BXBX NOVEL Chapter 89 - 89: Jian Mei Was Poisoned
As she spoke, Jiang Peihuan settled down, next to Xiao Nanye, gently removing the handkerchief from his arm.
The handkerchief was stained with both blood and medication. As she was about to dispose of it, it was swiftly taken from her hand.
Seeing the confusion in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, the man lightly chuckled. “This is the first gift Huan Er gave me. I must cherish it.”
Upon hearing his words, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes gleamed with contemplation.
Xiao Nanye had given her many things, such as jewelry, medicine, weapons, and more. Yet, she realized she hadn’t given him any significant gift in return.
Looking at the handkerchief that was taken by the man, Jiang Peihuan secretly remembered this matter in her heart.
When the wound was revealed, it looked quite horrifying, even after being treated with medicine. Remembering the men in black, Jiang Peihuan found herself asking, “Have those bodies been dealt with, Your Highness?”
“I had Han Feng deliver the bodies to their master.”
Jiang Peihuan remembered the man mentioning that the Grand Empress Dowager was the person behind the scenes. Surprise flashed in her eyes as she blurted out, “You sent the bodies to the palace?”
“Yes.”
His audacity was startling, yet it was entirely in line with Xiao Nanye’s usual style of doing things.
After carefully applying the medicine to the wound, Jiang Peihuan took a new handkerchief and helped him bandage the wound.
Next, she handed him the porcelain bottle that had been on the table. “Your Highness, the wound has been bandaged. Please keep this medicine.”
“Keep the medicine.”
“Since I will come here to change the bandage anyway, it will save me the trouble.”
Was that an implication that he intended to visit every night from now on?
Looking at the man before her, a hint of uncertainty lingered in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes.
As if to verify her guess, Xiao Nanye stood up.” I’ll come back tomorrow.””After saying this, the man walked towards the door.
This time, he didn’t climb out through the window.
As he reached the door, the man turned to regard Jiang Peihuan and lightly chuckled, “It’s getting late. You should rest as well.”
When Xiao Nanye exited Jiang Peihuan’s room, Han Feng descended from the tree, bowed to Jiang Peihuan, and then followed his master’s lead.
Watching the man climb over the wall, a smile surfaced on Jiang Peihuan’s face.
It was already quite late. Jiang Peihuan hadn’t been in bed for long before sleep started to claim her.
However, Jian Peihuan was destined not to sleep well that night.
“Young Miss?”
Jiang Peihuan was a light sleeper, so as soon as she heard a noise at the door, her eyes flew open.
“What’s the matter?”
The one who knocked was Yue Er. Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s voice, she gently pushed the door open. Once she reached the bedside, she spoke in a low voice, “Eldest IVLiss, there’s been an incident in Fang Yuan.”
“Miss Jiang, the Second Miss urgently requests your presence,” said Lan Er, her voice strained with anxiety.
Stirring from her bed, Jiang Peihuan turned towards Yue Er, “Could you bring me my clothes, please?”
With Yue Er’s assistance, Jiang Peihuan swiftly dressed and donned her coat.
Stepping outside her room, she spotted the anxious Lan Er waiting in the courtyard, with Ye Xiao standing nearby.
“Eldest Miss,” Lan Er promptly greeted as Jiang Peihuan emerged.
“What’s the matter?” Jiang Peihuan asked, making her way toward the courtyard while keeping her eyes on Lan Er.
From Lan Er’s narration, Jiang Peihuan came to grasp the situation. Jian Mei had been poisoned, and all the evidence was pointing towards Zhou Rongfang. An intense quarrel had ensued between Jiang Yuan and Zhou Rongfang, causing an atmosphere of fear to grip the household staff of Fang Garden.
Unable to handle the situation, Jiang Ruyun had no choice but to seek Jiang Peihuan’s help.
Just as she reached the entrance of Fang Garden, the uproar from inside reached Jiang Peihuan. Pausing for a moment, she waved at Ye Xiao.
Catching her signal, Ye Xiao promptly stepped forward.
“I need you to carry out a task, but make sure you don’t draw attention.” Jiang Peihuan leaned in, whispering specific instructions into Ye Xiao’s ear.
Understanding the orders, Ye Xiao nodded. “I’m on it, Miss,” she said, then slipped away into the darkness.
Once Ye Xiao was out of sight, Jiang Peihuan, with Yue Er by her side, proceeded to enter Fang Garden.
Inside the main hall of Fang Garden, a heated argument was in full swing.
“Jiang Yuan, have all our years as husband and wife led you to perceive me as a villain?” Zhou Rongfang’s eyes blazed with fury as she stared at Jiang Yuan sitting across from her, her eyes brimming with unshed tears.
On hearing this, Jiang Yuan let out a cold, bitter laugh. “Villain, you say? You poisoned the soup with arsenic, a substance that can take lives. Is that not villainous?”
“I’ve already told you that I didn’t put in the poison. It has nothing to do with me…”
“Then who else could it be? You’re the one managing everything in Fang Garden.” Jiang Yuan coldly interrupted Zhou Rongfang’s defence. She recoiled, her eyes filled with both anger and a trace of hurt.
Upon hearing the commotion from outside, Jiang Peihuan rushed forward. “Second Uncle, Second Aunt?”
Seeing the sudden appearance of Jiang Peihuan, the anger on Jiang Yuan’s face somewhat subsided. Only after Jiang Peihuan had performed her courteous bow, did he murmur, “Hua Eer, why have you come over so late?”
“I invited Elder Sister here.”
Just as Jiang Peihuan was about to speak, the voice of Jiang Ruyun echoed from the doorway.
Upon entering the main hall and paying her respects to Jiang Yuan and his wife, Jiang Ruyun reached out and took Zhou Rongfang’s hand. “Mother, are you alright?”
“Yun Er, your father… he’s driving me to my grave.”
Initially, Zhou Rongfang had managed to keep her composure, but when she saw her daughter, she could no longer hold back her tears.
Seeing Zhou Rongfang crying with tears in her eyes, Jiang Ruyun’s eyes were also a little upset, but he still patiently comfort her,” Mother, don’t cry first. Things haven’t been clarified yet.”
After comforting Zhou Rongfang, Jiang Ruyun turned her attention to Jiang Yuan. “Father, I know Mother can be somewhat assertive, but she would never commit such harmful acts. So, Father, please don’t jump to conclusions about this matter.”
Upon hearing Jiang Ruyun’s words, Jiang Peihuan, standing to the side, showed a flicker of surprise in her eyes.
She halted, pulling back the step she had been about to take. The Jiang household was large, and with the crowd came a multitude of affairs. If she had to take care of everything herself, she would surely be worn out in no time.
Jiang Yuan, despite maintaining a stern expression, exhibited a softer tone towards his only daughter. “Your mother oversees everything in Fang Garden. She was the one who instructed the preparation of the soup. If not her, who else could be behind the poisoning?”
At his words, Zhou Rongfang’s newly calmed emotions flared up in anger once again. But just as she was about to voice her objection, Jiang Ruyun firmly held her back.
Giving her mother a slight shake of the head, Jiang Ruyun turned towards Jiang Yuan. “Father, perhaps it would be best if I took the reins on this matter.”
“I assure you I will investigate this thoroughly. Regardless of the outcome, I will produce the necessary evidence.”
Hearing Jiang Ruyun’s words, Jiang Yuan’s brow furrowed, his eyes reflecting a hint of uncertainty and conflict. That’s when Jiang Peihuan softly interjected, “Second Uncle, this matter involves Second Aunt’s honor. I think a comprehensive investigation is crucial..”