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Chapter 992: Chapter 52 Wang Shouzhe! I am Irreconcilable with You_6 Chapter 992: Chapter 52 Wang Shouzhe! I am Irreconcilable with You_6 “You mean… Yuan Qing?” Kang Commandery Prince’s eyes lit up, and he instantly reacted.

The prominent Zhao Clan would naturally not only have Zhao Zhikun as their Sky Pride. Besides him, the Zhao Clan was nurturing another great talent named “Zhao Yuanqing,” who had just turned fifty this year and had just broken through to the Heavenly Human Realm last year.

It was also because he was too young that he was not included in the previous “Top Ten Outstanding Youths” in Shangjing. But in another three to four decades, he would certainly become a prominent figure in Shangjing City, just like Wu Zhixing and others.

If one wishes to seek marriage with Wu Xuening, then within the Zhao Clan, the only suitable match would be Zhao Yuanqing.

As for the age difference between the two, it is actually a minor issue.

After all, there is a very high possibility that a great talent like him will break through to the Divine Power Territory and live nearly two thousand years, so an age difference of thirty some years is trivial.

“Exactly,” Zhao Zhikun nodded and analyzed, “The mother of Little Princess Xue Ning is the eldest daughter of the direct line of Third Grade Chen Clan, holding a significant status within the Chen Clan. As far as I know, the Chen Clan has made quite an investment in Little Princess Xue Ning, presumably intending to use this to strengthen the bonds between the Chen Clan and the Imperial Household.”

“Previously, when we tried to win over the Chen Clan, their attitude was somewhat ambiguous. This time, if we could help Yuan Qing marry Little Princess Xue Ning, it would be akin to indirectly establishing a connection with the Chen Clan. Then, with just a little manipulation, even if the Chen Clan is reluctant to take sides, they will have to join us.”

“Moreover, as I know, Little Princess Xue Ning and Little Commandery Prince Zhixing have a very good relationship. Using her as a tie, we might even be able to pull in Prince An, who has been quietly supporting him, onto our battle ship.”

Within the Imperial Household, the network of relationships is complex and intertwined.

Behind every great talent stands one or even several top Prominent Families. Even a talent like Wu Zhixing, who comes from a distant branch of his family, has support and even a Prince behind him.

These relationships, if well utilized, can often produce astonishing effects.

“Furthermore, regarding the Wang family, I also have a plan that can doom them,” Zhao Zhikun added.

“Please speak, Fourteenth Uncle.”

“Although the Wang family has made a grand spectacle this time, they have a fatal flaw. We only need to do this and that…” Zhao Zhikun lowered his voice and whispered a few words into the ear of Kang Commandery Prince.

Kang Commandery Prince’s eyes brightened as he listened, nodding frequently.

Soon, the two called Gong Yang Ce over, and the three of them quietly discussed some details, quickly finalizing them.

At last, Kang Commandery Prince looked at Zhao Zhikun and Gong Yang Ce, saying solemnly, “For this expedition to the outer battlefield, I am here by imperial command, and without the Emperor’s decree, I must not return at will. This matter, I’m afraid, will require the effort of Fourteenth Uncle and Brother Gong Yang.”

Zhao Zhikun and Gong Yang Ce, hearing this, stood up together, cupped their hands and said, “Your Highness, rest assured, this matter is on both of us.”

…

Almost at the same time.

Imperial Palace, Zhuozheng Pavilion.

On the broad desk made of Spirit Wood Material, the renowned “Painting of the Divine Dynasty Twilight” lay in shambles across the desk.

They were scattered here and there, some crumpled and some turned into fragments, nearly impossible to piece together into a whole.

Most outrageously, at the spot of the setting sun’s twilight, where the light is brilliantly scattered, a strong urine stench was unabashedly permeating.

Emperor Longchang’s nose twitched, his face growing so dark it seemed as though water might drip from it.

His gaze sharp as a knife, he sternly looked at Yao Chengchao and scoffed, “Chengchao, is this my ‘Painting of the Divine Dynasty Twilight’?”

Yao Chengchao, with sweat soaking his back and his face pale, could only toughen up and answer, “Reporting to Your Majesty, this, this is the ‘Painting of the Divine Dynasty Twilight’.”

“However, Your Majesty, please hear my explanation. This, this is all because of those little wolf cubs. Not only has Your Majesty’s ‘Painting of the Divine Dynasty Twilight’ suffered, many rare items have been destroyed, and even our Yao’s Air Transport Flying Boat almost crashed into the Hurricane Ocean due to a malfunction, causing heavy losses for our Yao family.”

