They lined up behind the two dragon boats with solemn expressions.

At this time, Fang Qingshan was horrified to find that all the men of the Zhan family were entangled by the water plants. They struggled violently but could not escape from the restraints.

Some people have even drowned, with their eyes closed and no movement.

Fang Qingshan did not dare to hesitate and quickly drew out his sharp blade to cut the water plants.

After rescuing several people in succession, he saw Zhan Yan, and saw him dragging many men of the Zhan family up very neatly and then quickly coming down.

He repeated this several times without feeling tired at all.

Fang Qingshan did not dare to delay. After rescuing several people in succession, he made sure that no one was trapped underwater before he quickly surfaced.

The two looked at each other, both with admiration on their faces.

Zhan Yan was the first to speak: "General Fang, I cannot express my gratitude enough!"

Fang Qingshan bowed and said, "My father has always taught me that competition is not important, human life is the most important. We are comrades, how can I stand by and watch someone die?"

Zhan Yan said complexly: "This is not an accident, but a deliberate murder!"

"Ah? Who is so bold as to set an ambush on the track?" Fang Qingshan's face was full of shock.

Zhan Yan took out a piece of water grass and said, "This is not ordinary water grass. Someone must have put it at the bottom of the water beforehand. There is a lot of mucus on it. Once someone touches it, they will be unable to escape and will drown!"

Fang Qingshan felt a little scared, but fortunately his men brought sharp daggers.

Otherwise, how could he rescue the people? I'm afraid even his Fang family team would be completely destroyed.

He said angrily: "We must tell the emperor and ask him to thoroughly investigate the murderer!"

"Must!" Zhan Yan nodded and quickly returned to the Zhan family team's dragon boat.

At this time, the unconscious son of the Zhan family had been rescued. Apart from drinking a lot of dirty water, he was not seriously injured.

Zhan Yan's face was stern. After discussing with other families, he started from the bend again and continued the race.

In the end, the Zhan family team won the first place with a slight advantage.

Although General Fang was disappointed, he also knew that the men of the Fang family had consumed a lot of energy while saving people.

He sincerely congratulated Zhan Yan: "Zhan Yihou, you and the men of the Zhan family are all great!"

Zhan Yan nodded: "Thank you for the praise, old general. I admire the young men of the Fang family that you have taught!"

Because there were so many noble families, he and Fang Qingshan temporarily concealed the conspiracy to prevent the people from being disturbed.

When Emperor Sheng An saw his good brother win the championship, he smiled so hard that his teeth showed.

He reached out and patted Zhan Yan's shoulder: "I am proud of you!"

Zhan Yan bowed his hands in thanks and said in a serious tone, "I sincerely ask the Emperor to allow me and my wife to receive the reward together!"

Emperor Sheng An knew that he doted on his wife, so he smiled and said, "I have prepared all the rewards for you. Come, bring up the Dongzhu Crown!"

Soon, the chief eunuch Li Delu came forward holding an extremely luxurious brocade box.

Everyone was envious. This was the greatest treasure in the world. Even if they couldn't get it, just looking at it was an eye-opener.

Emperor Sheng An opened the brocade box and saw a gorgeous oriental pearl as big as a baby's fist inlaid in a golden crown holder, shining brightly!

He shouted in a deep voice, "Where is Madam Lin Yiwan? Come forward and accept the reward with Marquis Zhan Yi!"

Everyone immediately started talking about it, saying that getting this Dongzhu crown was also a reward.

The emperor is really partial to Marquis Zhan Yi. Why didn’t he add a prize in previous years?

General Fang felt unhappy, but he also knew the friendship between Zhan Yan and the emperor, so he did not raise any objections.

Lin Yiwan was flattered. She didn't expect that she would be included in the reward.

Zhan Yan took the lead in stepping forward and holding her hand, and lowered his voice to repeat how the Fang family team saved the Zhan family team.

Lin Yiwan immediately understood that the Fang team was the true champion.

She took the Dongzhu Huaguan in her hands almost without hesitation, and then said in a serious tone: "Your Majesty, can I take the initiative to give this precious gift to someone else now?"

Emperor Sheng An looked at her puzzledly: "Who are you going to give it to?"

Lin Yiwan spoke fervently, "Although the Zhan family team won first place, the Fang family team also made an invaluable contribution. They saved our Zhan family team from danger and deserve the unique Dongzhu Crown. I believe that if the late emperor were still alive, he would definitely approve of this decision of mine. After all, sacrificing the self for the greater good is the noblest quality in life!"

Emperor Sheng An also heard that the Zhan family team had encountered the most terrible situation of the entire ship being destroyed, and he also understood that the Fang family rescued people very quickly.

He had originally planned to give the Fang family additional rewards, but he didn't expect Lin Yiwan to give them the extremely precious Dongzhu Crown.

He immediately smiled and said, "I have already given you this crown. Whoever you want to give it to is up to you!"

Lin Yiwan was about to pass it on when she heard a hurried voice from the crowd trying to stop her: "Wait!"

Old Madam Zhan came hurriedly with a face full of rage. She never expected that Lin Yiwan, such an idiot, would actually give the most precious Dongzhu Huaguan in the world to someone else.

Why should she make decisions for the Zhan family? What qualifications does she have?

The old lady is not dead yet, so it is not her turn as a dead girl to show off in the Marquis' Mansion.

Following her was Zhan Duoer, who was wearing a veil. She stared at the beautiful Dongzhu crown, her eyes full of greed.

She had to get the crown from her grandmother. As long as she had it as a dowry, she could marry into any wealthy family she wanted.

After all, owning the Dongzhu Crown made by the late emperor himself is the supreme honor of the dynasty.

It must be hers!

It can only be hers!

Madam Zhan first bowed respectfully to Emperor Sheng An: "Your Majesty, your humble servant pays respects to His Majesty!"

Emperor Sheng An said calmly: "Old Madam, please stand up!"

If it were in the past, he would definitely ask a few questions with concern.

But now, knowing that Zhan Yan's background was in doubt, he spoke in a very distant tone.

Old Lady Zhan naturally felt it as well. She resented her son for telling the emperor about his faults, which was why he disliked her.

But, so what!

She is Zhan Yan's mother. Even the emperor would not dare to condone his unfilial behavior in public!

Otherwise, how can we govern the country and appease the people?

She reached out and pinched herself hard, tears streaming down her face as she spoke, "Your Majesty, I've come here to ask you to make the decision. The Dongzhu Huaguan is too precious. It should be a treasure passed down in our mansion, not given away so casually!"

Emperor Sheng An guessed why she came, and he immediately said, "Since I have awarded the treasure to the Marquis' wife, she should be the one to make the decision!"

Old Madam Zhan was choked and her face looked very ugly.

However, she didn't dare to express it to the emperor. She turned to look at Lin Yiwan and said, "The Fang family has done a favor for our Zhan family. You can choose other gifts, but it must not be the Dongzhu Huaguan!"

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