Marriage of Di daughter

Chapter 130

"I think she's been possessed by evil spirits. Otherwise, Mother, why has she changed so much since returning from Qingcheng Mountain? Can Qingcheng Mountain really turn fools into wise people? Are those nuns and monks really immortals? Could it be that she's been possessed by some fox spirit and brought disaster to our home?"Jiang Youyao's thoughtless remark made Ji Shuran truly ponder.In fact, she had been suspicious of Jiang Li for quite some time. When Ji Shuran entered the family, she could tell that Jiang Li was dull-witted. With Ye Zhenzhen dying early and no one to teach her anything, Ji Shuran took charge of guiding Jiang Li after she married into the family.Jiang Li was impulsive and never thought things through. Keeping such a person in the mansion was initially not a problem. However, when Ji Shuran set her sights on arranging the marriage between Jiang Youyao and Zhou Yanbang, she wanted to clear a path for Jiang Li. But at this point, Ji Shuran was also thinking of ways to sabotage Jiang Li's affairs.Little did she know that Jiang Li might have discovered that secret, which made Ji Shuran restless. She didn't hesitate to use the child in her womb to make Jiang Yuanbo disgusted with Jiang Li and not believe what she said.Indeed, Jiang Yuanbo did just that - he sent Jiang Li to Qingcheng Mountain. For eight years, the entire Jiang family paid no attention to Jiang Li, leaving her to fend for herself on Qingcheng Mountain. Ji Shuran was amazed at Jiang Li's tenacious life under such circumstances. But as the engagement of Jiang Youyao and Zhou Yanbang approached, she feared that Jiang Yuanbo might remember his daughter, so she secretly made some arrangements.The informant reported that Jiang Li had jumped into the lake, and no one could tell that anything had been done. She was now on the brink of death and might not survive the summer. Only then did Ji Shuran feel relieved. However, her peace of mind was short-lived as Jiang Li made a trip back from the brink of death. Not only that, the scandals involving Helin Temple's Abbess Jue and Master Jing'an unfolded, Lady Chengde suddenly went to see Mrs. Liu, and Emperor Hongxiao personally reprimanded Jiang Yuanbo... one after another, unexpected events disrupted all her plans, and Jiang Li entered the capital in such a calm manner.From that moment on, everything began to spiral out of control. She stole Jiang Youyao's limelight at the test site, Zhou Yanbang suddenly got together with Jiang Yuer, the young master of the Ye family inexplicably became an official, and now the entire Yanjing city was singing praises... Jiang Li seemed to have transformed into a different person, and Ji Shuran couldn't gain any advantage in front of this fifteen-year-old girl, only suffering losses repeatedly.It wasn't that she had become foolish; it was that Jiang Li had become clever. She became cunning and calculating, but still appeared gentle on the surface. Whenever Ji Shuran looked into her eyes, she couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine.How could there be such a skillful pretender?In addition to feeling indignant for Jiang Youyao, Ji Shuran also had to consider her own interests. Since Jiang Li returned to Yanjing City, she had never mentioned that incident. Ji Shuran thought that perhaps Jiang Li had never heard what she said back then. But... she couldn't take that risk; that secret seemed to pose a constant danger to her, and she couldn't afford to take any risks. Jiang Li was becoming increasingly difficult to deal with, and if she wasn't eliminated soon, it would be even more challenging to do so in the future.Jiang Youyao's words reminded Ji Shuran.Since Jiang Li returned from Qingcheng Mountain, her temperament had changed drastically, and she seemed to be proficient in everything. She took great care of the Tongxiang County Magistrate Xue Huaiyuan, and there seemed to be something between them. Even if she couldn't find out the details, as long as she pointed out the suspicious aspects of Jiang Li, she wouldn't be able to remain unscathed.But how to pinpoint those aspects and achieve the best results required careful consideration."I need to go to the palace," Ji Shuran stood up."What are you going to do in the palace?" Jiang Youyao asked.Ji Shuran smiled, "Of course, to see your aunt, Lady Lipin."When it came to committing murder without shedding blood, Lady Lipin was always exceptional. To plan, she needed Lady Lipin's help....In the palace, Lady Lipin was sitting in the hall watching someone play the zither.Sitting across from her was the female teacher from Mingyi Hall, now the top female zither player in Yanjing City, Xiao