As they spoke, Yao Chengchao was still indignantly pointing at those five “culprits”—the little wolf cubs.

The five little wolf cubs sat obediently, tongues lolling, eyes filled with innocence, unable to understand the human’s accusations.

“Haha~” Emperor Longchang scoffed, “Is your ‘Yao’s Air Transport’ planning to deny responsibility? It was clearly a lapse on your part, yet you blame these little wolf cubs. With your capabilities, are you saying you can’t even keeping an eye on these cubs?”

The five little wolf cubs nodded repeatedly. This kind old gentleman was absolutely right; they were just a bunch of innocent and naive little wolf cubs, what could they possibly do wrong?

“No, no, no.” Yao Chengchao hurriedly shook his head, “The younger generation is merely explaining the situation to your majesty. Our ‘Yao’s Air Transport’ has always upheld a principle of supreme credibility. This time, it was indeed our oversight, and we will not only compensate every penny due to your majesty but also offer twice the highest standard of compensation.”

Although the Yao family is also a First Grade Prominent Family with the Void Realm Old Ancestor sitting in power, when it comes to overall strength, they are still a notch below the Wu Family, who reigns over an entire nation.

Moreover, the Wu Family has an ancient heritage and profound background, so the Yao family could hardly afford to offend them.

Twice the compensation?

Emperor Longchang raised an eyebrow: “Am I, the Great Emperor, in such need of your money? What I desire is Master Ji’s family heirloom, the ‘Painting of the Divine Dynasty Twilight.’” “Your majesty, this breaches the rules and contract,” Yao Chengchao said, wiping sweat from his brow, “Accidents can happen during cargo transport for various reasons. Our Yao family can, at most, offer up to three times the price in compensation.”

After all, the Yao family is also a First Grade Prominent Family, and though they cannot afford to offend the Wu family, they have their own heritage and principles to maintain, and won’t succumb to whatever Emperor Longchang demands.

Emperor Longchang did not respond to him but seemed more interested in the five little wolf cubs, “You five are so mischievous, showing such incredible destructive power at such a young age. It seems your talents and potential are quite impressive. Which one of you is the alpha?”

The five looked at each other, then simultaneously shook their heads.

“Your majesty, according to the shipping documents, a young lady commissioned the transport. It’s probably that young lady who raised these five little wolf cubs, and they likely recognize her as their alpha,” Yao Chengchao explained in a low voice.

“Oh, and which family’s young lady has the talent to bring together five Silver Moon Grey Wolves? And looking at them, their bloodlines are quite pure. Such wolf cubs would even be selected for leadership training within the Silver Moon Grey Wolf population; gathering five is not easy,” Emperor Longchang casually remarked.

“To answer his majesty,” Yao Chengchao explained, “based on the registration information in the commission documents, it’s a young lady surnamed Wang, who has sent them to a small place in Longzuo County called Ping’an Town, to a minor family called the Wang family.”

Wang family? Longzuo County?

These keywords instantly heightened Emperor Longchang’s sensitivity.

“The Changning Wang family?” he blurted out.

“Yes, yes, yes, it’s exactly the Changning Commandery’s Wang family in Ping’an Town, and the recipient is someone named Wang Shouzhe,” Yao Chengchao organized his thoughts as he spoke, “This name sounds like a mere Rank 9 minor Prominent Family. Who knew they had such luck to have a relative send them combat pets of this level? Just selling one of these five little wolf cubs would fetch a heavenly price.”

“Such narrow-minded adversaries!” Emperor Longchang’s face turned as dark as coal, “Wang Shouzhe, Wang Shouzhe, you truly are my nemesis. After much difficulty, I acquired an item of my desire, just for it to be utterly ruined by your family’s little wolf cubs.”

Well, now there’s no need to worry about where to hang it anymore… Wait, that’s not the point!

“Hmph, Wang Shouzhe, I declare my undying enmity towards you!” Emperor Longchang’s mind flashed, and he suddenly scoffed, “Chengchao, I’ll be keeping these five little wolf cubs. Let the recipient come to me personally to collect them.”

“Your majesty, this goes against the rules…” “My word is the rule!”

“If you disagree, call forth your Old Ancestor to fight me~~~ Guards, throw this Yao Chengchao out for me!”

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