Chapter 285.2: Difference In Treatment
As Li Hong Yuan and the others’ stay in Kaiming Fu increased, and with the Dragon Boat Festival soon approaching again, the numerous officials of Kaiming Fu were becoming increasingly fretful. Although seeing that Jin Qinw.a.n.g didn’t do anything at all, they kept feeling that there was a kind of sense of urgency, like the shadow of an incoming storm. Jiangnan’s four prefecture and twenty-eight fu carried a strange tranquility, completely different from the antic.i.p.ated unrest. Moreover, unknowingly, the spearhead had unexpectedly pointed towards Kaiming Fu. If one didn’t do shameful deeds, one naturally wasn’t scared of the ghost knocking on the door. But in reality, Kaiming Fu’s officials, the ones that didn’t have a guilty conscience really weren’t many.
Jing Wan, who’d more or less finished having fun, returned to being a ‘shut-in’ again. And those madams finally found the opportunity and excuse to come visit, inviting the Jin Qinw.a.n.g couple to partic.i.p.ate in the Dragon Boat Banquet.
Jing Wan accepted the invitation, expressing that when time comes, she will definitely show up.
Soon after, these madams finally hesitantly mentioned their own family’s unfilial b.a.s.t.a.r.d. They weren’t thinking of wanting to have the person taken back, just asking if they can see them.
Although they expressed their indifference and aloofness as much as possible, Jing Wan still saw from their eyes anxiousness and worry, even carrying a bit of plea.
Jing Wan finally recalled that there were still a bunch of wastrel young masters and living overlords locked up in this villa. She had played around so much that she’d accidentally forgotten about this matter completely. About that, she remembered that she’d sent people to reeducate them, could it be that this has continuously persisted this whole time? Her expression didn’t change, yet on the inside she was feeling a bit guilty. Turning her head, “Mama, how are the various young masters?”
“Replying to w.a.n.gfei, the various young masters are eating well, sleeping well, everything all very well.”
Jing Wan nodded, “I’ll speak with w.a.n.gye to let him release the young masters back home, what do you think?”
“It just so happens that w.a.n.gye mentioned this morning, the various young masters’ matter, w.a.n.gfei can do as you see fit.” Gong mama replied.
“Is that so? Then alright, go invite the various young masters out, and return with the madams.”
The master and servant pair echoed one another, and under the circ.u.mstances of not having informed one another in advance, they just smoothly had this matter taken care of.
With things being this smooth, the various madams naturally were happy. However, the worry in their heart didn’t reduce by much. Everything else aside, their family’s child have always been raised pampered and spoiled, clothes coming with the stretch of their hand, food coming by opening their mouth, so who knows how these last few days have been for them. Could it be that this while, they’ve already wasted away and lost their form? As soon as they thought of that appearance, they just couldn’t help but clutch their heart in pain, but on their face, they couldn’t express this in the slightest, and at the same time, even needed to thank Jin Qinw.a.n.g and Jin w.a.n.gfei for ‘taking care’ of their family’s child these last few days.
Jing Wan listened to their insincere words, their faces somewhat uncontrollably stiffening. Jing Wan lowered her head to drink tea, pretending that she didn’t see anything at all.
They originally thought that they needed to wait some time, because no matter what still needed to make their family’s child presentable after all, yet unexpectedly, it was very quick. Afterwards, when seeing this bunch of familiar yet unfamiliar ‘children’, the madams all blanked. For these people, once they didn’t see their children, descendent, or younger generation in over several days, they would all habitually cry out, ‘My child, you’ve gotten thin.’ Yet, at this very moment, no one was able to go against their heart and say such a line. The thin and haggard appearance that they’d antic.i.p.ated didn’t appear, and in reality, it was actually the opposite, their complexion rosy. And practically everyone all gotten a little fatter, their spirit also pretty good. Moreover, they had bearing in their conduct, very much unlike when at home, an overly drunken look, having no propriety in their words and actions, sloppy and a mess, and every time when seeing one would always very much headache.
In their hearts, they couldn’t help but doubt, is this really their family’s child?
They bowed towards the various madams, and afterwards each looked for their respective mothers. Those that weren’t biologically related were rather indifferent, but for those that were biologically related, certain emotions in their eyes already couldn’t be concealed. This was someone they couldn’t be more familiar with, so how could they not be their own child? Just, the occasion wasn’t right, so some words weren’t convenient to say, forcibly enduring as they bid Jing Wan farewell.