Deyin.Although Xiao Deyin refused to enter the palace, she had a good relationship with Lady Lipin. Occasionally, she would come to the palace to chat with Lady Lipin. For this reason, despite not being an official zither player in the palace, people there treated her with great respect.After playing a piece, Lady Lipin clapped her hands and smiled before saying, "You seem to have leisure time to visit me today. Why not go see the Princess instead?"Princess Yongning also enjoyed Xiao Deyin's zither music and often invited her to the mansion to play."Princess has been feeling depressed these days, so it's better not to disturb her," Xiao Deyin replied with a smile.Upon hearing this, Lady Lipin asked, "Is it because of the Xue family case?"Xiao Deyin nodded, "Yes."Lady Lipin sighed, "Yongning has been unjustly implicated this time. It's unfortunate; how could the Xue family case involve her? There are all sorts of rumors circulating outside, and she has to worry about it."Xiao Deyin said, "Indeed, this time Miss Jiang went too far. The Xue family case was already complicated without any evidence, yet she dragged Princess Yongning into this muddy water. With just a few words from Miss Jiang, it's a mess for Princess Yongning.""Yes," Lady Lipin sighed. "I heard that during the court session, Miss Jiang mentioned Xue Huaiyuan's relatives. When she mentioned Xue Fangfei, Assistant Minister Shen was also present, and it seemed quite awkward."When she mentioned "Xue Fangfei," Xiao Deyin's expression momentarily turned unnatural.Fortunately, Lady Lipin didn't continue on that topic but said, "Miss Jiang is indeed quite remarkable. Not only in this court session but also in the previous examination, she was in the limelight. You have heard her zither music; it's quite good."At this point, Xiao Deyin's face turned even more unpleasant. Knowing that after the previous examination, many people compared Jiang Li's "Eighteen Beats of the Barbarian Flute" to her own performances. If she and Jiang Li had been in the same competition, many would have said that Jiang Li outshone her. Even if no one said it, others would still mention that in the future, the title of the top zither player in Yanjing would undoubtedly belong to Jiang Li.Xiao Deyin was very dissatisfied, but she had to admit that Jiang Li's proficiency in zither playing might still surpass hers. So she was also afraid that if Jiang Li were to perform again in any event, how long could she hold on to her title as the top zither player.Lady Lipin may or may not have noticed Xiao Deyin's expression and picked up the teacup on the table for a sip. Just then, a palace servant came in and said, "Lady, Madame Jiang is here."Xiao Deyin quickly got up, "In that case, I won't disturb Lady Lipin any longer. I'll take my leave."Lady Lipin didn't stop her but said, "In that case, let's chat another day. Hongzhu, see off Miss Xiao."Hongzhu escorted Xiao Deyin out, and Lv Yu asked, "Lady, why did you bring up Miss Jiang's zither performance at the test site? I could see that Miss Xiao's expression wasn't good.""Just to make her feel uncomfortable," Lady Lipin gradually put away her smile and said, "Xiao Deyin is a competitive person who values her reputation above all else. With Jiang Li being so difficult to deal with, having Xiao Deyin deal with her would make things easier for my little sister. However," she sighed, "Shuran must be at her wit's end. She came to me for help, and I wonder what she's encountered."Ji Shuran came in.As she entered, she first respectfully bowed and then sat down. Lady Lipin asked a palace servant to help her up."Younger sister," Lady Lipin said, "Why have you come?"Ji Shuran looked at her elder sister, who appeared younger than herself. It wasn't that Ji Shuran wasn't pretty enough, but rather that Lady Lipin, despite being older, always carried a hint of girlish charm in her demeanor. This made her look no different from the young women in the harem, even more charming.Among the three sisters of the Ji family, Lady Lipin was the most beautiful, and Lady Chen was the most dominant. As for her, she was highly favored due to her youngest sister's title. Ji Shuran was closer to Lady Chen, but she admired Lady Lipin the most. Setting aside everything else, with their age, Lady Lipin still managed to monopolize Emperor Hongxiao's favor in the palace.From a young age, Ji Yanlin was determined to send this eldest daughter into the palace, so the best of everything, whether it was food or clothing, always went to Lady Lipin. When Ji Shuran was young and didn't understand, she often complained that her father favored Lady Lipin. It wasn't until later, as Lady Lipin became the family's reliance in