"That must have been hard to hold in, huh?"
Jiang Xinghai couldn't help but smile. "Elder Du, offering to marry your two treasured great-granddaughters to , and even throwing in the entire Du Family's assets as a dowry... was this a whim? Or a sincere decision made after careful consideration?"
"To be honest, it was originally just an idea. But after eting you, Duke Jiang, I beca firm in this decision."
Du Jingsong made no attempt to hide his embarrassnt. "In truth, I know that for soone like you, Duke Jiang, money and beautiful won are rely worldly possessions."
"The reason you're doing this is just to make the Du Family more secure, isn't it?" Jiang Xinghai said bluntly.
"That's right!"
Du Jingsong's goal in doing this was simply to preserve the Du Family.
"Then did you or did you not say, 'If they cannot be used by , then they must be eliminated'?" Jiang Xinghai's voice suddenly turned frigid, and an overwhelming pressure erupted from him.
Caught completely off guard, Du Jingsong broke out in a cold sweat.
'So powerful!'
The pressure radiating from Jiang Xinghai made him tremble uncontrollably. His legs went weak, and he could no longer stand.
THUD!
Du Jingsong collapsed to his knees, his face turning pale. "I... I did say that..."
He knew that he could make a desperate move right now and at least escape to Zhao Linglong's side.
But!
'What if?'
'What if he couldn't dodge Jiang Xinghai's fatal blow?'
"I understand."
Suddenly, Jiang Xinghai let out a soft, cold laugh. "If it were , anyone who couldn't be used by would also be eliminated."
"Huh?"
Du Jingsong couldn't help but heave a huge sigh of relief.
'It's a good thing I didn't try to run just now, or the consequences would have been unimaginable.'
"If you want the Du Family to be secure, it's not impossible. Even if I don't marry your two treasured great-granddaughters, I can still protect your family," Jiang Xinghai said, looking at Du Jingsong with profound aning. He raised a hand, and a gentle current of energy lifted the man to his feet.
Then, he continued walking toward the artificial lake.
"Duke Jiang, you are truly magnificent!"
A wide smile spread across Du Jingsong's face as he followed, his eyes welling with grateful tears.
The carrot and stick approach worked wonders.
"However, that depends on whether the information you give has any value," Jiang Xinghai's voice suddenly grew stern.
"Duke Jiang, back then, the Yu, Song, and Wang families colluded to harm that couple—no, to harm your parents, Duke Jiang. But there was actually another mastermind behind it all: a mysterious old man from the Imperial City, known as 'Mr. Long'," Du Jingsong said hastily.
"Mr. Long?"
Jiang Xinghai had long known the mastermind was an old man in a black cloak, but this was the first ti he had heard his title. A flicker of delight ignited in his heart.
'Mr. Long!'
'With this na, finding him will be much easier.'
"And, as far as I know..."
After a mont's hesitation, Du Jingsong continued in a low voice, "Duke Jiang, as far as I know, for the past five years, a female General from the War Departnt has also been investigating this matter. Whether she is friend or foe, I'm still not sure."
"A female General from the War Departnt?" A glint appeared in Jiang Xinghai's eyes at these words.
'His parents had both been mbers of the War Departnt!'
This news brought him a great sense of comfort.
At the sa ti, he thought of sothing.
'Ever since the Wang Family was annihilated, there hasn't been the slightest whisper of news. Whoever suppressed this story must have a formidable background!'
'A female General from the War Departnt?'
'Who could she be?'
Suddenly, the corner of Jiang Xinghai's mouth twitched, and he muttered to himself, "It couldn't be my Second Martial Sister, Zhong Yunman, could it?"
'Whether it's Mr. Long or the female General, these two people are especially crucial!'
'I'm getting closer and closer to the truth!'
'It won't be long before it all cos to the surface!'
"Duke Jiang, wait, please wait."
Just then, Du Jingsong suddenly grabbed Jiang Xinghai's arm, shaking his head with a pained expression. "You can't step onto the floating bridge. It's already dangerous enough on the shore."
"I enjoy making the acquaintance of powerful people, and since she happens to be an absolute beauty, how could I possibly let this perfect opportunity pass by?"
Jiang Xinghai had already spotted the three won in the pavilion at the center of the lake. His eyes lit up, and he inwardly rejoiced.
'What a coincidence?'
'It seems my visit to the Du Family tonight was the right choice after all!'
"Duke Jiang, Duke Jiang!"
Du Jingsong, unaware of the relationship between Jiang Xinghai and Zhao Linglong, tried to dissuade him again. "To be honest, this person is one of the three major figures who give rcenaries and assassins across the globe headaches. Her thods are extraordinarily powerful. You must not disrespect her. Originally, I invited her here to intimidate you..."
"Duke Jiang, my great-grandfather is right. You shouldn't go over there."
Just then, the two won, Du Fangfei and Du Fangqing, hurried over.
They had watched with wide eyes as Du Jingsong knelt before Jiang Xinghai and then was moved to tears, so they had rushed over.
"Duke Jiang, why don't my sister and I continue to drink with you? Please don't go over there," Du Fangqing said, proactively taking Jiang Xinghai's left arm.
Du Fangfei shyly took his right arm.
"Are you two worried that powerful woman will hurt ?"
Jiang Xinghai smiled thoughtfully. "There's sothing you don't know. I, Jiang Xinghai, have incredible luck with won. I'd bet that if I go over there, not only will that powerful woman not hurt , she'll give a passionate embrace. Oh, and she'll even give a sweet kiss. Do you believe ?"
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