AWB Chapter 415 Poisoned
Chapter 415 Poisoned
He Mengwan was busy preparing for the New Year all day. The Prime Minister's Mansion was decorated with lights and it was obvious that everyone was very happy.
However, the person she sent to pick up the eldest daughter-in-law came back and said, "Madam, it is said that the eldest young lady's mother is seriously ill, so she will stay in the Earl's Mansion for a while before coming back."
He Mengwan felt very uncomfortable after listening to this. He thought that the people in that small Earl's Mansion were not very capable of doing things.
It’s almost the New Year, and they still haven’t let the people come back.
Then he pulled Jiang Aonan aside and asked, "Is your mother-in-law really that ill?"
Jiang Aonan didn't say anything, and when he didn't say anything, He Mengwan understood the reason.
He slammed the table in anger and said, "Okay, our Prime Minister's Mansion hasn't fallen into decline yet, but you're already starting to act like a spoilsport. Okay, okay, if she doesn't come back, she won't have to come back in this lifetime! But A Tian A Di must come back."
He Mengwan has always been gentle at home and rarely loses her temper.
Jiang Aonan immediately tried to coax her: "Mom, don't be angry. I know everything about this."
He Mengwan sighed deeply, but didn't say anything else.
But at night she still complained to Jiang Zhongren.
Jiang Zhongren shook his head and whispered, "The world is about to change. The emperor's health is getting worse day by day. The queen has already taken control of the court because her family holds military power. She is just waiting for the emperor to pass away and then she will help the prince take the throne."
He Mengwan didn't understand: "Isn't she just taking off her pants to fart? It's unnecessary. Her son is the crown prince. If the emperor dies, her son should naturally take the throne. But she has to do these tricks!"
"You don't understand if you haven't been in the court! The Third Prince has the support of the Duke's Mansion, and the First Prince has the support of the Prime Minister's Mansion because he married Linglong. The Fourth Prince is still young, so let's not talk about it for now. But either side can be contested. If one loses, it will be doomed!"
"what do you mean?"
Jiang Zhongren nodded: "Since Linglong finally chose the eldest prince, as a father, I must fight for her no matter what. Otherwise, if the crown prince or the third prince really takes the throne, our Linglong and our grandson will surely die without a burial place!"
Speaking of this, He Mengwan couldn't help but sigh.
"It's all the fault of the Yi family! They have always been at odds with us, but at the time you thought..."
"Alright, stop talking. Now everything is a foregone conclusion. There's no point in saying more. As for my eldest daughter-in-law, if anything really happens to our family, they won't be able to protect us. You can take some time to bring her back. I'll take care of the rest."
He Mengwan nodded: "Don't worry, I understand!"
Jiang Zhongren patted her shoulder and said, "Everything depends on the final decision. You should take care of the New Year's celebration at home these days and make it more lively. If we win the bet, we can have a lively celebration every year in the future. If we lose, this may be the last time we have a big family reunion."
"I know."
.......
The next day, it snowed in the capital, and goose-feather-like snow fluttered in the air.
Xie Jiaojiao wrapped herself in the quilt and didn't want to get up.
"Madam, we still have to go and pay our respects to the aunts and the others."
Xie Jiaojiao then got up.
While having breakfast, Jiang Ruonan came in wrapped in a cloak.
"Cousin, grandma and mom asked me to tell you that we are all family, so there is no need to go and pay respects every day. It's too early and they can't get up."
Ah...this...
The servant took his cloak and coat and hung it up.
Jiang Ruonan sat down.
"It snowed today. We will go to Jiang Mansion to play with Li Yan'er later. Otherwise, she will say that we didn't bring her along."
But before they finished eating, Old Master Jiang sent someone to invite them over.
The servant who came said, "Today, Madam invited people from the Xiufang to her home, saying that they would make clothes for the young ladies and young masters for the New Year, so she asked me to come and invite them."
When Jiang Weinan heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "If it were previous years, the new clothes would have been made long ago. This year, they must have been waiting for us, so they have been delayed until now."
The group wore cloaks and held umbrellas and went out. Unexpectedly, when they arrived at the door, He Mengwan and his aunt were also there: "You are all out today, and there are only two of us at home. It's really boring. Why don't we go with you to play."
Jiang Ruonan pulled her arm and said, "That's perfect. It's snowing today and there's nothing to do. Let's go to Second Uncle's house and have a quick meal. You can play mahjong in the afternoon, and my cousin Yan'er and I will grill meat for you!"
