Protect Our Chief

Chapter 1064: Chapter 68: Unparalleled Celestial Pride Slays the Purple Mansion! The Duke Protector of the Nation in Peril

In the midst of hesitation, the steps of many noble family stewards halted, deciding to wait and observe.

Of course, there were still some noble families that didn’t believe the Changning Wang Family could turn the tables, but their number had significantly dwindled. Originally, among the few dozen people lingering outside the United Department’s branch, fewer than ten eventually walked in.

The rest found nearby inns or tea houses to sit and wait for news.

In the next half hour, several more noble families went in to withdraw their shares, all successfully reclaiming their capital. Afterwards, even fewer noble family stewards entered.

In the Development Department office, just a wall away, Wang Shicheng was observing Wang Shihong’s performance and the outside situation, secretly nodding in approval.

He was the eldest son of the eighth generation "Zong" character second brother, Wang Zongchang. Because his father was often away from home, he frequently stayed with his mother, Liua Feifei, in the small yard of Clan Leader Shouzhe’s fourth paternal grandfather, often playing with Wang Zongrui and Wang Liyue, and was familiar with Young Clan Leader Wang Zong’an.

Being ten years younger than Wang Zong’an, and only two years older than Zongrui, as his nephew, when Wang Zong’an gave presents to his younger brother, he never left him out.

After coming of age, he naturally began assisting Young Clan Leader Wang Zong’an with his work, becoming his right-hand man.

When Wang Zong’an went to the Anbei Guard, he naturally took him along.

Now at fifty-six years old, his strength has already reached the mid-stage Spirit Platform Realm, and he recently obtained a Middle-Level Bloodline Talent Improvement Liquid from his father, significantly enhancing his bloodline talent, now boasting Celestial Pride Talent.

Originally, Wang Shicheng was stationed at the Anbei Guard, assisting the people of Prince Anjun’s Mansion in pioneering the Great Desert and developing Anbei Guard.

Due to concern that Shihong was too young and lacked experience to hold the scene, Wang Zong’an specially had him temporarily leave Anbei Guard to come to Gui Long City, so he could assist Shihong at critical moments.

"A year has passed, and the tenth brother is rather promising now." Wang Shicheng had a face of satisfaction as he looked at Wang Shihong beside him, "It seems taking charge independently of a branch is quite a training; you appear much more dignified and seasoned than before."

"I’m still far below second brother." Wang Shihong humbly smiled, "Thanks to Young Clan Leader for giving me this opportunity to train."

While the brothers were chatting, in a loft across the street, a steward from the Shangguan Family also put down the "Thousand-Mile Telescope," leaving a few to continue watching, while he quickly returned to his family.

Judging from the current situation of the United Department, it’s highly likely that the Changning Wang Family still has something hidden up their sleeve worth continuing to observe.

He must promptly report the situation here to the Patriarch.

Of course, Shangguan Family wasn’t the only one secretly monitoring the Dara Pioneer Joint Department’s branch. In secret places from various locations, there were also spies from various noble families observing discreetly.

In no time, countless messages began spreading from here, dispersing throughout Gui Long City, reaching different noble families.

...

In Four Seasons Garden.

Prince Anjun, dusty from rushing back from the construction site, was by a pool of Xia He in a pavilion, drinking Spirit Tea with Wang Shouzhe.

Having learned the whole story, Prince Anjun at that moment was full of guilt and shame, standing up to bow to Wang Shouzhe, "Shouzhe, you are a gentleman like immortal jade, yet for my Struggle of the Imperial Sons, you willingly tarnished your name and endured the public’s scorn. Why did it have to be this way, why did it have to be this way!"

"Even if I fail in the Struggle of the Imperial Sons, it doesn’t matter. How can I let you endure such humiliation?"

"Your Highness, do not be agitated." Wang Shouzhe stood up to return the courtesy, advising, "It’s merely accepting an investigation; what’s to feel humiliated about? Moreover, this time, we Wang Family discovered in cooperation with Mr. Jiaang that someone was smuggling and colluding with the enemy. Initially, we planned to handle them, but upon deep investigation, found the situation wasn’t simple."

"The other party’s power and status far exceeded expectations; even through proper means to reveal this case, the mastermind might still escape unscathed."

"Only by making the issue big enough, blocking all retreats for the other party, might we apprehend the mastermind. This matter is beyond the Struggle of the Imperial Sons now. If such heartless and baseless individuals aren’t eliminated and end up holding court power in the future, wouldn’t countless innocents suffer?"

"Even we Wang Family, living in such an environment would suffer anxiety. I am merely enduring some trivial grievance in all this; what need is there to make a fuss?"

Prince Anjun paused, then bowed deeply again, "Shouzhe, such noble virtue, please accept Mingyuan’s bow once more."

"Your Highness overrates me, Shouzhe merely seeks self-preservation." Wang Shouzhe returned the courtesy again, solemnly saying, "I hope Your Highness remembers, this Imperial Sons’ Struggle is no longer just a matter of power, but concerns the future direction of Daqian."

"Mingyuan must do his utmost to prevent those wolves at heart, malicious people from damaging my Daqian. For whatever cooperation Mingyuan needs, Shouzhe will instruct firmly."

"In such crucial moments, it’s time to wield all the power you can muster. Thusly thusly, so, so..."

...

Under the covert protection of individuals from the Wang Family.

The smuggling ship reached the border with almost no disturbances, secretly informed by insiders from the Border Army as usual, avoiding checkpoints, then conducted transactions at a deserted port less than ten kilometers from the boundary marker.

The personnel responsible for the transaction from Southern Qin had already been waiting here with gold and silver.

This place was extremely concealed; coupled with covert cooperation from insiders in the Border Army, under normal circumstances, it was very safe.