Chapter 286.2: Coincidence?

The Dragon Boat Festival traditions, Kaiming Fus hardly differed with the capitals, merely part.i.tioning the ca.n.a.l to conduct the dragon boat race. Comparatively speaking, this ones grandeur actually far surpa.s.sed the capitals.

Although there was one every year, it still made one very excited.

This year, the seating was also slightly different. Although also divided into male and female seats, it was with Jin Qinw.a.n.g and Jin w.a.n.gfei residing in the middle in a two-person seat, and behind them were their own people. Jing Wan resided on the left, and on the left side were the other womenfolk. Li Hong Yuan resided on the right, and on the right side were Kaiming Fus numerous officials.

Li Hong Yuan wasnt in the mood to idly chat with the officials. As such, there wasnt even an opening speech. Thus, the dragon boat race can just begin.

Good luck bets and whatnot, dont bother counting on Li Hong Yuan, but Jing Wan wasnt stingy, perhaps having long prepared. A set of southern pearl head ornaments, a dagger that cut metal like mud, a recommendation letter to the Head Minister of Appointments in her name, and also an even bigger hand, five hundred taels of silver in banknotes. These things, once brought out, the others all couldnt help but choke. If she were to lose the bet, it was still okay, but if she wins, who can afford to compensate? Even if they didnt know the phrase hating the rich, at this time, there were still many people that had this kind of mentality.

(T/N: The term meaning hating the rich is a very modern word so ancient people wont know it.)

Just, once Jing Wan expressed, these werent used as bets, but rather as the reward for the final winner.

Very good, this was doable.

But, Jin w.a.n.gfei, you being this wasteful with money, Jin Qinw.a.n.g really doesnt have any complaints?

Afterwards, as the drummer on the various dragon boats, they received a death command from their own familys sisters, as well as their already married sisters, must win.

Each familys young master personally partic.i.p.ating, this was considered Kaiming Fus tradition. Just, in past years, although eager to win, they still needed to give certain families face. As such, the final winner was always one of those families. Accompanying the Crown Prince in studying

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became a habit, and thus didnt have much eagerness to win either. This year, suddenly receiving this kind of order, while having an enormous pressure, each and every one also started getting excited along with. Still havent even started, yet the sparks have already ignited.

Finally having a bit of how the atmosphere should be like. Jing Wan said with a smile.

This strangely gave others a kind of spending big money to look for amus.e.m.e.nt feeling that made one want to beat up. However, regardless of how the others thought, Jin Qinw.a.n.g didnt have any complaints, greatly having a kind of I precisely spoiled her, what about it? feeling, making one further want to beat up. The person lacking a beating further made one want to beat, but those that wanted to beat him up further didnt dare to beat. The former was increasingly nonchalant, and the latter could only grit their teeth and choke on a mouthful of old blood.

The dragon boat race very quickly began. Perhaps because this years enthusiasm was especially ample, each and every one all exerted their full power. It can be said to be like the fierce battle between tigers and dragons. You overtake, I catch up, unlike in past years where normally for the most part, not long after starting, the final outcome was already determined.

Li Hong Yuan and Jing Wan would occasionally lean closer and intimately whisper a few words, full of smiles, giving others a kind of difficult for outsiders to insert a foot intimacy, making them both admire and envy.

Jin Qinw.a.n.g, this kind of high and n.o.ble person, how come just had such a malicious woman cupped in the palm?

Precisely the so-called, to know a person on the surface, but dont know the heart. Using to describe Jin w.a.n.gfei truly couldnt be more appropriate.

Probably because of exerting too much strength in the beginning, towards the end, it was just being too powerless to continue. This final outcome was quite unexpected. However, the people in the race were gasping for breath from exhaustion, unable to cheer in time, just seeing movement coming from the terrace first. That was an extremely excited girl. Although attracting many looks, somewhat awkward and helpless, it was still hard to conceal her excitement.

Jing Wan turned her head and glanced over, confirming with someone that it was indeed her family-Kaiming Fus Magistrate Manors dragon boat won the race. Jing Wan expressed on the spot, her mood was good today, so this reward will increase by another three hundred thousand taels. The mama behind her just that causally drew out another three hundred thousand taels, and under numerous eyes, let someone have the things sent over.

That girl disregarded her bearing, pa.s.sing her elders and going forward, just wanting to have the things received. Her target naturally wasnt the money, just there was someone even faster than her, Little sis, for better or worse, these are painstakingly won back by your older brother, so should let him have a look first, otherwise, theres still mother. Youre an unmarried young lady, so should be more reserved.

That girls face was nearly about to drip blood, feeling vexed, and further feeling resentful.

Alright, stop making a fool of yourselves. A madam to the side took the things, placing it by her own side. Dont even think about touching.

