What the two said to each other was unknown to Jiang Qi and Jiang Ming.
However, the atmosphere between the two groups did not ease because of Qi Nuan and Ye Sheng's relationship.
This battle is inevitable today.
Soon, Jiang Qi saw the two people who had finished their conversation walking over.
He looked at Ye Sheng.
Ye Sheng nodded to him and then said, "My people will not participate in this operation. As for what you want to do, that's your business, and I won't stop you."
Jiang Qi understood what she meant; this was a matter for the Jiang family, and he didn't need her help.
He looked at the girl opposite him and said, "Let's do it."
Qi Nuan didn't stand on ceremony with him and led her people to charge forward first.
She showed no mercy with the knife in her hand.
He said to the people behind him:
"You should leave with the coffin first."
Upon hearing her words, the four men carrying the coffin, along with several subordinates standing guard beside them, immediately left with the coffin.
Ye Sheng and his men stood aside, not participating in their battle.
He only glanced at Jiang Qi when he saw someone leaving with a coffin.
Jiang Qi's face was full of cold light. Although they were outnumbered, their attack was extremely fierce.
His only purpose was that coffin.
Seeing this, Jiang Ming said to Qi Nuan, "Anuan, you should leave with them first."
Qi Nuan and Jiang Ming exchanged a glance, nodded, and then looked at Ye Sheng, "Live well."
Without waiting for Ye Sheng's reply, he chased after the coffin.
Jiang Ming kept the person entangled in place.
Jiang Qi gave him a cold look. "Don't forget your status. Get out of here."
Jiang Ming did not answer, and his strength did not diminish.
On the other side, Qi Nuan caught up with the others. She glanced behind her and knew that Jiang Ming could handle Jiang Qi and the others, but since Jiang Qi and the others had come prepared, the Jiang family probably wouldn't have sent only these people.
"We'll take a detour."
It wasn't until nightfall that Jiang Ming and his men caught up with Qi Nuan.
Qi Nuan was somewhat surprised to see the blood on his face.
"How did you get hurt?"
Based on his understanding of his martial arts skills, it wouldn't be easy for Jiang Qi to injure him.
Seeing that he didn't want to talk about it, Qi Nuanye didn't ask any more questions. She naturally knew about his relationship with the Jiang family.
"We shouldn't stay here any longer; we'd better leave as soon as possible."
Qi Nuan nodded. That was exactly what she was thinking. They had only just arrived in Yuyang when the Jiang family arrived. It seemed the Jiang family was very well-informed.
As for the main road, they could no longer travel on it.
We can only choose to take the side paths.
Fortunately, they had enough time.
Jiang Qi naturally knew that Qi Nuan and the others would not take the main road, but would choose to take a detour.
"Pass down the order: have people guard both the main roads and the side roads, and send a signal immediately if they are spotted."
Yuyang was Wu Jiliang's territory, so they did not dare to act openly in Yuyang.
If Wu Jiliang's men discover them, not only will Qi Nuan and his group not be able to leave Yuyang, but they themselves will also likely not be able to leave Yuyang easily.
Therefore, they did not bring many people.
But that doesn't mean they'll let Qi Nuan and the others leave easily.
The journey back was extremely difficult for Qi Nuan and her companions. They had to hide and sneak around the whole way, and were occasionally discovered by the Jiang family.
Another bloody battle ensued, and by the time they returned to Shangjun with the coffins, only seven of them remained.
However, the mission was finally completed, and the city walls of Shangjun were within reach. Qi Nuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
All the way, Jiang Qi was like a stubborn plaster that they couldn't shake off, clinging to their backs.
It's really annoying.
Jiang Yu had already sent people to meet them at the city gate.
They entered Shangjun without any problems.
Jiang Yu's gaze fell on Qi Nuan. Seeing that she was unharmed, he felt relieved. Then he noticed the injury on Jiang Ming's face. His eyes flickered, and he nodded to him.
Only then did he lift his robes and solemnly kneel down in front of the coffin.
Seeing that Qi Nuan and the others had successfully brought back Jiang Yu's mother's remains, Uncle Wang was somewhat excited.
The young master and the fourth young lady can finally be together.
However, Zhang Liao and Yan Gong, who were standing to the side, had rather complicated expressions. They were unaware that Qi Nuan had gone to Yuyang.
By the time they found out, it was too late. If they had only just learned that Qi Nuan was going to Yuyang, they would have definitely stopped Jiang Yu from sending someone to Yuyang.
Qi Nuan and his group have now brought the coffin back to Shangjun.
This put them in a dilemma.
Jiang Yu's mother's coffin was brought into Shangjun.
It was placed next to Song Jingning's coffin.
After all the servants had left.
Yan Gong and Zhang Liao exchanged a glance. Zhang Liao stepped forward and said to Jiang Yu, "My lord, there is something I am not sure if I should say."
Jiang Yu naturally knew what he was going to say.
His gaze did not fall on them, but remained fixed on the two coffins.
It's impossible to tell what he's thinking right now.
"Sir, since you are unsure whether to speak or not, I suppose it is not something to speak."
Qi Nuan interrupted him, and seeing the disapproval in Yan Gong's eyes, she shook her head.
She knew that Jiang Yu's mind was made up, and besides, there was no reason to go back on a promise already made.
She didn't want Jiang Yu to hear any dissenting voices coming from their own people.
What else could Zhang Liao say?
Jiang Yu said, "I know what you and Lord Yan are worried about, but since I have chosen to do this, I am prepared to bear the consequences."
Although Zhang Liao knew that the Prefect treated Jiang Yu very well, he still disagreed with Jiang Yu's idea of burying Song Jingning and his mother together. Not only was it unreasonable, but how could such words and actions convince the people of the world?
Unlike Zhang Liao, who directly opposed the idea, Yan Gong said to Jiang Yu:
"Does Your Excellency know the relationship between your mother and Lord Song?"
Jiang Yu nodded.
"Does Your Excellency know that your mother was married to your father through a formal betrothal ceremony?"
Jiang Yu nodded.
"Does Your Excellency know that your mother and father should be buried in the same grave, and that your mother should be buried in the ancestral land of the Jiang family?"
Jiang Yu remained silent for a long while before saying, "Whose 'ought to' should this be? If it's not what they want, then it's inappropriate."
Zhang Liao choked up for a moment and looked at Yan Gong.
Yan Gong looked at Jiang Yu with a calm expression.
"Do you know what this will do to your father's reputation? Is this how you face the father who raised you?"
His language was quite sharp.
Wang Bo's face had turned pale the moment he asked his first question, let alone now.
He didn't look at Jiang Yu, but only at the two coffins placed in the hall. In the end, it was still wishful thinking on his part.
Qi Nuan looked at Jiang Yu with a hint of worry.
No matter what choice he makes, it always seems like he'll let someone down, unable to have it all.
Jiang Yu noticed Qi Nuan's gaze and glanced at her.
Then he asked Yan Gong, "What do you think, Yan Gong?"
He looked at Yan Gong and Zhang Liao.
He then scanned everyone present.
He knew they would all oppose his actions, except for Ah Nuan.
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