Chapter 287 - 287: The Death of Jian Mei

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But in the hands of the midwife, the child let out a cry.

Hearing the sound, Jiang Peihuan sighed in relief.

The few people outside the door also revealed smiles on their faces.

“May the Bodhisattva bless us!”

Old Madam Jiang, hearing the cries from inside, clasped her hands and made a gesture of prayer towards the sky.

Inside the room, Jiang Peihuan wrapped the child and placed him next to Jiang

Mei. She then whispered, “It’s a boy, and he’s very handsome.”

Jiang Mei was already exhausted, but on hearing Jiang Peihuan’s voice, she opened her eyes with all her might.

Looking at the baby in the swaddle, tenderness filled Jian Mei’s eyes.

Due to premature birth, the baby’s skin was slightly purple and he was very small, but Jian Mei was still overjoyed.

She tried to touch the baby’s face but couldn’t lift her hand. Seeing this, Jiang

Peihuan reached out and took her hand, placing it gently next to the baby’s face.

Jian Mei cautiously touched the baby’s cheek.

Her eyes were filled with satisfaction.

Watching this, tenderness also filled Jiang Peihuan’s eyes. No matter what, this child was her younger brother, another male member of the Jiang family.

“You should rest. Giving birth drains a lot of energy, so you need to recover.” “Thank you.”

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Jian Mei remained silent for a moment. She then turned to Jiang Peihuan and whispered her thanks, gratitude evident in her eyes.

Hearing the thanks, surprise appeared in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes. She softly replied, “You’re welcome, I didn’t do it for you.”

“I know, but I’m still grateful for your help… All…”

Before Jian Mei could finish, she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen.

Soon after, the midwife exclaimed, “Oh no, she’s hemorrhaging…”

Hearing the midwife’s cry, Jiang Peihuan hurriedly handed the baby to a maid and turned her attention to Jian Mei.

She had a massive hemorrhage after giving birth, and Jian Mei’s blood had stained the quilt underneath her.

Jian Mei let out a terrible scream and suddenly gripped Jiang Peihuan’s hand tightly.

The force surprised Jiang Peihuan.

She thought Jian Mei was scared and quickly reassured her, “It’s okay, 1 will save you.”

While saying this, Jiang Peihuan tried to free her hand to fetch a silver needle. But Jian Mei gripped her even tighter, making it impossible to pull away. Meeting Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, Jian Mei rasped, “Can I ask you for a favor?” Seeing more and more blood, worry appeared in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes.

Hearing Jian Mei’s words, she replied softly, “What is it? Tell me.”

“After I die, can you take care of my child for me?”

“This child is your husband’s son and also a member of the Jiang family. The

Jiang family will take good care of him.”

“I know the Jiang family will look after him, but 1 hope he can have a better life… Please, can you promise me this?”

Jian Mei gripped Jiang Peihuan’s hand even tighter, her veins bulging, clearly exerting all her strength.

“Alright, I promise you.”

As soon as Jiang Peihuan finished speaking, Jian Mei released her hand.

Then, Jiang Peihuan immediately took out her silver needles.

However, when the silver needles pierced into the acupoints, it did not have any effect.

The blood under Jian Mei’s body continued to flow out.

Jiang Peihuan rolled up her sleeves and began to massage the acupuncture points on Jian Mei’s body, but there was still no effect.

“Huan Er?”

At this moment, a voice came from outside the door. It was the voice of Old Madam Jiang.

Jian Mei’s breath was getting weaker and weaker, but perhaps due to Jiang

Peihuan’s promise, there was no pain on her face. In fact, a faint smile even lingered at the corner of her mouth.

Outside the door.

The Jiang family members only heard the sounds from inside; they hadn’t seen what was happening.

When the door opened, Old Madam Jiang immediately came forward, supported by Nanny Xu.

Jiang Peihuan came out holding a child, with a complex look in her eyes.

The child’s birth was a joyous occasion, but the passing of Jian Mei was undoubtedly sorrowful.

“Grandmother, it’s a boy.”

“A boy?”

Before Old Madam Jiang could say anything, Jiang Yuan, who was standing nearby, looked at the baby in Jiang Peihuan’s hands with surprised joy and reached out to him.

Zhou Rongfang, seeing Jiang Yuan’s excited expression, had a flash of anger in her eyes.

However, Jiang Peihuan didn’t say anything.

Jiang Yuan was indeed kind to their daughter, Jiang Ruyun. But, deep down, being of traditional mindset, he preferred sons.

So when he heard Jiang Peihuan mention that the baby was a boy, the joy in his eyes was undeniable.

“Grandmother, Aunt Mei has passed away.”

Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, everyone fell silent.

The anger in Zhou Rongfang’s eyes disappeared instantly. The child was not hers by birth, but whether she liked it or not, the child was now the only male heir of the second house.

The General’s mansion had male heirs in both the first and third houses, but none in the second.

Now that Aunt Mei was gone, as long as the child was raised under Zhou

Rongfang’s name, he would be considered her child.

“Rongfang, have her properly buried.”

After a long time, Old Madam Jiang finally said to Zhou Rongfang.

“Yes, Mother.”

Zhou Rongfang nodded upon hearing Old Madam Jiang’s words.

Seeing Jiang Yuan’s elation, and recalling Jian Mei’s last words to her, Jiang

Peihuan turned to Jiang Yuan, “Second Uncle, this child was premature and is quite frail. He needs good care.”

“I have Ye Xiao by my side, who is proficient in medicine. She can regularly check the baby’s health during this period.”

“You’ve thought it through. Let’s proceed as you suggest.”

Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Jiang Yuan nodded.

Although Jiang Peihuan had promised Jian Mei to take good care of the child, she could only do so much since the child belonged to the second house.

Originally, Jiang Peihuan wanted to inquire about the reason for Jian Mei’s premature delivery, but now she felt it was unnecessary since the person was already gone.

It was just the usual affairs of their household.

“Madam, Madam Cao has arrived.”

At this moment, a maid whispered into Zhou Rongfang’s ear.

“Please fetch the second young miss.”

“Yes.”

After the maid left, Zhou Rongfang said to Jiang Peihuan, “Huan huan, I believe

Madam Cao is here to discuss the marriage between Ruyun and young Master

Cao. You should join us.”

“Alright.”

Upon hearing Zhou Rongfang’s words, Jiang Peihuan nodded.

Soon after, the baby was taken away by a maid and Jiang Peihuan assisted Old

Madam Jiang towards the main hall.

“Greetings to the Queen Cheng.”

In addition to Madam Cao, Cao Jun had also come.

Upon seeing Jiang Peihuan, both came forward to offer their respects.

After all, Jiang Peihuan was now the Queen of Cheng Mansion, and they needed to show their respects to her.

But when Jiang Peihuan saw Madam Cao bowing, she quickly stepped forward to hold her hand, “Madam, there’s no need for such formalities.”