HCB Chapter 221 The prince died suddenly
Chapter 221 The prince died suddenly
After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Yutong was out of breath and groaned, and Xiao Yifeng let her go.
"What kind of wine are you drinking? It's so sweet."
Jiang Yutong leaned in Xiao Yifeng's arms, her legs and feet weak, "I'll give you a bottle next time."
Xiao Yifeng kissed Jiang Yutong on the lips again, "Okay."
Xiao Yifeng only then remembered the purpose of his coming here, and took out a red envelope from his lapel, "Here's your New Year's money."
Jiang Yutong held the red envelope and asked, "Do I still have New Year's money?"
The original owner had never received New Year's money. Jiang Yutong did receive it in the end of the world, but after his parents died, he never received it again. At this moment, he felt some emotions in his heart.
"Of course, I'll give it to you every year from now on."
"it is good."
Hearing Jiang Yutong's simple "OK", Xiao Yifeng grinned, as if he had made a promise.
When Dongmei came back with the things, she saw two people, one outside the window and the other inside the window. Aren’t they cold in such a cold day?
"My Lord, Miss, have some midnight snack fruit."
Jiang Yutong then realized that Xiao Yifeng was still standing outside. "Why are you standing outside? Come in."
Only then did Xiao Yifeng enter the house.
After accompanying Jiang Yutong to eat some midnight snacks, Xiao Yifeng got up and said goodbye as it was getting late.
Jiang Yutong spent the first year here busy. In addition to attending banquets in the palace, there were also banquets in the Pluto's Palace.
After New Year’s Day, the emperor held a ceremony to start writing, and the year was officially over.
Everyone was on duty and became busy again.
Jiang Yutong was packing things for Huanhuan at this moment.
Huanhuan was still worried about her brother's county exam and decided to return to Yinbai County.
The journey was long, so Jiang Yutong packed a lot of things for her and gave her many detailed instructions.
Fortunately, Huanhuan has always been with Jiang Yutong and has grown a lot.
"Don't rush on the road, rest when you need to."
Huanhuan lowered her head and said, "Yes, I know, sister."
"I'll let Sang Ye go back with you. If you have any questions, just write back."
Jiang Yutong said a lot. If it weren't for other things in the capital, Jiang Yutong would have wanted to go back with her.
Huanhuan was also feeling a little down at this point. Jiang Yutong patted her head and said, "I'm still a little uncomfortable with your sudden departure."
Huan Huan raised her head and said, "When my brother passes the exam, we will come to the capital."
Huanhuan was very confident about her brother's exam performance.
"Okay, sister will wait for you to come over."
Jiang Yutong personally escorted the people to the city gate. The eldest brother of the Du family also came on this trip. The eldest brother of the Du family also got an assignment and went to Youzhou, next to Mingzhou, to serve as the magistrate.
In addition, Jiang Yutong also hired people from the escort agency to escort Huanhuan.
Plus servants like Sang Ye.
Everyone in the Du family came to see them off, except Du Xiaoyao. The eldest brother of the Du family brought his wife and children to say goodbye to Du's parents.
Jiang Yutong also explained to the eldest brother of the Du family, "I'm sorry to trouble you along the way, Brother Du."
Brother Du smiled and said, "Don't worry, Miss Jiang, I will take good care of you on the way."
Then he looked at Jiang Yuwen standing next to him and bowed to him. "I still have some complaints about what happened last time. I'd like to trouble General Jiang to put in a few good words for me."
Jiang Yuwen leaned sideways and said, "Brother, just call me Yuwen."
Jiang Yuwen did not comment on the matter between Du Xiaoyao and Brother Du, but only said, "Brother, have a safe trip. Don't worry about the family."
Brother Jiang didn't say anything else. He bowed deeply to his parents and walked towards the carriage.
At this moment, Huanhuan lay in Jiang Yutong's arms with tears in her eyes.
Jiang Yutong wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said, "Be careful on the road. Write to me when you have time."
Seeing Huanhuan like this, Jiang Yutong also felt like crying.
He then solemnly instructed Sang Ye, "Take good care of Miss Huan."
Sang Ye nodded seriously.
After watching the carriage go away, everyone returned to the city.
Without Huanhuan, Jiang Yutong suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. She felt like something was missing at home, and she couldn't help but sigh.
Dongmei knew what she was thinking and said, "Miss, I heard that a ship just arrived with some good stuff. How about we go and take a look together?"
Jiang Yutong also became interested. Da Qi exports a large amount of ceramics, tea, and silk overseas every year, and then brings back some medicinal materials, spices, furs, etc. from overseas.
Jiang Yutong and his group arrived at the market and happened to see the Seventh Prince and Liang Jianzhang.
Several people greeted each other.
"Sister Wang, I didn't expect you to come here too. Take a look and see if there's anything you like. Feel free to pick one."
Jiang Yutong saw that there were many people and it was very lively. "Could these be His Highness's?"
The Seventh Prince said, "It belongs to my cousin. I am here to join in the fun."
"Then you're welcome."
Jiang Yutong didn't delve into the relationship and took Dongmei in for a look.
For Jiang Yutong, who had seen a lot of good things, this was nothing surprising. Jiang Yutong picked up some small gadgets at random.
However, this business is indeed good, and Liang Jianzhang's business is quite big.
But without the Seventh Prince, it would not be easy for Liang Jianzhang to do this business, as many people were eyeing him covetously.
After going out for a walk, Jiang Yutong finally felt better.
In the blink of an eye, it was February. A major event happened in the capital. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince died suddenly.
The people in the capital were in panic, and there were soldiers and officers everywhere. The emperor was furious and issued imperial edicts one after another, investigating and punishing many places.
Ordinary people who don’t know the inside story sigh and say it’s a pity, but those who know the inside story have already spread some bad words.
"I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince died in a woman's belly."
"Is this serious?"
"Don't you see that the emperor has even confiscated the official prostitutes?"
Jiang Yutong also heard some rumors and quickly told the people in the shop to watch their mouths and not talk nonsense.
"If the situation is bad, it might be better to close for a few days."
Shi Donglian nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will explain everything."
Since ancient times, when the crown prince died, the capital would be in chaos.
Jiang Yutong didn't stay in the store for long. He hurriedly got on the carriage and prepared to go home.
Unexpectedly, on the way back, they happened to encounter soldiers who had captured a lot of people and were taking them back. Jiang Yutong asked the coachman to stop the carriage on the side and let the soldiers pass first.
When Jiang Yutong lifted a curtain, she unexpectedly saw a familiar figure in the crowd.
If it’s not Cui Yingqiu, then who else could it be?
Since County Magistrate Cui was sentenced to death, Cui Yingqiu was demoted to a government prostitute.
Seeing such a scene at this moment, Jiang Yutong probably guessed something, but he didn't know who was behind it.
Cui Yingqiu had no expression on her face the entire time. When she saw the carriage parked on the side of the road, it looked familiar. She looked up and met Jiang Yutong's gaze.
Cui Yingqiu suddenly laughed out loud. It was really a changing world. Thinking back to the time when he first met Jiang Yutong, she was just a divorced merchant girl, but she was about to become the wife of Pluto, and he became a prisoner.
"What are you laughing at? Hurry up and leave. Hurry up and leave."
As the soldier said this, he whipped Cui Yingqiu.
Soon, blood came out from the corner of Cui Yingqiu's mouth.
Thinking about the few warm moments she had after her father's death that were given to her by the prince, she felt an unknown emotion in her heart, but she was just a pawn.
Cui Yingqiu recalled the scene when the prince died.