The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Chapter 1744: The wedding hall changes to the mourning hall

Hong Jiutong's heart sank to the bottom, and the joy of her marriage vanished in an instant. She understood everything in her heart: "The Crown Prince has never wanted to look at me twice in the past, and he hasn't changed at all now."

Seeing that Hong Jiutong was sad, Jingjing immediately began to comfort her, "Miss, the Crown Prince is still young. He will realize how good you are when he gets older."

Hong Jiutong's anger had already subsided by half. If the Crown Prince grew a little older, then he would have even less to do with.

After walking briskly, they finally arrived at the hall where Master Wan was. Master Wan was no longer the sickly man he used to be. He was in good spirits and had a smile on his face. He sat upright in his wheelchair, and you could not tell at all that he was a dying man.

When he saw the newlyweds walk in, Master Wan's smile widened.

Cheng Youning grinned, as usual, "Grandpa, I've brought the person to you."

Master Wan and Madam Wan didn't notice anything amiss, but Shang Xi immediately saw the strangeness. On such an important day with so many distinguished guests, why was Hong Jiutong painting himself like this? She whispered to Cheng Feng, "Look at your daughter-in-law!"

Cheng Feng's eyesight was no less sharp than Shang Xi's: "I'm not blind, I saw it. What's going on? This person looks like your older sister!"

"Keep your voice down! Look how much Dad and Mom are laughing, they can't stop!"

Cheng Youning and Hong Jiutong knelt before Master Wan and Madam Wan, and the servants, beaming with pride, handed them teacups.

Cheng Youning grinned, raised the teacup above her head, and said crisply, "Grandpa, please have some tea!"

Hong Jiutong also raised the teacup in his hand and, imitating Cheng Youning, said, "Grandma, please have some tea."

Mr. and Mrs. Wan beamed with joy, saying in unison, "Good, good, good!" Then they took the teacups together and each took a sip.

Cheng Youning tilted his head back and reached out to take the teacup from his grandfather's hand, but Master Wan held the teacup without moving. "Grandpa? Grandpa?" Suddenly, Cheng Youning cried out in surprise, "Dad, look what's wrong with my grandpa!"

At this moment, Cheng Feng arrived, put the teacup in Master Wan's hand aside, checked Master Wan's breath with his finger, and then said, "Your grandfather is gone!"

At this moment, Wan Baiqian and Boss Qian arrived. Boss Qian instructed Cang Man beside him: "Send someone to the palace to deliver a message saying that Prince Pang has passed away."

Madam Wan started crying, as did Wan Baiqian. Cheng Youning cried the loudest, clinging to his grandfather's leg and sobbing uncontrollably. The room was filled with the sound of weeping. Hong Jiutong was also crying; she was terrified and knelt on the ground, at a loss for what to do.

No one could attend to her, so Shang Xi said to Jing Jing, "Help Consort Hong to the side."

When someone spoke up, Jingjing realized what to do, and she was terrified. The supposedly auspicious marriage had ended with someone dying on the spot.

News of Prince Pang's death soon arrived at the palace. Wan Lianxing put down the memorial in his hand and said to the old steward beside him, "Prepare the carriage for Prince Pang's residence."

"Yes!"

On the way, Zhong Siyu comforted Wan Lianxing: "Your Majesty, please accept my condolences!"

“I knew this day would come. Yesterday, someone from Prince Pang’s residence reported that my elder brother had eaten half a bowl of rice and was in better spirits than before. I believed it to be true and thought his health was improving. It turns out it was just a final burst of energy before death. If I had known this, I should have gone to see my elder brother today.”

"His Majesty's desk is piled high with writing. From dawn to dusk, His Majesty has never stopped writing. He personally handles all military and state affairs, without a moment's rest. Prince Pang is the most understanding of His Majesty's hard work. Fortunately, we met with my brother two days ago."

Wan Lianxing nodded, his heart still heavy with sorrow.

Inside the Prince's mansion, the red silk had been removed and replaced with white linen. The red lanterns under the eaves, which had not yet been lit, were covered with white cloth. In an instant, the wedding hall was transformed into a mourning hall, with cries rising and falling. The joyous atmosphere of the courtyard turned into a mournful wind and rain.

Those who came to offer congratulations turned into mourners, and the initial "Congratulations" greetings upon entering were replaced with "Please accept my condolences."

Just as Madam Wan was crying while clinging to Wan Lianxing's arm, Big Eyes sneaked up to Cheng Feng's side and said, "Young Master, Constable Sun is here."

Cheng Feng had to handle both the funeral arrangements for Master Wan and the reception of those who came to pay their respects. In just a short while, countless people had arrived at the mansion. "There are so many people today that I can't attend to everyone. Just have someone to receive them. The Crown Princess is in the mourning hall. She can handle it after welcoming and seeing off the guests. The Emperor still has something to say here. You may leave now."

Da Yan dared not look directly at the Emperor, keeping his head down like a little thief. "Your Highness, Constable Sun says he has something he wants to say to you and wants to meet you."

"Why did you have to say that at this time? What kind of timing is this? Can't he see through the situation? Go and ask him to leave. Anyone who's looking for trouble is not welcome." Cheng Feng's eyes were red, and his face was extremely ugly, showing an unusual lack of patience.

Wan Lianxing looked at Cheng Feng and said in an unfriendly tone, "Why are you so impatient? Send someone to check it out."

Cheng Feng gave Da Yan a wink, and Da Yan quickly ran out to find Constable Sun for questioning.

Big Eyes quickly ran back. "Young Master, now we've found out. Your niece went to the yamen to report the case, and Constable Sun asked you how you would rule."

Wan Lianxing was furious. "The yamen (government office) needs the heir's permission to handle cases. In this situation, is the yamen incapable of handling cases?"

In the short time that followed, Cheng Feng was exhausted, and he said in a hoarse voice, "Uncle, when have I ever been involved in court affairs? I've only been to the yamen once, and they have their own methods for handling cases. They don't listen to me at all."

"What do the officials from the yamen want with you?"

"Didn't you hear it? My niece reported it! Huh?" Cheng Feng suddenly realized, "My niece is He Ye. I think I just saw her somewhere. How could she report it!"

Big Eyes said, "Doesn't the Crown Prince have a bullying niece?"

“He Bao? I’ve known that person for a long time. What does she want from me? Besides, I’m holding a funeral for my father. Even if the sky falls, don’t bother me. Go tell Constable Sun that I’m severing ties with He Bao. The case should be decided as it should be.”

Big Eyes shrugged and whispered, "I told you, Constable Sun also knows that the young master and Miss Hebao have broken off their engagement. But Constable Sun said there was a murder in your elder brother's family?"

"A murder case? Give me back my brother's house! My brother and nephew are both in my house, how could there be a murder case! Nonsense!"

Big Eyes was so frightened by Cheng Feng that he almost huddled together. "Young Master, don't get agitated! Your bully's sister-in-law has been murdered!"

"What? Liu Dalan has been murdered?"

With a confident tone, Big Eyes said, "I was afraid the young master wouldn't believe me, so I double-checked for him. It was your bully's sister-in-law who was killed."

Cheng Feng asked, "Who is the murderer?"

"Your niece-in-law, Su Aixiu."

"Nonsense. Su Aixiu is afraid that Liu Dalan will die. How could she possibly kill someone? There must be a mistake."