the palace, that Ji Shuran gradually came to terms with it.Especially now, as she needed help in various matters, she felt that Lady Chen couldn't fully assist her, and she had to seek help from this clever elder sister."Sister," Ji Shuran didn't address her as 'Your Ladyship' but rather like ordinary sisters, "The situation in my mansion now is quite chaotic, as you've seen. That girl Jiang Li is becoming increasingly uncontrollable, and I need to find a way to get rid of her."Upon hearing this, Lady Lipin shook her head and said, "I saw her at the palace banquet last time, and I already felt that Jiang Li was difficult to deal with. Little sister, you've been immersed in the back courtyard for so many years; how could you let her grow to this extent? If it were me, I wouldn't have waited until now to take action. Now that this girl's wings are growing, it won't be as easy to get rid of her as it was before.""I've thought about getting rid of her, but when the incident happened suddenly back then," Ji Shuran said, "My husband sent her to Qingcheng Mountain. I thought she was just a little girl who couldn't make a difference, and when she grew older, I could find someone to send her away, which would also pave the way for Bengji. Who knew that after returning, Jiang Li's temperament changed drastically, becoming extremely cunning, and even I find it difficult to deal with her."Lady Lipin looked at her and said, "You've come to me now, wanting me to help you get rid of her. Not to mention that I have eyes watching me everywhere in the palace, so if I were to help you, it would bring trouble upon myself. Moreover, the Xue family case has just passed, so if Jiang Li were to run into trouble right after this, His Majesty would surely order an investigation by the officials. Trying to take action now wouldn't be a wise move.""You misunderstand me, sister," Ji Shuran said, "I know that Jiang Li shouldn't be in any life-threatening danger right now, but if it's a family matter, others shouldn't interfere, right?"Lady Lipin asked, "What do you have in mind?""Since you have many influential people in the palace, I think Jiang Li has been suspicious in everything she's done since returning to Yanjing City. There were no teachers on Qingcheng Mountain, so how did she learn all these skills? And sometimes I feel... I feel like she's become a different person, with no trace of her past self. In the recent Tongxiang case, you must have heard that Jiang Li brought Xue Huaiyuan to the Jiang Mansion, taking care of every detail. Even now, she visits the Ye family daily to see Xue Huaiyuan. From the looks of it, she seems more like a father-daughter pair with our master. There are rumors in the mansion that Jiang Li has been possessed by evil spirits, as there are many fox spirits and demons on the mountain of Qingcheng. Could it be that something has attached itself to her, making her act so strangely... I want you to help me find someone, preferably a reputable expert, to come to our mansion and drive away any evil..."Everyone was clever, and they understood each other without needing to be explicitly clear, especially being sisters; they were on the same page.Lady Lipin had already understood and smiled slightly, "That's one way to do it, but if not done well, it might not be believable.""Indeed," Ji Shuran said, "That expert is crucial. The words of this 'expert' must be convincing to be effective, preferably someone with a good reputation.""I understand," Lady Lipin said, "I will make the arrangements. But little sister, if you're going to do this, you must succeed. There are many eyes on my position in the harem, and if you fail and implicate me...""It won't happen," Ji Shuran's heart shuddered. If Lady Lipin were really implicated, not to mention Lady Lipin's situation, even Ji Yanlin wouldn't spare her. Thinking of this, she looked at Lady Lipin's abdomen, "Actually... as long as Sister conceives a dragon child, what does a mere Jiang Li amount to? Even if Lord protects her, he won't be able to, and there's also Youyao; there's no need to be so entangled in her marriage.""I also wish for that," Lady Lipin sighed softly, "I've tried everything, but I just can't conceive. This is probably...""This is probably fate."Afraid to touch on Li Wei's sad past, Ji Shuran didn't dare say much. However, with Li Wei's promise, she was still very happy and discussed some family matters with Li Wei before taking her leave.After Ji Shuran left, Li Wei instructed her personal palace maid Hongzhu, "Go and fetch my invitation, ask Chongxu Daoist to come."Hongzhu acknowledged and went, while Lv Wu asked, "Is Your Highness really going to invite Chongxu Daoist?""Of course," Li Wei sighed, "Although my sister is confused, there is one thing where I share the same feeling." Her gaze darkened. "Jiang Li, can't stay."