Chapter 174: What Are You Going In There For?
The scorching fire could not block the chill in Jiang Ruanxi’s eyes, “Next, it will be every single person in the Jiang Family.”
Jiang Linlei was completely afraid, cursing madly, “Jiang Ruanxi, you lunatic, they are all your family, how dare you?”
“When it was my good fortune, I was an outsider, but now when it’s time to kill you all, I am family?” The chill in Jiang Ruanxi’s eyes deepened, “Since Fourth Brother’s mouth is so tough, go down below and reunite with Second Brother.”
“He Kui, continue pouring oil, burn this entire prison cell to ashes.”
“Yes, Madam.”
“Jiang Ruanxi, you bitch, you harm your closest kin, you will not die well, the Jiang Family will not let you go.”
Jiang Ruanxi left the prison cell, still hearing Jiang Linlei’s curses intermittently, scattered and one after another, gradually fading away after a while.
Jiang Ruanxi stood at the door, gazing at the sky, her expression tender.
“Madam, it’s burned, Jiang Linlei’s corpse is already charred.”
He Kui’s voice pulled Jiang Ruanxi’s thoughts back, she nodded slightly.
“The prison cell caught fire unexpectedly, I believe Lord Li will handle this matter well. During this time, don’t appear in Lingnan, go back to see your sister.”
“Yes, Madam.”
No longer a calm tone, the words carried undisguised joy.
Although the yamen’s prison cell caught fire, it did not cause much uproar in Lingnan.
The common people were concerned with the winter plowing matters, which directly overshadowed the prison cell fire.
But Lord Li was worried.
The dead person was Jiang Linlei, how was he to explain to the court, to the Yongyi Marquis Manor?
Thus, Lord Li could only seek help from the Crown Prince.
“I don’t know what happened, but when Madam Yu went to the prison cell, it caught fire. Fortunately, Madam Yu is fine, but Sir Jiang was burned to death. This official still doesn’t know how to report this to the court.”
Wei Chang glanced at him, “Since it was an accident, report it as is.”
“But what if the Jiang Family investigates this matter…”
Wei Chang shot him a look, “Lord Li, the court has already reached a conclusion on this matter, even if the Jiang Family has opinions, could they possibly oppose the court?”
Lord Li seemed to understand Wei Chang’s meaning, smiling as he said, “This official understands, I will handle it according to Your Highness the Crown Prince’s instructions.”
At heart, he was completely relieved.
With Wei Chang backing him here, explaining to the Jiang Family side would be easy.
News of Jiang Linlei’s death quickly reached the Capital, the Emperor was regretful yet extremely furious.
Although Jiang Linlei had blocked the disaster situation in Lingnan, considering the Jiang Family’s face, and since the person had died unexpectedly, the Emperor merely vented on account of the Jiang Family.
“Look at the good things the Jiang Family has done!” The Emperor threw the memorial in front of Jiang Rui.
Jiang Rui picked it up, glanced at it, then immediately knelt down, “Your Majesty, the Jiang Family is loyal to the Emperor, with absolutely no second thoughts. Fourth Brother was momentarily confused and committed a grave offense, now that he has died unexpectedly, it can be considered his own fault.”
The Emperor’s anger did not subside, Jiang Rui remained kneeling.
After a long while, the eunuch’s high-pitched voice came from outside, “Your Majesty, a letter from the Imperial Advisor has arrived.”
The Emperor’s eyes narrowed slightly, the eunuch had already handed him the letter.
After the Emperor opened it, his expression tensed slightly.
“Since Jiang Linlei brought it upon himself, and he is now dead, this matter is over. As for his corpse, the Jiang Family can handle it however they want.”
Although he did not know what Elder Brother wrote in the letter, for His Majesty to not pursue this matter now was a good thing.
“Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great kindness.” Jiang Rui kowtowed, then left the Imperial Palace.
“Go back and tell the Old Madam that Fourth Brother has passed away, I will go to Lingnan to bring his corpse back.”
“Yes.”
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Jiang Ruanxi killed Jiang Linlei, returned to the Yu Family, and at night when sleeping, after hesitating for a long time, she confessed to Wei Chang.
“By doing this, have I caused you trouble?”
Wei Chang said, “Madam did something I didn’t want to do, clearly helping me, how could there be talk of trouble?”
“But if the Jiang Family later holds you accountable for this, wouldn’t you be very passive?”
“Although wary of the Jiang Family, I am not afraid. If I truly feared the Jiang Family, wouldn’t I be useless as the Crown Prince?”
Jiang Ruanxi was immediately reassured.
Wei Chang then spoke of Capital matters, “His Majesty already knows of this, Jiang Rui will come to collect his corpse.”
Jiang Ruanxi’s expression changed slightly; if Jiang Rui came to Lingnan, wouldn’t her identity be exposed?
“You don’t need to worry, after tomorrow’s return to the bridal home, we will set off back to the Capital, by then I may not even run into him.” Wei Chang seemed to see through her thoughts.
However, looking at the flickering lamplight by the bed, Wei Chang no longer wanted to talk about these things.
“But Xi Xi, don’t say these words anymore.”
Jiang Ruanxi was still thinking about what if she ran into Jiang Rui, not noticing Wei Chang’s change.
Wei Chang had already blown out the candle, “You should think about what comes next instead.”
Jiang Ruanxi looked at him blankly, momentarily not understanding his meaning.
But seeing the intent in his eyes, her face flushed red.
Some things were like addictive poison.
If one had not indulged, it was fine, but once indulged, it was impossible to quit.
Although long past the age of budding affections, they still enjoyed it immensely.
As the night deepened, even the moon shyly hid behind the clouds.
When Jiang Ruanxi woke up the next day, just moving slightly made her whole body ache terribly.
But she was accustomed to rising early, and even though her whole body felt unwell, she insisted on getting up.
But as soon as she got up, she startled Wei Chang beside her.
After that, she was tormented for an unknown duration.
Yushui heard the movements inside and wanted to go in to serve, but was stopped by Hong Ye, “What are you going in for?”
“Sister Hong Ye, Madam is awake, let’s hurry in to serve.”
Hong Ye’s face carried a bit of unnaturalness, “You girl, don’t you know Master and Madam are doing business?”
Soon, Yushui heard intermittent yet extremely embarrassing sounds from inside, and instantly understood what was happening.
Her face was also unnatural, her heart thinking…
Before, Second Master was always ascetic, with not even a concubine in the rear courtyard, but now that he has married Madam, he is hooked on this matter.
But thinking about it, Second Master had several marriage proposals before, yet all the new brides died before the wedding night.
Could it be that after so many years, Second Master had been holding back too much?
While Yushui and Hong Ye were sighing inwardly, the sounds inside gradually quieted.
Soon, a call for water came.
The kitchen’s fire-tending girl wanted to cry without tears, this job was simply impossible to do.
Burning water day and night, was it letting people live or not?
By the time the two finished fooling around, the sun was already high in the sky.
