Chapter 82 To be betrothed to Shen Ci'an
"What's it to you? As a lady from a respectable family, how dare you disrespect your elder sister and utter such foul language? Who taught you to behave like this?" Xie Qi frowned deeply.
If Jiang Yunqian weren't a woman at this moment, he would have dragged her out and given her a beating long ago.
Jiang Yunqian's eyes immediately reddened when her beloved scolded her like that, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Why should I?
Xie Qi spoke softly and tenderly to Jiang Zhi, as if he wanted to hold her in the palm of his hand, but he reprimanded himself harshly and mercilessly.
She glanced at Shen Ci'an, then at Xie Qi, and suddenly smiled sinisterly, "Young Master Xie, you don't know yet, do you?"
She approached Xie Qi mysteriously, her beautiful eyes filled with a fanatical infatuation. "Father has already decided to betroth my sister to Shen Ci'an. No matter how good you are to her, it won't make a difference. You might as well look at me..."
"What did you say?" It was like a thunderclap in his ears. Xie Qi's pupils contracted and even his voice changed.
"If you don't believe me, just ask Cousin Shen. Did Father say that at the last family dinner?" She threw the question at Shen Ci'an.
After all, it's obvious to everyone that Shen Ci'an has feelings for Jiang Zhi.
I thought Jiang Zhi would be favored by His Highness the Crown Prince, but now there's no news at all, so it seems she's been rejected.
Wouldn't that be a perfect opportunity to marry Shen Ci'an and give up Xie Shizi?
Xie Qi's probing gaze fell on Shen Ci'an.
Shen Ci'an's face remained calm.
This matter concerns Jiang Zhi's reputation, so he naturally wouldn't agree to it casually.
"Lord Jiang has not yet made it clear, so it is too early to say these things."
However, the more he said this, the more suspicious Xie Qi became.
Shen Ci'an is a real threat. If he were to bypass Jiang Zhi and directly propose to Jiang Zhengting without anyone noticing, then that old fox Jiang Zhengting might actually agree.
We can't delay any longer.
Just then, two burly men inside the house were also brought out, bound hand and foot.
"These two thieves set fire to the Jiang residence in the middle of the night and were caught red-handed breaking and entering. Take them away to the authorities immediately!" Jiang Zhengting shouted sternly.
He naturally wouldn't publicize Wang Yuru's scandalous affairs. He would deal with the two thieves first, and then he would handle Wang Yuru privately.
Upon seeing Xie Qi and Shen Ci'an, Jiang Zhengting's expression became somewhat unnatural. He forced himself to step forward and bow to the two of them, saying, "Many thanks to Young Master Xie and Ci'an for coming to our aid. However, things were quite chaotic today, and we were unable to entertain you properly. We will definitely visit you in person another day to express our gratitude."
The two of them repeatedly said they dared not.
"Master, the arsonist has been caught," Qingxing said, as someone brought in a thin man who had been tied up. "This man must have colluded with two thieves to sneak into the mansion while you were away."
Jiang Zhengting stared intently, and immediately his eyes widened in disbelief.
That man was none other than the only son of Song Mama, Wang Yuru's trusted confidante!
He's going to kill that bitch!
After tidying up briefly, Jiang Zhi led her people to the warehouse to assess the losses.
The other items in the storeroom were not much damaged, but the deeds to the house and land that were once part of Madam Jiang's dowry were burned beyond recognition.
"Father, don't worry. The house and land deeds are all registered at the government office. I will send someone to the government office tomorrow to reissue them."
Although Jiang Zhi had taken over the management of the household, the warehouse key was still firmly in Jiang Zhengting's hands.
Today is a good opportunity to take back all the land deeds and house deeds that my mother brought with her as part of her dowry.
As for the other gold, silver and antiques, the Jiang family has already squandered them all over the years. She must find an opportunity to make them spit out everything they've taken in.
The Jiang residence was in chaos at the moment. Jiang Zhi took the opportunity to inform Jiang Zhengting that Chuntang Garden was too badly damaged to live in, and that she would temporarily stay next to the Shen residence until Chuntang Garden was repaired and she would move back to the Jiang residence.
Jiang Zhengting was in a terrible predicament. The Jiang residence was not large to begin with, and the remaining empty rooms were all remote and dilapidated, making them unsuitable for habitation.
So he could only nod helplessly, "Then be careful in everything you do, and take a few guards and maids from the manor with you, so that you can have someone to look after you."
"Thank you for your understanding, Father."
Jiang Zhi was too lazy to stay and clean up Wang Yuru's mess, so she had Qingxing take a few trusted maids and guards and leave the Jiang residence under the cover of night.
Next door to the Shen family's house.
Jiang Zhi directed the unloading of the items they had brought from the carriage into the house.
Shen Ci'an sent over several lowly servants, and Xie Qi even sent two of his personal guards, instructing them to keep a close watch on the door.
"Remember to guard the gate well, and never let anyone with ulterior motives enter the manor and disturb Miss Jiang. Do you understand?"
Xie Qi gave a pointed instruction to his personal guards.
The two guards immediately accepted the order, saying, "General, rest assured, we will definitely guard the gate well and not let a single fly in!"
Shen Ci'an seemed not to hear, watching the servants arrange the courtyard where Jiang Zhi would stay, and only took his leave after everything was in place.
Xie Qi also left.
The courtyard finally became quiet.
After a busy night, Jiang Zhi was sticky all over, hadn't had time to wash off the coal dust on her face, and her hair was a mess.
Qingxing filled the bathtub with warm water for her, allowing her to wash comfortably, before closing the door and leaving.
Jiang Zhi exhaled a breath of stale air and reached to loosen her belt.
The door creaked open.
Jiang Zhi assumed that Qing Xing had brought her a change of clothes, and without turning her head, she said, "Just put them on the hanger. You're tired today, so you don't need to watch over me anymore. Go and get some rest."
However, there was no response from behind.
Jiang Zhi realized something was wrong and turned around to look, only to freeze in place.
The man standing at the door was dressed in a black casual suit. He was tall and upright, and his black hair was tied up with a mutton-fat jade hairpin. His face was dimly lit by the lamplight, making him appear even more profound and noble. However, there was a trace of weariness in his eyes, as if they were covered with a thin layer of frost.
"Your Highness?" Jiang Zhi even thought she was hallucinating.
Why would Xiao Xuanyou come here in the middle of the night?
But she quickly realized that she was now completely naked, with only a bodice hanging loosely around her neck. If he had come in any later, she would have been completely naked.
Jiang Zhi instinctively wanted to call out to someone, but Xiao Xuanyou acted faster than her.
He stepped forward, his large, slender hand covering her lips, his voice deep and husky, "Don't make a sound, I just came to see you."
Jiang Zhi couldn't utter a sound, but looked up at him, her pupils filled with mockery.
“I will let go if you promise not to make a sound.” Xiao Xuanyou looked at her without any hesitation.
Jiang Zhi had only subconsciously wanted to speak, but after he stopped her, she realized what was happening.
If Shen Ci'an and Xie Qi's men saw this scene, they would probably be speechless with utter disbelief.
So all I could do was nod.
Xiao Xuanyou then released his grip.
Just as I was about to say something, I looked down and saw the spring sunshine all around me, and my breath caught in my throat.
She wore only a bodice, and her skin was dazzlingly white in the candlelight, like the finest mutton fat jade bathed in moonlight. Her waist was slender and delicate, and with each twist of her body, it outlined a beautiful arc, like a slender crescent moon.
Xiao Xuanyou felt his blood boiling.
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