The Double-Chapter 750 - 224 Relieved_2

"It’s all because of the trouble caused by women. Alas," aware that his words might have been inappropriate, Wen Renyao quickly tried to remedy the situation, saying, "I didn’t mean Miss Jiang the Second. And that divination... it might not be accurate either. Ah Heng herself isn’t even afraid, and my master has said, the Fuji Sect’s skills have been declining with each generation. By my generation, my ability to perform spirit writing has become a complete mess, a disgrace to my lineage, so it’s possible there was a mistake."

Although Wen Renyao said this, Jiang Li couldn’t relax because of his explanation. For some reason, she had a bad premonition, as if a heavy stone was pressing on her chest.

Seeing that Jiang Li’s expression still hadn’t lightened, Wen Renyao silently cursed himself for being talkative and suddenly thought of something, then said, "Miss Jiang the Second, there’s no need to worry. That divination isn’t complete yet; it’s only one aspect, there’s more to it, I..."

Before he could finish his sentence, the door to Xue Huaiyuan’s room opened, and Jih Heng walked out.

Wen Renyao immediately forgot what he had wanted to say and just gave Jih Heng a look, surprised, "You actually look quite happy?"

Jiang Li looked at Jih Heng, who had a healthy complexion and a smile on his lips, seemingly at ease. Her heart settled a little as Xue Huaiyuan also came out shortly after. Xue Huaiyuan also appeared well, nodded at Jiang Li with a smile, and her heart finally completely relaxed.

She walked over to Jih Heng and asked softly, "What did father say to you?"

With a slight smirk, Jih Heng replied, "He said you are spoiled and willful and told me to put up with you in the future."

Jiang Li glared at him, knowing he wasn’t telling the truth. How was she spoiled or willful? If anyone was willful, it was Jih Heng. She was about to say more when Ye Mingyu already called everyone to the front hall for dinner. As it was a family banquet, there was no need for formality.

The member of the Ye Family might still feel uncomfortable, but the others were okay. Old General Jih was outspoken and straightforward, Wen Renyao loved to join in the fun, Lin Yao was just a child, and Situ Jiuyue was a bit colder in nature, but he was a physician and also very handsome, capable of enduring it. But Jih Heng couldn’t, although he was also handsome, his beauty was too aggressive. Even though he always wore a smile, it always left people wary that in the next moment, he might drag someone out and extinguish their life.

Moreover, Ye Mingyu was stubborn in his belief that Jih Heng had stolen his niece. Originally, he had intended to match Jiang Li with Ye Shijie, so that in the future Jiang Li would be like married into his own family, and the Ye Family would take good care of her. Who knew that such a person would come out in the middle of it all.

Ye Mingyu’s eyes carried a hint of hatred even while eating.

Jiang Li found this amusing, but she was reassured that Xue Huaiyuan, Xue Zhao, and Jih Heng actually got along quite well. Because they were her father and brother, Jiang Li understood them well. She could tell that Xue Zhao was a naïve young man, who already favored Jih Heng for saving his life. Her father, though not showing particular delight, definitely wasn’t against Jih Heng and seemed very natural; and Jiang Li even felt, maybe it was her misconception, that compared to Shen Yurong in the past, Xue Huaiyuan seemed to like Jih Heng a bit more.

The meal went on, barely suitable to be called joyful for both guests and hosts. By the afternoon, everyone was ready to leave. Jiang Li said to Jih Heng in a low voice, "Wait for me outside first, I have something to discuss with father and Ah Zhao."

Jih Heng nodded, Old General Jih and Wen Renyao had already gotten into the carriage outside. Situ Jiuyue also packed his medical kit, Ye Mingyu watched coldly from outside, wondering what was going on. He was Jiang Li’s uncle, but whether it was Jih Heng or Jiang Li, they always whispered to Xue Huaiyuan. Could there be some connection between the Xue Family and the Duke Residence?

Ye Shijie, however, was much more courteous than Ye Mingyu. He had not been at court for very long, just a year, and in contrast to the young man who would argue over a painting in the streets, he had maturely transformed. It was tough to preserve one’s true nature in the political realm, and he was growing rapidly. Though not yet adept at keeping his emotions completely hidden, he had started learning to conceal them from others.

He felt that his slight feeling of loss might not escape the eyes of the young man in front of him. But he still did so, hoping his demeanor would look better, retain some dignity as he exited the scene, and not tarnish the Ye Family’s reputation.

Meanwhile, Jiang Li, Xue Zhao, and Xue Huaiyuan went back into the room.

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