Protect Our Chief

Chapter 1062: Chapter 68: Unparalleled Celestial Pride Slays the Purple Mansion! The Duke Protector of the Nation in Peril

"Uh, this..."

Young Clan Leader Zong An immediately hit a snag, momentarily not knowing what to say.

After pondering for a while, he helplessly explained, "Actually, according to my father, he merely listed all the reactions that could be foreseen from Prince Kang and the Zhao Family, the difficulties we might encounter, and prepared several strategies for each possibility. This is just one of those plans."

Prince Anjun was speechless.

No wonder he always felt that Wang Shouzhe seemed to have a preemptive insight into the enemy, as if he could always immediately come up with a counter-strategy no matter the situation.

The reason lies here.

This method sounds quite simple, but he knew that even if he understood its usefulness, he might not be able to do it himself.

Because this not only requires immense patience but also means that much of the preparation might end up being useless, and the part that can truly be utilized is likely only a tenth, or even a fraction, of it.

No wonder the Ancestor advised him to learn more from Wang Shouzhe and to think more about the reasons why. Honestly, being able to operate at this level is already quite frightening in itself.

Forget it~ He might as well see what Wang Shouzhe wrote in the letter~ Maybe there’s a place where he can contribute.

With that thought, he decided not to think further and opened the letter to read.

After a moment, he raised an eyebrow briefly, then his expression relaxed, and he brightened up.

He closed the letter, smiling at Young Clan Leader Zong An: "Zong An, I know you have a means of quickly contacting your father covertly. Please tell him from me to rest assured; I guarantee everything will proceed according to his plan."

Young Clan Leader Zong An also smiled and saluted him: "Thank you, Your Highness, for cooperating."

"Oh, come now~ Helping Patriarch Shouzhe is also helping myself~ Hahaha~"

They shared a glance, understanding everything without having to speak.

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Gui Long City.

The Dara Pioneer Joint Department’s Gui Long City branch.

The branch here wasn’t particularly large, just a residence with less than five courtyards. Facing the street was a storefront where business for the Joint Department was handled.

Unbeknownst to many, it had been over a year since the Dara Pioneer Joint Department was established, and the bustling frenzy of stock grabbing in the city had settled.

In this year, aside from the initial period where many noble families were subscribing to shares and it was somewhat lively, it has since been relatively calm.

Daily, they handle some routine affairs, such as registering the Celestial Human Realm elders sent by various noble families, scheduling the Spirit Platform Realm clan members for rotations, and releasing updates on various project statuses in accordance with directives from the General Department—these trivial matters.

All along, it had been quite stable.

But recently, due to some well-known reasons, outside the Dara Joint Development Department, it unexpectedly became lively.

Ever since the rumors of the Changning Wang Family’s smuggling and collusion spread like wildfire in the Upper Capital City, people have been lingering outside the branch almost every day. Today, someone finally couldn’t hold back and stepped inside.

"Shopkeeper, I want to withdraw my shares."

A middle-aged man in a blue robe, with a worried look, said loudly to the counter.

"Alright. May I know which noble family you are representing? Do you have an Imperial Seal to prove your identity? How many shares would you like to withdraw?"

Just as the middle-aged man’s voice fell, a young man emerged from behind the counter.

This young man had a tall stature, an aura as refined as jade. Although his demeanor might not match those young noblemen from the Third or Fourth-Grade noble families, it certainly rivaled the heirs of some Sixth and Seventh-Grade noble families.

This young man, of course, was Wang Shihong, the representative of the Changning Wang Family stationed at this branch.

Ranked tenth among the "Shi" generation, he was the eldest son of Wang Zongcai, the sixth child of the eighth generation’s "Zong" line, and his grandfather was Wang Shounuo, the third child of the "Shou" generation.

Back then, the fourth "Ding" generation member Wang Dingbang of the Wang Family died in battle during a beast tide, leaving behind four children: Wang Shounuo, Wang Luotong, Wang Shouyong, and Wang Luojing.

Today, among the four, Luotong, Luojing, and Shouyong have all successively advanced to the Celestial Human Realm. Wang Shounuo, having missed the opportune time, remains the weakest, but his children have been nurtured exceptionally well from a young age.

Wang Zongcai, as his eldest son, was highly anticipated from an early age and at sixteen, participated in the Wang Family’s first development alongside Wang Zongchang, Wang Shouming, and others.

Now, after years of experience, Wang Zongcai’s strength and capabilities have significantly improved, becoming a reliable aide under Wang Shouzhe, holding quite a position in the clan.

After Young Clan Leader Zong An left the Qingluo Guard, Wang Zongcai took over his role, managing the operations of the Qingluo Development Joint Department with other clan members.

Wang Shihong, as his eldest son, was also highly expected from a young age, starting his training in the Wang Family’s various enterprises immediately after graduating from the Clan Academy, steadily accumulating a wealth of experience.

Until two years ago, he was chosen to join the entourage of Young Clan Leader Zong An, after which he followed the Anbei Guard and was subsequently assigned to Gui Long City to manage the branch of the Dara Joint Development Department there.

Now, at thirty-four, he has already reached the early stage of the Spirit Platform Realm.