"You little glutton!"
The group took two carriages. Just as they were about to get off, Jiang Ruonan said to Xie Jiaojiao, "Cousin, I'll go see if Zhiyi is free today. Let him come too so that we can have some fun."
Xie Jiaojiao glanced at Jiang Weinan, who nodded: "Go ahead."
Then he patted Xie Jiaojiao's hand and said, "Don't worry, Uncle and Aunt won't say anything."
He Wanying had been waiting at the door for a long time. Because it was snowing, she was wearing a fur hat on her head, which made her look younger.
Everyone saluted Old Master Jiang, but he just waved his hand casually and strode straight towards Xiaoxiao.
A group of people entered the house.
There was a lot of food on display in the hall.
The people at the fashion show over there are taking Li Yan'er's measurements.
Li Yan'er's eyes lit up when she saw them coming.
After measuring the size, he ran over: "Grandma, hello, aunt!"
"Good good!"
"With so many people coming today, my home is really lively."
Li Yan'er pulled Xie Jiaojiao to the side and said, "Cousin, you come and choose the pattern and style of the clothes for the New Year."
He Wanying echoed, "Jiaojiao, see which one you like. The New Year is coming soon, so we have to hurry up."
"That's right! I was thinking of inviting the showroom staff to my house today, but the person who went said that they were not there. I guessed that you were the one who invited them away."
After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.
Xie Jiaojiao didn't understand these things, but she knew that what He Wanying picked out would definitely not be bad.
So I randomly picked two and started measuring their sizes.
Next is Jiang Weinan.
He Wanying then noticed: "Hey, why didn't Ruonan come today?"
Just as Xie Jiaojiao was about to answer, she saw Jiang Ruonan coming outside, followed by a man whose face was somewhat similar to Xie Jiaojiao's.
"Second Aunt, you missed me? I'm here now, aren't I?"
He Wanying smiled and said, "You kid, you're teasing your second aunt."
After saying that, he looked at Xie Zhiyi behind him and said, "This is Zhiyi, right?"
Xie Zhiyi cupped his hands: "Hello, Auntie."
Xie Jiaojiao and Jiang Weinan came over, introduced the people in his family to him one by one, and greeted them all.
The aunt smelled the fragrance of medicine on him and asked: "I heard that you studied medicine with Doctor Wang in the city?"
"To answer my aunt's question, that's right."
The aunt smiled and said, "Doctor Wang has taught many famous doctors. Even the Imperial Hospital has his apprentices. If you can receive his teachings, you will have a promising future!"
Xie Jiaojiao joked, "Then I'll just borrow your good words."
Everyone laughed again.
Although it was snowing heavily outside, there was cheers in the hall.
After sending the people from the show house away, Li Yan'er looked at Xie Zhiyi and said, "Zhiyi, you have studied medicine for so many years. Would you like to take our pulses to see if we have any diseases?"
He Wanying scolded her without saying anything: "It's almost the New Year, what's the big deal?"
Li Yan'er snorted and stretched out her hand: "Zhiyi, can you take a look at your sister Yan'er? I've been feeling groggy lately, as if I can't wake up."
After saying that, he rubbed his head.
He Wanying was worried, but she said, "Girl, why are you pretending to be sick on New Year's Day?"
"Mom, I'm telling the truth."
He Wanying's heart immediately tightened, after all, she only had this one daughter. The aunt over there also came over and asked with concern.
"Zhiyi, then you take her pulse and see what the situation is." said the aunt.
Xie Zhiyi took out a handkerchief from his bosom and placed it in Li Yan'er's hand. He held it for a while, frowned slightly, and then said, "Sister Yan'er, it's nothing serious. Are you not sleeping well at night and often half asleep and half awake?"
Li Yan'er nodded.
"I'll prescribe you some tranquilizers later."
Only then did the people in the room feel relieved.
Everyone started talking and laughing again.
Xie Zhiyi walked up to Jiang Weinan and said, "Brother-in-law, I want to go to the bathroom. Can you lead the way for me?"
Jiang Weinan originally wanted to let the servant take him there, but when he saw Xie Zhiyi frowning slightly, he nodded.
When they got outside, Jiang Weinan asked him, "Zhiyi, what happened?"
Seeing that there was no one around, Xie Zhiyi whispered, "Brother-in-law, Sister Yan'er has been poisoned."