Chapter 289

"Besides, I already have a legal wife. Do you really think the eldest daughter of the Zhongshan Zhen clan would marry someone as a concubine?"

"Even if Zhen Jiang herself were willing, would the Zhongshan Zhen clan agree?"

Jia Dong twitched the corner of his mouth: "This humble one truly does not know."

"This humble one only concerns himself with business."

When it came to business, Jia Dong was an expert.

But when it came to politics, though Jia Dong and Jia Xu were only one character apart in their names, the difference between them was far greater than a hundred and eight thousand *li*.

This was because everyone had different areas of expertise.

"Then... this humble one dares to speak," Jia Dong said. "Is the Lord just going to watch helplessly as Miss Zhen waits in vain for this affection?"

Duan Yu smiled and did not answer.

In times of peace, everyone must follow the rules.

But in times of chaos and strife, things are different.

When the time comes that his fists can crush all opposition, these rules will be set by those with the biggest fists.

As for Jizhou...

He would certainly have to go there.

There was less than a year left before the Taiping Dao launched their uprising.

And since Jizhou was the main battlefield for the Taiping Dao uprising, and he was Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, he naturally had to make a trip.

At that time, those who should meet would certainly meet.

What was meant to be his would certainly be his.

"Let's go, to the West Camp!"

Duan Yu vaulted onto his horse.

In the distance, the ever-receding Zhen Jiang sat inside her carriage, holding the cloud-patterned shoulder wrap between her knees as if it were a precious treasure.

Inside the carriage, the little maid looked at Zhen Jiang, whose eyes were filled with deep affection, and could not help but feel a pang of heartache.

"Young Lady, why didn't you explain it to Young Master Duan?"

"Now that the family is asking about the source of the white paper and snow salt, and the other branches are pressing so hard, how will you face their pressure when you return?"

Zhen Jiang raised her head, her gaze firm and resolute.

"Young Master Duan previously said that the source of the white paper and snow salt cannot be revealed for the time being. Since I promised, I must keep it secret for him."

"As for matters within the family, I have my own discretion and ways to handle them."

Through the carriage window, Zhen Jiang's gaze turned toward the sharp ridges of the distant mountains. ===== CHAPTER 291 =====