Chapter 435 Jiang Qinian, He is Dead

New Year’s Eve.

Xiao Chengjin said to Xiao Fenghuang, "Xiao Feng, go to the father-in-law's residence."

"Tell my aunt and father-in-law that we won't be having the New Year's Eve dinner tonight."

The weather is too cold. Ruoruo is pregnant and it would be bad if she caught a cold.

The little phoenix blinked and said, "I want to sleep with you tonight."

"Okay." Xiao Chengjin curled his lips slightly.

It’s a free heater, don’t waste it if you don’t use it.

Seeing Xiao Chengjin agreed so readily, Little Phoenix said happily, "Sister, I'll be back soon."

"Go!" Jiang Ruo nodded slightly.

The little phoenix left the greenhouse, spread its wings and flew away.

Xiao Chengjin looked at the little phoenix flying away, and the smile on his face deepened.

"Ruoruo, when the weather gets warmer, let's go out of town for a trip."

Jiang Ruo curled her lips, "Okay."

Then, she instructed Rulan, "Rulan, go tell the imperial kitchen to give the Yu family soldiers and palace maids more meat and vegetables."

"Some wine in the warehouse will also be delivered."

"As you command." Ru Lan bowed.

Guozhang's Mansion.

"Dad, my sister won't come to have the New Year's Eve dinner." Little Phoenix said seriously while standing on the roof.

Sheng Yunshao laughed when he heard this, "It's so cold, let her stay in the palace!"

"By the way, do you want to stay for the New Year's Eve dinner?"

Little Phoenix blinked and said, "Thank you, Dad. I don't have time tonight."

There will be fireworks in the palace tonight!

"Dad, I'm going back to the palace first. I'll come see you and aunt when I have time."

After delivering the message, Little Phoenix didn't stay long.

Sheng Yunshao waved at the little phoenix on the roof, "It's cold outside, go back!"

"Goodbye, Dad."

As soon as the little phoenix took off, it heard a burst of crying coming from the Jiang Mansion...

It flew quietly to the Jiang Mansion, landed on the roof, and listened with its ears pricked up.

In the bedroom.

A Ping looked at Jiang Qinian who was only breathing his last breath and couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Master, wake up!"

"What will happen to Aping if you leave?" Aping knelt in front of the bed, crying breathlessly.

Jiang Qinian listened to Aping's crying and opened his eyes with difficulty.

"Ah, Ah Ping, don't cry."

Ah Ping sniffed and said, "Master, Ah Ping made some chicken soup. Would you like to have some?"

Jiang Qinian took out a contract of sale and a house deed and handed them to Aping tremblingly.

"A Ping, thank you for taking the trouble to take care of me."

"Here's your indenture, and the deed to the Jiang Mansion... I give them all to you."

Hearing this, A Ping shook his head and said, "Master, A Ping cannot have this title deed."

"This mansion is..." The lady bought it for you!

Jiang Qinian looked at A Ping and said, "Here you go, just take it."

"If you don't like it here, sell this mansion... and leave the capital."

"I, I can't make it through today."

Ah Ping took the indenture and the property deed with trembling hands. "Master, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"You'll be fine."

"Aping, remember, don't go to the Queen Mother about my affairs. I have nothing to do with her." After Jiang Qinian finished speaking, he held the warm jade pendant in his hand, looking a little dazed.

After a while, he said breathlessly, "Just now, I seemed to have dreamed of my wife again."

"She told me not to disturb them..."

"A Ping, tell me, is Madam still resentful of me?"

"She resented me for treating her coldly, and resented me for not taking good care of Ruoruo..." Jiang Qinian's voice gradually lowered.

Ah Ping wiped away his tears and whispered to comfort him, "Master, don't overthink it. How could the lady possibly resent you?"

He looked at Jiang Qinian, who was breathing weakly, and did not dare to mention Jiang Ruo.

Ah Ping muttered to himself, the master has been saying recently that the queen is not his daughter... maybe he is angry with the queen!

