Jiang Lili stared at Jiang Jilian, her eyes red as she said, "Dad, I can't get rid of the hatred in my heart unless Jiang Ren is dead. I'm afraid I'll say something I shouldn't in a fit of rage."

Jiang Jilian saw the determination in his daughter's eyes, and his heart ached. He spoke slowly, trying to ease the atmosphere: "Li Li, Dad knows you have been wronged, but human life is at stake, and we cannot take someone's life lightly."

Jiang Lili's tears burst out again. She bit her lips tightly and her voice trembled: "Dad, I know you love me, but I also know that Jiang Ren's mistakes are irreparable. He made me lose my dignity, made my mother worry about you, and brought shame to the entire Marquisate. I...I can't let him go easily."

Jiang Jilian gently stroked Jiang Lili's hair, with a hint of helplessness and sadness in his eyes: "Lili, Dad understands what you said, but Jiang Ren is also someone close to me. He has been with me for many years and is loyal to me. If I take his life like this, how can I face my conscience?"

Jiang Lili sneered: "Loyal? Dad, don't forget that it was his negligence that made me what I am today. If he was really loyal, how could he do such a thing?"

Xiang Zhu was standing aside, listening to Jiang Lili's words, and felt unhappy.

Jiang Ren is a loyal person, but he did make a big mistake this time. She whispered to Jiang Lili, "Miss, Jiang Ren did make a mistake, but it was not his intention. Perhaps we can give him a chance to atone for his sins and let him make amends for it with the rest of his life."

Jiang Lili was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Atonement? Well, I can give him a chance, but he has to pay a price. I want him to be under my supervision and work like a slave until the hatred in my heart dissipates."

Jiang Jilian nodded. He understood the pain in his daughter's heart and her decision. He turned to Jiang Ren and said in a deep voice, "Jiang Ren, did you hear that? Li Li gave you a chance. You must cherish this opportunity and use the rest of your life to atone for your sins."

Jiang Ren raised his head, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes, and he bowed deeply: "My Lord, Miss, I am willing to accept any punishment and spend the rest of my life to atone for my sins."

As Lu Yundi watched all this, he felt more and more guilty.

All this was caused by her negligence. She stood up slowly, walked to Jiang Ren, and said softly, "Jiang Ren, you don't have to blame yourself. This is all my fault. I am willing to share this responsibility with you."

Jiang Ren looked at Lu Yundi, and was moved. He shook his head gently: "Madam, you don't have to do this. I am willing to bear all this. This is the punishment I deserve."

Jiang Jilian looked at the scene in front of him, feeling both moved and painful.

He took a deep breath and tried to find a compromise.

"Li Li, Dad will personally supervise Jiang Ren's punishment." Jiang Jilian said firmly, "But before that, I hope you can calm down and not let your anger cloud your reason."

Jiang Lili bit her lip, and the tears in her eyes gradually stopped. She knew her father was determined, so she nodded: "Dad, I will listen to you. I hope Jiang Ren can truly repent and turn over a new leaf."

Jiang Jilian turned to Jiang Ren and said in a serious tone: "Jiang Ren, from today on, you are no longer my servant, but a sinner in the mansion. You must work like a slave and serve Li Li until she is satisfied."

Jiang Ren nodded heavily, with a flash of determination in his eyes: "My Lord, I do."

Under Jiang Lili's supervision, Jiang Ren did all kinds of heavy work. He never complained, but just endured everything silently.

Although Jiang Lili's hatred remained unabated, her heart gradually softened when she saw how hard Jiang Ren worked.

Lu Yundi has also been reflecting on her negligence. She decided to go to the medicine shop in person to buy better medicinal materials for Jiang Lili to ensure that her medicine would not be affected. She brought silver and came to the medicine shop alone.

The owner of the medicine shop came up to Lu Yundi when he saw her. "Madam, you are here. What happened before was really our fault. We have prepared the best herbs and are just waiting for you to take them."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly. She did not mention the previous incident. She just said calmly: "Boss, I came here this time to buy some better medicinal herbs for Li Li. She is my only daughter, and I can't let her get hurt again."

The owner of the drugstore nodded repeatedly. He personally selected top-quality medicinal materials for Lu Yundi and gave her some extra supplements to make up for his previous negligence.

Lu Yundi returned to the Marquis' Mansion, handed the herbs to Jiang Lili, and personally supervised her use of the medicine.

When Jiang Lili saw her mother's sincerity, she couldn't help but feel touched. Her mother had always been thinking about her.

On the other side of the Marquis' Mansion, Jiang Jilian was also worried about Ye Wanxue's affairs.

Giving more silver to Ye Wanxue was the direct cause of Jiang Ren's negligence in buying medicine.

"This...what's going on?" Ye Wanxue's hurried figure suddenly appeared as Lu Yundi expected.

Because of Jiang Jilian's confession, Ye Wanxue could only hurried to the main house to apologize.

A trace of panic flashed in Ye Wanxue's eyes. She hurriedly put down the flower basket in her hand and walked quickly to Jiang Jilian. The smile on her face had long disappeared, replaced by deep guilt and fear.

"My Lord, I... I really didn't know it would be like this." Ye Wanxue's voice trembled, her eyes full of confusion and bewilderment, "I just wanted to pray for Master Jiang Yin, and never thought that it would cause harm to Miss Li Li."

Jiang Jilian's eyes were as sharp as a knife. He looked at Ye Wanxue deeply and said in a serious tone: "You know, all the expenditures of silver in this mansion are personally reviewed by me. You took the silver from me, which should have been used to buy medicine, but in the end..."

Ye Wanxue lowered her head, tears welling up in her eyes: "I understand, Lord Marquis, I am willing to take responsibility for everything."

Lu Yundi came over, with a barely perceptible coldness in her eyes: "Wanxue, do you know that your behavior is not only unfair to Li Li, but also a betrayal of our entire mansion."

"Madam, I...I really don't have any intention of betraying you." Ye Wanxue hastily defended herself, her voice tearing up, "I just wanted to do something for Master Yinyi, but I didn't expect it to turn out like this."

Jiang Lili was also helped out by the maid. There were still obvious scars on her face, but her eyes were firm: "Father, Mother, I know Sister Wanxue didn't mean it. She was doing it for my own good, but her method was wrong."

Jiang Jilian looked at his daughter, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He sighed deeply: "Li Li, you are a kind child, but we can't let this matter continue."

Ye Wanxue raised her head, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes: "My Lord, I am willing to use all my silver to compensate, and even... I can even leave the Marquis' Mansion to make up for my mistake."

Jiang Jilian was silent for a moment. He looked at Ye Wanxue with a look of reproach and helplessness in his eyes: "Wanxue, you know, this is not a matter of money. If you leave the Marquis' Mansion, it will only make things more complicated."

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