Chapter 492.4: New Rule, Assassination
Of course, as the horse that came out on top, it also earned a lot of money for its owner.
As someone who has always just spent money outwards, to suddenly carry back several hundred thousand of taels, it was just getting marveled at by the whole family, further don’t need to mention how proud they were.
And among them, there were those that weren’t so conspicuous that also won over ten thousand taels that came from a minor household, but because the name was anonymous, they also don’t need to worry about getting targeted, so it couldn’t be better.
Actually, Le Cheng Emperor had also sent people over for a look, just wanting to know, what kind of spectacle it was to be able to attract that many people from the capital.
Afterwards, after hearing the inner court attendant’s colorful report, Le Cheng Emperor coldly glanced over. The inner court attendant’s cold sweat instantly seeped out in fear.
Le Cheng Emperor was especially miserable inside. There were piles of matters to deal with, his hair all about to fall out, yet that son of his was that carefree, making him want to have that bastard ruthless whipped. Unfortunately, he simply didn’t dare. After all, right now, that bastard still won’t give him, this father, a good face. As the old man, to be like him, he can also be considered unique.
Afterwards, people gradually discovered, this matter seemingly wasn’t completely bad. For a great majority of people, although it was losing a bit of money, but the money used by the family’s unfilial child actually lessened. Not only that, they didn’t go out and fool around all day either. Although they might be a bit close with the horse at home, but no matter how close, it’s not like they’ll sleep together with the horse. And no matter how well they raise the horse, the money spent was actually all just pocket change. Setting aside how their parents feel, as their wife, they’ve even all pulled out their own wallets. It was just wanting a horse, no problem, buy another one. As long as they come back to sleep every day, no longer holding the little vixens outside, then the money absolutely was the smallest matter. With their wife being this sensible, this time, the couples relationship even improved.
Towards this kind of outcome, really don’t know what one should say.
Afterwards, those that didn’t participate also began restlessly stirring inside. If it wasn’t convenient for them to step in personally, then it was just letting someone else go.
Especially those horse loving ‘elders’, they didn’t do it for the sake of winning or losing, but rather like certain flower raising ‘elites’, the ‘sense of superiority’ of having something good that others don’t have made one particularly have face, no?
When this kind of situation appeared, Li Hong Yuan knew it was time to make a move.
The next day, Jing Wan just sent someone to send Le Cheng Emperor two hundred thousand taels worth of silver banknotes————-‘Deeply worried for the war in the northwest, this daughter-in-law’s heart is anxious, yet also powerless to do anything, so specially offering up the money obtained from the horse race as a small token of one’s feelings, hoping imperial father can accept.’
Le Cheng Emperor’s anger instantly extinguished. Sure enough, it was still this son that was filial. Even though he didn’t want to admit it, he still let his wife send money over. Don’t look at how this son normally would just anger him. At critical moments, that was just taking actual action, unlike the others who all would just have empty promises.
Everyone all noticed Le Cheng Emperor’s subtle change in mood. Those that had their own information channels all knew what happened. Really don’t know what to say.
And the others that got disdained by Le Cheng Emperor, they could only secretly vomit blood. Firstly, they didn’t have that enormous wealth like Jin Qinwang——–Moreover, two hundred thousand taels, for Jin Qinwang, practically was just a petty amount, and only Le Cheng Emperor would feel he was good everywhere. Secondly, even if they have money, they also can’t just bring it out. If they just casually bring it out, then that was just harboring ulterior motives, trying to bribe the heart. That’s why, as long as Le Cheng Emperor’s heart was bias, then no matter what they do, it was all wrong.
However, in this way, all those that wanted to have their beloved horse sent to participate in the race won’t need to hide anymore, openly participating, occasionally even slipping out to go watch a race, experiencing the atmosphere that the younger generation was very passionate about.
Another ten days later, Li Hong Yuan and Jing Wan were in a luxurious private room, nestled together watching the race, when Mu An suddenly came in, “Master, his Majesty has come.”
Li Hong Yuan lightly sneered, not at all concerned. In his eyes, for that person to come, whether it’s sooner or later, it was all within expectation.
Jing Wan got up and sat apart. Since a certain emperor wanted to secretly mingle with the people, not letting them know, wanting to give them a surprise, then they will also just pretend to not know.
When Le Cheng Emperor entered, Mu An ‘frantically’ greeted, “This servant greets your Majesty, great blessings to your Majesty.”
Jing Wan also pretended to have just learned, hurriedly getting up, “Greetings imperial father.”
And afterwards, Li Hong Yuan finally got up slowly, his face ice cold, “Greetings imperial father.”
For Li Hong Yuan, that was truly cold air seeping out from the depths of his bones. Le Cheng Emperor just assumed that he was still angry and being difficult, so he wasn’t the least bit angry. In fact, his mood was very good.
“This place is not bad.”