...In the Jiang Residence, Jiang Li had just returned from visiting Xue Huaiyuan at the Ye Residence.As she entered the courtyard, the gentle breeze and bright moon eagerly welcomed her. Upon reaching the inner room, Qingfeng said, "Miss, not long after you left, the Ji family entered the palace.""Entered the palace?" Jiang Li sat down, puzzled. "What is she doing in the palace?""I secretly bribed an attendant from Shuxiu Garden, and heard that she went to the palace to see Your Highness Li Wei," Qingfeng reported.Hearing this, Tong'er was shocked and looked at Jiang Li, "Miss, could it be related to you?""Yes, yes," Mingyue nodded beside her, "I also think so. Since you returned to the residence, Ji Shuran has been calm, who knows what schemes she may be plotting. Now that she's seen Your Highness Li Wei, perhaps she wants Li Wei to take the lead and think of some crooked tricks."Qingfeng and Mingyue, two good maids who had been with Tong'er for a long time, were almost influenced by Tong'er's ways, speaking quite bluntly in private. Jiang Li smiled, "No matter, they can't do anything to me anyway.""But what if they use underhanded tactics?" Tong'er asked seriously."It's okay." Jiang Li thought of the small delicate porcelain whistle in her sleeve, she now had an extra card up her sleeve. Ji Hong had said that when there was something important, she could blow the whistle, and the people he arranged in the Jiang Residence would appear. These people were temporarily lent to her by Ji Hong, so she should have the final say on how to use them.Perhaps because she thought she now had someone she could freely use, or perhaps just from seeing Xue Huaiyuan, Jiang Li felt happy inside, a smile that she couldn't contain on her face.Tong'er looked at Jiang Li strangely, unable to understand. Knowing that Ji Shuran was already plotting something in secret, why was Jiang Li not on guard and still so happy?"By the way, an invitation also arrived from the Ningyuan Marquis's residence." Mingyue took out an invitation from her sleeve and handed it to Jiang Li."Ningyuan Marquis's residence?" Bai Xue was surprised. "The Ningyuan Marquis's son has already been engaged, so why would they send an invitation to you?""It's not from the Marquis's son," Qingfeng explained. "It's from Miss Jiang Yuer.""Jiang Yuer?" Jiang Li opened the invitation, glanced at it, and tossed it aside. "Miss?" Tong'er was puzzled."I don't know what she's up to. I just don't have the mind to deal with her," Jiang Li said. This invitation from Jiang Yuer was practically written with the words "malicious intent" all over it. In the Jiang Residence, she and Jiang Yuer had never gotten along, as Jiang Yuer sided with Jiang Yuanyao. Later, due to an incident at the palace banquet, Jiang Yuer had a falling out with Jiang Yuanyao, even breaking her engagement. But even so, their relationship with Jiang Li had not improved.Moreover, Jiang Li believed that a person's character wouldn't change drastically in a short period. The tone and wording of Jiang Yuer's invitation were surprisingly mild, as if it were written by someone else. If Qingfeng and Mingyue hadn't shown it to her, Jiang Li would have suspected that Jiang Yuer didn't write it at all.Jiang Yuer being so humble just to invite her to a gathering at the Zhou family, Jiang Li didn't think so. If Zhou Yanbang had figured out that she had schemed against him at the palace banquet, he might not be willing to let it go and might want to stir up trouble through Jiang Yuer. She didn't have time to play along with their drama."Are you just going to ignore it?" Tong'er asked. "Shall I burn it or keep it? You should reply to reject the invitation."Jiang Li thought for a moment and said, "Don't throw it away. Find a way to drop it on the path where Jiang Yuanyao's maidservants pass by, let Jiang Yuanyao see it.""Why?" Bai Xue was puzzled. "Wouldn't it make her angrier if she sees it? ""Yes, her mind is not right, and she tends to do outrageous things when angered. I think if she causes a scene, Ji Shuran will be busy dealing with her and won't have time to deal with me, giving me some peace for a few days. Even if she temporarily leaves me alone, I can figure out what they're up to and be prepared. It's better to be prepared for a fight than to fight unprepared, wouldn't that make the battle more exciting?" After discussing among themselves, the maids thought the plan was feasible and discussed how to naturally bring the invitation in front of Jiang Yuanyao.Jiang Li sent them away, saying she wanted to read a book. As