Chapter 1104: Chapter 77: Stirring Up Storms with a Single Hand! Lord ng Surrenders (Seeking Monthly Pass)_4 Chapter 1104: Chapter 77: Stirring Up Storms with a Single Hand! Lord ng Surrenders (Seeking Monthly Pass)_4 “That still depends on whether he can truly be reborn from the ashes when faced with adversity. If not, he will simply be eliminated,” Emperor Longchang said calmly, “The struggle between the Emperor’s sons allows no negligence, for it concerns the fate of our great Da Qian for thousands of years.”
“Your Majesty, that Wang Shouzhe is defying the imperial decree under the guise of righteousness. Should this old servant personally go and bring him here to see Your Majesty?”
“Hmph! There’s no need for that. What is my status? Am I soone he can see whenever he wishes, or not see if he chooses not to? Let him be. Sooner or later, he will co begging to .”
Master and servant, each saying their piece, gradually moved away.
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Almost at the sa ti.
After leaving the court, ng Yuanbai imdiately gathered a few trusted officials from the Three Talents Section and rushed to Ding Duke’s Mansion under the guise of inspecting the taxes.
Upon entering Ding Duke’s Mansion.
ng Yuanbai sent his trusted officials away and then grabbed Wang Yuchang, the Family Head of the Wang family now responsible for receiving him, “Master Yuchang, is Wang Shouzhe still in the Wang family? Please take to see him imdiately.”
“Master ng, please calm yourself,” Wang Yuchang calmly persuaded him, prying himself away, “At this hour, Shouzhe is probably still taking his midday nap. There’s no rush, no rush. Let us have so tea and chat first.”
A midday nap?
ng Yuanbai’s expression stiffened. He couldn’t believe it; Wang Shouzhe had turned Dingqian Hall upside down, dragging the whole empire into chaos.
And he still had the leisure to take a midday nap?
“Master Yuchang,” ng Yuanbai suppressed the urge to curse and took a deep breath before bowing, “This is a matter of life and death, I beseech you.”
Wang Yuchang showed a troubled expression, “Shouzhe dislikes being disturbed during his nap.”
After a pause, he then nodded solemnly, “But since Master ng requests it, I will take the risk. Please, follow .”
“Thank you, Master Yuchang,” ng Yuanbai bowed again gratefully, though he inwardly felt as if he owed a huge favor just for a single eting with Wang Shouzhe.
Wang Yuchang led ng Yuanbai to the Four Seasons Garden.
And there, he “forcefully disturbed” Wang Shouzhe’s midday nap.
Before long, Wang Shouzhe received ng Yuanbai in the study, smiling as he personally brewed tea, “Master ng honors us with his visit. Shouzhe has failed in receiving you from afar. Forgive , forgive .”
Unexpectedly.
ng Yuanbai stood up first, his face solemn as he deeply bowed, “Master Shouzhe, ng Yuanbai had previously offended you, please be forgiving.”
“By no ans, by no ans,” Wang Shouzhe returned the bow, “Master ng has always acted for the public good. How could Shouzhe bear any grudge? Besides, it was Master ng who proved the Wang family’s innocence. Master ng, this wild tea is a casual find by my great-grandson. Crude though it may be, it has a unique flavor.”
The best tea in his possession, of course, was from the leaves shed by the Life Tree Wang Lixian. However, those were too precious to share except with those truly close to him.
“Great-grandson, is it that Anye child? I’ve heard he is now residing in Emperor’s Wangxian Pavilion, greatly favored by His Majesty,” ng Yuanbai took a sip and continually praised, “Excellent tea, excellent tea. Master Shouzhe truly is a man of deep fortune; all his children are outstanding.”
“The ng family of this generation is also full of talents,” Wang Shouzhe smiled and returned the complint, “Third Grade is within reach.”
After mutually flattering each other for a while, they gradually grew more familiar.
Only then did ng Yuanbai reveal his true feelings, sowhat bitterly, “Master Shouzhe, I have witnessed your formidable counter-strategies. However, you have indeed dragged into this quagmire. Now, the Zhao Clan despises to the bone. The line of Prince Dexin sees as a thorn in their side.”
“Even, in the future, every small and large prominent family across the nation will curse ng Yuanbai in secret. Oh, Master Shouzhe, where does that leave ng Yuanbai?”
“Congratulations Master ng, you are bound to make a mark on history,” Wang Shouzhe bowed.
Make a mark on history!
Hell, I want to make a mark! ng Yuanbai’s mouth twitched, “Master Shouzhe, please stop joking and provide so guidance.”
“Guidance? Does Master ng still entertain thoughts of defecting to Kang Commandery Prince?” Wang Shouzhe asked curiously.
“How could I? Kang Commandery Prince hates to the bone now. And he is of a narrow and cold nature, I dare not turn to him,” ng Yuanbai shook his head emphatically, his eyes filled with hope, “Thus, in my remaining years, I ask for Master Shouzhe’s protection.”
“Master ng, you’re too polite; we support each other, just that,” Wang Shouzhe smiled and returned the courtesy, “After this matter concludes, I will introduce you to An Commandery Prince.”
“Good, good, good~ since I and Master Shouzhe are now in the sa boat,” ng Yuanbai, having just aligned himself with Wang Shouzhe, knew he needed to show his rit, he rolled up his sleeves excitedly, “This ti, as you say, Master Shouzhe. From what I see of Master Shouzhe’s past strategies, this tax investigation is surely not so straightforward.”
“Brother Yuanbai truly deserves to be Chief of the Three Talents Section,” Wang Shouzhe smiled lightly, “Just proceed as normal with the tax investigation, but Brother Yuanbai should pay extra attention to any large unexplained financial transactions…”
Unexplained financial sources?
ng Yuanbai staggered slightly, incredulously looking at Wang Shouzhe, “Could Master Shouzhe be implying…”
But in a split second, he was invigorated again, “Master Shouzhe indeed has brilliant strategies, ng admires them. Rest assured, if there’s a trace from reckless actions, there are many sharp-minded talents under ng.”
He hadn’t expected that, just by boarding this ship, he would be thrown into a significant role.
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