However, Jin Er did not even look at her. He walked over to Chen Xi and took out something from his sleeve to hand to him. The people around them who were standing nearby could see it clearly at a glance. It was a marriage contract. Jin Er turned around and looked condescendingly at Liao Meng, who had collapsed on the ground. "Since you've already been engaged, the marriage contract has been changed, and the elders in your family have agreed to it, the engagement with me from back then is no longer valid. Besides, you … "He did not finish his sentence, but the meaning behind his words was clear. A woman with an impure body, how could she have the right to be someone else's wife?
Those who were originally on Liao Meng's side and had a good impression of her now looked at her in a completely different light. A victim, a gentle and weak girl, had suddenly become a slutty and shameless woman. Thinking about it, the maidservant who had been by Jin Er's side had also been wrongly accused. Sure enough, it was hard to know a person's face but not their heart.
After Jin Er handed the marriage contract to Chen Xi, he turned to leave. However, Liao Meng was unwilling to give up and hugged one of his legs. She did not know what had happened and why the person that night had become Chen Xi. However, she was certain that all of this was within Jin Er's grasp. For the past few days, she had schemed against Jin Er, but how could she not like such a distinguished and handsome man like Jin Er? Naturally, there was some sincerity in her heart. Now that her sincerity had been trampled to the point that it was worthless, Liao Meng could not accept it. She asked bitterly, "Why did you do this?"
Did he not have any feelings for her at all? All those days, this man was gentle, considerate, and humorous. The two of them had a great time together, but now, it was all just an act? She did not believe it. She wanted to find out the reason.
When Jin Er heard this, he turned around and glanced at her again. His gaze was so cold that Liao Meng felt a chill run down her spine. Right after, the man in front of her bent down and leaned over to whisper in her ear, "It's probably … Because of her. "
Her? Liao Meng was stunned for a moment, but then she quickly understood that the "her" he was referring to was Dewdrop. He … Was it for the dewdrops? Was all of this really just an act of his?
The man's voice was different from his usual gentleness. There was a kind of sinister coldness in his voice, almost threatening her. "There is nothing wrong with using all kinds of methods to protect yourself. However, you should not use these methods on her."
Liao Meng closed her eyes. She too was born into a prestigious family. Even though her family had declined, she was still the young miss of a respectable family. She couldn't even compare to a servant girl. As for that Jin Er, he looked gentle and affectionate, but it was just an illusion. He had disguised himself so well, but she had actually thought that she was the oriole behind him. This was really a complete joke.
"Have you … ever had feelings for me?" Liao Meng asked the last sentence with difficulty.
"No." The answer was as expected. The man was as resolute and cruel as his expression. He turned around and strode away, never looking back again. Chen Xi was overjoyed. He reached out a hand to grab Liao Meng and put on an affectionate expression. "Meng 'er, it's alright. I still won't give up on you. Come, let's go home."
Liao Meng struggled a few times but was unable to break free from Chen Xi's grasp. Mother Zhou had not woken up yet and she was all alone. The people around her were looking at her like she was the plague. No one extended a helping hand — in their eyes, Liao Meng was now a notorious person.
Under such circumstances, Chen Xi effortlessly pulled Liao Meng away. In the end, he practically dragged her into a low and narrow room. The moment they entered the room, Chen Xi's expression changed. He no longer had the affectionate expression from before. Without a word, he gave Liao Meng a slap and said, "B * tch!"
Liao Meng was slapped hard by Chen Xi, but she could only blankly cover her swollen face. At this moment, she was in utter despair and could not see any way out. She had the marriage certificate and her chastity had been given to Chen Xi. Even if she were to hold on to such a large family fortune, there was only one fate for her in this lifetime. And Chen Xi was a person who held grudges. She had abandoned him to escape to Beijing and even tried to hook up with Jin Er. To Chen Xi, this was an intolerable betrayal. He would definitely treat her even more harshly.