she sat at the desk, she touched the silver whistle in her sleeve.The icy silver whistle made it hard to believe that there were still people from Ji Hong's side in the residence. Jiang Li thought for a moment, then put it back.It wasn't safe right now, so when it got darker, she would have to try it out first....At night, the entire Jiang Residence fell into silence.Jiang Li asked Tong'er and Bai Xue to go to sleep, saying she wanted to read a bit more. After the two maids left, Jiang Li stood by the window and took out the whistle from her sleeve, gently blowing it.She didn't know if Ji Hong's people would hear it or how they would appear. She had to try it out first. Jiang Li stood quietly, patiently waiting.After a moment, a figure suddenly flashed under the tree in front of the window. It seemed like someone was standing below the window.Jiang Li whispered, "Come in."The next moment, the person silently leaped in through the window and stood in front of Jiang Li.Jiang Li closed the window and turned to look at the person's face, and couldn't help but be stunned. The person was none other than the Jiang family's gardener, who helped take care of the gardens in the residence. Jiang Li couldn't remember his name but knew of him. It was said that Ji Shuran had hired him at a high price to tend to the flowers and plants.He looked quite young, probably only sixteen or seventeen, with a delicate and handsome appearance. It was rare to find someone skilled in tending to flowers and plants, even saving Ji Shuran's favorite orchid when it was on the verge of dying.Jiang Li found it unbelievable at first, but upon reflection, it seemed quite natural. Ji Hong loved flowers, and the residence had a collection of rare flowers and plants. Everyone in the residence knew how to tend to flowers, and they were all good-looking. This person was both skilled in gardening and good-looking, making him a perfect fit for Ji Hong's residence. However, no one would have expected Ji Hong's person to have the audacity to openly work as a gardener in the Jiang Residence."What's your name?" Jiang Li asked."Subordinate Zhao Ke," the gardener said."Zhao Ke," Jiang Li pondered for a moment. "How long have you been at the Jiang Residence?"Zhao Ke hadn't expected Jiang Li to ask this question and glanced at her before not answering. Jiang Li said, "Since your master informed me of your presence, for now, you and I should not be at odds. I believe Ji Hong is aware that I would ask you this question, and since he did not object, it means he consents. You can speak freely, I assure you he will not punish you for it."Zhao Ke had been following Ji Hong since he was young. Jiang Li repeatedly mentioned Ji Hong's name, which surprised Zhao Ke. He wasn't sure if Jiang Li was too bold or if the relationship between Jiang Li and Ji Hong was closer than he imagined. Nevertheless, after hesitating for a moment, Zhao Ke replied, "Seven years."Seven years ago, at that time, Jiang Li had already left the Jiang family. At that time, Ji Hong was only a fourteen-year-old boy, yet he had someone lurking in the Jiang family. Although many years had passed, the Jiang family had not fallen, indicating that Ji Hong had sent someone to the Jiang family not to destroy it."What do you usually do?" Jiang Li inquired."I work as a gardener at the Jiang Residence. In case of important matters, I report to the master; otherwise, I tend to the flowers and plants," Zhao Ke replied.He was quite candid, but Jiang Li knew that this was as far as he would go. Deeper matters, Zhao Ke wouldn't disclose, perhaps he didn't even know.Jiang Li nodded, "Do you know that Ji Shuran went to the palace to see Li Wei today?"Zhao Ke nodded."Why did she go to see Li Wei, and what did she do after returning to the residence?" Jiang Li asked."I didn't follow her to the palace, so I don't know what Ji Shuran and Li Wei were plotting. However, I heard from the maid at Shuxiu Garden that Jiang Yuanyao suspects you..." Zhao Ke hesitated, finding it hard to speak, paused before continuing, "were possessed by mountain spirits and demons, leading to a drastic change in temperament after returning from Qingcheng Mountain. Ji Shuran heard this and suddenly decided to go to the palace."Jiang Li glanced at him, "You seem to know a lot about Shuxiu Garden. It seems that nothing in my courtyard can escape your eyes, right?"Zhao Ke remained silent."I don't blame you," Jiang Li said. "I know this is your master's command, and it has nothing to do with you. It's okay, you can continue watching. I am sure Ji Shuran's intentions in going to the palace are now clear to me."Zhao Ke looked at Jiang Li, surprised at how fast she had figured it