Jing Wan glanced at her own husband, perceptively responding to Le Cheng Emperor’s words, smilingly explaining some things to him.
Le Cheng Emperor would occasionally nod, and then glance at his bastard son from time to time. His son was also one that needed face, so as the father, it also wasn’t good to expose him, no? When time comes, he will really fly into a rage out of humiliation.
Towards the two hundred thousand taels of silver that Jing Wan offered up, he also thoroughly praised. Alright, who didn’t know that he was praising his son.
Li Hong Yuan coldly scoffed, “It’s also just her that’s meddlesome, thinking of these trivial things all day long. Would the state treasury even lack that two hundred taels of hers?”
“Wangye is right to lecture.” Jing Wan smilingly responded.
His son was just saying one thing but thinking of another. He clearly cared very much, yet pretends to not care. “Yuan’er, these words are not right. That is your wife’s good intentions. Two hundred thousand taels truly isn’t little.”
Li Hong Yuan coldly sneered again, turning his head, not speaking anymore.
Jing Wan helplessly smiled at Le Cheng Emperor. Le Cheng Emperor understandingly nodded, expressing that he understood.
Jing Wan inwardly laughed. It was completely just ‘the ox head not matching the horse’s mouth[1]‘ alright. You may have nodded, but if you really understood, then don’t know whether or not you can still maintain yourself.
Le Cheng Emperor in the end was over a certain age, and as an emperor, not many had a good body. Not long after sitting down, he needed to go use the toilet.
Mu An was in charge of leading the way.
Once the person was gone, “Wangye, in your imperial father’s heart, exactly what kind of image do you have?” Jing Wan jokingly asked.
“What kind of image? Probably just bad-tempered and always causing trouble, but in reality, very filial, everything all displayed on the surface, straightforward and blunt, not having any complicated thoughts. Perhaps, can even add ‘still considered intelligent’? More or less just this.”
Upon hearing, Jing Wan let out a ‘pfft’ laugh. Exactly what all did he do to have left this kind of impression on Le Cheng Emperor? Think about it, he had been an emperor in one life, even one that didn’t allow a second opinion, used to having the final say, not lacking anything at all, but after coming back, need to secretly establish a completely different image in front of his old man. The smile on Jing Wan’s face disappeared, unable to smile anymore. She could tell from just thinking about it, that was actually a very difficult matter, and also a very sullen matter. Her heart ached, “When you’d just returned, was it very difficult?”
“En? Not really. That period of time wasn’t without benefits. After all, to not grind down and not learn how to silently endure, when meeting you for the first time, probably would’ve scared you away, and how can I allow you to run. That’s why, the outcome probably won’t be good. Even if difficult, a few years of hardship in exchange for several decades of happiness, isn’t it very worth it?” Li Hong Yuan lightly smiled.
As such, Jing Wan really didn’t know what to say.
Inside the private room, it sunk into a brief moment of silence.
“An assassin———”
A scream sounded, immediately just raising a chaotic storm.
Jing Wan’s complexion changed, immediately getting up with Li Hong Yuan, hurriedly going out.
As Li Hong Yuan’s personal guards, Li Hong Yuan and Jing Wan’s safety naturally were their number one priority, guarding by their sides first thing, the sword half drawn, maintaining a strict formation.
Li Hong Yuan’s eyes slightly narrowed. The disturbance came from the direction his old man went in. He didn’t believe that the assassination attempt this time was directed at his old man, “Let’s go.”
Li Hong Yuan personally had Jing Wan shielded in his arms. Speaking of which, once the private room closed up, the inside was actually very safe, but Li Hong Yuan won’t in times of danger let Jing Wan leave his line of sight. His past life’s mistake, he absolutely won’t make a second time.
They very quickly discovered Le Cheng Emperor. The surrounding was already a mess. In reality, the situation wasn’t that terrible. It was just because these people were screaming out of fear, thus made the matter seem as if it was very serious. Li Hong Yuan coldly observed.
Because Le Cheng Emperor was visiting in secret, he didn’t bring many people by his side, but even so, he was still protected very well, just don’t know how he injured his arm. The one that was even more injured was actually Mu An, his complexion deathly pale.
The other party didn’t have many people, just three. Moreover, it was precisely the uniform of the horse track’s staff, but their skills were quite impressive. Le Cheng Emperor’s initial injury probably was the result of getting sneak attacked.
Li Hong Yuan conveniently drew a sword from the guards, “Move aside!”
Before others could react, Yu Zhong Qing who was blocking in the very front turned around and grabbed Le Cheng Emperor, shielding him to swiftly make way.
Le Cheng Emperor was still a bit dumbstruck. A shadow seemingly flashed before his eyes. Looking again, wasn’t it precisely that bastard son of his.
[1] Idiom meaning two sides not matching, or sidestepping the question. It can also be used to describe the response not conforming with logic.
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