Protect Our Chief-Chapter 643 - 68 The Heartless Young Master

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Ultimately, Ancestor Longyan is still Wang Longyan from the past, that proud and somewhat domineering girl. It’s just that as her age and responsibilities on her shoulders have grown, she’s been forced to constantly restrain her true nature.

However, no matter what, Ancestor Longyan is the person he respects the most. She has sacrificed too much for the family in this lifetime. Even if she occasionally acts willfully, Wang Shouzhe will fully support her.

After a brief contemplation, Wang Shouzhe said, "Ancestor means to eliminate Zuoqiu the Kid, right?"

"Eliminate?" Ancestor Longyan was slightly taken aback and hesitated, "Although that kid’s gaze is lecherous, he is not evil enough to warrant death. Just give him a lesson and let it be. Besides, since the other is from a Fourth-Grade Noble Family, it’s not wise to make a mortal enemy."

"Shouzhe understands." Wang Shouzhe nodded, "In that case, it’s simple. That kid is about the same age as me, so I might as well challenge him to a public duel as a peer. This way, regardless of the outcome, it won’t escalate the conflict, and I can help Ancestor vent some anger."

Originally, given Wang Shouzhe’s temperament, he would hardly engage in such meaningless disputes. When faced with conflicts, he usually tries to resolve them peacefully. If there’s an unavoidable life-and-death conflict, he either doesn’t get involved, or if he does, he aims to resolve the "problem."

"Okay." Ancestor Longyan, though eager to deal with it personally, knew her status was too high. Directly intervening with Zuoqiu the Kid would seem like bullying the young.

A moment later. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Wang Shouzhe summoned Wang Shihai and gave him brief instructions.

Wang Shihai was somewhat astonished, "Fourth Grandfather wants to find Zuoqiu Qingyun’s whereabouts and give him a thrashing?"

"Zuoqiu Qingyun? Quite a nice name... and just like that, there’s another reason to thrash him." Wang Shouzhe smiled and nodded, "Could it be, Shihai, that you’re afraid of trouble?"

"What’s there to be afraid of?" Wang Shihai immediately puffed out his chest and said proudly, "No matter how powerful Qeng’an Zuoqiu Family is, their influence is limited to Qeng’an County. Our Southern Desert Wang Family is one of the three Great Purple Mansion Families of Southern Desert."

"Although your status, Fourth Grandfather, is quite high, you’re ultimately still a young man under sixty. Among young people, it’s normal to have disagreements and come to blows, whether you win or lose. As long as it’s not crippling or fatal, no family’s elders would intervene lightly."

Then Wang Shihai went to investigate Zuoqiu Qingyun’s whereabouts.

Worthy of a "local bully" with a group of cronies, he quickly discovered Zuoqiu Qingyun’s whereabouts. It turned out that these past two days, Zuoqiu Qingyun, having heard of the fame of Tianyan Fairy, had been trying to meet her several times at dusk.

But for some reason, Tianyan Fairy had been shutting her doors to visitors for about a month, even refusing Zuoqiu Qingyun three times in a row.

"Fourth Grandfather." Wang Shihai looked at Wang Shouzhe with adoring eyes, "It seems that Tianyan Fairy truly has deep feelings for you, undoubtedly doing this to show you."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Ancestor Longyan, who had been resting with her eyes closed, opened her clear eyes slightly, and said to Wang Shouzhe softly, "Shouzhe, did you go to the brothel?"

"Well... I was just curious and went to have a look. I have nothing to do with that Tianyan." Wang Shouzhe replied calmly, as he had done nothing wrong and had nothing to fear.

Unexpectedly.

Just as Wang Shouzhe finished speaking, a report came from a Wang Family General outside the Immortal Guest Residence: "Reporting to Patriarch Shouzhe, a woman called Tianyan Fairy has arrived at the Wang Family with a post, seeking an audience with Patriarch Shouzhe. Shall we grant the meeting?"

Ancestor Longyan’s starry eyes suspiciously scanned Wang Shouzhe, her delicate brows furrowing, "Don’t hide anything from me. If there really is something, let’s resolve it early. Given your status, if you want to take a concubine, it’s not impossible, but it must be done gradually... Otherwise, if things get violent when we go back, I’ll turn a deaf ear."

"Ancestor, truly, there’s nothing." Wang Shouzhe said with a wry smile, "That Tianyan has a mysterious background with a hint of weirdness about her. With such an unclear identity and intentions, how would Shouzhe randomly get involved? Even if Shouzhe wanted to take a concubine, she wouldn’t catch my eye~"

"That’s true, with Ruolan Pearl Jade, how could ordinary women catch your eye." Ancestor Longyan felt relieved and nodded, "If you truly fancy someone in the future, let me know first. As an ancestor, I have the authority to decide for you. Come to think of it, you only have two sons and two daughters now. You should have more children~ Even if they’re illegitimate, they are still the children of the patriarch, and their status within the family wouldn’t be too low. They could also help continue the direct lineage bloodline in the future~"

It seemed Ancestor Longyan had found a topic of interest, "Of course, it would be best if it’s a reputable noble girl, as then they could be taken as a second wife and their offspring regarded as direct lineage..." As an ancestor, naturally, she hoped Shouzhe would have as many descendants as possible.

Wang Shouzhe wiped a cold sweat and hurriedly stopped her, "Ancestor, please don’t say more. Ruolan and I have a deep affection, having her alone is sufficient. Moreover, it’s quite challenging for noble family descendants to marry a second wife, and it’s of no significance."