However, the Governor-General Madam ended up staying till the very end, because she was the only one that didn’t see her son. “w.a.n.gfei, this, this…….”
Jing Wan was also confused, “Mama, what’s going on?”
“Replying to w.a.n.gfei, regarding the Governor-General young master, the circ.u.mstances are somewhat special, afraid need to ask the Governor-General Madam to return first. A little later, we will have the person sent back to the Governor-General Manor.”
How could this be good? She subconsciously just thought of the worst case scenario. Speaking of which, no matter how terrible her son was, that was still a piece of flesh that fell from her own body. Towards an outsider, no matter how favorable of an opinion, can this favorability surpa.s.s her own son? The Governor-General Madam suppressed her anger, “For that b.a.s.t.a.r.d to be able to receive w.a.n.gye and w.a.n.gfei’s care, that is his good fortune, so how can one continue to trouble w.a.n.gye and w.a.n.gfei? It’s fine if the circ.u.mstances are a bit special, this subject can wait.”
“Since that’s the case, mama, directly have the person invited over. They all entered together, so it’s not good to treat differently, should just send out altogether.”
Gong mama slightly hesitated, “Yes, w.a.n.gfei.”
The person was very quickly lifted over, and moreover, lifted over by four people. The Governor-General Madam didn’t dare to believe her own eyes. Was this really her own son, and not a fat pig? But when the other party’s familiar voice sounded, the Governor-General Madam’s leg went limp, nearly fainting.
When Jing Wan saw at first glance, she directly choked on a cough. Isn’t this method a little too ruthless? However, in such a short period of time, having the person fed into this state, exactly how was it accomplished? This wasn’t increasing in fat, but directly fattening, right? Jing Wan was too embarra.s.sed to even speak with the Governor-General Madam.
The Governor-General Madam looked to Jing Wan, practically gnas.h.i.+ng her teeth. If her son had been the same as the others, she perhaps would even genuinely thank Jing Wan. But to have become this fat, to say there wasn’t anything fishy going on, she refused to believe. The fury in her eyes nearly solidified, “This b.a.s.t.a.r.d is truly indebted to w.a.n.gye and w.a.n.gfei for such care.”
Jing Wan didn’t speak, but Gong mama wasn’t that polite, “Madam’s words are correct. After all, your family’s young master was personally looked after by w.a.n.gye, so naturally different from the others. Speaking of which, your family’s young master’s appet.i.te truly is good. Although the Governor-General Manor doesn’t have countless wealth, but raising a son shouldn’t be a problem. In the future, it’s best not to be too strict.”
The Governor-General Madam’s chest rapidly rose and fell in anger, “This subject will take one’s leave first.” She angrily stormed off in a huff, yet the servant girls left behind were unable to move that pig.
In the end, it was still the guards that helped move him onto the horse carriage.
After sending the person away, Jing Wan finally asked about the Governor-General young master’s situation, and the result was the living Enma had let someone give him medicine, eating anytime and anywhere, yet would still feel hungry.
Jing Wan selectively had this matter tossed to one side, and afterwards finally recalling in hindsight that a holiday was soon approaching, yet she had completely forgotten, so naturally didn’t prepare gifts to send towards the capital either. She urgently went to look for Gong mama and them. As the saying goes, ‘better to arrive late than to never arrive’. Right now, she firmly repented in her heart.
“w.a.n.gfei, don’t worry, the holiday gifts for the capital have already been sent back. Those that should have a share all have a share, not leaving out anyone.”
Jing Wan exhaled a breath. Having such a considerate and thoughtful person, that was sincerely feeling grateful, “Thank you mama.”
“w.a.n.gfei is too polite. Not telling w.a.n.gfei and just acting without permission, originally should be asking w.a.n.gfei for forgiveness, so how could one still be worthy of a thanks from w.a.n.gfei.” Gong mama was still strict and upright.
“Mama is also a little too dull. You and I have been master and servant for four years already. You have helped me greatly, and taught me a lot, and although master and servant in name, in this heart, I’ve always had mama viewed as an elder, but mama has always been strict with oneself, never once overstepping in the slightest. Could it be that in your heart, you truly just see me as a master?”
Gong mama momentarily fell silent, smiling for once, “Since w.a.n.gfei says it like so, then why the need to thank this servant.”
“You are right.”