Liao Meng was right. After Chen Xi gave her a hard slap, he suddenly sneered, "B * tch, if you want a man so much, then I'll let you have a good time right now!" He tore off Liao Meng's outer garment and pounced on her. There was an intense sound in the room. Chen Xi's attack was filled with hatred. There was almost no connection between them. The intimacy that was like a violent storm made Liao Meng feel unbearable pain. She clenched her teeth tightly to prevent herself from crying, but the tears in the corners of her eyes slowly flowed down her cheeks.
Chen Xi would bring her back to Dingxi, so she could only be with Chen Xi for the rest of her life. And with Chen Xi's current estrangement from her, he would definitely not have an easy time in the future. Her uncle and aunt would take away all of the Liao family's assets. In the end, she would still end up with nothing and everything would return to square one. No, it might even be worse than square one. At least in the past, there was still some hope. But now, there was only a deep sense of despair.
On the bustling street, Jin San and Jin Er were walking side by side. Jin San looked at Jin Er and said, "You're really ruthless. Don't you always have a lot of pity for women?"
Jin Er had always pursued the reputation of being a "gentleman among flowers." When dealing with women, he would always leave some leeway. But this leeway was only within an acceptable range. For example, if he wanted to kill a woman, he would do his best to make her suffer less before she died so that she could die a quick death. The members of the Embroidered Uniform Guards were indifferent and cruel to life. No matter how different their personalities were, this would never change. Xiao Shao had already reached the point of perfection. Xiao Shao had already reached the point of perfection. Jin Er looked like he was always laughing and joking around, but he also followed this unchanging principle.
It was just that this time, his method of dealing with this woman was indeed a little too cruel. He was the one who called Chen Xi over. Back then, when Liao Meng first consciously approached him, Jin Er already realized something was wrong. He personally investigated and got the people he knew in Dingxi to start investigating Liao Meng's matter. The Embroidered Uniform Guards were naturally efficient in their work. Very soon, they received news of Liao Meng, and Chen Xi naturally appeared in Jin Er's sight. He got someone to bring Chen Xi over. The knockout incense that Liao Meng ignited that night had the effect of making people unconscious, but she had underestimated Jin Er. Moreover, Liao Meng was currently in the capital. Liao Meng's guess was right. That night, Chen Xi and Liao Meng had indeed fallen out.
Jin Er had never felt that there was anything wrong with this, nor did he feel any guilt. As for guilt, he only felt it towards Lu Zhu, but he did not know how to explain it.
Jin San could tell what he was thinking. He sighed and said, "Go back and explain it properly. Lu Zhu isn't an unreasonable person. You're doing this for the sake of the entire imperial household and also because you're worried about her safety. She'll forgive you one day." After hesitating for a moment, Jin San added, "But lying to a woman isn't something that can be easily forgiven, so you'd better be prepared."
There was no need for Jin San to explain this principle. Jin Er already knew it himself. After all, he had been doing missions in brothels for so many years, so he naturally understood women. Liao Meng had lost to Jin Er because she had underestimated Jin Er's ability in matters of romance. If it wasn't as a last resort, Jin Er would not be willing to lie to Lu Zhu. However, this matter was of great importance. Not even the closest person to the Brocade Guard could know about the mission they were carrying out. This was because the Brocade Guard had persisted in using such strict methods for so many years. Sometimes, a mistake in a smile could cost them their lives. Jin Er did not tell Lu Zhu because he was responsible for the Brocade Guard. However, being alone in Shanghai like this, he had never felt so uncomfortable before. That day when he hit Lu Zhu, he tossed and turned restlessly in bed. After the argument with Lu Zhu, the conflict in his heart caused his hesitation and the unsightly expression on his face. It was not an act, but a lucky hit that had fooled Liao Meng.
Jin Er felt a headache coming on as he thought about how to explain it to Lu Zhu.
