Chapter 398 - 135 Methodology
Jiang Li received the message from Jiang Yuanbai in the evening.
Jiang Yuanbai did not explicitly say that a Daoist master would come for an exorcism the next day, but he mentioned that everyone in the Jiang Residence must not leave and should stay inside.
Even with her eyes closed, Jiang Li knew what this meant—it was like catching turtles in a jar. Once everyone was present, it would be convenient for Chongxu Daoist Master to identify the "Evil Spirits and Demons." However, Jiang Li now looked at Ji Shuran with new respect, realizing that it wouldn’t make sense to ask a Daoist master to perform an exorcism in the residence for no reason, she used Consort Li’s name. In this way, in public, it was an order from Emperor Hongxiao, which the Jiang Family must obey. In private, Consort Li herself had been targeted by similar means years before; it was only natural for her to have such thoughts.
Jiang Li stood by the window and blew the whistle, this time not avoiding Tonger and Bai Xue—they had to gradually get used to the shocking things she was doing. Zhao Ke appeared in the room without a sound.
Tonger and Bai Xue were startled, and seeing how composed Jiang Li was, it was obvious that this was not the first or second time she had done this. They didn’t know how they should react, just watched Jiang Li ask Zhao Ke, "Has the man with exceptional skills been arranged for?"
"It has been arranged," Zhao Ke said, "He has taken the place of a servant in the residence and will be on guard in the courtyard tomorrow."
Jiang Li, curious, asked, "Taken the place? Won’t the stewards notice the person has changed?"
Zhao Ke replied with just two words: "Disguise."
Jiang Li suddenly understood and thought the people under Ji Heng had truly vast abilities. She had thought that disguising was something only mentioned in stories, almost impossible to do in reality. Seeing Jiang Li’s expression, Zhao Ke seemed to understand what she was thinking and explained, "It is difficult to disguise in the usual case, but the boy we chose is a common person in the Jiang Residence who usually does not attract attention. Even with slight differences, no one will notice. If we had picked someone who drew more notice, he would be discovered instantly."