"What poison? Fu Qiyuan was poisoned in Guyang County? Who cured him? How was he cured?" Jiang Shan pressed for answers.
Cheng Lan was so shocked that she couldn't speak.
She guessed at a possibility, a possibility that caught her off guard.
Without thinking twice, Cheng Lan abruptly released Jiang Shan, turned around, and ran away.
She ran very fast, as if a wild beast was chasing her.
Jiang Shan squinted as he watched Cheng Lan run away, his brows furrowing tightly.
Cheng Lan's words revealed a very important piece of information to her: Fu Qiyuan arrived in Huaigu Village earlier than she had imagined, and Fu Qiyuan had been poisoned in Huaigu Village with a kind of poison that could affect his offspring!
No wonder Fu Qiyuan said that Jiang Huai is all he needs in this life.
That's not the main point. The main point is that when Cheng Lan mentioned that Fu Qiyuan's poison had been cured, she seemed to suddenly remember something and looked very worried and scared.
What is she worried about and afraid of? And what is it related to Fu Qiyuan's poisoning?
Jiang Shan was filled with doubts. She felt that this matter was very important and she had to find out the truth for herself!
She thought of someone: Fu Zhi.
However, Fu Zhi was not in the capital; he had been sent out by Fu Ting.
As the New Year approached, when Jiang Shan personally delivered New Year's gifts to the Fu residence, he specifically asked when Fu Zhi would return. Fu Ting replied that Fu Zhi had returned to his hometown, and his aunt had traveled for several months before finally returning home.
Fu Zhi was worried about losing his relatives in his hometown, so he wanted to go back to take care of his aunt in her old age.
Jiang Shan was puzzled; Fu Ting seemed to be paying far too much attention to Fu Zhi's affairs.
Moreover, he didn't even ask Jiang Shan why he kept asking about Fu Zhi's whereabouts. Wasn't that a bit strange?
Something unusual must be going on!
Her future father-in-law must know something!
When Jiang Shan left the Fu residence, he happened to run into Fu Qichen returning.
The two met at the door, and Fu Qichen clasped his hands in a salute, saying, "Greetings, Princess Guyang."
Jiang Shan stopped and carefully examined Fu Qiyuan, this "black-hearted and rotten-necked" half-brother.
Recalling Cheng Lan's words, a strange thought welled up in Jiang Shan's mind.
Lost in thought, Jiang Shan asked, "Second brother, have you been to Guyang County before? I mean, Guyang County, Huaigu Village."
Fu Qichen lowered his eyes and said, "In reply to my sister-in-law, we met in Guxian Town."
"Was that the first time you met me? But I feel like I've seen you before in Huaigu Village as well?"
Fu Qichen's eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Is that so? Perhaps my sister-in-law has mistaken me for someone else."
Jiang Shan felt inexplicably irritated. The thought that the man in front of her might have had some kind of indescribable relationship with her made her feel disgusted.
She said coldly, "I heard you poisoned Fu Qiyuan? That kind of poison can affect one's offspring?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Fu Qichen silently knelt before Jiang Shan.
This is the default!
Seeing this, Aunt Li, who had been following Fu Ting as if she were invisible, hurriedly lifted her skirt and stepped forward, kneeling in front of Jiang Shan and saying bitterly, "Please forgive me, Your Highness. It was my fault. I ordered the Second Young Master to poison the Eldest Young Master. I am willing to atone for my sins with my death!"
Jiang Shan glanced at Fu Ting, whose expression remained inscrutable, and said, "Uncle Fu, this is your family matter, and I can't interfere! But Fu Qiyuan is my fiancé, and I think I have the right to know the truth, right?"
Fu Ting smiled and said indulgently, "Go ask Yan'er. He should tell you this himself. You two are going to be together for the rest of your lives, and there shouldn't be any unresolved issues or regrets. Go, he should be waiting for you at the Grand Tutor's mansion."
Fu Ting's words made Jiang Shan even more uneasy. She had a feeling that Fu Qiyuan must have done something amazing behind her back!
After arriving in Jiangshan, Fu Qiyuan hurriedly said a few words and went back to the Ministry of Personnel to work overtime without even having dinner!
There are many things to do at the end of the year. The performance evaluation results and job adjustments and arrangements for all officials need to be drafted as soon as possible. It's no wonder that the emperor is urging him to take up his post as soon as possible.
Jiang Shan had no choice but to willingly walk into the trap set by the emperor, all for her sake.
She was busy herself. This year, the Empress handed over the palace banquet to the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess wanted to bring Jiangshan into the fold, but she refused!
She was neither a member of the royal family nor a member of the nobility; she was an unmarried woman who had given birth to a son. If she were to interfere in a palace banquet of this caliber, she would surely be blacklisted by the censors!
After all, many civil and military officials had returned to the capital from other places to report on their duties, and she had no personal relationship with them, so it was perfectly normal for them to criticize her. If this caused trouble, it would not only fail to help the Crown Princess, but would also hinder her.
You shouldn't do things that are thankless and disadvantageous.
Although she rejected the Crown Princess, she couldn't just stand by and do nothing. She had to do something, even if she couldn't enter the palace.
She also had to personally handle the festival gifts for some high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital. Although her mother, Jiao, assisted her, she still had to personally inspect them before they were considered valid.
In a place like Beijing, having too many acquaintances isn't a good thing!
Li Yang will be returning to Jiangling after the New Year. She had already told Jiang Shan to prepare plenty of Jiang family specialties for her.
She is really busy.
With all this busyness, the matter of Fu Qiyuan's poisoning was left unresolved.
Only Fu Qiyuan himself knew how anxious he actually was!
Even if his second brother, Fu Qichen, knelt before him, expressing his willingness to confess to Jiang Shan and take full responsibility for everything, Fu Qiyuan was not confident that he could quell Jiang Shan's anger.
I originally planned to tell her everything after the wedding, but now it seems I should prepare sooner rather than later!
As the year draws to a close, the capital city is bustling with activity, showcasing the joy and carefree spirit of a peaceful and prosperous era.
The Holy Academy has already given everyone a holiday, and Jiang Huai is insisting on going with Jiang Shan to buy some New Year's goods.
Jiangshan had no choice but to attach the little tail to it.
When they arrived at the street where people were selling New Year's goods, the carriage stopped. Jiang Huai couldn't wait to jump off the carriage and put his little hand into Fu Li's hand.
Just as Jiang Shan was about to get out of the car, a man suddenly rushed over from the opposite direction, carrying a bucket of water and splashing it at Jiang Huai and Fu Li in the face.
Fu Li turned around and pulled Jiang Huai into his arms.
However, it was too late. Fu Li was too small to withstand such a large bucket of water. Jiang Shan could only gasp in surprise as he watched helplessly as the two of them were soaked to the bone.
In the dead of winter, the icy cold water quickly seeped into Jiang Huai's limbs and bones, making him shiver with cold.
"Huai'er, get in the car and change your clothes!"
Just as Liang Chen took a cloak from the carriage and handed it over, a man suddenly rushed over from the side, picked up Jiang Huai before Fu Li could react, and ran away.
"Jiang Huai! An Yi!" Jiang Shan screamed at the top of his lungs. An Yi rushed out from the crowd, leaped over the carriage, and chased after the man.
A familiar figure rushed over and hugged An Yi tightly, shouting desperately, "To the clinic! Go to the clinic up ahead and find Doctor Liu!"
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Jiang Shan was furious. He rushed over, grabbed Cheng Lan, and shouted angrily, "What's wrong with you?!"
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