At Jinying Prince's residence, someone had already sent the news back. Lian Qiao naturally clapped her hands in delight. She laughed and said, "Indeed, evil people will be tortured by evil people. This Liao Meng was still saying that she was some noble young mistress, but she actually resorted to such underhanded methods. Recommending oneself to the bed is something that only the concubines and tongfang of the fu would do. How could an unmarried young mistress do such a thing? Tsk tsk, it's really laughable. But now, it's all right. Finally, her fake face has been torn off and people can see her true colors. How satisfying! "
Jiang Ruan did not speak. Her gaze fell on Lu Zhu, who had her head lowered and was in a daze. At this point, there was no longer any reason to hide it from Lu Zhu. Jiang Ruan told Lu Zhu the whole story. How to deal with it was Lu Zhu and Jin Er's business. However, looking at Lu Zhu's blank expression, Jiang Ruan could not help but feel a headache coming on.
She said, "Lu Zhu, what do you think of this matter?"
Lu Zhu did not expect Jiang Ruan to suddenly ask her. She was stunned and could not help but be speechless. Lian Qiao also stopped talking and looked at Lu Zhu. Yes, now that the truth was out, nothing had happened between Jin Er and Liao Meng. Everything was just a play to deal with the people of the Southern Xinjiang. Therefore, no matter how much Lu Zhu hated Jin Er, there was no reason. Now, what choice would Lu Zhu make?
"I, I don't know …" Lu Zhu murmured. This news was too shocking for her. She did not expect that everything was just a hoax. In that case, the sadness she had felt at the beginning was all fake. At this moment, she did not know what to do. She did not know how to face Jin Er. She could only subconsciously speak the voice in her heart.
Jiang Ruan sighed. This matter was not urgent. She thought that Lu Zhu would probably need some time to accept this matter. As she was thinking, she saw Ye Feng hurriedly walk in and call out, "Young Madam!"
Xiao Shao had already gone out. At this moment, she did not know where he was. Looking at Ye Feng's appearance, he seemed to have an urgent matter. Jiang Ruan asked, "What happened?"
Now that Xiao Shao was not around, Jiang Ruan could handle the matters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Jiang Ruan also had a sense of propriety. If she could not handle it herself, she would not rush to solve it. She would just put it aside and wait for Xiao Shao to return. Ye Feng did not hesitate and only said, "The fake Yao Niannian has been rescued."
"Have you found the person?" Jiang Ruan asked with a frown.
"No, but the people guarding the west of the city saw someone enter a house. They were suspicious and rushed in. When they discovered that the house was empty, they went in to search. There were traces of someone living inside. It should be the leader of the Nanjiang people." Ye Feng answered.
"According to what you said, it should be their reinforcements. At this moment, there is no news of Xuan Li taking action. Naturally, this person is not him. The other officials in the Jin court do not have this ability. " Jiang Ruan muttered, "In this case, it can only be the Nanjiang people themselves. To be able to escape under such a tight net, they are obviously very familiar with the terrain of the capital. I think that person is most likely a spy from the Nanjiang who has long been inside the capital. He must have hidden for many years to be able to rescue someone from under their noses. To be able to hide for so long without being discovered, for the Nanjiang people, this person may be a very good treasure. "
To be able to analyze so much based on just one incident, Ye Feng could not help but be startled. Then, he said in admiration, "Young Madam is right. There was a brother who saw a person in the west of the city. At that time, he was in a hurry and did not take it to heart. Later, after thinking about it, he actually looked like the same person."
"Who?"
"Jiang fu's Da Yiniang, Yi Shuang." Ye Feng said.
Yi Shuang, this name was somewhat unfamiliar, and the Jiang fu seemed to be something that happened a long time ago. When she heard these two words from Ye Feng's mouth, Jiang Ruan was also momentarily dazed. However, she quickly understood. Yi Shuang? In her mind, the Da Yiniang who did not like to speak and was always invisible in the fu came to mind.
