Chapter 423 - 140: Give the Order
He spoke lightly, as if he could easily grasp a person’s life in the palm of his hand with casual talk and laughter. Jiang Li suddenly had an absurd feeling. Was Jih Heng like Princess Yongning, who, just because she held a high position, naturally assumed that she could effortlessly discard anyone who stood in her way?
However, she quickly stopped such wild thoughts. Jih Heng harbored no enmity towards Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion and spoke those words for her sake. If she became choosy and critical, she would truly be ungrateful.
Jiang Li did not wish to be the kind of person who thanks for a meal while eating, then curses the cook once finished.
She said, "Thank you for the Duke’s kind intentions, but causing a death could be difficult to explain to Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion. Now Yanjing City is in the midst of troubled times, and stirring up more trouble could only invite suspicion."
She tactfully refused Jih Heng’s offer of help.
Jih Heng neither agreed nor disagreed, and said, "Then be extra careful yourself." He paused, then reminded her, "Your life is mine, so be careful not to let someone else take it carelessly."
Jiang Li laughed, "Yes."
After talking with Jih Heng for a while, Jiang Li left the room to check on Xue Huaiyuan. It was Situ Jiuyue’s first day administering acupuncture to Xue Huaiyuan, who was extremely fearful. Jiang Li could only stand by Xue Huaiyuan’s shoulder, gently coaxing him until he gradually calmed down.