Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 2264: Chapter 263: Old Ancestor Shouzhe’s Greatest Secret (Part 3)

“Wang Shouzhe, are you trying to brush things off and not take responsibility by constantly making excuses?” Immortal Emperor Muyun’s brows furrowed with anger, and her tone became increasingly sharp. “Or are you planning to reap the benefits and then deny everything?!”

Wang Shouzhe looked bewildered: “Why would Your Majesty say such a thing?”

“Snap!”

Immortal Emperor Muyun suddenly flung a jade pendant over, pointing at it: “Are you going to deny that this is not your personal item?”

The jade pendant rolled onto the coffee table.

Under the bright hotel lights, one could clearly see the simple and grand patterns on the jade pendant, its warm polish, and the slight wear marks on it. It was unmistakably the personal jade pendant from Wang Shouzhe’s youth!

“Uh…”

Wang Shouzhe’s pupils constricted.

How did this end up in Her Majesty’s hands?

No wonder he couldn’t find it.

Wait, something’s not right~

His room can currently only be accessed by the maidservants, Ruolan, Wang Zongshi, and Wang Liyu. The other children are grown up and unlikely to intrude into their parents’ room.

Zongshi is a typical obedient boy who always follows the rules. However, during the time the jade pendant disappeared, Wang Liyu seemed a bit sneaky, with a guilty look as if she had done something wrong.

Wang Shouzhe suddenly understood that that rascal Wang Ningxi must have incited Wang Liyu to steal his jade pendant to complete a task!

Such audacity, even daring to betray the Old Ancestor. He would surely break his leg…

Before Wang Shouzhe could finish his thoughts, Immortal Emperor Muyun forcibly cornered him onto the sofa. She stared into Wang Shouzhe’s eyes, saying fiercely: “If you dare make another excuse, don’t blame the Emperor for turning hostile.”

“Gulp!”

Wang Shouzhe gulped with difficulty: “Your Majesty…”

“Like before, call me ’Muyun.’ Also, don’t use any honorifics.”

“Alright, Muyun.” Wang Shouzhe said sheepishly, “You’re right, watching the arena battles and chatting in our free time is quite interesting.”

Immortal Emperor Muyun was finally satisfied, letting him go and tidying his messy collar before picking up her wine cup again and sipping the immortal wine: “Young Master’s wine, it’s quite interestingly brewed.”

“This is wine automatically brewed by the [Wine Sword Immortal’s Brewing Gourd].” Wang Shouzhe said generously, “If you like it, I can give you the gourd.”

“No need, if I need it, I can just ask you for some.” Immortal Emperor Muyun seemed quite pleased, “Now, can we talk about something interesting?”

“Something interesting? Oh, right, I’ve met that child Chaoye several times.” Wang Shouzhe began to analyze eagerly, “He’s talented and perceptive, but his only flaw is his slightly hot temper. On the other hand, that boy Wu Shengzhuo seems somewhat cunning and treacherous. You see how he constantly restrained and provoked Chaoye’s temper in the preliminary stages. It seems that Chaoye has a bigger chance of losing.”

“What do you mean by cunning and treacherous? When you and Wang Fugui strategize, you’re even more cunning than Wu Shengzhuo. The same scheming at the Wang family is called ’strategic wisdom,’ but when it’s someone from our Immortal Dynasty, it’s called ’cunning’?” Immortal Emperor Muyun retorted indignantly.

“You have a point, I’ll have a thorough reflection later.” Wang Shouzhe helplessly changed his stance, though inwardly he was clenching his teeth.

He must teach Wang Liyu a lesson later. That girl, appearing so innocent and honest, yet at such a young age, she has learned to betray her father!

As expected, on the arena, the situation unfolded as Wang Shouzhe had predicted. Gongsun Chaoye, losing his cool due to Wu Shengzhuo’s roaming tactics, gradually grew anxious and frequently used his trump moves. Wu Shengzhuo found an opening and defeated him in one fell swoop.

The audience was full of boos, but there were also many who cheered and applauded for Wu Shengzhuo, considering him brave and resourceful.

After Gongsun Chaoye was defeated, Wu Shengzhuo replaced Gongsun Chaoye’s original rank, becoming the new ninth place, and everyone behind, including Gongsun Chaoye, dropped one rank accordingly. Gongsun Chaoye ended up being tenth.

Next was Situ Yangyu from the Liang Country, challenging [Leiwansui] of the Changning Lei Family.

Over the years, some of the Wang family’s in-law families have also gradually reached the Purple Abode Realm. However, to not overshadow the Wang family, they only claim to be ordinary Grade Five families.

Only after the Wang family’s completion of the Duke’s feast will they “reluctantly” follow suit and advance to Grade Four prominent families.

Grade Four families, though only a step above Grade Five, hold a completely different status.

It’s important to note that as a nation established for less than ten thousand years, Da Qian has always had a relatively small number of upper-tier families. Before the Changning Wang Clan ascended to Third Grade, the Da Qian only had the Da Qian Zhao Clan as a Second Class, and Da Qian Wang Clan as a Third Grade, followed by the Fourth Grade families. This led to the Fourth Grade families holding very high status in the Da Qian, with many prominent ministers of Fourth Grade family origin.

The number of Fourth Grade families is only about a dozen, with most of them gathered in Return to Dragon City.

Once the Wang family’s in-law families advance to Fourth Grade, the number of Fourth Grade families in Da Qian might double. This indicates the strength of these in-law families.

The Changning Lei Family, being one of the first families to intermarry with the Wang family, has naturally developed very well over the years. Nowadays, the Lei family’s status is exceptional, with the family structure well-defined.

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