Protect Our Chief

Chapter 1025: Chapter 61: Wang Anye Tours the Treasure Vault! Joy of Becoming a Father?

"Given His Majesty’s personality, even if Ancestor Yinda were to personally plead, he would likely only give a perfunctory response," Patriarch Yuchang sighed. "I’ve heard Prince Heng is quite fond of Liyao, and he still holds some sway with His Majesty. If he steps in, there might be some hope."

"Prince Heng is ultimately a junior; we should seek the intervention of a respected senior prince from the Imperial Family."

"Rather than that, it might be better to ask Azure Dragon Ancestor for help. After all, Ancestor Dingxuan had a good relationship with Azure Dragon Ancestor back in the day."

"That relationship is too distant. Especially in recent millennia, our Wang Family has grown somewhat estranged from Azure Dragon Ancestor."

Everyone was discussing how to rescue the three little ones, one remark after another. Such camaraderie truly warmed Wang Shouzhe’s heart; the Wang Clan is indeed quite united.

This solidarity and emphasis on the clan have influenced the Southern Desert Wang Family, Longzuo Wang Family, and even today’s Changning Wang Family.

Wang Shouzhe heard that no matter how long some branches have been separated, once they find themselves impoverished and seek help from Duke Dingguo’s Mansion, as long as the verification is clear that they are indeed Wang Family branches, they can receive some support—at times, even those whose origins cannot be fully verified receive some aid.

Still, it results in countless people trying to take advantage of Duke Dingguo’s Mansion each year.

Not every branch can flourish like the Southern Desert Wang Family or the Changning Wang Family.

In fact, regardless of which noble family branch splits off, most will gradually vanish into the long river of history; even if they don’t disappear outright, many have no significant achievements.

Establishing a lineage is hard; maintaining it is harder.

A century, three hundred years, five hundred years...one thousand, three thousand years—each stage is a huge hurdle. If the barrier is crossed, the noble family will continue to thrive; if not, decline is but a blink away. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

Duke Dingguo’s Mansion has often done its utmost. Can’t keep playing the nanny over and over, right?

At this thought.

Wang Shouzhe stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "All respected elders have been so considerate, and I am deeply grateful. However, His Majesty is ultimately the sovereign of a country and will certainly handle this matter impartially. Those three youngsters have caused their own trouble; it’s only right they taste some hardship."

Handle it impartially?

The elders of Duke Dingguo’s Mansion all showed doubtful expressions.

Seeing their looks, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but feel a sense of lament. Your Majesty, just how many obstacles have you placed for Duke Dingguo’s Mansion to make people doubt you so?

As everyone was in turmoil.

A report came from the Household Generals outside the door: "Reporting to the Patriarch, the Imperial Palace Guard requests an audience with Patriarch Shouzhe."

Imperial Palace Guard?

The elders of Duke Dingguo’s Mansion all showed uncertain and suspicious expressions.

The so-called Imperial Palace Guard refers to the elite eunuchs closest to His Majesty.

Each of them is painstakingly cultivated from a young age, with Eunuch Yao, the Grand Commander of the Inner Guard, responsible for attending to all aspects of the Emperor’s daily life, even serving as intelligence stealth, and handling things not suitable for public execution.

Patriarch Yuchang glanced at Wang Shouzhe and, upon seeking his consent, said loudly, "Invite him in."

Shortly thereafter.

The Household Generals ushered in a member of the Inner Guard.

His demeanor was subtly sinister, yet exuded a deadly and dangerous aura like a venomous snake, evidently having cultivated some kind of special cultivation technique. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

"Greetings to Patriarch Yuchang, and Wang Clan Elders," the Inner Guard gracefully bowed to everyone in the council hall, finally setting his gaze on Wang Shouzhe with a slight smile, "This must be the illustrious Patriarch Shouzhe."

"I am Wang Shouzhe," Wang Shouzhe stood up and returned the courtesy calmly and composedly, "May I ask how to address this gentleman?"

Though the Inner Guard appeared young, the concealed aura on him made Wang Shouzhe feel quite unusual, clearly not a simple Inner Guard.

"I’m unworthy," the Inner Guard revealed a humble smile, bowing again, "Patriarch Shouzhe may call me Little Ziangzi."

"Little Ziangzi."

Upon hearing this name, the elders of the Wang Family displayed a hint of apprehension in their eyes.

It’s well-known that under the leadership of Inner Guard Grand Commander Eunuch Yao, there are four exceptionally powerful Inner Guard Commanders, all with Purple Mansion Realm strength, collectively known as "auspicious and as desired" four commanders.

They all cultivate exclusive Inner Guard techniques, and their power is very formidable.

This "Little Ziangzi" is actually one of the Inner Guard Commanders.

"So, it’s Commander Xiang," Wang Shouzhe said with a smile, "What virtue or ability do I possess to trouble Eunuch Xiang to personally visit?"

After exchanging pleasantries briefly, Commander Xiang kindly whispered to Wang Shouzhe, "Patriarch Shouzhe, I’ve come on Eunuch Yao’s behalf to deliver a decree from His Majesty."

"His Majesty says he quite likes those three Wang Family children and wants to keep them in the palace for a while. Please do not worry, Patriarch Shouzhe."

After a pause, Commander Xiang whispered again, "Eunuch Yao also conveyed that His Majesty harbors no ill intent towards those children. Please, Patriarch Shouzhe, remain calm and not let haste ruin things," even frowning and winking, fearful that Wang Shouzhe might not understand.

Wang Shouzhe immediately understood, solemnly cupped his hands, and said, "If that’s the case, please convey a message to His Majesty for me, Commander Xiang. It’s truly those mischievous kids of my Wang Family who erred. They’re too naughty and unruly, and I can hardly manage them. Since His Majesty wishes to have them stay at the palace for a period, please do instruct and correct them leisurely. Once I’m done with my matters, I’ll fetch them back from the palace."