In this world, taking concubines is easy, but marrying a second wife is quite difficult, as that privilege is reserved for the Imperial Family. To be precise, only those titled kings have the right to take several princess consorts. Moreover, not just anyone qualifies to become a princess consort.

As for ordinary members of the Imperial Family, they are allowed only one legitimate wife, the rest must be concubines. Unless an Imperial Family member obtains consent from His Majesty the Emperor and receives a decree, can they marry two additional second wives.

The same applies to noble family descendants. To marry several wives, one must either become titled as a King of a Different Surname, thus being able to "infinitely" marry princess consorts within the rules, or seek a decree from the Great Emperor...

With Wang Shouzhe’s current status, he does not qualify to write a memorial to the Great Emperor.

Unless he declares himself as having the talent of a Great Celestial Pride, and then leverages connections for an audience with the Great Emperor. If the Great Emperor is in a good mood and interested, there might be a chance he acknowledges you, offers some rewards, and gives a few words of encouragement...

But that’s the treatment we get...

Unless Young Master Shouzhe, this Great Celestial Pride, reaches the Purple Mansion Realm, the Great Emperor will only pay a little attention. Only when he truly breaks through to the Divine Power Realm will he be qualified to meet the Emperor anytime.

Your words and attitude, the Great Emperor will also weigh and consider.

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Longyan slightly frowned, "The difficulty is indeed not small, but it’s not impossible."

She secretly pondered that when she reached the Purple Mansion Realm, as a Great Celestial Pride in that realm, she would already have some status. Coupled with the Wang Family’s future achievements in Outer Domain land reclamation and their massive tax contributions, she could apply for an edict for Shouzhe.

"Let’s not discuss this matter for now," Wang Shouzhe said, "That Tianyan’s background is unclear, and I don’t want any entanglement with her. Let’s just send her away."

"Let’s meet her first; there might be some important matter," Ancestor Longyan said, her clear eyes flickering, "I’ve also heard of this ’Tianyan Fairy.’ It’s said that she has the posture of a Celestial Pride at the Celestial Human Realm, equivalent to a direct disciple level at the Academy. Let’s hear what she has to say first."

When Wang Shouzhe was about to say something.

Wang Shihai excitedly shouted, "The general outside, please invite Tianyan Fairy in."

Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but glare at him, "What does this have to do with you?"

"Fourth Grandpa, you’re mistaken," Wang Shihai said seriously, "Just because you don’t fancy Tianyan Fairy doesn’t mean I don’t. If you really don’t want her, you could help set me up. Anyway, I’m not the eldest legitimate son and don’t have any marriage arrangements now. I don’t mind her age or her high cultivation..."

"..." Wang Shouzhe was quite speechless; the face of this Little Demon King of Chaos was growing thicker. The day Tianyan fancied you would be a ghost day...

Soon after.

A Wang Family General at the Spirit Platform Realm led Tianyan Fairy into the Immortal Guest Residence.

Wang Shouzhe hosted her in the gazebo of the courtyard of the Immortal Guest Residence, as a gesture of courtesy. Meanwhile, Wang Shihai was eagerly bustling about, instructing the maids to prepare good tea, fruits, and various delicious snacks.

At this time, Tianyan Fairy’s form seemed to have become much slimmer than a month ago, and there was a trace of melancholy in her eyes as she looked at Wang Shouzhe.

However, her main attention was on Ancestor Longyan, and after a brief surprise in her eyes, she promptly greeted, "This fairy with extraordinary temperament must be Ancestor Longyan of the Wang Family, right? This humble girl Tianyan greets Ancestor Longyan."

As for Wang Shihai, he was naturally completely ignored by her.

"Tianyan, you do know quite a lot about my Wang Family," Ancestor Longyan scrutinized her with her gaze.

"To tell the truth, after Long Wuji suffered a setback at the hands of the Wang Family, Tianyan took a closer look into the Wang Family," Tianyan Fairy shot a haunting glance at Wang Shouzhe, "The demeanor of Patriarch Shouzhe is enchanting to a woman like me."

Wang Shouzhe sipped his tea and said blandly, "Shihai said he is willing to take you as his lawful wife. Do you..."

Before he finished speaking.

Wang Shihai was grabbed by Tianyan and thrown in a perfect arc directly out of the Immortal Guest Residence. At the same time, her cold voice rang out, "A little brat dares to take advantage of me."

"Bang!"

Outside the Immortal Guest Residence, there was a thud of a heavy object falling to the ground.

"Ouch, Fairy..." Wang Shihai wailed miserably outside the courtyard.

"Shut up, and if you dare to speak filthily or rudely again, I’ll cut you up and feed you to the dogs." Tianyan Fairy coldly rebuked, "Do not enter again; I have important matters to discuss with Young Master Shouzhe."

After scolding Wang Shihai, Tianyan Fairy’s gaze turned again, filled with melancholy, as she looked at Wang Shouzhe, "Young Master Shouzhe is truly heartless and fickle; it’s been a month, and you haven’t thought to see me again. Poor me, having just learned some unfavorable news for you, came to see you disregarding my dignity, yet you have such a cold attitude."

"Unfavorable news?"

Wang Shouzhe slightly frowned.

"Indeed, Young Master is heartless~ only focusing on this..." Tianyan Fairy’s eyes filled with even more grievance, "Enough, I’ll tell it to you straight. Have you offended Zuoqiu Qingyun? That kid is scheming in the shadows to make you suffer."

Wang Shouzhe’s mouth twitched, this really was... everyone had the same thought.

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