Its not that no one saw that young madam exerting strength when her mother-in-law took the things, the reluctance in her eyes not at all concealed. And also, that young girls reddened eyes, wis.h.i.+ng to cry.

The others all curled their lips. On the surface sneering at their pettiness, but on the inside, how many people werent envious?

A fus magistrate, originally can be considered the local boss, but unfortunately, when the fu and prefectural capital overlapped, he can only stand to the side. Thats why, Kaiming Fus Magistrate can be considered to be residing in a neither high nor low position, rather awkward. Things that originally should be his duties often had others interfering and overtaking, sometimes even needing to bow his head to ask for guidance, very much sullen.

(T/N: The local magistrate is roughly equivalent to a provinces governor, a low fourth rank position. This is a pretty high position for local level officials.)

In the past, he was not very conspicuous, yet this time, showed his face in a special way. That magistrate, towards the others congratulations, accompanied with a smile, yet on the inside, he was unable to be happy in the slightest. This reward was also a hot potato. One mishap, and hell end up ruining himself.

And towards Jing Wans handiwork, those that didnt understand the meaning inside werent in the minority. Who wasnt secretly guessing the implications within. After all, eight hundred thousand taels, this amount, truly was somewhat peculiar. That was more or less half of a certain amount. If one had this sum of money, many things can all be covered up.

Of these new and old foxes that mingled in officialdom, not that many would believe this really came from Jing Wans hand. Could it be Jin Qinw.a.n.g deliberately tossing out? But, how can that be possible? Leaving aside the fact that Jin Qinw.a.n.g spent all day playing around with Jin w.a.n.gfei, the main personnels that followed him here, for the most part, have all been sent away from Kaiming Fu, and the only two left also didnt have any movements, so how could he possibly know Kaiming Fus situation? But, eight hundred thousand taels truly was too coincidental. The more they felt it was impossible, the more they inwardly felt there was a problem.

The Governor-General that has gotten bullied the most miserably by Li Hong Yuan, at this very moment, was all somewhat unable to sit still, his heart drumming. He couldnt help but gaze towards Inspector General Su, but the other party was still motionless like a mountain. No one was able to figure out what exactly he was thinking. Perhaps sensing the Governor-Generals line of sight, he even gazed back, calmly smiling.

Shortly after, Li Hong Yuan expressed his mood was pretty good, so will start another match of dragon boat racing, and theres a prize for the winner, eight hundred thousand taels.

Once these words came out, Inspector General Su uncontrollably tightened his grip on the tea cup.

And what was even more interesting was that for the second round, it was still the dragon boat led by the magistrate familys young master that won.

The magistrates back was completely drenched. While sitting, his two legs were both somewhat shaking, and the sweat on his forehead also slid down. In his heart, there were just two words leftIts over!

After the dragon boat race ended, with the excuse of the humidity by the water too dense, the weather too hot, worrying that his w.a.n.gfei will be unable to bear, Li Hong Yuan moved to another place.

Jing Wan also didnt refute, just carrying a shallow smile as she stood by Li Hong Yuans side. Regardless of how others silently cursed at her, it all had nothing to do with her.

Fortunately, theyd long made preparations, so separately moving to another place also wasnt that big of a deal.

Just, previously it still wasnt obvious, but this while Jing Wans perception was becoming increasingly clear, seemingly there was something she was unaware of.

Jing Wan called over Gong mama to question. Gong mama didnt leave for long, and when she returned, reported to Jing Wan in full detail.

Su Wan Ting died yesterday? A few days ago, went out and suffered from fright, falling ill, unable to get up again, and ultimately didnt last? At the Immortal Gazing Lookout, I let someone have a girl thrown down, this matter spread everywhere? Reportedly that girl was precisely Su Wan Ting? Heh, this is rather interesting. Jing Wan smiled. This matter of killing someone, when placed on a good person, the repercussions caused was much louder than when placed on a bad person. This matter, w.a.n.gye should have an understanding inside. Then, no need to bother with.

This Kaiming Fu, sure enough, wasnt a simple place. However, presumably they will be leaving soon. If even this place was all like this, then what about at the heart of the matter this time?

Jing Wan strangely looked forward to it somewhat.

[1] This isnt used in the literal sense but rather a saying used to describe someone whose role is just to support an important person. The origin of this phrase does come from ancient times, basically for the imperial family, they will start grooming their successor at a young age, so the little crown prince or little princes will start studying at a very young age, but they are still children after all, so its unavoidable for them to be naughty and mischievous.

However, this is an insult to refined culture, and according to etiquette they need to be punished, but this little crown prince might be the future emperor, so the teachers cant scold him or hit him. So in order to educate him, they can only reprimand and scold the people by his side that are accompanying him in studying, using his way to warn the prince.

T/N: I just realized that all this money is probably the ransom money for the young masters. So basically Li Hong Yuan is just using the money hed gotten from them.