The original speculation seemed to be further corroborated upon seeing the bowl in front of Li Sanjiang on the ground, because not only did the bowl contain water, it also floated two patchouli leaves.
If Li Sanjiang wanted to drink water himself, he could have placed it on a table next to him, rather than on the muddy ground.
This was more like a respectful gesture:
"Please enjoy your tea and take a rest, the other matters, just raise your hand and don't bother with them."
Li Zhiyuan approached curiously, thinking: Could it be that the Grandmaster was feigning sleep?
But if the Grandmaster truly didn't want to deal with the matter, why would he come to preside over the ritual?
If it was just for the money, why involve Liu Jinxia and Mr. Shan?
For such a miserable end just to exchange for some money, Mr. Shan, who might be struggling to make ends meet, might agree, but Liu Jinxia's family was well-off; why would she agree?
