PNB Chapter 136 Bedridden
Chapter 136 Bedridden
Following Jiang Yuyue's instructions, Steward Xiang sent a servant to inform Xie's relatives that the Xie family had tragically perished in the fire the previous night.
The original intention was to have them come and collect the body, but because the Xie family had forcibly taken back the shop before, these relatives had accumulated deep resentment towards the Xie family.
Let alone collecting the body, they would rather spit on it a couple more times.
"If you're dead, you're dead."
Xie Yuanji looked at the servant sent by the Jiang family, his words full of coldness, "The Xie family severed all ties with us long ago, and now everything about the Xie family has nothing to do with me, so it is naturally not my place to deal with this corpse."
After saying this, Xie Yuanji glanced at the servant again, "Your Jiang family should hurry up and deal with your own family affairs!"
The replies received by the servants sent out by the steward were basically the same. Xie Yuanji's attitude was considered relatively good. Some even went so far as to celebrate wildly upon learning of the Xie family's deaths.
The Xie family's current state of being abandoned by everyone was entirely caused by Jiang Yuyue, so she was not at all surprised to hear these replies from the servant.
"Since no one is willing to collect their bodies, let Butler Xiang dispose of them as he sees fit."
Jiang Yuyue said casually, "Isn't there a mass grave outside the city? It's perfect to throw them there."
Xiaoliu and Jasmine exchanged a glance, and now they finally understood why their young lady had been so tolerant of the arrogant Xie family!
Even though the Xie family had become scapegoats for their family, they had committed so many evil deeds that Xiao Liu only felt relieved and did not feel that they had died unjustly.
The Jiang family was wealthy and the Xie family was also a prominent family. The news that the Jiang and Xie families had suffered a terrible misfortune and were almost wiped out spread like wildfire throughout Jinling City.
Although the impact of this incident was considerable, the conclusion reached by the government officials after their investigation was that it was caused by a fire.
Although such a statement could not convince most people, the controversy gradually subsided because there was really no clue and no one advocated for further investigation.
The Jiang family home was burned to the ground. Although Jiang Yuyue said she felt a little heartbroken, she had already searched the house thoroughly before the incident and confirmed that the so-called treasure was definitely not in the mansion.
Although the whereabouts of this item are still unknown, the only thing Jiang Yuyue is certain of is that it is still in the hands of the Jiang family.
Having successfully created the illusion that the entire Jiang family had been wiped out, Jiang Yuyue had no intention of continuing to show herself.
Furthermore, as her pregnancy progressed, she immediately changed her plans and decided to remain inactive and focus on her pregnancy until she had a clearer understanding of the situation.
As for the news that they were safe and sound, Jiang Yuyue also sent a secret message to Axi in the capital, instructing them to keep a low profile and not to show themselves so that others would notice anything unusual.
But Xie Jinglan's situation is not so good.
Perhaps because he learned of the tragic deaths of his entire family, Xie Jinglan's health deteriorated day by day, and he spent almost every day in bed for the two weeks after moving here.
Although Jiang Yuyue was worried about his health, she had some suspicions in her heart.
Although the Xie family treated Xie Jinglan poorly, and could even be said to have completely disregarded him, Xie Jinglan's rapidly deteriorating health made it hard for Jiang Yuyue not to believe that he was grieving for his deceased family members.
Although such speculation may seem contradictory, it is indeed possible that even if family members are not good, some people will still have the so-called "blood is thicker than water" mentality of blind filial piety.
"Leave it to me."
As soon as Jiang Yuyue entered the house, she saw Jixiang feeding Xie Jinglan medicine. Upon seeing Jiang Yuyue, Jixiang seemed to have seen a savior and quickly got up to hand her the medicine bowl.
Xie Jinglan's lips were almost bloodless, and even looking up at Jiang Yuyue seemed a bit difficult for him.
Seeing his appearance, Jiang Yuyue was somewhat moved, but only for a moment.
Even though Xie Jinglan was truly heartbroken and dying from the death of his family, Jiang Yuyue did not regret her actions at all. If she had the chance to do it all over again, she would still not be merciful to the Xie family.
“I’ve noticed you haven’t been eating much these past few days. Today I asked Xiaoliu to buy you some of your favorite peach shortbread. Try it later and see if it tastes the same as before.”
As Jiang Yuyue gently fed Xie Jinglan his medicine, she observed his expression. "I am powerless to help your parents and grandmother. The incident happened so suddenly that day, and I could only focus on you. I really had no time to take care of them."
Xie Jinglan looked weak, but he couldn't help but frown as he listened to Jiang Yuyue say these things. Could it be that she thought he had feelings for the Xie family?
Seeing this expression, Jiang Yuyue became even more convinced that Xie Jinglan was still grieving over the deaths of his family. Moreover, Xie Jinglan was not someone to be easily fooled. When they fled that day, Jiang Yuyue seemed to have been prepared all along, so it would be strange if he couldn't see through her.
Jiang Yuyue paused slightly, even though she didn't want to play the villain in Xie Jinglan's eyes.
But since things have come to this, he doesn't care what he thinks anymore. Besides, given his physical condition, it's uncertain how long he can live.
All she could do was make Xie Jinglan's last days as comfortable as possible.
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Xie Zhi, who had left Jinling before the Jiang family's misfortune, had been intentionally or unintentionally inquiring about the Jiang family's whereabouts. When she suddenly learned that no one had survived the fire at the Jiang family's home, she almost collapsed to her knees.
"You're saying the eldest son's family and the Jiang family... are all dead!?"
Xie Changrong's face turned ashen upon hearing this. "Even Mother is dead?!"
"Ah."
Xie Zhi nodded numbly. "It's said that no one survived. Everyone in the Jiang family died, supposedly because of a fire in the kitchen."
The impact of this news was enormous; Xie Changrong never expected that such a big thing would happen in less than a month since they left.
Madam Xie felt a chill run down her spine. Although she didn't know exactly what had happened, she was sure that if her family hadn't listened to her daughter and left, they would have perished in the fire as well.
However, it's a good thing that the eldest son's family and the biased old woman died.
A hint of pleasure flashed through Madam Xie's heart. Didn't the eldest son love to show off his son who had become a prince consort? Now he died before he even had a chance to enjoy his life. He deserved it!