For so many years, this Da Yiniang had always occupied a seemingly unimportant position in the Minister's fu, yet she still stood there. From the time when the Jiang siblings had been banished, and when Zhao Mei had died, she had been there. Now that the Jiang fu no longer existed, she was still able to escape unscathed. This was an inconceivable matter. Jiang Ruan had once suspected her, but after the Jiang fu fell, she had never seen her shadow again. Now, she had appeared in front of her, but in such a way.
Since Ye Feng mentioned the west of the city, it showed that he suspected the relationship between Yi Shuang and the Nanjiang people. Jiang Ruan's gaze moved. This showed that her suspicions at that time were not completely unreasonable. Who was this Yi Shuang? What was her purpose in hiding in the Jiang fu for so many years? And the timing of her appearance …. Jiang Ruan's heart jumped, and a thought flashed through her mind.
"First, send people to continue watching the west of the city. Since they want to leave, they can't go far. That fake Yao Niannian must have an important position among the Nanjiang people, otherwise he would not have entered a household like the Yao family to work. It is very likely that he is the leader of the Nanjiang people, and the person who rescued Yao Niannian, since she has such ability, is not an ordinary person. To make a move under such a public target, she obviously has no fear of us. In this world, there is no such thing as conceit, so I thought that she must have made preparations. If she is Yi Shuang, with her temperament of hiding in the Minister's fu for so many years, making a move at this moment can only mean that they have already made preparations. Now, it is time for the real move, and it will probably come soon. "
"But …" Tian Zhu asked doubtfully, "Hasn't this situation already been solved?" The fake Yao Niannian's identity had been exposed, and the matter of Lu Zhu and Jin Er could be explained. Jiang Ruan and Xiao Shao not only did not have a grudge against each other, but also cooperated quite well. This had already forced the Nanjiang people to cover their heads and flee like rats, how could they still make a move?
"Confronting us is not their goal." Jiang Ruan's tone was indiscernible, but there was a rare solemnity on her face, "In other words, this is not her goal. These Nanjiang people are clearly divided into two factions. Although I do not know why, one faction is targeting me, and the other faction, "she muttered to herself," is targeting that position. Now that Yao Niannian, who is targeting me, has failed, the Nanjiang people will only follow the orders of the other faction, and what that faction wants to do is nothing more than to wait for an opportunity. Now, that opportunity has come. "
"Opportunity?" Tian Zhu was still somewhat puzzled, but Ye Feng seemed to understand something from her words, and his expression changed slightly. Jiang Ruan ignored him, turned around, and walked towards the study, "Ye Feng, if there is anything special in the court recently, come in and tell me about it."
That night, when Xiao Shao returned, it was already very late. Normally, Jiang Ruan would have long gone to bed, but today, the lights in the room were still on. After returning to the room, Xiao Shao was slightly stunned, then walked to her side and softly scolded, "Why are you still not sleeping?"
"Waiting for you, I have something to tell you." Jiang Ruan raised her head. Xiao Shao was startled again, Jiang Ruan's complexion actually showed a bit of exhaustion. This was very rare for her. Xiao Shao did not leave, but took the opportunity to sit beside her and asked, "What happened?"
Jiang Ruan told Xiao Shao about what Ye Feng had told her. After listening, Xiao Shao frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "I know."
"No, this is not what I want to say." Jiang Ruan pulled his sleeve and looked at him, "Xiao Shao, this is a bit strange, but I have a kind of intuition … I suspect that Yi Shuang is Qi Man." After saying this, Jiang Ruan also felt relieved in her heart. She did not know why she had this thought. Since her rebirth, Jiang Ruan had always had a special feeling towards Da Yiniang, Yi Shuang. It was the intuition of a person who had died once, but this Yi Shuang hid it too well. Her patience was simply terrifying. Compared to her, Xuan Li was really too light. However, for so many years, Yi Shuang had not done anything at all. Jiang Ruan could not guess her intentions, but now that Ye Feng had said that she might be related to the Southern Frontier, it was like a key that had opened a door in Jiang Ruan's mind. Incomparably naturally, she had this idea.
