Chapter 558: Chapter 558: Not From the Same Path

Jiang Ning said, “Then I should keep my distance from him, and be on my guard against him.”

Who would desire to have someone so ruthlessly cold-hearted at their side?

Maybe one day if you say the wrong thing, you’ll be killed in your sleep.

The mere thought was horrifying.

Jiang Ning considered herself to not a particularly kind person, but she would never harm the innocent.

If the real culprit is Li Hongyuan, then it means they are not on the same side.

“What if it’s not him?” Jiang Ruobai asked.

“Then we will tell Li Hongyuan about this matter so he can deal with the traitor. Mu Jian holds a very important position at his side and cannot harbor any treacherous thoughts.”

“Alright.”

Jiang Ruobai seemed to only ask for his daughter’s opinion, “I cannot stay here for too long, otherwise the Emperor and the Crown Prince’s eyes and ears would start to pay attention.”

Jiang Ruobai prepared to leave.

“Father, stay a little longer please.” Jiang Ning looked at Jiang Ruobai, her heart feeling somewhat reluctant.

She found that, she was growing fonder of the Jiang family members.

She truly considered them as family, people to rely on and trust.

Jiang Ruobai extended his hand to pat her head, and softly said, “Dad knows you are quite stifled in the palace. Don’t worry, after a few days, I’ll find a way to take you out for a stroll.”

“Father, there’s no rush. I’m doing quite well in the palace. Once everything comes to light, I will naturally be able to leave the palace.”

Jiang Ning understood clearly that for Jiang Ruobai to enter the palace to see her, it must have taken quite some effort.

The Emperor and Crown Prince were both keeping an eye on her, if Jiang Ruobai insisted on taking her out of the palace, it would be like openly opposing the royal family, handing them the knife to attack him.

She would never want to cause trouble for the Jiang family because of herself.

Before leaving, Jiang Ruobai said, “By the way, your Fifth Sister’s marriage has been set for the sixth day of the last month.”

“There’s less than three months to go, it’s very soon.”

“Indeed, she’s not young anymore, there’s no need to drag this out.”

“This is a happy occasion. I hope I’ll be able to leave the palace to attend the wedding by then.”

“Of course you can.” Jiang Ruobai smiled, “All your sisters at home miss you. Without you at home, they all say it’s quite dull.”

“I miss them too.”

“Alright, I really need to go now.” It was evident that Jiang Ruobai was also reluctant to leave.

But still, he resolutely left.

He stood outside the East Palace, paused and looked back.

In that moment, he felt a pang of regret.

If he hadn’t married his little daughter off to the Prince of Yu, or if he’d picked a son-in-law, she could have stayed with them all the time.

Then he wouldn’t be in the situation he is now, separated from his flesh and blood, having to make a great deal of effort to see her and needing the permission of the Emperor.

But Jiang Ruobai was after all Jiang Ruobai, such a fleeting thought was quickly dispelled.

He has always been a person with clear goals, perseverance.

Once a decision is made, he would see it through to the end.

No matter the process or the result, he was willing to bear it.

Returning to the Jiang family, he went through the back door to the main room to find his big brother who was drinking alone.

“You’re here.” Jiang Mubai gathered as much, he asked someone to bring in an extra set of dishes and chopsticks, “Come, have a drink.”

Jiang Ruobai silently picked up the wine cup and drained it in one gulp.

Jiang Mubai glanced at him, “Not in a good mood?”

“Hmm.”

Jiang Ruobai snorted, “If it were your daughter being confined, would you be in a good mood?”

Jiang Mubai laughed, “We are brothers born of the same mother. Seventh Sister is my niece. What’s the difference between her and my own daughter?”

“Then let me ask you, how’s your investigation into Concubine Jin’s matter going?”