Chapter 344 - 124 Opponent_2
Emperor Hongxiao adored her for the very quality of her lighthearted detachment, her disinclination to meddle in court affairs, which made her presence the most relaxing for him.
But... Consort Li’s expression wavered as she mused over the matter concerning Jiang Li and the Xue Family. She could not discern Emperor Hongxiao’s reaction. If you were to say he was infuriated, his demeanor was clearly not one of fury, but neither could it be said that he was supportive. With each year passing, the Emperor grew more inscrutable in his emotions; oftentimes, she too found it hard to interpret his thoughts.
As a daughter of the Ji family, she was aware of the troubles Ji Shuran had encountered in the Jiang Residence due to Jiang Li. Naturally, Consort Li did not wish for Jiang Li to succeed, and even shared Ji Shuran’s hope that they could take this opportunity to dispose of Jiang Li without shedding blood.
Yet, in the palace, despite the Emperor’s favour, she had to exercise even greater caution; she could not act rashly and had to take things one step at a time.
Emperor Hongxiao settled into the Imperial Study Room.
Imperial Attendants kept coming in, meticulously reporting to him the situation at Changan Gate. When they mentioned Jiang Li’s remark that "there were not just one, but a hundred commoners beating the Drum of Injustice, and if all were to be beaten with fifty strokes, it would amount to no more than a stick and a half", even his taut countenance couldn’t help but break into a smile, as he cursed with amusement, "That old fox Jiang Yuanbai has raised a daughter just as cunning!"
Eunuch Su watched from the side. Although Emperor Hongxiao spoke thusly, not a trace of rage appeared on his face. He understood then, that at least to Emperor Hongxiao, Jiang Li leading the commoners of Tongxiang to beat the Drum of Injustice at the capital was not a cause for his anger. The Emperor held no blame towards Jiang Li in his heart.
"Your Majesty, it’s been over a decade since anyone has beaten the Drum of Injustice at the foot of the Emperor’s throne..." Eunuch Su said, "This time Miss Jiang the Second has truly caused a major event in Yanjing City. Countless eyes are watching."