Chapter 465 - 148: True Heart_5
Jih Heng nodded, "That’s some good thinking. However, Yongning isn’t so easy to deal with."
"I know, but dealing with Yongning also serves as a strike against Prince Cheng, so I guess I’ve helped the Duke out anyway," Jiang Li said with a smile.
"Helped me?" Jih Heng sounded amused as if he’d heard something funny, "Why would I want to strike against Prince Cheng?"
"You’re not out to strike against Prince Cheng, of course. You don’t have to. You’ve already achieved the balance of power in the court. Now, you want His Majesty to disrupt this situation, and the endgame you expect is for Prince Cheng to lose and His Majesty to win, with Prince Cheng naturally becoming the sacrificial pawn. As for His Majesty winning this war with minimal losses, that too is something you’d like to see," Jiang Li said with a chuckle. "As long as it’s a goal you wish to achieve, I’m willing to help in any way I can. It’s just a pity that my influence is limited and all I can offer is a little help." She sighed with a tinge of regret.
Wen Ji and Zhao Ke couldn’t help but twitch the corners of their mouths simultaneously.
Those capable of guessing Jih Heng’s thoughts were few and far between in the world, and even if someone did guess them, they likely wouldn’t dare to articulate them so blatantly. How many people in the world can tolerate others who see through their intentions living among them? That’s why the world is full of people feigning confusion despite understanding the situation well. Yet, Jiang Li never concealed her shrewdness—whether that stemmed from fearless confidence or naiveté remained unclear.
Jih Heng’s smile faded as he quietly observed Jiang Li. He was a rare beauty in the world, and when he looked deeply at you, he would unwittingly captivate your soul. However, his gaze was very cold, as cold as a snowy winter night, devoid of warmth.
After a long while, he said softly, "You know everything, don’t you."