Chapter 768 - 228 Threat
The Ye Residence’s servants were silenced, and the master’s disappearance was quickly reported to the authorities. The officials arrived promptly, and were shocked to find Jiang Li also present. They advised her subtly to go home and wait. Such a massacre was indeed a bloody scene, yet aside from a pained expression, Jiang Li showed little fear.
She knew that Jiang Yuanbai would soon learn of the incident and would want her to hurry back to the Jiang Residence. Jiang Li was about to say goodbye to Situ Jiuyue when Situ Jiuyue suddenly said, "I’ll go back with you."
Jiang Li said, "Miss Jiuyue?"
"Since those people came after you, and Zhao Ke is not in the Jiang Residence right now, if the enemy forces you to do something, at least with me by your side, you’ll have someone to discuss with," she explained. "If I go back to the Duke Residence now, where there’s nobody, it won’t serve any purpose."
Jiang Li knew that Situ Jiuyue was worried about Xue Zhao, and considering that Situ Jiuyue had a lot of poison on her, she might be useful. So, she said, "Alright, come back with me."
Thus, Situ Jiuyue accompanied Jiang Li back to the Jiang Residence, where Jiang Li introduced Situ Jiuyue as a maid from the Duke Residence who was good at styling hair, specially brought to the Jiang Residence for a couple of days. Hearing that she was from the Duke Residence, the people of the Jiang Family didn’t ask further questions; after all, who would dare to interfere with someone from Jih Heng’s domain?
Upon learning about the catastrophe at the Ye Residence, Madam Jiang the Elder summoned Jiang Li to Night Wind Hall to inquire about the situation and informed her that both Jiang Yuanbai and Jiang Yuanping were handling the matter. She told Jiang Li not to worry for now, as not finding a body was good news. During these days, it would be best for Jiang Li to stay indoors, as Yanjing City was truly unsettled.
Preoccupied with the Ye Family’s affairs, Jiang Li responded absentmindedly. Afterwards, she returned to Fangfei Garden, where Situ Jiuyue was already waiting in the room, brought there by Bai Xue. When Jiang Li entered, she closed the door, leaving just herself and Situ Jiuyue inside.
Situ Jiuyue asked anxiously, "How is it?"