Chapter 159 Last Wish
"Jiang Ruyi, as you wish, I'm here."
Jiang Qingning smiled and met Jiang Ruyi's gaze, without any fear at all.
"Jiang Qingning, you are finally here."
Jiang Ruyi's throat was hoarse, and he raised his bony fingers suddenly, as if he wanted to grab something, but he lost his strength just as he raised them in the air.
"You are willing to come, but it's a pity that I am about to die."
Jiang Qingning stared at her for a long time and said indifferently, "Jiang Ruyi, you brought this upon yourself. You deserve to die."
Jiang Baizhou slammed the table and stood up: "Jiang Qingning! You evil creature! What nonsense are you talking about? She is your own cousin!"
"Legitimate relative? Cousin?"
Jiang Qingning sneered: "May I ask, Master Jiang, is there anyone in your Jiang family who considers me a member of the Jiang family?"
"Evil creature! You betrayed your ancestors! How could my Jiang family produce such a heartless person like you!"
Old Mrs. Jiang was so angry that she slammed her cane on the ground, pointing at Jiang Qingning and cursing.
"Mrs. Jiang, I'm not a member of the Jiang family. Or is it that the Jiang family has lost their daughter and wants to make random relatives? We have to ask whether the Zhenbei Palace behind me agrees."
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the Jiang family members present changed color, and they all remembered that day a few months ago, when Jiang Qingning was no longer a member of the Jiang family.
Under the will of Old Lady Jiang, Dafang, where Jiang Qingning is from, and Jiang Yuerou, who recently married the third son of the Marquis of Pingjiang and became the third young master's wife, are no longer members of the Jiang family.
Jiang Qingning made a great leap forward and became the future princess consort of the Zhenbei Palace. She had a close relationship with He Ning, and after just one encounter, He Ning asked the court for permission to marry her twice.
"You are a traitor!"
Jiang Baizhou was furious: "Even if you are removed from the Jiang family's genealogy, you will never be able to get rid of the fact that you are a descendant of the Jiang family. You will be tied to the Jiang family for the rest of your life!"
"How dare you!" Jiang Qingning suddenly threw the vase to the ground, successfully intimidating the people at the scene.
"I am the Crown Prince's Consort of Zhenbei Palace. Who dares to disobey me?"
"You haven't even gotten married yet? And you're already setting up shop?" Old Mrs. Jiang laughed in anger. "Do you really think that the Prince of Zhenbei is some infatuated lover? Which man in the world is truly reliable? He just likes your looks!"
"Jiang Qingning, you're not young anymore. In a few years, if the Prince of Zhenbei is deprived of his sexuality by a new woman, you'll still have to rely on your mother's family!"
"Oh? I didn't know when Old Madam Jiang understood me so well."
A noble and proud voice sounded, and a pair of long legs stepped into the room one after another, instantly freezing the atmosphere in the room that was like ignited gunpowder, and everyone looked at the newcomers in astonishment.
Jiang Qingning didn't move at all, waiting for the person behind him to come to his side.
He Ning was dressed in a brocade jade robe, with a top-grade jade pendant hanging around his waist. He had an outstanding temperament, and his height and long legs were eye-catching.
"This is the famous Madam Jiang, right? This prince has truly opened my eyes today. I never thought that before I even got married, I would be accused of being a playboy."
He Ning's tone suddenly changed, becoming serious: "It seems that this prince has not returned to the capital for too long, making people think that the Zhenbei Palace is easy to bully!"
Old Mrs. Jiang and even Jiang Songyan felt their legs go weak and they almost fell to their knees under the powerful He Ning.
Jiang Baizhou wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurried forward to explain: "Your Highness has misunderstood. We really don't have such an idea. It's just that you don't understand Jiang Qingning's character. She is really unfaithful..."
"shut up!"
He Ning yelled angrily and kicked Jiang Baizhou to the ground. The sound was like a poisoned knife, cutting into the heart.
"I saw with my own eyes how Jiang Qingning did it. It's not your place to talk nonsense, you unrelated beasts. My fiancée has severed all ties with the Jiang family. If any of you dare to claim to be related again, I will petition His Majesty to see who will take Jiang Qingning with him when the nine clans are exterminated!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Jiang Baizhou no longer cared about wailing. He broke out in cold sweat and looked at He Ning tremblingly.
Jiang Qingning glanced sideways at He Ning, who was standing beside him in a protective manner, with a sneer in his eyes.
The Jiang family is still as opportunistic as ever and only fears the powerful.
"Everyone, get out!"
A sharp voice rang out, and Mrs. Jiang Er suddenly turned around and stood up, staring fiercely at her husband, mother-in-law, and brothers-in-law.
"What are you crazy about?!" Jiang Baizhou was shocked and asked angrily as if he was frightened.
"Jiang Baizhou! Your daughter... have you ever even considered your own daughter for a moment? Ruyi is our biological daughter!"
Madam Jiang Er's eyes were red and tears were streaming down her face as she said, "My child is dying, but have you ever looked at her? Have you ever asked her if she is in pain?"
"You, you, and you! All you care about is profit! Ruyi can't become the wife of the Anping Earl, so you turn around and try to get close to Jiang Qingning and Jiang Yuerou?"
"What a shame! He already had a powerful backer, and yet you guys kicked him out of the family tree! If I were you, I would have lost all my shame!"
Jiang Ruyi lay on the bed, the tears in the corners of her eyes slid into her hair as her mother spoke, disappearing into the air.
Jiang Baizhou's face immediately turned ugly. He subconsciously looked at Jiang Ruyi, who was breathing weakly, and regret appeared in the depths of his eyes.
He just wanted to complain a few words, but ended up arguing with Jiang Qingning. Now he really regrets it.
"Ahem...Mother, please all go out. I have something to say to Jiang Qingning."
Jiang Ruyi took a few deep breaths and said to Madam Jiang Er with all her strength, "I don't want my mother to see me die. I'm too ugly now. Please let me have a few words with Jiang Qingning in the last moments."
Jiang Qingning stood there, ignoring everyone's gaze. Everyone in the room looked at each other, and finally, Mrs. Jiang Er, who was crying and breaking down, forcefully drove everyone away.
She stepped forward and said, "You used to bully me. You took my summer clothes in the scorching heat, my charcoal fire in the winter, the jewelry in the room, the dowry my mother left me, anything you wanted, and you did everything you could to take it away."
"My resistance will only lead to your further ridicule. You all mock me for being a woman unwanted by my parents and brothers, a woman despised by others, and for being eager to abandon me after I get married."
"Jiang Ruyi, I don't owe you anything. Instead, you owe me a lot. I won't agree to any of your last wishes."
Jiang Qingning looked at her quietly without saying a word, her eyes looking as if she was watching a farce that had nothing to do with her.
"What if I say I know Xun Chen's secret?"
Jiang Ruyi closed her eyes and pulled the corners of her mouth, revealing an ugly gray smile.
"I'll give this to you in exchange. Will you fulfill my last wish?"
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