Chapter 322: Despicable and Unpresentable Love
Zhang Yao still refused to admit it, so Lin Zheng continued to provoke him with words.
Every word and every sentence touched Zhang Yao's sensitive nerves.
He suddenly jumped up and attacked Lin Zheng, aiming straight for his throat.
Lin Zheng had been prepared for this and didn't let him succeed at all. After a few exchanges, he twisted Zhang Yao's hands and grabbed his throat.
If he exerted more force, Zhang Yao's neck would be broken.
At this time, Zhang Yao had been strangled to the point of having difficulty breathing.
Lin Zheng sneered, "Are you angry because I said what I was thinking? Haha, you dare to covet Nan Sheng, but you dare not admit it. You are really like a rat in the gutter, despised by everyone."
Zhang Yao's face became redder and redder, and it was unclear whether it was because he was pinched or because he was provoked by Lin Zheng's words.
He gritted his teeth, "You, a lowly Qiangdi man, what right do you have to judge me? I have a silent admiration for the young lady, but you are the shameless one coveting her! People like you should have the tact to stay away from the young lady instead of clinging to her like this!"
"Are you finally willing to admit it? I'm indeed of humble origin, but I wouldn't do anything to hurt her for any reason. And you, for your own possessive desire, disregarded her safety. Your so-called admiration is despicable and unworthy."
"This time, I'm afraid it was you who instigated Master Jiang to poison me. What a trick of killing with a borrowed knife."
The last sentence made Jiang Herong shudder and react.
He immediately pointed at Zhang Yao and put all the blame on him.
"So you're the one crying thief and using me as a pawn. What a treacherous villain! I was so wrong to trust you! If you hadn't slandered me, Nan Sheng wouldn't have been injured, and my father wouldn't have died unexpectedly. You are the culprit!"
Jiang Herong's testimony left Zhang Yao speechless.
Xiao Yanci looked at Zhang Yao, his tone icy and chilling, "How did you get in touch with those people? Do you know their identities?"
Zhang Yao still didn't speak.
Xiao Yanci continued, "Those people are going after Nan Sheng. During this period, Nan Sheng has been hunted by them many times. If they are not eliminated, Nan Sheng may be in danger again at any time. Is this what you want to see?"
Zhang Yao's expression finally showed some change.
He finally spoke, "I don't know their identities. They took the initiative to find me."
"What did the other party say to you?"
"They claimed they were coming for Lin Zheng, so I thought they were Lin Zheng's enemies, so I took advantage of the situation and facilitated this matter. I really didn't expect that they had evil intentions and wanted to harm the young lady..."
Zhang Yao wanted to express his loyalty to Jiang Nansheng, but he felt a force on his neck, and he choked and coughed instantly, unable to utter a word.
"Do you still remember the other person's appearance?"
Zhang Yao coughed for a long time before he recovered and said with difficulty, "I vaguely remember it. I can draw it."
He followed Jiang Nansheng and had the good fortune to study and practice calligraphy with him, and also learned some painting. Although his painting skills were far inferior to Jiang Nansheng's, compared with ordinary people, he was considered a good man with both civil and military skills.
It’s a pity that he didn’t cherish his good days.
Jiang Nansheng signaled to Lin Zheng, and Lin Zheng let go of Zhang Yao.
After Zhang Yao was freed, he knelt down in front of Jiang Nansheng and begged for mercy in a hoarse voice.
"Miss, I was confused for a moment, so I trusted others easily and almost killed you. I really didn't mean it. Please believe that I am loyal to you!"
He kowtowed deeply, his tone full of regret.
Jiang Nansheng looked at him, his face expressionless.
"Last time, you drove Lin Zheng away in my name. What did I say to you then? Do you still remember?"
Zhang Yao's body trembled and he was speechless for a moment.
Jiang Nansheng spoke slowly, "I said, everyone has their own duties. Your duty is to do what I tell you to do, not to use my name to do something self-righteous. If there is a next time, I will not let you off easily."
"At that time, you also looked so remorseful, but then you colluded with outsiders to get rid of Lin Zheng, without even a care for my safety. Zhang Yao, I am very disappointed in you. Our relationship as master and servant ends here."
Zhang Yao raised his eyes, which were already filled with tears.
"Young Master..."
He called out the old name.
There was a hint of emotion in Jiang Nansheng's eyes, but it was fleeting.
He crawled two steps on his knees, approaching Jiang Nansheng, but was stopped by Lin Zheng.
"Sir, I was just confused for a moment and lost my mind..."
Jiang Nansheng interrupted him, "You've had more than one chance to change, but you've always made choices that disappoint me. Even if I give you countless chances, it won't change the outcome."
Zhang Yao's hostility towards Lin Zheng and his unscrupulous efforts to get rid of Lin Zheng made Jiang Nansheng feel disheartened.
A few years ago, Xiao Yanci once said that Zhang Yao was too thoughtful and should not be entrusted with important tasks.
At that time, Jiang Nansheng did not agree, but felt unhappy that one of his own was being slandered.
She has always been partial to the people around her.
Now, she finally realized this.
Xiao Yanci was not wrong.
She would no longer keep Zhang Yao by her side.
Zhang Yao wanted to say something else, but Jiang Nansheng didn't give him a chance. "Go down. If you can make meritorious contributions while serving your sentence, I might give you a lighter sentence."
Zhang Yao slowly stood up and took two steps, but he was still unwilling to give up.
"Miss, can I ask one last question? How is Lin Zheng better than me?"
Jiang Nansheng did not answer this question.
She was also wondering, what makes Lin Zheng better than Zhang Yao?
At the beginning, Lin Zheng was very wary. Even though he was covered in wounds, when he woke up, he subconsciously wanted to attack people. His eyes were like those of a wolf.
But later, after he classified himself as one of his own people, his eyes changed.
He is grateful and will risk his life to save himself.
He seems cold and heartless, but he takes good care of the patients.
Most importantly, he has a strong sense of right and wrong, and he will not resort to such unacceptable means to harm others.
Perhaps, her evaluation was not objective because her heart was biased.
Zhang Yao didn't get an answer, but he knew that he had lost completely. The resentment in his heart was like a flood that had been released, surging and difficult to calm down.
Zhang Yao drew a few pictures from memory, and Xiao Yanci revised them based on his descriptions. Finally, Zhang Yao nodded.
"Eighty percent similar."
Xiao Yanci immediately arranged for people to investigate with the portrait, and if any suspicious person was found, he would be arrested immediately.
Zhang Yao was temporarily detained.
If a suspicious person is caught, he will become a witness, so he cannot die for the time being.
After finishing this matter, it was already late.
Jiang Nansheng had just experienced the pain of losing a loved one, and his body had not yet fully recovered, so his face already showed some signs of fatigue.
We had originally planned to set off tomorrow, but now it seems we will have to delay for another day or two.
At least, we have to take care of the funeral of Old Doctor Jiang first.
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