novelaction Chapter 590 He also wants one of his sons to die
Chapter 590 He also wants one of his sons to die
Zheng Chengrui died in ignominious circumstances. He was hastily buried after only seven days in the mansion. No one came to pay their respects, and no one held a roadside memorial service.
On the way back to the mansion from the outskirts of Beijing, the atmosphere in the three carriages of the Zheng Mansion was depressing. No one made a sound, and only the low sobbing of a woman could be heard from the carriage in front.
"Okay, stop crying!"
"But, Master, our Rui'er..."
"He took my son's life, so let him pay with his own son's life! I'm going to find Su Xiang, you get out of the car first."
Zheng Zixu's wife, Madam Jiang, looked at him with obvious hatred and confusion in her eyes. It was clearly Prime Minister Su's idea that had harmed her son, but why did her husband still go to Prime Minister Su?
"Master, if it weren't for Su Heng..."
Before she could finish her question, Zheng Zixu interrupted her with an impatient look, "Get out!"
Seeing Zheng Zixu's sinister face, as if he wanted to eat someone, Jiang shut up and got off the carriage.
When the carriage arrived at Duke Dingguo's Mansion, Su Heng's personal servant was already waiting at the side door, as if he knew that Zheng Zixu was coming.
"My master is in the study, please come in, Mr. Zheng!"
In the study, Su Heng was playing chess alone. The servant knocked on the door and brought Zheng Zixu in.
Seeing that Zheng Zixu did not change his clothes and still came to see him in mourning clothes, Su Heng's eyes darkened.
"Since you're here, play the next round first."
Zheng Zixu stared at Su Heng and did not bow as usual. He sat down opposite Su Heng and did not move.
"Prime Minister Su, I have always obeyed your orders, but why did my son die while your daughter escaped unscathed? Won't you give me an explanation?"
Su Heng put down the white piece in his hand, met Zheng Zixu's angry gaze, and said in a deep voice: "No one wants this to happen. I promise you that I will seek justice from the Jiang family in the future."
"I don't want the future, I want the present!" Zheng Zixu roared angrily, "Why should their family be reunited, full of laughter and joy, while I have to send off my son and endure the pain of losing him?"
"I lost a son, and I want him to lose a son too. Don't you have many people to support? Killing a member of the Jiang family shouldn't be difficult!"
Su Heng looked at the sinister and paranoid look in Zheng Zixu's eyes. Although he was unhappy, he did not refuse.
The guard named Jiang Ting killed all of his dozen men in just a few breaths. He didn't even know when Jiang Fu had such a subordinate.
Moreover, if there are other masters around Jiang Fu, it will be complicated to attack him in the future. It is better to take this opportunity to test how capable Jiang Fu is and teach them a lesson.
"as you wish."
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After Jiang Yan came back from Qingshi Temple, Madam Jiang moved her to her and Jiang Fu's courtyard and let her live in the east wing so that she could be seen at any time when coming in and out.
"Mom, let's go see Ling'er. I wonder how her injuries are. Is that okay?"
Jiang Yan hugged Madam Jiang's arm, rested her head on her shoulder and rubbed it gently, looking at Madam Jiang with expectant eyes.
Madam Jiang smiled and said, "I've asked your second brother to take a look. Ling'er's wounds have healed a lot now, and she can walk around. Her grandfather said that she will be completely healed in a month or so."
Jiang Yan pouted and hummed softly, "But mother, I want to play with Ling'er. She was the one who played with me at Qingshi Temple. Now that she's not here, I'm really bored."
"When you're bored, you can spend time with your nephew, help your sister-in-law with the household, and even embroider your wedding dress."
"But……"
"Do you want to see Ling'er or Yunting?"
Mrs. Jiang suppressed her smile and glanced at Jiang Yan who was leaning on her shoulder, with a look of seeing through everything in her eyes.
Jiang Yan looked away guiltily, and whispered in defense: "Of course I was looking at Ling'er."
After all, Mrs. Jiang is Jiang Yan's mother. Jiang Yan's every move can't escape her eyes. From childhood to adulthood, her daughter's thoughts and ideas cannot be hidden from her.
She didn't want Jiang Yan to continue indulging in unrealistic fantasies about Yun Ting, so she said gently, "Yan'er, he's a guard at Prince Su's mansion. You heard it last time. We wanted to promise him high positions, generous salaries, and wealth, but he refused."
"That just proves that he's not like the others, coveting our family's wealth and power. Mother doesn't have to worry about her daughter being taken advantage of!"
