Marriage of the Di Daughter

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Marriage of the Di Daughter Chapter 135 Part 1: Method

When Jiang Li received Jiang Yuan Bai’s news, it was already evening.

Jiang Yuan Bai did not directly say that there would be a Taoist priest coming tomorrow to exorcise evil, he only said that no one could leave the residence tomorrow and that all of them should stay in the residence.

With closed eyes, Jiang Li knew what this meant, nothing more than catching the turtle in an urn. All the people were there, which was convenient for Taoist priest Chong Xu to identify who the “evil spirit” was. However, Jiang Li also had a whole new level of respect for Ji Shuran this time. Knowing that it did not make sense to find a Taoist priest without any good reason to come to the residence to drive out evils, she used Concubine Li’s name. In this way, openly, with Emperor Hong Xiao’s command, the Jiang family had to comply. Privately, many years before, Concubine Li was plotted against using the same method. Concubine Li having this consideration was also reasonable.

Jiang Li stood in front of the window and blew the whistle, not avoiding Tong’er and Bai Xue this time. They needed to slowly get used to the shocking things she did. Zhao Ke appeared silently in the room.

Tong’er and Bai Xue jumped in fright. Looking at Jiang Li’s calm appearance, it was evident that this matter did not happen once or twice. They did not know what expression they should have at this time. They only looked as Jiang Li asked Zhao Ke, “Is the ventriloquist already arranged?”

“It’s arranged,” Zhao Ke said, “he has replaced a servant boy in the residence. He will be keeping watch in the garden.”

After hearing him, Jiang Li asked curiously, “How did he replace the servant boy? Won’t the housekeeper discover that the person was not the same?”

Zhao Ke only said two words, “face changing.”

Jiang Li was stunned, feeling that the people under Ji Heng really possessed remarkable abilities. She thought the kind of thing such as changing appearance was something only talked about in folk stories. To really do it would be as hard as ascending to heaven. Zhao Ke saw Jiang Li’s expression and seemed to know what she was thinking. He explained, “It’s usually difficult to change one’s appearance, but the servant boy we sought was an ordinary person in the Jiang residence and he was not conspicuous, no one really paid much attention to him. So even if he was a bit different, no one would notice. If changing the appearance to someone who is usually noticeable, it will be discovered immediately.”

Jiang Li said, “I see.” She felt a bit of regret, still thinking perhaps she could use this method as a shortcut. Now she could only dispel this idea.

Tong’er and Bai Xue saw Jiang Li naturally conversing with the black-dressed man and saw that he seemed to be doing some things for Jiang Li. Although afraid, they hardened their scalp and asked, “Miss, if tomorrow that annoying mysterious villain really identifies you, will Master really just ignore it?”

Jiang Li did not conceal this from the two servant girls and told them of Ji Shuran’s possible plan. It’s very likely that she would be charged as an evil spirit that harmed the family. The two servant girls were anxious and with Zhao Ke still around, they couldn’t help but ask this question.

“Of course.” Jiang Li replied very calmly.

“But you….. After all, you are his daughter.” Bai Xue could not accept this. If it were in her hometown, if someone said that she was an evil spirit, not mentioning other people, at least her parents and brothers would not believe them.

“Taoist priest Chong Xu is a skilled master.” Jiang Li was not hurt at all. She could even smile and consoled, “Since the other party is a master, he undoubtedly has some reputation among the people. What he said would naturally be taken as the truth. Although my father is not a person who believes in the supernatural, Ji Shuran would have definitely come prepared. There are many doubtful points on me, if they could not be explained clearly, the only clear explanation would be that I am an evil spirit.”

“How is it possible!” Tong’er blurted, “For what reason can they say that?”

Jiang Li’s smile faded a little: “Tong’er, not everyone is like you, and has lived with me for eight years. I’ve been away from the Jiang family for too long, and this bit of family affection and remorse is really unspeakably meager. I can’t deny that it exists, but I know that it hates fragility and can’t stand the test. ”

Zhao Ke, who had been listening silently, looked at Jiang Li in surprise. She was just a fifteen or sixteen year old little girl but seemed to have no expectations of human nature. It was obviously her own family, and it is also the most unrestrained indulgence. On the surface, she did not seem to argue when in fact, she was indifferent. It’s very similar to his own master. But the development of such a temperament of his master was related to his life experience. Although Miss Jiang Er was also very pitiful, it should not come to this point.

As if she had achieved enlightenment.

Jiang Li looked at him, and he quickly lowered his head.

“Miss, this servant thinks that since Taoist priest Chong Xu could come up with this, then he certainly is not someone really skilled, but actually a swindler. Moreover, he could manage Concubine Li’s sickness, then probably, he is Concubine Li’s person from the beginning. Tomorrow we….. Should we expose his true face?”

Jiang Li said, “Don’t worry. This kind of face-slapping certainly should be done under the watchful eyes of a crowd. However, what you said was right, Taoist priest Chong Xu is just a con-man.”

Zhao Ke was quick and efficient in gathering information. Although Taoist priest Chong Xu was rather famous in Yanjing, many years ago, he came to Yanjing because he bore the crime of human life. When he was in his hometown, he fooled around with a married woman and was discovered by the woman’s husband. During the argument, the woman’s husband was killed. He and the married woman buried the man and ran away on that very night, concealing their identities along the way. Afterwards, they met the wandering Taoist priest Chong Xu, insincerely practiced Daoism to formally become an apprentice.

When the Taoist priest Chong Xu died in a battle, he borrowed his master’s name and became Chong Xu. He arrived in Yanjing and from then on, he tricked people by passing himself off as his master in Yanjing. He was born very skilled in deceiving people, and with his immortal appearance, many people really think that he was someone skilled. Later on, with his bit of fame, he met Concubine Li.

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