The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!-Chapter 635: Behave and Don’t Mess With Me
Jiang Han knew he held no weight with his father now, and pleading with him was useless. After much consideration, he decided to seek Jiang Youzhi’s help, especially since he was well aware of how much his father doted on this legitimate eldest son.
Jiang Youzhi listened to Jiang Han’s words with amusement. "How did you come to think of asking me?"
"I think from now on, we should both spare ourselves the effort and not pretend to be close."
"You don’t need to hide your malice towards me. I won’t conceal my disdain for you either. As long as you don’t provoke me and stay put honestly, I don’t mind you continuing to be the second young master of Duke Mansion."
Jiang Han looked at him, seemingly unable to understand why he would say such things.
Jiang Youzhi walked a few steps forward and suddenly turned back to look at him. The hint of resentment accidentally revealed on Jiang Han’s face did not escape his eyes.
Jiang Youzhi chuckled lightly, "I hope you’re smart enough, truly."
Truth be told, he hoped Jiang Han wouldn’t cross him. It would be best for them both to live peacefully, as he didn’t wish to stain his hands with the blood of his own brother.
Jiang Youzhi entered the courtyard.
Jiang Han watched the courtyard gate close before him.
He had come here with just a faint glimmer of hope, more like testing the waters.
If Jiang Youzhi’s attitude had softened, he would repair their brotherly relationship publicly in the future, as this would make his life in Duke Mansion much easier.
But his probing hit a brick wall with Jiang Youzhi.
Jiang Youzhi’s condescending demeanor made him intensely angry, as if he were nothing more than an ant that could be crushed at any moment; his life seemed to hinge solely on Jiang Youzhi’s mercy.
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Early the next morning, Jiang Zhongxing and Lady Wu squeezed into Jiang Youzhi’s carriage.
The couple tried their best to keep low, avoiding being seen through the window.
Jiang Youzhi sat upright in the carriage, occasionally glancing outside, where passersby could clearly see his face through the thin curtain.
The carriage made its way to the Imperial College without incident.
Once inside, Jiang Youzhi went to class, and the couple left through the back door.
The Imperial College had guards, and with many people around, assassins had no chance to strike here. They couldn’t get in and couldn’t determine Jiang Youzhi’s exact location; merely finding him among many would be difficult.
The only possibility for action was on the road between Duke Mansion and Imperial College.
By evening, the couple would again ride the carriage over, picking up Jiang Youzhi to return together.
For three days straight, nothing happened. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
On the third day, a disguised guard sent out by Duke Mansion detected traces of assassins inside a teahouse.
The teahouse was mostly filled with idle folks who would chat, listen to stories, and hum tunes leisurely.
Only these two people couldn’t show any sign of leisure, occasionally looking out through the window, staring at the street outside.
The guard disguised as a waiter thus deduced that these two were likely the assassins.
Upon discovery, the guard did not act rashly; the two assassins were highly skilled in martial arts, and he was certainly no match for them.
The guard quickly returned to the mansion to report the news.
That night, the Duke and Jiang Youzhi deliberated for a long time, formulating a plan.
Early the next day, at Jiang Youzhi’s usual departure time, a carriage slowly left Duke Mansion.
Eight guards accompanied the carriage on both sides.
Jiang Zhongxing and Lady Wu were inside the carriage, fully prepared.
Jiang Zhongxing had a sword at his waist, while Lady Wu’s hand was on the hilt of the Yanling Saber.
Jiang Youzhi too held a sword in his hand, a precious blade that Jiang Zhongxing had specially given him last night, capable of slicing through iron like mud.
