novelhk Chapter 111 Apology
Chapter 111 Apology
Faced with Jiang Luofeng's question, Jiang Qingyue glanced at him indifferently and replied calmly, "Oh, you're in the army, so you probably don't know that Jiang Chuchu got married."
"What?" Jiang Luofeng's voice unconsciously became much louder, his face full of surprise.
Even if I'm in the military, someone should be sending me messages, so how come I haven't received any?
Jiang Luofeng couldn't help but frown; he had a feeling that something might have happened.
"Why so suddenly? Did something happen?"
Jiang Luofeng noticed a hint of suspicion in Jiang Qingyue's expression.
Could it be because of Jiang Qingyue? Did my uncle and the others find an excuse to marry Chu Chu off to appease Jiang Qingyue?
But they dote on Chu Chu so much, is it really fair to treat her like this just because of this so-called blood relationship? How unfair is that to Chu Chu?
Or perhaps, Jiang Qingyue simply couldn't tolerate her.
Thinking of this, Jiang Luofeng's expression turned somewhat grim. "Qingyue, although you were innocent in being switched, Chuchu is innocent too. She didn't do anything wrong, you..."
Before Jiang Luofeng could finish speaking, Jiang Qingyue guessed what he was going to say next and interrupted him directly, "You think that I can't tolerate her and that I'll let Father just find someone to marry her off to, is that right?"
"I……"
Jiang Luofeng wanted to explain, but he was afraid of hurting Jiang Qingyue, so he hesitated.
"Do you think I have such ability?" Jiang Qingyue didn't know if Jiang Luofeng thought too highly of himself or looked down on Jiang Chuchu.
"Do you know what kind of life I've been living since I went back? You wouldn't believe it. I've been walking on thin ice, constantly on edge. But no matter how hard I try, it's no use. Your favoritism towards Jiang Chuchu is the sharp blade that hurts me. I don't have the ability to just have my father find someone to get rid of Jiang Chuchu."
When Jiang Qingyue talks about this now, her tone is very calm and there are no more fluctuations. After all, if it doesn't matter, then she doesn't care.
Hearing Jiang Qingyue's words, Jiang Luofeng instinctively felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Actually, when it comes to doting on Jiang Chuchu, his feelings for her are more like a brother's concern for his sister. After all, he doesn't spend much time at home, and his feelings for her aren't as deep as those for Jiang Luoyu and Jiang Luoyun.
He gave that gift because he was afraid Jiang Chuchu would feel disappointed, but he didn't consider Jiang Qingyue's situation.
Looking back now, he was indeed somewhat inappropriate.
"I... Qingyue, this matter was my elder brother's fault. That gift back then..." Jiang Luofeng tried to explain, but was stopped by Jiang Qingyue.
“You don’t need to explain, I understand. Actually, I should thank you. After all, you’re the only one who remembers my birthday, and you’re the only one who would prepare a gift for me.” Jiang Qingyue’s calm words were as if she were talking about something that had nothing to do with her.
Jiang Luofeng felt a dull ache in her heart, a sense of unease creeping over her. "You... how could this be, Uncle..."
Jiang Luofeng couldn't accept it for a while.
"If you still want to know the specifics, you might as well find someone to help you find out. I can't possibly reopen old wounds and tell you about these past events. I came here just to find my grandfather."
After saying that, Jiang Qingyue prepared to leave, leaving Jiang Luofeng alone in deep thought.
After Jiang Qingyue left, Jiang Luofeng immediately sent people to inquire about the situation. The other soldiers were also not very clear about these matters.
In other words, they were near a city, not too far from the capital, and there were officials there. Given that a considerable amount of time had passed, it was inevitable that the news would spread within a small circle of officials.
Therefore, Jiang Luofeng's men obtained the information from the Protectorate General of this city.
When he told Jiang Luofeng the whole story, Jiang Luofeng's face grew paler and paler, and she seemed as if her soul had been taken away.
"No...it can't be...this can't be..." he murmured, unable to accept the fact. "Are you serious?"
He grabbed the soldier by the collar, his eyes filled with expectation, hoping it was all a lie, that someone was deceiving him.
However, the soldier's answer still filled him with despair.
He plopped down on his bottom.
He never imagined things would turn out this way. How could Chu Chu... that well-behaved and adorable little girl... have become like this?
And it's raining! How could they do something so absurd? What a misfortune for the family!
As for his uncle, that's his own daughter, how could he...?
Jiang Luofeng's feelings were extremely complicated at that moment.
All night long, the candles in his tent remained lit, meaning he sat there until dawn.
The next day, as soon as it was light, he left the camp. His hurried departure left the soldiers somewhat puzzled.
When he reappeared, his forehead was covered in sweat.
He held a bag of pastries in his hand and paced back and forth in front of Jiang Qingyue's tent, hesitating to move forward.
"General, what's going on here..." One of the patrolling soldiers looked at Jiang Luofeng with some confusion.
Jiang Luofeng waved his hand, then took a deep breath, stood in front of Jiang Qingyue's tent, and said, "Qingyue, it is me, Da... Jiang Luofeng."
He originally wanted to call himself the eldest brother, but those two words got stuck in his throat and he couldn't utter them.
"come in."
Jiang Qingyue and Qin Xuanyu were studying the terrain of the Misty Forest on the map when Qin Xuanyu heard the noise and secretly told Jiang Qingyue.
Jiang Qingyue was waiting for Jiang Luofeng to speak, and sure enough, he couldn't stand up any longer.
"What are you doing here?" Jiang Qingyue didn't give her a friendly look either.
Jiang Luofeng said with a slightly ingratiating expression, "Um... this is a pastry I bought for you this morning. It's a famous local specialty. Try it."
Seeing Jiang Luofeng's awkward posture, Jiang Qingyue didn't intend to make things difficult for him. "You don't need to be so careful. You don't owe me anything."
Yes, from beginning to end, Jiang Luofeng was the only one who didn't owe her anything.
Mentioning this, Jiang Luofeng's face stiffened. "I'm sorry, brother, on behalf of Luo Yu and Luo Yun, I apologize to you. It was... they were confused, and Chu..."
And her, I can't bring myself to speak up for her either. I know these pastries can't make up for the hurt you've suffered, but I also want to do something...
"I told you, you don't owe me anything. I've accepted the pastries. You don't need to do these things anymore. The most important thing right now is to find out about the Medical Sect and go to see your grandfather. Everything else is in the past."
As long as Jiang Chuchu stops causing me trouble, I naturally won't bother her. Jiang Luoyu has already received the punishment she deserved. Jiang Luoyun is still young; with some rehabilitation, she can get back on the right track.
But I will not let Madam Lu get away with this. She killed my mother; we are sworn enemies!
Jiang Qingyue made her stance clear to Jiang Luofeng, giving him time to prepare.
Jiang Luofeng opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end he swallowed back all his words, finally turning them into one sentence, "Then... then if you need anything, just look for me, I'm leaving now!"
After saying that, Jiang Luofeng put down the pastries and left. In Jiang Qingyue's eyes, his back looked rather disheveled.