Chapter 312 - 312: Grandmother Is Waiting For Your Return

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Therefore, when Jiang Hong went to the Plum Garden, he was followed by a pile of tonics.

Seeing all the items on the table, Jiang Peihuan was taken aback. She looked at Jiang Hong and couldn’t help but ask, “Father, why are there so many tonics?”

“They are all gifts from the Emperor and the Empress.”

“I’m not surprised the Emperor has given gifts since he and King Cheng have always been close. But why does the Empress’s gift seem even more generous than the Emperor’s?”

Jiang Peihuan was aware of the reason, but hearing Jiang Hong’s words, she gently replied, “Xiao Nanye grew up in the palace, and the Empress took good care of him. 1 suppose it’s out of happiness.”

Hearing this, Jiang Hong said nothing more.

Jiang Hong looked at Jiang Peihuan with a smile, “Huan Er, for now, you should rest at home and stop distributing porridge. Leave such matters to your younger sister.”

“Also, remember to send a letter to His Highness.”

“I know.”

“Father, Mother, it’s getting late. You both should return to Yanlin and rest.”

“Huan Er, how about I stay with you tonight?”

Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Xue Yan softly responded, a worried look in her eyes.

However, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but laugh, “Mother, haven’t you forgotten that 1 studied medicine? You’re still treating me like a child. Rest assured, with Yue Er and Ye Xiao here, I’ll be fine.”

Hearing this, Xue Yan and Jiang Hong left Plum Garden together.

Having slept for a while, Jiang Peihuan wasn’t sleepy now.

After they left, she turned to Yue Er, who was by her bed, “Prepare the ink and brush for me.”

“My Queen, are you writing to King Cheng?”

Jiang Peihuan didn’t speak but nodded with a smile.

Everyone was overjoyed at the news of Jiang Peihuan’s pregnancy, but some weren’t pleased, like Xiao Junhao.

“You said Jiang Peihuan is pregnant?”

“Yes, I just got the news.”

Hearing Xiao Junhao’s words, Pei Wu spoke softly.

Xiao Junhao’s eyes darkened, “She’s actually pregnant?”

After saying this, his expression grew complex.

“Where’s the Princess Consort?”

“She’s in the main courtyard. Master, do you want to…”

Before Pei Wu could finish, Xiao Junhao took big strides towards the main courtyard.

Jiang Yan was reading when she heard that Xiao Junhao had arrived. She quickly went to greet him.

“Greetings, Your Highness. Why are you…”

Before Jiang Yan could finish, Xiao Junhao suddenly swept her up in his arms.

The servants in the room, seeing this, quickly exited.

Confused, Jiang Yan was pressed onto the bed.

But as she saw Xiao Junhao lean in, she instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.

Yet soon, Jiang Yan was left stunned.

When Xiao Junhao buried his head in her neck, he softly called out, “Huan Er.”

Even though the words were whispered faintly, Jiang Yan could hear them clearly.

Almost immediately, she thought of Jiang Peihuan.

The man’s actions grew more and more forceful, yet Jiang Yan did her best to cooperate, enduring the pain.

Jiang Peihuan, however, had no idea of what was happening in the Prince Qing Mansion.

After handing over the letter she had written to Ye Xiao, Jiang Peihuan drifted into a peaceful sleep.

In the time that followed, Jiang Peihuan anxiously awaited Xiao Nanye’s reply. However, instead of a letter, she was greeted with news of a plague outbreak in An Zhou.

“You’re saying that there’s been a plague outbreak in An Zhou?”

Facing Ye Xiao, Jiang Peihuan asked with concern evident in her eyes.

Ye Xiao’s expression was equally grim. She nodded, “Yes, the entire An Zhou has been affected. Not only have the common people been infected, but many soldiers have also died or been seriously affected.”

“Where is Xiao Nanye now?”

“His Highness is in the army.”

Upon hearing Ye Xiao’s words, Jiang Peihuan swayed slightly.

“My Queen?”

Seeing Jiang Peihuan’s change in complexion, Ye Xiao instinctively moved to support her. However, Jiang Peihuan gripped her arm tightly, “Ye Xiao, prepare some medicinal herbs, and make sure to gather a large quantity. We’re going to An Zhou.”

“You can’t go! 1 absolutely won’t allow you to travel to An Zhou!”

An hour later, everyone in the General’s Mansion knew of Jiang Peihuan’s intention to head to An Zhou.

Jiang Yan was the first to object.

Seeing Jiang Peihuan seated, Xue Yan’s eyes flared with anger. “You’ve only been pregnant for just over a month. If something happens to you on the journey, what are we to do?”

Towards the end of her sentence, Xue Yan’s eyes were tinged with red.

Although Jiang Hong didn’t voice any objections, his expression was extremely grave.

Yet, he turned to Jiang Peihuan, softly speaking, “Huan Er, are you sure about this? Although An Zhou is dangerous, with Xiao Nanye’s exceptional intelligence, he surely can…”

“Father, my decision to go to An Zhou isn’t just for Xiao Nanye.”

Before Jiang Hong could finish, Jiang Peihuan gently interrupted.

Facing her parents, she continued, “When 1 was thirteen, 1 followed you to the battlefield, witnessing the life and death struggles of war.”

“For soldiers, dying on the battlefield is an understandable fate. But dying from a plague, it’s tragically innocent. Now that I’ve learned medical skills, 1 can’t just stand by.”

“So, mother, father, please let me go.”

“Both of you, let Huan Er go.”

At this moment, the Old Madam Jiang entered the room, supported by Nanny Xu.

“Mother?”

“Grandmother?”

Seeing the old madam, everyone bowed.

Jiang Peihuan moved to assist her.

Old Madam Jiang, looking at Jiang Peihuan, gently patted her hand and said with a smile, “On your trip to An Zhou, make sure to take care of yourself. Especially now, since you’re carrying a child.”

“Grandmother, rest assured, 1 will return safely.”

“You must not forget, in a month, it will be your fiftieth birthday. 1 will definitely come to celebrate with you.”

Hearing this, tears welled up in Old Madam Jiang’s eyes. Gripping Jiang Peihuan’s hand, she said, “1’11 wait for your return. If you don’t come back, 1 won’t be celebrating my fiftieth birthday.”

That very night, Jiang Peihuan set off from the Jiang mansion with Ye Xiao.

For this trip to An Zhou, she only brought Ye Xiao. She didn’t bring any of her siblings, as she was willing to risk her life but not theirs.

“Master…”

As Jiang Peihuan was about to board the carriage, she heard a distant voice.

“My Queen, it seems to be Miss Cheng..”