Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 233 What to do?

On such a happy day, the only one who seemed happy was the groom, Xiao Wenyuan.

In fact, it was he who originally proposed to move up the wedding date.

Because he is afraid.

I was afraid that the day would really come when Shen Beiqi died and the prince would rebel.

Her father had achieved great success, and after Shen Zhiyan knew everything, she would never marry him again.

No matter what the original purpose of marrying into the Shen family was.

In the later period of their interactions, he really fell in love with this clean and pure girl.

She was like a blank piece of paper, simple and clear at a glance, allowing him to draw whatever he liked on it.

So, he took advantage of her drunkenness and raped her.

He thought that as long as this was the case, even if she eventually learned the truth, she would not be able to escape from him.

The festive suona sound faded farther and farther away.

Jiang Li stood beside Yang and could clearly see the sadness hidden beneath her decent smile.

She lowered her eyes calmly, feeling equally bitter in her heart.

Jiang Li did not follow the wedding procession to the Prince Rui's mansion for the banquet.

Because she had to stay and help Yang support the Shen family.

If someone wanted to tamper with the Shen family's wedding banquet, they would have to start with the food.

Jiang Li then ordered Luo Zhi and Xing Ping to go to the kitchen and keep an eye on it closely.

We must not give those with ulterior motives the opportunity to take advantage of us because of our busy schedule.

Fortunately, there are not many guests today, so it is not difficult to look after them.

It was a busy day, but fortunately nothing happened.

After sending everyone away, Yang could no longer hold on and fainted in the flower hall.

Doctor Jiang took Yang's pulse, shook his head, and sighed, "The problem is in the heart, and heart disease needs to be treated with heart medicine."

Nanny Cen remained silent and tucked the corner of the quilt for Yang.

Jiang Li sat beside the couch, looking at Yang's frowning brows in her coma, and said softly,

"Please ask Doctor Jiang to prescribe some tranquilizers for my mother so that she can have a good night's sleep."

Jiang Li has not slept from last night till now, and now her head is a little dizzy.

She believed that the same was true for Yang.

It’s not that I don’t want to sleep, it’s that I can’t sleep at all.

Doctor Jiang bowed, picked up the medicine box and left the room to get the medicine.

Luo Zhi came in hurriedly and said anxiously, "Miss, Du Li is back!"

When Jiang Li saw Du Li standing in the yard, her pupils suddenly widened.

He was wearing a black suit and standing under a lantern in the yard. His face was bruised and his body was covered with cuts from swords and knives, with blood oozing out.

"How did you get injured? What happened?" Jiang Li asked hurriedly.

Du Li and his younger brother Du Xin have always been inseparable, but she did not see Du Xin.

"Where's Du Xin? Where did he go?"

"Du Xin he..."

Du Li's pale face was gloomy, and the abrupt end of his words was enough to make it clear that Du Xin was in great danger.

Jiang Li: "What happened?"

He hunched over, trying to endure the pain and said, "Miss, now the prince has taken control of Jiangdu City. The city is now in danger. The Shen Mansion has the defenses left by the master. As long as you and your wife don't step out of the mansion, no one can break into the Shen Mansion!"

"That……"

Jiang Li asked in a low voice, "Do you have any news from the North?"

Du Li shook his head slowly, "I noticed something strange a few days ago."

"My brother and I have been investigating secretly for the past two days and found that our contacts have been quietly cut off. Our messages cannot be transmitted, and their messages cannot be transmitted back either!"

The night wind is as cold as a knife, piercing to the bone.

The phoenix tree in the courtyard of Qiwu Pavilion is like a candle burning in the wind, dropping its leaves rustlingly.

The carefully trimmed flowers and plants in the corner are now in a state of decay and lie crookedly in the flower bed.

Jiang Li only felt a chill attacking from the soles of her feet into her body, rushing through her whole body along with the flowing blood.

By now, she could probably guess what had happened.

