PDLP Chapter 196 Swallowing Gold
Chapter 196 Swallowing Gold
The Blue Tree Man looked at Wang Jiaren, who had swallowed the gold and died, and asked, "Am I still too late?"
The blue tree man slowly knelt in front of the bed, feeling as if all the strength in his body had been drained away.
Wang Haiyang was very dissatisfied with his ranking in the palace examination. He had been in the top eighty or so in the provincial examination, but this time he fell to the bottom—297th place. Considering there were only 363 people in the palace examination, this really made him feel upset.
He went to see his mother Zhang, who was groaning in pain, which made Wang Haiyang annoyed, so he excused himself and left the room.
As soon as Wang Haiyang left the house, the servant came running in to report: "Sir, that...that Wang is dead!"
Wang Haiyang was shocked: "What? How did he die?"
The servant swallowed his saliva and said, "I heard it's swallowing gold!"
Wang Haiyang narrowed his eyes. "When a sister passes away, a brother has to observe mourning for a year! Let's go to the Wang family in the inner city."
To take care of his family, Lan Shuren bought a small house a street away from the Lan Mansion, where his mother, An, lived. Now, his sister, Wang Jiaren, will hold her funeral here again.
Lan Shuren carried out all the funeral rites in an orderly manner. He heard Butler Lan report that Wang Haiyang had been stopped at the gate, and he calmly walked out.
Wang Haiyang was about to bow when he saw Lan Shuren, but Lan Shuren held out his hand, making a gesture to avoid the need: "I'm busy. What do you want to say? Tell me quickly."
Wang Haiyang put down his hand that was about to salute with some resentment, "Brother, Wang and I are husband and wife after all, I should still come and see you off."
Lan Shuren said directly, "Brother, I don't deserve it. I heard that you will soon marry the concubine of the Lin family. No wonder you acted so cruelly and mercilessly, and didn't hesitate to watch my sister being sent to the women's prison."
"It was your sister who was unfaithful to her husband first..."
"Enough!" the Blue Tree Man shouted. "My sister's body is still warm. Please be careful with your words! We both know right from wrong. You are not welcome here. Please leave immediately!"
Wang Haiyang's face darkened. "When your biological sister passes away, you have to observe a year of mourning. Brother Lan, the top scholar! You should take good care of her!"
Lan Shu Ren said calmly, "You've probably made a mistake! I, Lan Shu Ren, have long been adopted into the Lan family! You've come all the way here to provoke me, just to make me, the top scholar, feel like nothing. Wang Haiyang, you won't get what you want! Remember, anyone who harbors evil intentions will be made to pay the price! Wang Haiyang, I wish you good luck from now on!"
Wang Haiyang's face turned pale. He thought Lan Shuren was a man of deep affection, and would not rush into an official position, nor would he miss the full mourning period for his sister. He had overlooked the fact that Lan Shuren had already changed his surname to Lan.
"How are you doing?"
Lan Shuren raised his lip. "I heard you're remarrying. You'll have to work hard to see if your bride can even enter the Wang family. If you can't get into the Lin family, then based on your ranking in the palace exam, all your malicious attempts to cling to them will be in vain."
Wang Haiyang left the Wang family with a gloomy face. Lan Shuren swung his sleeves and walked through the gate.
In Suowu Palace, Lan Qingwu looked at the leisurely clouds in the sky and remained silent for a long time.
Ru Ping knew that Lan Qingwu must be heartbroken, so she softly consoled him, "Master, Ru Han has gone to the Wang residence to pay his respects. Although you cannot leave the palace, Ru Han will do his best for you."
Lan Qingwu simply said softly: "These are troubled times!"
After Ruhan returned to Suowu Palace, Lan Qingwu asked the wet nurse to take the Sixth Prince back to the side hall. She called Ruping, Ruhan, and Qiulan to her side.
The three people waited quietly for Lan Qingwu to speak.
After a moment, Lan Qingwu finally spoke in silence: "What do you think about Wang Jiaren's suicide by swallowing gold?"
Ru Ping lowered her head slightly, Ru Han was a little stunned, Qiu Lan whispered: "This servant feels... very pitiful!"
Lan Qingwu looked at the reactions of the three people and said, "It's so pitiful! Abandoned by your own husband, framed by your mother-in-law, and imprisoned in the women's prison, where you were humiliated! It seems like there really is no reason to live anymore! But, Ruhan, Ruping, Qiulan, I hope you won't be like this! You only have one life. No matter what bad things happen to you, I just hope you can stay alive. Everything else - doesn't matter!"
Ru Ping suddenly raised her head and looked at Lan Qingwu with shining eyes: "The rest... is not important?"
Lan Qingwu nodded affirmatively: "It doesn't matter! Although this world is harsh on women, I am not harsh on you. Chastity, reputation, rumors, etc., don't care about the eyes and voices of others. Things are unpredictable. If such a day really comes, you will return to my side and I will protect you!"
Ruhan's eyes were filled with tears: "Miss...Miss, Ruhan will listen to you."
Qiulan was once again grateful that she had met Lan Qingwu when she was young. Lan Qingwu changed the trajectory of her life and taught her lessons that no one had ever told her.
Qiulan choked up and said, "Master, Qiulan will listen to you."
Lan Qingwu said softly, "Lan Yan died suddenly due to a plot. Yu Piaolan died willingly for the one she loved, but I truly feel sorry for Wang Jiaren. She really didn't have to die! Nothing is more precious than life. I hope you will remember this!"
Ru Ping said firmly, "Master, this servant will always follow you! I will never leave your side!"
"Okay! You guys can stay by my side if you want. If you find someone you love, tell me and I'll arrange a wedding for you! Speaking of which, Ruhan, you and Lan Hao should also have your wedding."
Ruhan suddenly felt uneasy: "Master, why are you saying this?"
"It's not sudden. Ruhan, you and Lan Hao grew up together. I have enough people around me. I can't let Lan Hao wait like this any longer. Don't worry about it. I will plan everything for you!"
Qiulan pursed her lips and smiled, "Just wait to be your bride!"
Ruhan said intermittently: "Then... then even if I get married, I will return to serve the young lady."
"Okay! I really can't bear to leave Ruhan either!"
Only Jinshi (a jinshi) could enter the Hanlin Academy, and only Hanlin could enter the cabinet. Hanlin was a crucial stepping stone to the highest rank of government official. To reach the high position of prime minister, one had to first pass the Jinshi exam, then enter the Hanlin Academy, and only then be eligible to join the cabinet. Therefore, the people of the country respectfully referred to Hanlin scholars as "preserving prime ministers."
Lan Shuren tied the white mourning cloth inside his inner shirt on his left arm, then put on the inner lining and outer garment layer by layer. His face was calm and his movements were orderly. When everything was ready, he spoke softly: "Sister, please forgive me for not being able to observe mourning for you. But I don't think you will blame me, because - I will send those who hurt you to hell one by one!"