The Double
Chapter 346 - 124: Opponent_4

Chapter 346: Chapter 124: Opponent_4

Ye Mingyu was taken aback, apparently Jiang Li thought her notorious reputation rather glorious, not only did she not avoid mentioning it, she even brought it up herself. However, Ye Mingyu also felt something was off about the whole situation. Jiang Li was her niece and from what Ye Mingyu had seen over these past days, although occasionally showing a tough streak, she was kind-hearted, even possessing a bit of a righteous hero’s air at times. Could such a good girl really do something so malicious? There must be a story behind it.

But now was not the time to discuss this, they would inquire slowly in the coming days.

The gatekeeper did not come to open the door right away, but instead, the passing commoners, seeing Jiang Li and another waiting, thought it made for an entertaining scene and stopped to watch. Ye Mingyu never minded. If people looked at her, she just chuckled. Jiang Li too remained composed, patiently waiting. After a while, perhaps unable to restrain themselves any longer, someone finally came to open the door.

The servant who opened the door greeted Jiang Li with a simple "Second Miss" and then, with a complicated expression glancing at Ye Mingyu who held a knife and Xue Huaiyuan supported by Tonger, he opened the door, adding, "The old madam is waiting for you at Night Wind Hall."

Jiang Li and Ye Mingyu entered the Jiang Residence.

Jiang Li said to Tonger and Bai Xue, "First take Lord Xue to my courtyard to take care of him, I will go to Night Wind Hall with my uncle."

After Tonger and Bai Xue took Xue Huaiyuan away, Jiang Li headed to Night Wind Hall with Ye Mingyu.

As soon as they entered Night Wind Hall, Jiang Yuanbai’s thunderous roar could be heard: "Wicked girl, kneel!"

Jiang Li looked up to see Jiang Yuanbai’s furious eyes.

Sometimes she even felt that although Jiang Yuanbai, as a Chief Senior Scholar, was learned and knowledgeable, why was it that every time he punished her, he always used the phrase "wicked girl, kneel," as if only by saying these words would he feel content. But upon further thought, she realized that these words were only ever directed at her; at least, Jiang Li had never seen Jiang Yuanbai say them to Jiang Youyao.

Maybe it was because Jiang Youyao wasn’t as troublesome as she was, or perhaps since Jiang Youyao had been by his side since she was young, he couldn’t bear to make Jiang Youyao kneel, but it didn’t matter anymore.

Let her kneel then. Jiang Li had never expected to return to the Jiang Residence and be completely unscathed. Since Jiang Yuanbai was only making her kneel and spared her a whipping, perhaps she should feel fortunate.

She was about to kneel, but Ye Mingyu, quick to react, grabbed her, and hollered back at Jiang Yuanbai with full force, "Kneel for what, why should she kneel! Listen Jiang Li, do not kneel!"

Jiang Yuanbai raged, "I am her father!"

"I am her uncle! Oh, so because you’re her father, you can make her kneel, huh? Jiang Li’s blood is half Ye Family, so shouldn’t she listen to the Ye Family? I forbid her from kneeling. Besides, they say a niece is like her uncle. To tell the truth, Jiang Li is nothing like you. She’s more like me indeed, so of course, she should listen to me!"

A scholar meets a soldier; indeed, the truth becomes hard to argue. Jiang Yuanbai might be a Chief Senior Scholar, but in the face of Ye Mingyu’s rampaging, shameless obstinacy, he really didn’t know what to say.

Ji Shuran looked at Jiang Li and said, "Lili, no matter what, he’s your father. Outsiders might not be able to control you, but surely your father can. Remember, your surname is Jiang, not Ye."

Upon hearing this, Ye Mingyu turned to glance at Ji Shuran. Ji Shuran, feeling uncomfortable under his intense gaze, stepped back, hiding behind Jiang Yuanbai.

Jiang Li stepped forward and said, "Father, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have gotten involved with the Xue Family case without telling you, nor should I have failed to return to the residence immediately after coming back to Changan, instead heading to Changan Gate to beat the drum and seek justice. Even more, I was wrong for using your reputation in Xiangyang to order the Head of the Weaving Department to search Ye Family’s Ancient Fragrance Satin under your name."

From a young age, when she had done wrong, she and Xue Zhao would employ this tactic before Xue Huaiyuan, admitting mistakes in a way that was fluid and sincere, leaving Jiang Yuanbai with no way to continue scolding her.

Especially with Ye Mingyu standing nearby, glaring menacingly.

Madam Jiang the Elder sat on her couch and said gravely, "Second Miss, we will discuss your admission of wrongs later. I want to ask you, what business do you have with that Xue magistrate, to whom you are neither kith nor kin, that you find yourself entangled in such a case? And bringing back such a crowd of villagers, I’ve heard you even brought back that mad criminal to the residence. Have you lost your mind to do such things?"

Jiang Li pondered for a moment and then said, "Actually, this matter is related to Cousin Ye."

Ye Shijie? Not just the Jiang family members, even Ye Mingyu turned to look at her.

With an apologetic tone, Jiang Li said, "I can only tell my father about this matter. Father, may I speak with you alone?"