The Double-Chapter 526 - 159: Cuckold_4

"Clearly, your sister doesn’t think so," Jih Heng said calmly, "otherwise, she would not have gone back to the residence with Li Lian."

Jiang Li frowned, "What happened to them afterward?"

"Afterward..." Jih Heng said leisurely, "naturally, they let nature take its course. After being taken back to the residence, they revealed her identity, explained the difficulties, pleaded for shelter. One felt pity, the other gratitude. Emotions connected, they became as close as if glued together..." His words grew increasingly inappropriate, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

"I understand now," Jiang Li interrupted him. It was obvious what Jiang Youyao would do, no different from what Jih Heng had described. In essence, once back at the Li residence, she would cleanse her face, realize she could not hide the truth any longer, see that Young Master Li the Second was so elegant and gentle, then pour out her earnest words, weep and wail, stirring sympathy in Young Master Li the Second who knew the "truth," and decided to help the little white rabbit who had strayed onto the wrong path by hiding her, taking her in, and then looking after her future.

"What about them now?" Jiang Li thought for a moment, then asked, "Have they reached the point of being inseparable?"

"There’s no excess, no exaggeration," Jih Heng replied.

Jiang Li couldn’t tell if she should be more angry or amused. Although she had known for a long time that Jiang Youyao was brainless, even the most brainless person, including the selfish Jiang Yue, knew that the Li Family and the Jiang Family had always been at odds. It wasn’t just about getting intimately involved with someone from the Li Family; even a bit more interaction was forbidden. It was like handing your weaknesses directly into the hands of others, like passing the knife to them. Although Jiang Li did not believe that sacrificing oneself for the family was something glorious, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. This was a truth that Jiang Youyao should understand unless she was a three-year-old.

Perhaps even a three-year-old would understand this.

"She really doesn’t care about the life or death of the Jiang Family, daring to cozy up to the Li Family knowing exactly what status they hold," Jiang Li said angrily.

"Perhaps she sees herself as the heroine of a drama, where Li Lian is the hero. Destined to be mortal enemies, their love is loyal and moves heaven and earth, eventually penning a legendary tale that earns the tears of its audience," Jih Heng said in all seriousness.

He wasn’t sure why, but today he was exceptionally relentless in his mockery of Jiang Youyao. Jiang Li looked at him, "How did you find out about all this?"

"I have people in the Right Chancellor’s Residence too," Jih Heng said indifferently, "I didn’t think to look into the Right Chancellor’s Residence initially, feeling your sister wouldn’t have the audacity to go this far. Later, something seemed off, and after my people visited the Duke Residence, I had them double-check, and there you have it," he chuckled, "there really are such foolish people in the world."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li felt her heart skip a beat with realization that Jih Heng had his spies even in the Right Chancellor’s Residence. If the secrets of Yanjing City’s prominent families were all in his palm, it was no wonder he was so confident. He knew all the secrets hidden within these families, perhaps even those of the Imperial Family.

"Regardless, thank you," Jiang Li said, "If it weren’t for you telling me, the Jiang Family might never have found out that Jiang Youyao was at Li Lian’s residence."

"What do you plan to do now?" Jih Heng asked, toying with the surface of his teacup, "Go back and tell your father?"

"I haven’t quite decided yet," Jiang Li hesitated, "My father always voices his disappointment in Jiang Youyao, but in truth, he still dotes on her. If I tell him now, I think he’ll impulsively go to the Right Chancellor’s Residence to demand her return. Firstly, Li Lian may hide her swiftly, resulting in a failed attempt, and secondly, it would give the Li Family leverage, claiming that the Jiang Family is falsely accusing them. Now, with times already troubled, adding this to the pile could invite unforeseen consequences."

"I also agree," said Jih Heng, "If Jiang Youyao was an insignificant person to the Jiang Family, Li Lian wouldn’t pay her any mind."

Jiang Li probed, "Are you suggesting that we should just let Jiang Youyao stay at the Li’s, and first observe what Li Lian truly intends to do?"

Jih Heng spread his hands, "This is a matter for the Jiang Family."

Jiang Li felt a headache coming on, Jiang Youyao had indeed made an already complex situation even more complicated. But Jih Heng’s words weren’t wrong either. Now to tell Jiang Yuanbai about Jiang Youyao being in the Li residence, who knew what methods the Li Family would use. They could either attempt a surprise demand for her return, or wait until Li Lian’s interest in Jiang Youyao waned, then find a way to get her out.

It seemed like Li Zhongnan was not aware of this issue, it must have been Li Lian’s own idea. Perhaps, for Li Lian, having the trust of an enemy family’s daughter was particularly pride-worthy. At least for now, he still treated Jiang Youyao with tender affection.