northernbook Chapter 292 The Emperor's Passing Away
Chapter 292 The Emperor's Passing Away
Lin Yi did more than Jiang Yu had imagined.
After Lin Yi left, Jiang Yu discovered that a small room in the corner had been transformed into a cozy and interesting children's room.
“The general did not choose to go to the room near the front…” Ado hesitated, but Jiang Yu immediately understood what she meant.
Lin Yi was already quite content with being the first to have a child. On the surface, she was like a proud peacock who looked down on everyone, but in her heart, she had made a subtle balance and compensation. When choosing a room for the child, she gave up a spot closer to the mother's room.
“This place is nice too, since we’re all in the same home anyway,” Jiang Yu said with a smile, carefully looking at the furnishings in the room, as if she could see the happy care Lin Yi put into each item.
However, there are still many areas that need improvement. Therefore, Jiang Yu began to gradually enrich the room for her first child in preparation for the arrival of the baby.
The Jiang and Lin families were naturally among the first to send gifts. The joy of the two families' union and continuation was indescribable, and all the gifts were transformed into a dazzling array of rare treasures. The Lin family even wanted to inlay gold and diamonds on the corners of the boxes containing the gifts.
Several close family members and friends didn't even need to be informed; the moment they received the news, their heartfelt wishes and gifts set off along with letters filled with blessings.
The Ocean Empire naturally had to make a gesture, but Jiang Yu was met not with congratulations, but with a messenger bringing news of death.
As the death knell tolled above the royal city, all the silver griffins of the palace took flight like snowflakes, sending news of the emperor's passing to every territory of the empire, while the dragonhawk knights relayed the news of national mourning to those who were more distant and important.
The guide, silent and sorrowful, personally handed Jiang Yu a letter bearing the image of a large ship with its sails lowered, and left without even having a meal. Immediately afterwards, the death knell tolled over Hollandpur's territory.
People put away their smiles, stopped all banquets and gatherings, and returned home one after another.
Jiang Yu and her family also changed out of their finery and into simple clothes. The lords wore uniform formal attire during this time of national mourning, made of a plain gray-blue fabric with only a simple white wave pattern adorning the hem.
Ryan Julia, the emperor of the Ocean Empire, has passed away.
It is said that he was very calm before his death, and simply asked Turner to thoroughly clean up and bury everything he had created for Lady Tini in the court, and also hoped to be buried with Tini's remains, far away from the tombs of the successive emperors of the Ocean Empire.
Ryan had diligently planned his entire life, but only before his death did he frankly confront his aversion and resistance to being chosen as emperor.
Jiang Yu had arranged everything in the territory regarding the emperor's mourning period and sent someone to find Peter, the pet merchant.
Ryan Yuria clung to his last breath, unwilling to leave, surely because he had some unfulfilled wish. His sudden departure now, upon reflection, must be related to the newly stabilized Forest Empire.
“You should know why I’ve called you here.” Ever since Jiang Yu provided Peter with help and convenience, he has become a regular visitor to Hollandpur and a staunch supporter of Jiang Yu’s business plans. He has even brought many well-known merchants from the Forest Empire to settle here.
Peter felt both fearful and helpless, but he could only answer evasively, "I have already received the news that His Majesty Ryan has passed away. Is there anything I can do for you?"
“I thought you would be more direct.” Jiang Yu smiled slightly. “Your friend, Mr. Phyllis, a merchant from the Forest Empire, should have something to pass on to me.”
“But I don’t know him well, and so far no one has been able to introduce us, so I think he will definitely be handed over to you.”
"You really can see through everything." Peter smiled wryly. Lord Jiang Yu was cautious and intelligent, and his summons this time indicated that he had already confirmed the matter.
"So tell me what you want to say, don't make me say everything." Jiang Yu then gestured for him to sit down and speak slowly.
“I know the situation in the Forest Empire is settled. I recently received information that Mr. Phyllis and Commander Kong have close ties. I would like to know if you are also aware of this?”
Peter involuntarily looked at Jiang Yu and found that the usually gentle and beautiful lord was now sitting there staring at him intently, exuding an imposing aura.
He sat down respectfully, swallowed silently, and decided to be completely honest. After all, Commander Xiao Kong had never given up, hadn't he?
“I knew Commander Kong before, but my coming to Hollandpur was my own personal decision, not Commander Kong’s intention.”
“As for Phyllis, he and I have been close friends for many years, but I believe he came here on the orders of Commander Kong.” Peter said somewhat apologetically.
“I’m sorry, but it was indeed me who invited Phyllis. If this has caused you any trouble, I am to blame.”
Jiang Yu remained silent for a moment, then said, "I believe everything you say, but I want to know more now."
“I believe that Commander Kong did not intend to hurt me. I just did not want to be unaware of his contributions, nor did I want to owe him a favor.”
"So besides Mr. Phyllis, please tell me, what else did Commander Kong do?"
Peter sorted out his thoughts and said hesitantly, "I do know some inside information, but I don't think Commander Kong wants you to know."
“But knowing it won’t make any difference, will it?” Jiang Yu leaned back in her chair, her mind filled with the image of his refined and handsome face beneath his platinum blonde hair. She sighed inwardly, realizing how difficult it was to calculate the favor she owed him.
"Given his abilities, it's impossible that he didn't know that my thoughts had already changed."
Peter's eyes lit up instantly, and he couldn't help but speak up for Kong Yiche: "The lord is the jewel of the empire. If we really have to choose a partner in the Forest Empire, I think there is no one more suitable than Commander Kong."
“But he was engaged to Daisy Adler after all,” Jiang Yu said deliberately.
"That doesn't count!" Peter quickly denied, but when he saw Jiang Yu's somewhat teasing look, he immediately shuddered and stopped talking.
Jiang Yu had no intention of making things difficult for him, so she stopped teasing him and said, "In any case, it is a period of national mourning, and the Forest Empire is also restoring order. It is a busy time for Commander Kong, so we can wait and talk about everything later."
"Why don't you pass on a message for me? Tell them that I understand all your kindness and appreciate it very much, so there's no need for you to worry about me anymore. As for the gift, why don't you give it to me in person when we're all done with our work?"
Since you've already come to have other ideas, instead of keeping him hanging, it's better for the two of you to be open and honest with each other and meet. Neither of you should hide anything or run away from the other; just follow your heart when you make a decision.
“Tell him that I look forward to meeting him.”