Chapter 369 - 129: Possessed_2
Jiang Li smiled. She certainly wasn’t foolish enough to believe her flattery could win over Jih Heng’s heart. In fact, in Jih Heng’s position, he must hear countless flattering remarks every day. If Jih Heng was really so easily pleased, there wouldn’t be talk of his "unpredictable temper." Nevertheless, it’s hard to strike someone who’s all smiles, and moreover, she was quite happy to belittle Shen Yurong and praise Jih Heng.
"But your actions have already drawn the attention of Shen Yurong and Yongning," said Jih Heng, "Next, they will target you."
"Thank you for the warning, Duke," Jiang Li looked at him seriously and said, "But, Duke, you once said my life is yours. No one can take anything from your hands, including my life. So, I am not worried because I trust the Duke."
"Miss Jiang the Second, are you trying to drag me into this?" His deep eyes were captivating, filled with a cool lucidity, he said, "I said I would protect your life, not to become your personal guard. Within Northern Yan, to seek my protection, I fear you cannot afford the price."
This statement was indeed arrogant, but Jiang Li knew that Jih Heng wasn’t lying. Even Prince Cheng, who wished for Jih Heng’s protection, was openly rejected and did not dare harbor the thought of "eliminate if not usable," which shows the extent of this fact.
Jiang Li said, "Precisely because you are the person in Northern Yan who can best protect me, that I wish to seek your protection. The matters I plan are treacherous and fraught with difficulty. One careless move could implicate those around me, so some things I must do alone. But no matter how difficult, I will do it. Duke, thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west, as fortunes change, although currently I hold little influence, and to you, am just a daughter of little use, give me time, and I might yet become a force to assist the Duke."
"You’re such a small person, yet so big in talk. Want to help me?" He shook his fan, "You’re still too young."
"At least, I believe I am more worthy of the Duke’s trust than Prince Cheng and the others," she said.