The Double
Chapter 527 - 159: Green Hat_5

Chapter 527: Chapter 159: Green Hat_5

This matter is also hard to figure out at present, so it’s better to return to the estate tonight and ponder it slowly. Jiang Li thought for a moment and asked Jih Heng, "What was the good news that the Duke mentioned?"

What Jih Heng needed to tell her involved two matters, Jiang Youyao’s affair was one, and there was another one that had not yet been mentioned until now.

"The Fake Pregnancy Medicine from Situ has already been made," Jih Heng’s lips curved into a smile, "Yongning has already taken it."

Jiang Li was startled, "When?"

"On the day of Shen Ruyun’s grand wedding, after Yongning met with Shen Yurong," Jih Heng said.

Princess Yongning was someone who would find various opportunities to meet with Shen Yurong every few days, and naturally, they would take some time to enjoy each other’s company. Jih Heng had someone administer the medicine right after their intimate moments, which was most timely. Shen Yurong, being suspicious and cautious, couldn’t find anything amiss this way.

Jiang Li was overjoyed, indeed this was good news, probably the best news she had received in these past days. It meant that her plan could be greatly moved forward, and she no longer needed to wait tediously.

"This is truly wonderful," she murmured.

"How will you thank me?" Jih Heng raised an eyebrow.

His appearance was stunningly attractive, and with such a smile requesting a favor, it was nearly impossible to look away. Jiang Li said, "Whatever the Duke needs, you may tell me. In fact, even if I gave everything I had, it would be hard to repay you."

If it weren’t for Jih Heng, for her to deliver the Fake Pregnancy Medicine to Princess Yongning and ensure that she took it successfully would have taken a lot of trouble, and there might have been failures. If there had been a failure, Princess Yongning would become wary, making it very difficult to attempt again.

Jih Heng almost made the most difficult step of her plan a smooth success.

Jih Heng looked at her for a while, smiled, took a sip of tea, then said, "I can’t think of anything for the moment. However, I am quite curious about what you plan to do next."

"The next thing?" Jiang Li was puzzled.

"What will you do after Yongning shows signs of pregnancy?" he asked, appearing genuinely curious.

Jiang Li thought for a moment, "I wonder, when will Miss Jiuyue’s medicine take effect?"

"After twenty-four hours," Jih Heng pondered for a moment, "By calculation, it’s already taken effect."

"Then it’s very simple," Jiang Li smiled slightly, "For an unmarried girl to suddenly become pregnant, in an ordinary family, this would ruin the girl’s life. In a wealthy household, to maintain their reputation, they might even ask the girl to hang herself. Of course, Yongning is a royal family member, His Highness Prince Cheng’s own sister, no one would dare to make her hang herself, and she has no need for it, either."

Her words were spoken with considerable sarcasm.

"So, before the pregnancy becomes too obvious, they must find a good marriage for Yongning. Happily marrying her off will not only cover up the pregnancy but also, since the princess is of marriageable age, gaining a good marital alliance is also an enviable joyful occasion for everyone."

"Therefore," Jih Heng observed her earnest demeanor and couldn’t help but slightly curl his lips, speaking deliberately, "are you planning on marrying her to Shen Yurong?"

"Of course not." This answer seemed to surprise Jih Heng as well.

"Lord Shen is deeply loyal and righteous toward his deceased wife, even after she cuckolded him, he loved her without regret. He would absolutely not remarry so soon, and moreover, if he married Princess Yongning, wouldn’t others say that they had an affair long ago? During the Tongxiang case, there were rumors that Princess Yongning was the one who instigated Feng Yutang to harm County Magistrate Xue. So it turns out she harmed County Magistrate Xue because she had long admired Lord Shen and was seeking revenge for him."

"Lord Shen has always been concerned with his reputation and would not let such an event happen," Jiang Li said.

Jih Heng’s hand caressed the handle of his fan and he too began to smile, saying, "Then who does Miss Jiang the Second plan for Princess Yongning to marry?"

"Whom Princess Yongning will marry is not for me to decide. That is for the Emperor to decide." Jiang Li smiled and said, "At most, I can merely analyze the situation. In any case, Empress Dowager Liu does not think highly of Lord Shen, who despite looking decent, has too humble origins, having started from scratch. To match with a princess, it would, after all, be an act of social climbing. Looking at the eligible young talents in court, who are well-matched in age, come from rich families, and whose marriage would not result in Princess Yongning marrying below her status, I have indeed found one."

She cheerfully revealed a name, "The eldest son of the Right Chancellor Li Zhongnan, Li Xian."

Jih Heng was taken aback and then burst into delighted laughter. His eyes conveyed unabashed admiration and appreciation.

"This is quite interesting; marrying off Princess Yongning to the homosexuality-oriented Li Xian is indeed out of the ordinary."

Jiang Li said, "What’s even more amusing is that this Eldest Young Master Li, who could never be moved by women, will quickly have a child after getting married, ensuring the Li Family’s continuation, which Right Chancellor will surely be very happy about."

"Not everyone is willing to wear a cuckold’s cap; in this world, only Shen Yurong can bear and savor it with such a relish. I wonder if the Li Family can feel comfortable wearing it or will they accept it gracefully?"

By then, the alliance between His Highness Prince Cheng and the Right Chancellor would crumble like a house of cards at the slightest breeze.