Perhaps the affair between the prince and Han Yunning was discovered by Emperor Hongyang, and the prince took a risky move in order to protect himself.

And, he actually succeeded.

Now, he dare not act rashly against Emperor Hongyang, simply because he is afraid of the military power in Shen Beiqi's hands.

After all, the person Shen Beiqi supports is not the prince.

If Shen Beiqi wanted to help the third prince ascend the throne, he would lead his army directly into Jiangdu City.

Those generals defending the city had absolutely no chance of winning against the Beilin Army fighting with real guns and swords on the battlefield.

Therefore, getting rid of Shen Beiqi is a top priority.

If the plan fails and Shen Beiqi is lucky enough to survive, then the prince must have another trick up his sleeve.

By then, the prince might set up an elaborate plan and wait for Shen Beiqi to fall into the trap.

And both Yang and she will become pawns in the hands of the prince, becoming bait to lure Shen Beiqi into the battle.

She staggered and sat down, holding onto the stone table.

Her nails dug into her palms, and the piercing pain brought her back to her senses a little.

Since Du Li claimed that the Shen Mansion was heavily guarded, Shen Beiqi must have made foolproof arrangements when he left.

But she was really worried about her father and brother.

Jiang Li: "During this period of time, I will stay in the mansion with my mother and will never go out."

As for Shen Zhiyan, there is no need to worry.

Even if the prince harbors resentment towards the Shen family, he should still give Prince Rui some face and not deliberately make things difficult for Shen Zhiyan.

"Can you send someone to deliver a message to my father and brother, reminding them that the situation in the court is unpredictable and asking them to take good care of themselves?"

Jiang Li looked up at Du Li.

He is injured now, and Jiang Li shouldn't use him anymore.

But right now, she really has no one else she can trust.

Du Li: "I have already been to the Jiang Mansion. Young Master Jiang has made preparations in advance. You can rest assured, young lady."

That’s right. My brother is now a newly-minted Jinshi and the future of the Western School. I believe the prince will not make things difficult for him.

Jiang Li nodded, "Do you have any news about the Third Prince?"

"They are from the Guardian Department."

Du Li said solemnly, "Some time ago, His Majesty gave the post of Director of the Guard Bureau to the Second Young Master Luo."

Luo Yan?

Jiang Li's thick eyelashes trembled slightly, but she didn't say anything in the end.

……

Luo Zhi took Du Li to find a guest room to stay in first. Jiang Li sent someone to invite the doctor from the Jiang residence to treat Du Li.

After sitting alone in the yard for a while, she called for Nanny Cen.

Nanny Cen had just served Yang some calming soup and was still holding the plate in her hands, which she had not yet taken back to the kitchen.

"Madam Cen, you are an elder in this mansion. There are many things I don't need to explain. You can definitely guess them clearly."

Jiang Li looked up at her and said slowly,

"From now on, no one except you and me is allowed to enter the Qiwu Pavilion. I will live in the side hall. If mother needs anything, you can call me directly."

Nanny Cen didn't understand why, but now Yang was deeply shocked and the third girl had the final say in the family.

She thought about it, then nodded and said yes.

"Also, give orders that the Shen Mansion will be closed to visitors in the next few days. No matter who comes, no one will be seen."

"No matter who it is, I won't see them all?"

Nanny Cen was surprised. Why did the orders given by the third young lady make people feel so terrified?

Could it be that the Duke really died in the battle?

Nanny Cen grew up with Yang. Her two children had no idea what kind of hardships Yang had endured and how many tears she had shed along the way.

Only Nanny Cen knows best.

Nanny Cen was silent for a long time, suppressing the emotions in her heart, bowed respectfully to Jiang Li, and gave instructions according to what she said.

Above the night sky.

Only a faint arc remains of the bright moon.

Now, she didn't know whether he was alive or dead.

He also had no way of knowing their safety.

What should I do?