Chapter 1019 The Queen Mother Suicides
"Uncle, aunt, why do they all get New Year's money but I don't?" Jiang Heng couldn't help but ask.
"Because you have to stay up with us until the New Year."
Jiang Xue smiled and replied: "If you fall asleep first, you won't get any lucky money before the New Year arrives."
"Don't worry, auntie. I will stay with you until the last moment."
So, the three of them took off their shoes and went to bed. Jiang Xue held Jiang Heng in her arms, and they listened to Xiao Zhan reciting poems together.
At that moment, the four words "the years are quiet and good" suddenly appeared in her mind.
It turns out that this kind of tranquility and happiness is not out of reach, and she can also have such a time.
The charcoal fire in the room was burning brightly. Jiang Heng said softly, "It's so hot."
Jiang Xue quickly got out of bed to adjust the charcoal fire, and suddenly she said on impulse: "Yun Che, I want to eat roasted sweet potatoes."
Xiao Zhan was both surprised and happy. During this period of time, she vomited almost everything she ate, except for the dishes made with Houttuynia cordata. Tonight, she rarely took the initiative to ask for food, so he naturally went out to find it immediately.
As long as she can eat it without vomiting, I am willing to offer it up.
Not long after, he really found seven or eight sweet potatoes.
Jiang Xue placed the sweet potatoes on the iron rack over the charcoal fire, then returned to the bed and continued to hold Jiang Heng while listening to Xiao Zhan reading.
After an unknown amount of time, the room was filled with the sweet aroma of roasted sweet potatoes. Xiao Zhan quickly stood up, took out a sweet potato, broke it open, and handed it to Jiang Xue and Jiang Heng respectively.
Jiang Xue tasted the sweet potato in her hand and found it more delicious than ever before, without any feeling of disgust.
Jiang Heng also found it very novel because he had never eaten such food before.
Seeing the two of them almost wolfing down half of the sweet potato in their hands, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but laugh: "Eat slowly, no one is snatching it from you."
Jiang Xue said with a bit of grievance: "Now I can finally eat well, this is not easy for me. Yun Che, you also said that I eat too fast, do you not like me anymore?"
Xiao Zhan quickly explained: "That's not what I meant. I was just worried that you would choke."
Jiang Xue then said with satisfaction: "That's pretty good."
Xiao Zhan turned to Jiang Heng and asked, "Xiaoxue has been hungry for a long time because of her pregnancy, so she eats very quickly. But Heng'er, why are you eating so fast too?"
Jiang Heng replied: "I saw my aunt eating so fast, and I was afraid that she would think I was eating too slowly, so I quickened my pace."
Xiao Zhan realized that this was due to Jiang Xue's influence. However, he did not think it was a bad thing. Instead, he felt that it would make the relationship between the two siblings even deeper.
When the New Year's bell rang at midnight, Xiao Zhan and Jiang Heng walked out of the room together and lit the first string of firecrackers of the New Year.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of firecrackers rang out everywhere in the city.
Xiao Zhan held Jiang Heng and walked to Jiang Xue. They both had happy smiles on their faces and wished Jiang Xue a happy new year in unison.
Jiang Xue opened her arms and hugged the two of them tightly, expressing her gratitude and looking forward to spending New Year's Eve together next year.
After returning to the house, Jiang Heng quickly fell asleep.
At this time, Jiang Xue reached out to Xiao Zhan for her New Year's gift. Xiao Zhan gently kissed her forehead in response.
Jiang Xue playfully pointed to her lips to indicate that she wanted a more intimate gift.
So, Xiao Zhan kissed her lips gently, as if she was the most precious treasure in the world.
The two were immersed in a sweet moment when suddenly a hurried knock on the door broke the silence.
Xiao Zhan and Jiang Xue looked at each other. It was already late at night and it was New Year's Eve. If it wasn't an emergency, no one would choose to disturb them at this time. The two of them couldn't help but feel heavy in their hearts.
"What happened?" Jiang Xue asked.
Fu Dong's voice came from outside the door: "Your Highness, Prince Consort, news just came from Zhaoti Temple that the Empress Dowager committed suicide."
Feng Ziqing's choice to commit suicide on New Year's Eve was truly unique.
Jiang Xue wanted to get up and open the door, but Xiao Zhan gently held her shoulders and said, "Let me go."
He opened the door, his face solemn: "How is she...?"
"According to the person who reported the incident, the man was rescued thanks to the timely discovery. However, because his wrist artery was cut and he lost too much blood, his condition is still critical."
Hearing this, Jiang Xue looked surprised.
If Feng Ziqing was not determined to die, then she had indeed made a great decision this time.
“Fudong, immediately arrange for someone to accompany Yun Che to find Jiang Xiaoan.”
Jiang Xue put a cloak on Xiao Zhan and warned him, "Be careful on the road!"
"Xiaoxue, I'm sorry." Xiao Zhan said in a low voice, his heart full of guilt towards his wife.
“It’s not your fault.”
Jiang Xue comforted her, "If the Queen Mother passed away on New Year's Eve, it would definitely cause a lot of suspicion, which would be bad for everyone, so you should go quickly."
"Then you should have a good rest and don't worry about me!"
After saying that, Xiao Zhan quickly left the room and disappeared into the night with Fu Dong.
On the other side, Jiang Xiaowei was originally staying up all night with Lan Feng, but she fell asleep in his arms without realizing it.
It was not until the sound of firecrackers rang out all around her that she suddenly woke up, her face full of regret.
"How did I fall asleep? Husband, why didn't you wake me up?"
"It's a rare opportunity to have a beauty in my arms, so why should I wake you up?" Lan Feng replied with a smile.
Jiang Xiaowei blushed when she heard this: "How come you've become so talkative?"
She was at a loss as to what to do when she thought about how he used to be so serious, but now he always said sweet words.
Lan Feng whispered in her ear: "Xiao Wei, is it bad that I'm good at talking?"
"But you always say things that make people blush and their hearts beat faster."
"Then I won't say these things anymore. But..."
Lan Feng then asked: "Do you really not like to hear it, or are you just shy?"
Jiang Xiaowei lowered her head. In fact, she liked listening very much. Which woman doesn't want to hear sweet words from her beloved?
If he really stopped talking, she would definitely feel like something was missing.
“Actually, I like listening to it.”
Lan Feng smiled, and he knew that his little wife actually liked to hear it, but was just a little shy.
He took her hand and said, "Xiaowei, come with me."
"Where are we going?"
"I have a surprise for you."
Lan Feng put a cloak on Jiang Xiaowei, put the heater in her hands, and then took her to the highest observation deck in the mansion.
Looking up at the starry night sky, she couldn't help but ask, "Are you taking me to see the stars, my husband?"
"no."
Lan Feng hugged her from behind: "But if you want to see it, I'll accompany you."
"So what exactly is this surprise?"
"Xiao Wei, wait a moment."
After saying that, Lan Feng took out a willow whistle from his arms and blew it three times.
In an instant, deafening sounds rang out around the general's mansion, and then fireworks bloomed all over the sky, lighting up the entire night sky, it was magnificent!
"Xiaowei, Happy New Year!"
She was delighted by the surprise.
Jiang Xiaowei gently stood on tiptoe and left a gentle kiss on Lan Feng's lips, but how could this kiss be enough to express the feelings in her heart?
He hugged her tightly in his arms, and their hearts were connected. This moment became the most beautiful memory in their hearts.
After a long time, Lan Feng let her go and hugged Jiang Xiaowei tightly from behind.
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