Xiao Shao looked at her and did not speak. Jiang Ruan looked at his calm appearance and frowned, "You don't believe me? This idea is indeed very absurd, but I did not just rely on intuition to make such a deduction. Tonight, I have been thinking about the time you described Qi Man's disappearance, and it seems that it is not much different from the time when Da Yiniang came to the fu. And if she is related to the people of the Southern Frontier, and the people of the Southern Frontier are still obedient even after many years of not seeing each other, the Princess of the Southern Frontier is definitely able to do this. "
"It's not that I don't believe you," Xiao Shao's lips curled up, "I also suspect her."
Jiang Ruan was startled and said, "You already knew?"
"It's just a suspicion." Xiao Shao replied, "For so many years, the people of the Southern Frontier have been relentlessly pursuing me. I have also tried to find the Qi Man of the past, but to no avail. Qi Man must still be in this world. I have gone deep into the Southern Frontier several times, but I have not seen her shadow. Based on her calculative temperament, knowing of my existence, she will definitely stay in the capital to wait for an opportunity to take revenge. Therefore, I have been arranging for people to search the capital. " Xiao Shao sighed, "It's just that recently, I have some clues. I also did not expect that she would actually hide in the Minister's fu."
A dignified Princess of the Southern Frontier, with unparalleled beauty, but in the Jiang fu, she had become an unfavoured concubine. Of course, one could disguise one's appearance, but to disguise one's temperament for decades was a little too frightening.
Jiang Ruan carefully looked at Xiao Shao. After all, the people of the Southern Frontier were his blood enemies. Everyone had something to bear in their hearts. What Jiang Ruan bore was the hatred of her previous life, and what Xiao Shao bore was the debt of blood of this life. This was his fate. After all, Xiao Shao's current situation was all caused by Qi Man. His biological parents and adoptive parents had lost their lives because of the people of the Southern Frontier, and it was obvious how deep the hatred was. But now, it seemed that when Xiao Shao spoke of Qi Man, his expression was still as calm as before, and Jiang Ruan's heart was at ease. She thought for a moment, then grasped Xiao Shao's hand and said, "In this way, we know who the person behind this is. I think that they will soon make their move. Now that we are in the dark and they are in the light, we will be able to gain some benefits. This time, I will help you take revenge, how about it? "She wanted Xiao Shao to be a little happier.
Xiao Shao could not help but smile, and stroking her hair, he said, "Okay."
"But it's still a little strange." Jiang Ruan said doubtfully, "I can see that the people of the Southern Frontier are now divided into two factions. One faction is the fake Yao Niannian. These people have just arrived in the capital, and there are still many places in the capital that they are not familiar with, so they were able to be chased by the capital magistrate's officers and soldiers until they had nowhere to escape. Qi Man, on the other hand, is from the other faction. She has been lurking in the capital all year round, and has long since grasped many places in the capital, so she was able to rescue the fake Yao Niannian so smoothly. These two people have different goals. Qi Man has been lurking for many years, and most likely, it is for revenge. That fake Yao Niannian created the scene of Jin Er and Lu Zhu. It looks like she wants us to be at odds, but why do I feel that she is targeting me? What deep hatred do I have with her? Even if I hate the house and its crow, I should hate you first. "
Just as she finished speaking, she saw Xiao Shao in front of her with a somewhat strange expression. Immediately, her heart stirred, and she grabbed Xiao Shao's sleeve and said, "What's going on? Tell me clearly, could it be that you attracted these peach blossoms from somewhere? It's probably new trouble for me. "The more she thought about it, the more she felt that it was possible. Jiang Ruan glared at Xiao Shao, almost wanting to skin him alive.
"Cough, cough." Xiao Shao could not withstand such pressure and lightly coughed twice. As if nothing had happened, he got up and said, "En, I'm going to take a bath."
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