji family was not satisfied with this. If Li-pin could not give birth to a prince, could not go a step further to consolidate her position, the Ji family could not continue going on this path. A man who is never content is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant. The Ji family planned to select a few pretty and clever girls to enter the palace with Li-pin assisting from the side to capture Emperor Hong Xiao’s favor. The best outcome was to give birth to an heir.
This seemed to be considering the big picture, but for Li-pin, it was very unfavourable. More girls meant more division of the emperor’s love, especially when the idea came from her own family.
Li-pin certainly was unwilling.
“Chegn Wang knew that Li-pin was not willing.” Ji Heng said, “He enticed Li-pin, and Li-pin was fooled.”
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