out. Moreover, Jiang Li seemed confident, without a hint of hesitation. It seemed that Wen Ji was right, this Miss Jiang Er had a clear plan and a lot of courage.Jiang Li lowered her eyes. Ji Shuran's methods were not unfamiliar to her. When she married Shen Yurong and arrived in Yanjing, she heard many high-profile secrets while socializing as Shen's wife. Whenever the main wife wanted to plot against the favored concubine and sought the help of Daoists and sorcerers, it was a common occurrence.Of course, Jiang Li was not an ordinary favored concubine. She was Jiang Yuanbai's daughter, and Ji Shuran's attempt to harm her was not an easy task. Ordinary Daoists and sorcerers would not be convincing. Thus, Ji Shuran thought of Li Wei, who had a wide network in the palace. The high-profile person Li Wei found for Ji Shuran must have a strong reputation, only then could his words have an absolute effect."Chongxu Daoist," Jiang Li said.Zhao Ke raised his head, looking at Jiang Li in astonishment."Three years ago, Li Wei was almost fatally harmed by witchcraft used by the Imperial Consort in the palace. She was on the brink of death until Chongxu Daoist appeared and saved her life, gradually nursing her back to health. Li Wei wanted to reward this Daoist handsomely, but he refused any payment and disappeared on his own, leaving no trace since then."Zhao Ke was puzzled by these events. Although not considered a palace secret, they were not known to everyone. Moreover, Jiang Li was still at Qingcheng Mountain three years ago, so how could she know these things? At that time, the Empress Dowager considered such events in the palace scandalous and prohibited them from being disclosed, issuing a gag order to everyone in the palace.But Jiang Li still knew about it.Jiang Li smiled slightly, aware of Zhao Ke's confusion, but she indeed knew about these events. It was Shen Yurong who told her about it, although she didn't know where Shen Yurong had heard it from. By then, he was already an official and naturally had access to such secrets."Ji Shuran went to see Li Wei to seek a high-profile person through her. There's no one more suitable than Chongxu Daoist for this. I believe that the elusive Chongxu Daoist will soon reappear," she said with a cool glint in her eyes.Zhao Ke looked at Jiang Li, surprised at her quick deduction. It seemed that Jiang Li was indeed as Wen Ji had described her - bold and with a clear plan.Jiang Li lowered her gaze. Ji Shuran's methods were not unfamiliar to her. When she married Shen Yurong and arrived in Yanjing, she heard many high-profile secrets while socializing as Shen's wife. Whenever the main wife wanted to plot against the favored concubine and sought the help of Daoists and sorcerers, it was a common occurrence.Of course, Jiang Li was not an ordinary favored concubine. She was Jiang Yuanbai's daughter, and Ji Shuran's attempt to harm her was not an easy task. Ordinary Daoists and sorcerers would not be convincing. Thus, Ji Shuran thought of Li Wei, who had a wide network in the palace. The high-profile person Li Wei found for Ji Shuran must have a strong reputation, only then could his words have an absolute effect."Chongxu Daoist," Jiang Li said.Zhao Ke raised his head, looking at Jiang Li in astonishment."Three years ago, Li Wei was almost fatally harmed by witchcraft used by the Imperial Consort in the palace. She was on the brink of death until Chongxu Daoist appeared and saved her life, gradually nursing her back to health. Li Wei wanted to reward this Daoist handsomely, but he refused any payment and disappeared on his own, leaving no trace since then."Zhao Ke was puzzled by these events. Although not considered a palace secret, they were not known to everyone. Moreover, Jiang Li was still at Qingcheng Mountain three years ago, so how could she know these things? At that time, the Empress Dowager considered such events in the palace scandalous and prohibited them from being disclosed, issuing a gag order to everyone in the palace.But Jiang Li still knew about it.Jiang Li smiled slightly, aware of Zhao Ke's confusion, but she indeed knew about these events. It was Shen Yurong who told her about it, although she didn't know where Shen Yurong had heard it from. By then, he was already an official and naturally had access to such secrets."Ji Shuran went to see Li Wei to seek a high-profile person through her. There's no one more suitable than Chongxu Daoist for this. I believe that the elusive Chongxu Daoist will soon reappear," she said with a cool glint in her eyes.Zhao Ke looked at Jiang Li, surprised at her quick deduction. It seemed that Jiang Li was indeed as Wen Ji had described her - bold and with a clear plan.