Mrs. Jiang felt a little regretful that she had raised Jiang Yan to be so naive and ignorant.
"Do you know how important power and status are in this world? If you don't have them, those who are more powerful and powerful than you can easily trample you underfoot. Forget about living a peaceful life. With your looks and the dowry your parents gave you, how long can you hold on?"
"I'm not afraid because my parents and brother are protecting me. At worst, I can be like my cousin. Mother, you can just arrange someone to take care of my dowry." Jiang Yan leaned on Madam Jiang's shoulder, smiling indifferently.
"But he's always surrounded by swords. What if an enemy comes looking for revenge? Can he stay by your side all day?"
Jiang Yan's eyes, which were about to burst into smile, gradually dimmed.
She didn't know, not even Yun Ting's intentions. She also didn't know why Yun Ting refused his father's promises of high official positions, generous salaries, gold and silver, and wealth.
Thinking of this, Jiang Yan became depressed again.
Seeing that she no longer insisted on going to the palace, Madam Jiang's expression softened. She turned around and hugged Jiang Yan in her arms, saying gently, "Yan'er, there are many good men in the capital. Your parents will definitely choose a man who is willing to love and protect you and stay with you."
She had been pregnant for ten months and finally gave birth to her darling baby. She was determined to help her Yan'er find a good husband and live a happy and peaceful life.
At night, the Jiang family waited until it was completely dark, but they didn't see Jiang Siqi return home.
He has a day off today and can go home in the evening. According to his usual time, he would have arrived home by now.
Madam Jiang frowned and said, "Send someone to look for him. Maybe he's been delayed for something."
Jiang Fu nodded, and then ordered the maid: "Send someone to find the second young master."
"Yes." Nanny responded and hurried out to make arrangements.
For some reason, Mrs. Jiang always felt a little panic in her heart. She covered her chest and looked at the table full of delicious food, feeling inexplicably fearful.
Jiang Siyuan noticed his mother's strangeness and comforted her, "Mother, my brother is probably late because he was too playful."
Mrs. Jiang forced a smile, but her brows were still furrowed.
Jiang Fu also looked towards the door, his eyes solemn. Although his second son used to be playful, he had become much more well-behaved since joining the patrol battalion and never missed the family dinner time again.
"Oh no, the Second Young Master is injured!"
An anxious cry broke the silence. Mrs. Jiang's heart tightened and she immediately stood up, but she almost fell. Fortunately, the nanny beside her supported her.
When she arrived in the yard, Mrs. Jiang saw Jiang Siqi lying in the courtyard, spitting blood, and his silver armor was stained red with blood.
"Qi'er!"
Mrs. Jiang screamed and ran to Jiang Siqi tremblingly, holding his face and wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth while crying.
"Qi'er!"
"Second brother!"
"Second brother!"
The whole family gathered around immediately. Jiang Siyuan calmed down first and said to Jiang Fu, "Father, the most important thing now is to get a doctor. I'll go get Li Yuanzheng first. You two can help my second brother back to his room."
He was about to leave when Wang immediately stopped him, "No! Husband, our second brother is injured, and the cause is still unknown. If he's seeking revenge, leaving now would be like walking into a trap."
Wang's words reminded Jiang Siyuan of the murder of Zheng Chengrui.
If they were seeking revenge, there might be assassins everywhere outside the mansion, and they would die as soon as they went out.
After hearing what his daughter-in-law said, Jiang Fu calmed down and ordered in a deep voice: "Send Qi'er back to her room first."
After saying that, he ordered his personal servant: "Go and see what's going on outside."
Jiang Yan and Wang helped Madam Jiang up. Wang instructed the servants to carefully carry Jiang Siqi back to the room, and the three of them followed to take care of Jiang Siqi.
The servant ran out and came back in a hurry to report, "Sir, there is indeed someone in the dark outside."
It is obvious that this is the revenge of the Zheng family, and they will not stop until the Jiang family pays for their blood debt tonight.
In the yard, all the servants noticed something was wrong and looked at Jiang Fu nervously, waiting for orders from the head of the family.
Jiang Siyuan calmed down, looked at Jiang Fu, and asked worriedly, "Father, what should we do? If this goes on, and we can't get a doctor, my second brother probably won't be able to hold on for much longer."
Jiang Fu's eyes merged with the darkness of the night. After a moment, he said in a deep voice, "Go to the front yard and burn everything!"