The Yuwen Family was anxious to have Yuwen Chiwei ascend to Seven-tailed for this reason. This was because Lady Bilian was born into the Fourth Grade Shangguan Family, with the Shangguan Family backing her up, exerting a certain deterrent force on other noble families, barely maintaining the situation. Otherwise, even Yuwen Chiwei might not have endured till the advancement.

Even Wang Shouzhe relied on the support of Celestial River Zhenren and Wang Liyao, the obvious Great Celestial Pride, showcasing the front, making other noble families wary and unable to act rashly, allowing him to develop the Flying Chariot business and other industries, rapidly amassing wealth. Otherwise, the more money he made, the faster he would die.

The Anbei Guard’s plan, also with the Imperial Family backing it, could only be implemented. Otherwise, a Sixth-Grade Noble Family holding immense wealth is akin to courting death.

Wang Shouzhe held the wine cup, slowly savoring it, paused a moment before saying, "The rise and fall of tides, the fullness and waning of the moon are common occurrences in the world. From a macro perspective, after the Yian Family’s fall, in a short span of three hundred years, or five to six hundred years, a new Purple Mansion Family will inevitably emerge in the Longzhou Northwest."

"Looking at the history of Daqian, the rise and fall, succession of such noble families have always been constantly played out."

Yian Yufei and Yian Feihong’s expressions changed, their gazes became heavy.

Patriarch Shouzhe’s meaning, was he perhaps shirking? Not wanting to be involved in this matter?

Suddenly, both were anxious, left disappointed and anxious, and couldn’t help looking at Taishi An Kang, hoping he would exert more effort.

"Alas, saying that, but Yu Fei Ancestor has always had a debt of gratitude towards An Kang." Taishi An Kang said with cupped fists, "If Shouzhe could lend a hand, An Kang would be grateful..."

Before he finished speaking, Wang Shouzhe solemnly interrupted: "Lord Governor, please do not put Shouzhe in a difficult position. My Wang Family has grown, thanks to County Commander Taishi’s care in many aspects, Shouzhe is grateful."

"It’s not that I don’t want to manage this matter. However, to be honest, the Yian Family facing today’s peril is truly not something that has frozen in a day. Let’s shelve this matter first and discuss your second issue..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Yian Family Patriarch Yian Feihong hurriedly interrupted.

Standing quickly, he said, "As long as Patriarch Shouzhe agrees to help my Yian Family through this difficult period, our Yian Family is willing to marry Bright Pearl Shuang’Er to the Wang Family."

With the statement made,

Wang Shouzhe’s face darkened, a cold glint appeared in his gaze towards Yian Feihong. Alongside him, Wang Shouyong, Wang Shou Lian, and Wang Shizhao’s smiles instantly froze.

In just one sentence, the previously joyful atmosphere suddenly became extremely oppressive.

"Feihong, you’re being ridiculous." Yu Fei Ancestor felt a weight in his heart and quickly reprimanded Yian Feihong, "Patriarch Shouzhe is a person of such deep thought, his arrangements must have profound meaning. When speaking with County Commander Taishi, it’s not your place to interrupt recklessly."

"Yes, yes, Ancestor, I was wrong." Yian Feihong also realized his mistake, his face turned pale with excessive sweat on his forehead, "Patriarch Shouzhe, it’s Yian Feihong’s urgency and loss of manners. Whether Patriarch Shouzhe wishes to punish or reprimand, Feihong admits."

Upon hearing this, Wang Shouzhe’s icy demeanor melted like snow, he smiled warmly, like a gentle spring breeze. He raised his glass, toasted, and then stood up saying, "Predecessor Yu Fei, Patriarch Feihong, Shouzhe has just returned from the Outer Domain, inevitably tired in body and spirit, unable to hold liquor anymore, will excuse myself now. I will punish myself with a drink to express my apology, thereafter, Wang Shizhao, Shouyong, and Shou Lian will accompany you."

His attitude, although still like before, gentle like rain, making people comfortable, yet it made the hearts of the Yian Family instantly sink to the bottom.

Yian Yufei and Yian Feihong exchanged a glance, quickly pulled out smiles, and said, "Patriarch Shouzhe should prioritize his health, please, feel free."

"Shizhao, accompany our esteemed guests well with your fifth uncle and sixth uncle, don’t lose our Wang Family’s etiquette." Wang Shouzhe patted Wang Shizhao’s shoulder, "Make sure everybody enjoys themselves to the fullest."

"Yes, Grandpa." Wang Shizhao replied with cupped fists.

After making brief arrangements, Wang Shouzhe invited Taishi An Kang, saying, "Recently, An Ye has gifted me some Wild Spirit Tea. Although not as expensive as High-tier Spirit Tea or Immortal Tea, it has long-lasting meanings and contains unique flavors. Lord Governor, if you don’t mind the rustic wild tea, let’s go to Shouzhe Courtyard for some tea tasting?"

Taishi An Kang stood up, gladly accepted, saying, "The tea An Ye brings is unlikely to be ordinary. In that case, today I shall enjoy Shouzhe’s hospitality."

As he left the banquet hall with Wang Shouzhe, he cast an indescribable glance at Yu Fei Ancestor, helplessly shook his head, and followed closely behind Shouzhe.

"Esteemed guests visiting my Wang Family, if there’s any inadequacy, feel free to mention." Wang Shizhao warmly entertained the Yian Family, seemingly unaffected by earlier events, "Predecessor Yu Fei, try our Spirit Treasure Gourd’s brewed Spirit Wine... Predecessor Feihong, this is Steamed Red-tailed Spirit Carp, Salted Tier Five Spirit Crocodile Meat, a specialty of Anjiang."

The hospitality from Wang Shizhao, Shouyong, Shou Lian was diligent, warm, and considerate.

The Yian Family also strived to be "honored guests" and "quite satisfied," creating a naturally bustling scene, a picture of joy for both hosts and guests.

However, amidst the pleasing ambiance, Yu Fei Ancestor and Patriarch Feihong enjoyed the reception with smiles on their faces but felt increasingly uneasy in their hearts.

They wanted to understand Patriarch Shouzhe’s true intentions but their cautious attempts to probe were diverted by Wang Shizhao’s "accidental" topic shifts.