Never mind, let’s feed the master some chicken soup first.

Jiang Qinian didn't respond to A Ping. He slowly closed his eyes and gradually loosened his grip on Nuan Yu's hand...

Ah Ping stood up, put the house deed and the indenture on the table, picked up the bowl of chicken soup and returned.

"Master, the chicken soup is just the right temperature. Please have some."

"Master, Master..." A Ping looked at Jiang Qinian who didn't respond and called him softly a few times.

At this moment, Aping seemed to realize that Jiang Qinian had left.

The porcelain bowl in his hand slipped to the ground, "Pa..."

The next moment, Ah Ping cried heartbreakingly, "Master, please wake up!"

"How do you let Ah Ping live..."

.......

When the little phoenix heard this, it spread its wings and flew away.

Alas, there must be something hateful about pitiful people.

Yongle Palace.

After the little phoenix flew back, he asked someone to quietly call Xiao Chengjin out.

Xiao Chengjin didn't think much about it and went straight out of the greenhouse.

"Xiaofeng, what happened?"

The little phoenix glanced at the greenhouse and made a "hush" gesture.

"Come with me."

Xiao Chengjin raised his eyebrows and followed Xiao Fenghuang to the side hall.

"After I came out of the father-in-law's residence, I heard crying sounds coming from the Jiang Mansion. Guess what...?" Little Phoenix said in a low voice.

Xiao Chengjin: Could it be that Jiang Qinian is gone?

"Is it Jiang Qinian..."

The little phoenix nodded and said, "You guessed right."

"Jiang Qinian, he's dead..."

"Don't tell my sister about this for now. I'm afraid she'll be upset."

Xiao Chengjin raised his hand and rubbed its little head, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

The man and the phoenix pretended nothing had happened and returned to the greenhouse.

"Sister, I've already told Dad."

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaofeng." Jiang Ruo looked at the little phoenix with a wandering look and curled the corners of her lips.

Xiaofeng, are you hiding something from me?

It was getting dark.

Bursts of laughter and joy came from Yongle Palace.

The Yu family army and palace servants who guarded the imperial palace gathered in another palace to eat New Year's Eve dinner.

During the meal, Xiao Chengjin sent Manager Lin over.

After having a few drinks with the people present, Manager Lin said with a smile, "Everyone, eat and drink well on New Year's Eve."

"Let's go watch the fireworks together later."

"By the way, the Queen has prepared New Year's red envelopes for everyone. Remember to collect them tomorrow morning."

When everyone heard this, they looked at each other and smiled.

"Subordinates and servants thank the Queen."

.......

Everyone was thinking about today's fireworks feast, so after eating and drinking their fill, they all gathered near Yongle Palace to watch.

Xiao Chengjin helped Jiang Ruo put on her cloak and cotton hat.

"Ruoruo, I'll be back in a while."

"I understand." Jiang Ruo held the heater and couldn't wait to leave the greenhouse.

Xiao Chengjin smiled helplessly and quickly followed.

"Get ready to set off the fireworks."

"As you command."

Several secret guards took fire starters and lit the fireworks one by one.

Fireworks bloomed in the night sky, emitting brilliant light.

The palace maids couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "Wow, it's so beautiful!"

"Yes, the fireworks tonight are so beautiful."

At the same time, the people outside the palace also ran out of their houses to enjoy this rare fireworks feast.

.......

After watching the fireworks, Xiao Chengjin supported Jiang Ruo back to the bedroom, "Ruoruo, it's getting late. You should go to bed early. I will stay up with Chief Steward Lin and the others to celebrate the New Year together."

Jiang Ruo nodded slightly, "You go! Xiaofeng will accompany me."

The guilty little phoenix gave Xiao Chengjin a look that said "save me".

Brother, save me.

I don't want to be alone with my sister right now.

Alas, I always feel that I can’t hold back on the fact that Jiang Qinian is gone…