Chapter 336: The Truth

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation     Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Upon hearing the maid’s words, Jiang Sijin said with eyes full of anger.

However, at this moment, no one responded to Jiang Sijin. After all, the incident with Jiang Yan occurred in the Jiang Mansion, and even if Xiao Junhao was no longer favored, he was still a prince.

There was no need to fawn over him, but it was also unnecessary to offend him.

In the midst of silence, Xiao Junhao spoke, “Regardless, the princess had her incident at the Jiang Mansion’s banquet. She is the first of the Emperor’s grandchildren. Let’s leave the matter for the Emperor to decide.”

Upon hearing this, the faces of the Jiang family members showed displeasure, but they couldn’t refute.

After all, it concerned the imperial heir. Informing Emperor Qi Ming was only natural.

However, when Jiang Yan was being helped up by her maid, Jiang Peihuan softly interrupted, “Wait.”

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s voice, everyone turned their attention to her.

In front of everyone, Jiang Peihuan addressed Jiang Yan, “Princess Qing, may 1 check your pulse?”

Although she posed it as a question, Jiang Peihuan approached Jiang Yan. Before Jiang Yan could react, Jiang Peihuan had already grasped her wrist.

The maid beside Jiang Yan, seeing this, stepped forward, “Queen Cheng, my mistress is unwell, you… ah…”

Before the maid could finish, she was knocked to the ground with a kick. The one who acted was Xiao Nanye.

Xiao Nanye walked to Jiang Peihuan’s side and coldly stared at the talking maid, “Who do you think you are? Is it your turn to speak here?”

The maid fell, coughing up blood.

She wanted to say something upon seeing Jiang Peihuan checking Jiang Yan’s pulse, but upon seeing Xiao Nanye’s cold demeanor, she dared not utter a word.

Jiang Peihuan checked Jiang Yan’s pulse meticulously.

After a moment, she released Jiang Yan’s hand.

Subsequently, she approached Old Madam Jiang and Jiang Hong, “Father, please stay with grandmother. I’ll handle this matter.”

“Alright.”

“If there’s anything, just send someone to inform me at home.”

“Understood.”

After speaking to Jiang Hong, Jiang Peihuan gave Ye Xiao a glance.

The latter immediately approached.

Jiang Peihuan whispered a few words into Ye Xiao’s ear.

Whatever Jiang Peihuan said, Ye Xiao nodded gravely, “My Queen, rest assured, I’ll have it thoroughly investigated.”

After everything was arranged, Jiang Peihuan finally said to Xiao Junhao, “Let’s go-”

Having said that, she didn’t spare Xiao Junhao another glance.

Upon her rebirth, Jiang Peihuan wished nothing more than to end Xiao Junhao’s life with a single stroke.

However, at some point, it seemed she gradually let go of that idea. Now, she seemed more annoyed with Xiao Junhao and didn’t want to see him as long as he didn’t provoke her.

Seeing her indifferent expression, Xiao Junhao frowned.

To him, Jiang Peihuan’s gaze felt like she was looking at a stranger.

Realizing that he was nothing more than a stranger to Jiang Peihuan made Xiao Junhao’s heart heavy. He would rather see hatred in her eyes than such indifference.

Xiao Nanye accompanied Jiang Peihuan to the palace.

Emperor Qi Ming had already received the news. Knowing that the child in Jiang Yan’s womb was gone, his eyes were filled with rage. He stared at the newcomers and demanded, “What happened? How could there be a miscarriage all of a sudden?”

While Emperor Qi Ming didn’t care much for Jiang Yan, he was very concerned about the child in her womb.

“Imperial father, Yan Er heard of Old Madam Jiang’s significant birthday celebration and specifically went to offer blessings. But who would have thought that such an incident would occur during the banquet at the Jiang Mansion? Imperial father, you must seek justice for your son.”

Hearing Emperor Qi Ming’s voice, Xiao Junhao spoke first.

By the end of his statement, Xiao Junhao’s eyes were filled with intense fury.

Seeing this, Xiao Nanye sneered from the side.

Everyone heard Xiao Nanye’s laughter, and Emperor Qi Ming glared at him with irritation.

Emperor Qi Ming didn’t look at Xiao Nanye but directly turned to Jiang Peihuan. “Queen Cheng, what do you have to say about this?”

“Imperial Brother, as far as I know, the Jiang family neither sent an invitation to the Qing Mansion nor specifically invited the Princess Qing. She appeared at the old madam’s birthday banquet without an invitation, causing such a scene. It’s made me wonder if the Princess Qing did this on purpose.”

Before Jiang Peihuan could speak, Xiao Nanye interjected.

Hearing Xiao Nanye, Xiao Junhao’s expression turned even more unsightly. “Imperial uncle, your words are too malicious. How could the princess consort endanger her unborn child…”

“She knew she was pregnant, so why didn’t she stay at home? Why run around?”

Xiao Nanye, with a cold look, interrupted Xiao Junhao before he could finish.

Emperor Qi Ming’s eyes darkened further with anger at their bickering.

He glared at both of them and said in a low voice, “Enough, both of you, be silent!”

Seeing Emperor Qi Ming’s anger, Xiao Junhao promptly shut his mouth, but Xiao Nanye continued, “Imperial Brother, in my opinion, the Princess Qing simply lacks blessings. This would have been your first…”

“You shut up too,” the emperor snapped at Xiao Nanye.

Xiao Nanye finally closed his mouth.

After shooting Xiao Nanye a fierce glare, Emperor Qi Ming turned to Jiang Peihuan. “Regardless, this happened at the Jiang Mansion. What do you say?”

“Please wait a moment, Your Majesty.”

Emperor Qi Ming looked puzzled at Jiang Peihuan’s words.

After a short while, the chief doctor of the Imperial Medical Institution entered the hall.

Only then did Jiang Peihuan address the emperor, “Your Majesty, 1 had already examined the Princess Qing during the banquet. The reason for her miscarriage is the consumption of oleander powder. But there was no trace of oleander powder at the Jiang family’s banquet.”

“After 1 entered the palace, 1 had the chief doctor check the banquet.”

“If Your Majesty doubts my words, you can listen to the chief doctor.”

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, surprise flashed in Emperor Qi Ming’s eyes. He turned to the chief doctor and asked, “Tell me, what happened?”

“Your Majesty, as Queen Cheng stated, Princess Qing indeed consumed oleander powder. When 1 checked all the dishes the Princess Qing had eaten at the Jiang Mansion, none contained oleander. Moreover, 1 examined all utensils from the banquet and found no issues..”