Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1370: Chapter 43: Supporting Shou Zhe in Nation Building (Seeking Monthly Tickets) Chapter 1370: Chapter 43: Supporting Shou Zhe in Nation Building (Seeking Monthly Tickets) …

While Emperor Longchang was reveling in his thoughts, Zhuge Liangcai, who was standing by, had had enough and turned to scold a distant relative, “Guihua Six Aunt, what are you saying? Our patrol team never bullies people using their power. Apologize to the two elderly gentlemen immediately!”

“Liangcai, you heartless traitor,” Guihua Six Aunt retorted angrily, “Am I not speaking in your favor? They are just two old men; they can’t ascend to the heavens.”

“Hold your tongue!” Zhuge Liangcai was thoroughly enraged, “You are tarnishing the reputation of the Wang family, which abhors bullying of any sort. It doesn’t matter if they are just ordinary elders or even beggars on the street; as long as they abide by the law and do no evil, we will show them respect and help.”

“Zhuge Liangcai, how dare you speak to me like that? Don’t forget that it’s our kin who are taking care of your ancestors’ graves,” Guihua Six Aunt sneered relentlessly, “Your family has risen in wealth and now despises poor relatives, doesn’t it?”

“If my Old Ancestors were to see you sullying our family’s good name like this, they would probably be so furious that they’d rise from their graves to scold us, the younger generation,” Zhuge Liangcai retorted sarcastically, “Had the Wang family not devoted themselves to saving tens of thousands of refugees, helping us rebuild our homeland, our ancestors would have long since perished. Guihua, if you do not apologize, then you may as well return to Lingbei.”

“I will hold a meeting of the Zhuge Family and have the graves of the two Old Ancestors moved here to Xinping Town.”

Now, although young, Zhuge Liangcai was a graduate of Wang Family School, a bright future lay ahead of him, and his words carried significant weight in the Zhuge Family of Xinping.

“You, you, you, to think you would go this far for two old men…” Guihua Six Aunt was about to continue, but she was abruptly stopped by the always silent Zhuge Six, who grabbed her and said sternly, “Guihua, apologize.”

Though usually reticent and timid, he saw the critical moment and knew that if this persisted, Liangcai would certainly turn against them.

The other distant relatives also started blaming Guihua Six Aunt.

Under the pressure of the crowd, Guihua Six Aunt’s face alternated between red and white, as she reluctantly apologized to the two “old men,” “I’m sorry, elders, I spoke out of turn.”

“Elders, my apologies, my apologies. Aunt and the rest of our relatives just came from Lingbei and were unmeasured in their words,” Zhuge Liangcai also deeply bowed in apology, “Let’s not mention the earlier incident about switching tables; this table is on me, as an apology from our elders.”

These rapid changes left Emperor Longchang’s face darkening.

What happened to dominating men and women?

How can I, Longchang, catch Wang Shouzhe in a misstep with you behaving like this?

“No harm done,” Jiang Zhencang replied with a genial smile and a bow, “Young man, it seems you spare no effort to uphold the Wang family’s reputation. Is this just you, or do others also behave this way?”

“Sir, this must be your first time in Xinping Town, isn’t it?” Zhuge Liangcai smiled and returned the gesture, “Firstly, the rules of the Wang family are stringent, listing numerous prohibitions. Anyone who violates them faces appropriate penalties. Secondly, the young masters and young misses of Wang family are all very disciplined, having graduated from the Clan School with culture, ideals, and aspirations. You see, if even the young masters and misses behave deferentially, how can we, the household’s guards and clan militia, dare to break the rules?”

“Thirdly, one must have a grateful heart. Without the Wang family, where would we be? With Wang family being so benevolent, how could we fail to serve them?”

“Well said, well said,” Jiang Zhencang praised heartily, “The rules are clear, and punishments and rewards explicit; it seems Master Shouzhe runs his household well.”

“If you encounter any injustice or difficulty in Xinping Town, you can either mention my name or find any patrol team member,” Zhuge Liangcai confidently stated, “I assure you, every patrol team member will do their utmost to resolve your issues.”

“Very well, I appreciate your kindness,” Jiang Zhencang thanked him, then looked at Emperor Longchang half-smiling as if to say: The Wang family is doing just fine, they don’t need your supervision or encouragement.

Emperor Longchang rolled his eyes disdainfully; it’s all an act. That Wang Shouzhe, he’s always loved playing the part of the moralist.

“Go on, go manage your distant relatives and don’t disturb our drinking,” Emperor Longchang impatiently waved him off, finding the surname Zhuge increasingly unpleasant to look at; catching Wang Shouzhe in wrongdoing had failed, and instead, he was left only with aggravation.

“In that case, I shall take my leave,” Zhuge Liangcai said with a smile, instructing the waiter, “Serve these two elders a couple of specialties and a pot of good wine, all on my bill.”

After handling the situation, Zhuge Liangcai and the other distant relatives found a nearby table to sit at.

“Bad luck, bad luck,” Emperor Longchang muttered under his breath, feeling quite vexed.

“You are really getting more childish with age,” Jiang Zhencang teased audibly, “This is just a hobby you’ve picked up in your boredom; you’d be better off heading to the frontier.”

“What frontier?” Emperor Longchang rolled his eyes and replied, “Wang Shouzhe has everything arranged; I am supposed to stay at the Wang family’s place lately, no need to go anywhere. Listen to that tone; even I, the Great Emperor, have to follow his plans?”

“If it weren’t for Ruolan’s sake and the money involved, would I bother with that young man for even a moment? If I were younger, I’d have knocked his teeth out by now.”

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