Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1025: Chapter 61: Wang Anye Explores the Treasure Vault! Joy of Fatherhood? (Requesting Monthly Tickets)_2 Chapter 1025: Chapter 61: Wang Anye Explores the Treasure Vault! Joy of Fatherhood? (Requesting Monthly Tickets)_2 “Given the Emperor’s temperament, even if Master Yuchang personally pleaded on our behalf, it is likely he would just give a perfunctory response,” Master Yuchang sighed. “I’ve heard that the Heng Commandery Prince is quite fond of Li Yao, and he still holds some influence in front of His Majesty. If he could intervene, there might still be a chance.”

“Ultimately, the Heng Commandery Prince is a junior; we must ask a more venerable and respected Prince from the Imperial Household to step forward.”

“Rather than that, it might be better to seek help from the Azure Dragon Old Ancestor again, after all, the Old Ancestor from Ding Xuan had a good relationship with the Azure Dragon Old Ancestor in his day.”

“That connection is too old and too distant, especially since in recent millennia, our Wang family has become quite distant from the Azure Dragon Old Ancestor.”

Everyone exchanged thoughts on how to extract the Three Little Ones. Such camaraderie truly warmed Wang Shouzhe’s heart; the entire Wang clan was indeed quite united.

This unity and focus on clan importance also influenced the Southern Desert Wang clan, the Longzuo Wang clan, and even the current Changning Wang Clan.

Wang Shouzhe heard that even some long-separated branch families, once fallen on hard times and seeking help at the Ding Duke’s Mansion, could receive some support as long as they could prove their lineage was indeed a branch of the Wang family. Even for those unable to fully verify their claims, a little help would still be extended.

However, this also led to countless people coming to the Ding Duke’s Mansion each year to seek favors.

Not every branch family could thrive like the Southern Desert Wang clan or the Changning Wang clan.

In fact, whether they were branch families of any prominent family, the vast majority would gradually fade into the annals of history, and even if they did not fade immediately, most did not achieve much.

It is difficult to open a branch, and even harder to maintain it.

A hundred years, three hundred years, five hundred years… a thousand years, three thousand years, each phase is a significant hurdle. If they could overcome it, the prominent family could continue to thrive; if not, decline was but a moment away.

The Ding Duke’s Mansion, most of the time, had already done all that was humane and righteous; they couldn’t keep playing the babysitter, could they?

With this thought, Wang Shouzhe stood up and bowed deeply, “The elders here are all so concerned, and Shouzhe is immensely grateful. However, His Majesty is ultimately the ruler of the nation and will surely handle this matter fairly. Those three little ones caused their own trouble, and it’s only right for them to suffer a bit.”

Fair handling?

A hint of skepticism appeared in the eyes of all the elders at the Ding Duke’s Mansion.

Seeing their expressions, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Your Majesty, how many difficulties have you imposed on the Ding Duke’s Mansion for them to doubt you to this extent?

Amidst the commotion of the crowd, A voice from outside reported, “Please announce to the head of household, guards from the Imperial Palace request to see Master Shouzhe.”

Guards from the Imperial Palace?

The elders of the Ding Duke’s Mansion displayed expressions of uncertainty.

The so-called guards from the Imperial Palace referred to the elite eunuchs personally serving close to the Emperor.

Each of them was a talent meticulously trained from a young age, overseen by Eunuch Yao, the Great Commander of the inner guards, who was in charge of all the Emperor’s personal affairs, including serving as intelligence agents and executing tasks that couldn’t be done overtly.

Master Yuchang looked at Wang Shouzhe and, after seeking his consent, said loudly, “Let him come in.”

Shortly thereafter, A guard was led in by a servant.

His aura was gentle and restrained, yet he radiated a deadly peril like a venomous snake, obviously having cultivated a special technique.

“Greetings to Master Yuchang and the esteemed elders of the Wang family.” The guard was very polite as he bowed to everyone in the council hall, finally resting his gaze on Wang Shouzhe with a slight smile, “This must be the renowned Master Shouzhe.”

“Indeed, I am Wang Shouzhe of the Wang family,” Wang Shouzhe stood up and returned the gesture composedly, “May I know how to address this gentleman?”

Although the guard appeared quite young, the hidden strength he possessed made even Wang Shouzhe feel he was no ordinary guard.

“Oh, please don’t,” the guard returned a humble smile and bowed again, “Master Shouzhe can just call me Little Xiangzi.”

“Little Xiangzi.”

At this name, the elders of the Wang family revealed a hint of apprehension in their eyes.

It was well known that under Eunuch Yao, head of the inner guards, there were four highly capable guard leaders, each possessing the strength of the Purple Abode Realm, collectively known as the “Auspicious Ruyi” leaders.

They had all cultivated exclusive techniques of the inner guards and were extremely powerful.

This “Little Xiangzi” was actually one of the guard leaders.

“So, you are Leader Xiang,” Wang Shouzhe smiled, “What honor it is for Old Man Xiang to visit personally.”

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Leader Xiang spoke to Wang Shouzhe in a friendly, low voice, “Master Shouzhe, I am here on Eunuch Yao’s behalf to convey a message from His Majesty.”

“His Majesty said he is quite fond of the three children from the Wang family and would like them to stay in the palace for a while. Please, Master Shouzhe, do not worry.”

Pausing momentarily, Leader Xiang continued softly, “Eunuch Yao also mentioned that His Majesty means no harm to the children. Please, Master Shouzhe, remain calm and not let any hastiness spoil matters.” As he spoke, he even winked, as if worried Wang Shouzhe might misunderstand.

Wang Shouzhe instantly understood and solemnly bowed, “If that’s the case, then please tell His Majesty these words. It was indeed our Wang family’s children who misbehaved. They are overly mischievous and unruly, and I can do nothing with them. Since His Majesty intends to keep them in the palace for a while, I hope he can spare some of his free time to guide and correct them. Once I am less busy, I will come to the palace to take them back.”

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