The Double

"You’ve said this many times," Jih Heng waved his hand, "but it’s of no use."

"Not necessarily," Jiang Li smiled, "If the Prince of Xia County returns to the capital, perhaps the Jiang Family could also contribute to the Duke’s plans."

Jih Heng’s smile gradually faded, and he turned to look at Jiang Li, "Miss Jiang the Second, do you realize what you are saying?"

"Prince Cheng will make his move soon, and the two generals of Yanjing are currently stationed at the border, with disconnected military lines; the Zhaode General will surely return to the capital for assistance," Jiang Li said, "Isn’t this moment what the Duke has been aiming for?"

She had thought it over and felt that all that Jih Heng had done, including stabilizing the situation and then actively breaking it, forcing Prince Cheng to take action earlier, was all for the purpose of drawing out the Prince of Xia County. However, Old General Jih’s profound discretion concerning the Prince of Xia County made Jiang Li even more certain that there must be some underlying issue.

Jih Heng laughed softly, looking at Jiang Li: "I heard that Xue Fangfei is so talented that she can sew a heart with her embroidery, and is as clever as ice and snow. I didn’t believe it at first, but now it seems it is true."

In his eyes, there was undisguised admiration as Jiang Li smiled, "I know that you once thought I was just a wooden beauty."

"Xue Fangfei is certainly not a wooden beauty, it’s just that Shen Yurong turned her into one," Jih Heng said with a faint smile, "So Shen Yurong’s ability stops there; he lacks vision."