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I don't understand how Dr. Wong would have benefitted by his murderous efforts to have Manzi become head of the Yang household. Could he ever have publicly claimed his fatherhood of Manzi?
Rosemary Crosson Dr. Wong could not publicly admit paternity, but I think he could have benefitted financially if Manzi had become head of the Garden of Fragrant Delig…moreDr. Wong could not publicly admit paternity, but I think he could have benefitted financially if Manzi had become head of the Garden of Fragrant Delights. Miss Chen would have been "promoted" to a very high rank, thus coming into many rewards herself. These she could have then passed on to Dr. Wong who then could use those rewards to enhance his fame and notoriety, which is all he cared about anyway.(less)
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Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
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