Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 704: Chapter 88 Immortal Master! Group Immortal Palace? _2

The heads of noble families are granted their positions by the government, and in a way, they are also subjects of His Majesty the Great Emperor….

“Your Lordship, rest assured, ‘The Group Immortal Palace’ has nothing to do with our family, and no one knows your real identity,” Wang Mei said with a look of careful consideration. “When you meet them, you just need to put on a specially made mask and show the token. Even if one of the sisters makes a mistake, it won’t implicate the Family Head or the Wang family.”

Wang Shouzhe was rendered speechless. He did establish a system of gathering intelligence with his actions and investments, but not an exaggerated organization like this… However, since Wang Mei already thoroughly considered this, he would let her do as she please for now since it does sound impressive.

“Continue discussing the matter of Zuoqiu Qingyun.” Wang Shouzhe said with a serious expression. He knew a dozen years ago that the initial plan was just makeshift.

Therefore, he had long made various arrangements to prevent the Zuo Qiu family or Cao Youqing from investigating the truth.

“Yes, my lord. The insiders of our ‘Group Immortal Palace’ traced back the person investigating Zuoqiu Qingyun’s death and found out they were from Gong Yang Ce’s ‘Dawn’. To avoid startling them, the insiders didn’t act rashly.” Wang Mei continued, “But not long after, our informants in the territory of the Cao family and Zuoqiu family also sent back news. Their rivalry seemed to have eased, and there were unusual activities.”

… “Based on these findings, Gong Yang Ce ruled out ‘Cao Youqing’ from the suspects of Zuoqiu Qingyun’s death.”

Wang Shouzhe nodded expressionlessly. “Your analysis is logical. Cao Youqing herself knows whether or not she’s the one who committed that old case. With patience, thorough investigation can convince the Zuoqiu family that Cao Youqing is innocent.”

“You’re saying the Zuoqiu family will definitely act against our Wang family?” Wang Mei asked coldly.

“Cao Youqing can clear her name, but the Zuoqiu family also has no evidence that it was us.” Wang Shouzhe replied indifferently, “Therefore, even if the Zuoqiu family opposes our Wang family, they will only adopt normal disciplinary measures.”

“They would not launch a major attack on our Wang family for an unseemly, old scandalous case without conclusive evidence.”

“The so-called principle is that nation’s law first, family rules second. If the Zuoqiu family is so impulsively foolish, it’ll be easier to deal with. However, a Grade Four family that has been around for two thousand years would absolutely not trample on the national law out of foolishness and challenge the bottom line of Emperor Longchang.”

“This is also why I had to get rid of Zuoqiu Qingyun. The Zuoqiu family wouldn’t dare to defy the national law, but Zuoqiu Qingyun who turned to evil did. So, I would rather become an enemy of the Zuoqiu family than let a reckless madman exist.”

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Wang Mei showed an adoring look towards Wang Shouzhe. “The Family Head is wise. No wonder you ordered me to gradually set things in motion in Qing An and Liaoyuan prefectures a dozen years ago.”

Yes!

Speaking of which, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but sigh. It was easy to become a Family Head, but extremely difficult to be a good one. Each decision he made, he had to take responsibility for the clan and for the generations to come.

Therefore, as soon as he had killed Zuoqiu Qingyun and returned to the Wang family, Wang Shouzhe began to prepare for this day. Not preparing for these predicted crises would have been foolishness to the extreme.

Being able to conceal this for fifteen years, Wang Shouzhe felt he had already gained much. The Wang family today is nothing like what it was fifteen years ago! Anyone who still regards the Wang family as a 7th-rank Aristocratic Family is only seeking trouble for themselves.

“Wang Mei, you should do it like this from now on…” After some thought, Wang Shouzhe gave orders.

“Yes, Family Head.” Wang Mei listened carefully, her eyes shining brightly.

…

Meanwhile,

In Wang Shouzhe’s small courtyard.

Wang Zongrui gazed anxiously at his father’s study room from a distance and kept pacing around.

Earlier, he confirmed that his father invited the “mysterious woman” into his study room as soon as he saw her, leaving the children to play in the yard.

“Wang Lizhu, are you sure ‘Little Snow’ followed Father into the study?” Wang Zongrui, anxiously, grabbed his youngest sister, who was playing with his niece, and repeatedly asked for confirmation.

“Second Brother, if you need Father, you can go ask him directly.” Wang Lizhu said grumpily and rolled her eyes at him. “I have also done some family tasks, I recognize ‘Little Snow’.”

Wang Zongrui’s heart jolted. Two incense periods had passed already? It’s all over – everything that should have happened has probably already occurred. This is a big problem!

The only thing that somewhat comforted him was that their mother just happened to be visiting her maiden home; at least there wouldn’t be a horrendous scene.

Just as Wang Zongru was on tenterhooks,

“Creak!” a sound came.

The door of his father’s study room opened, and his father and the mysterious woman appeared at the doorway together. After she bowed to his father, she turned around and left.

As she passed Wang Zongrui, she gave him a light smile. “Young Master Zongrui is very handsome,” she said.

Then, leaving a trail of fragrance behind, she departed.

Wang Zongrui shivered and fast walked toward Wang Shouzhe. “Father, about this matter…”