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In the end, Ancestor Long Yan was still the sa Wang Long Yan from before, that proud and sowhat domineering girl. It was only with age and the increasing responsibilities on her shoulders that she had to constantly restrain her true nature.
However, no matter what, Ancestor Long Yan was the person Wang Shouzhe respected the most. She had sacrificed so much for the family in this lifeti, and even if she occasionally acted willfully, Wang Shouzhe would fully support her.
Wang Shouzhe pondered for a mont and said, "Ancestor, do you an to get rid of that Zuoqiu kid?"
"Get rid of him?" Ancestor Long Yan was slightly taken aback and hesitated, "That kid may have a lecherous look in his eyes, but he doesn't deserve to die. A little lesson will suffice. Besides, he's from a fourth-rank clan, and it's not wise to make a mortal enemy."
"I understand," Wang Shouzhe nodded, "In that case, it's simple. That kid is about my age, so I'll just challenge him to a public duel as a peer. This way, regardless of the outco, the conflict won't escalate, and it will help you vent your anger."
Normally, Wang Shouzhe wouldn't engage in such aningless disputes. If there was a conflict, he would usually resolve it if possible. If it was a life-and-death conflict that couldn't be resolved, he would either not act or act decisively to solve the "problem."
"Good." Although Ancestor Long Yan wanted to take action herself, her seniority made it inappropriate to directly confront Zuoqiu Qingyun, as it would seem like bullying the younger generation.
A mont later.
Wang Shouzhe found Wang Shihai and gave him so instructions.
Wang Shihai was a bit stunned, "Fourth Uncle wants to find Zuoqiu Qingyun's whereabouts and give him a beating?"
"Zuoqiu Qingyun? That's quite a nice na... So, there's another reason to beat him up," Wang Shouzhe smiled and nodded, "Are you afraid of trouble, Shihai?"
"What's there to be afraid of?" Wang Shihai straightened his chest proudly, "No matter how powerful the Zuoqiu's Clan from Qing'an Commandery is, their influence is limited to Qing'an Commandery. Our Monan Wang's Clan is one of the three major Purple Mansion Clans in Monan Commandery."
"Fourth Uncle, although you have a higher seniority, you're still under sixty years old. It's normal for young people to have conflicts, to duel or get beaten up. As long as it's not crippling or fatal, no elder from any clan would easily intervene."
Then, Wang Shihai went to investigate Zuoqiu Qingyun's whereabouts.
He was indeed a "local tyrant" with a group of disreputable friends, and he quickly found out Zuoqiu Qingyun's whereabouts. It turned out that in the past few days, Zuoqiu Qingyun had heard of Celestial Maiden Tianyan's reputation and had been trying to visit her several tis in the evenings.
However, Celestial Maiden Tianyan, for so unknown reason, had been refusing visitors for the past month, and Zuoqiu Qingyun had been turned away three tis.
"Fourth Uncle," Wang Shihai looked at Wang Shouzhe with admiration, "It seems that Celestial Maiden Tianyan is deeply in love with you. She must be doing this to show you."
As soon as he finished speaking.
Ancestor Long Yan, who was resting with her eyes closed, opened her clear eyes slightly and stared at Wang Shouzhe, saying indifferently, "Shouzhe, did you go to the high-class brothel?"
"Well... I was just curious and went to take a look. I have nothing to do with that Tianyan," Wang Shouzhe replied calmly. After all, he had a clear conscience and wasn't afraid of being questioned.
Unexpectedly.
Just as Wang Shouzhe finished speaking, a Wang's Clan guard reported from outside Xianke Residence, "Reporting to Master Wang Shouzhe, a woman nad Celestial Maiden Tianyan has co to deliver a visiting card and requests to see Master Wang Shouzhe. Should we let her in?"
Ancestor Long Yan's starry eyes scanned Wang Shouzhe suspiciously, her delicate brows furrowing, "Don't hide anything from . If there's sothing, let's resolve it early. If you want to take a concubine, it's not impossible, but it should be done gradually... Otherwise, if there's a fight when we return, I'll just turn a deaf ear."
"Ancestor, there's really nothing going on," Wang Shouzhe said with a wry smile, "That Tianyan has a mysterious background and a hint of strangeness about her. With such an unclear identity and purpose, would I randomly get involved with her? Even if I wanted to take a concubine, I wouldn't choose her."
"That's true. With soone like Ruolan in front of you, how could ordinary won catch your eye?" Ancestor Long Yan was reassured and nodded, "If you really fancy soone in the future, tell first. As your ancestor, I have the right to make decisions for you. Co to think of it, you only have two sons and two daughters now; you should have more children. Even if they are just concubines' children, they are still the master's children and won't have a low status in the clan. They can continue the direct bloodline in the future."
Ancestor Long Yan seed to be in the mood to talk, "Of course, it's best if they are daughters of noble families. They can be taken as secondary wives, and their children will be considered legitimate..."
Wang Shouzhe broke into a cold sweat and quickly interrupted, "Ancestor, please stop. Ruolan and I have deep feelings for each other, and having her alone is enough. Besides, it's very difficult for noble family mbers to marry secondary wives, and there's no point in it."
In this world, it's easy to take concubines but very difficult to marry secondary wives because that is a privilege reserved for the royal family. Specifically, only those with titles can marry multiple wives. And not just anyone can beco a royal wife.
As for ordinary royal family mbers, they can only have one legitimate wife, and the rest can only be concubines. Unless a royal family mber gets the emperor's approval and a decree, they can marry a few more secondary wives.
The sa goes for noble family mbers. If they want to marry multiple wives, they either have to be powerful enough to be granted the title of a different surna king, allowing them to "infinitely" marry royal wives within the rules, or they have to apply for a decree from the emperor...
With Wang Shouzhe's current status, he doesn't have the qualifications to write a morial to the emperor.
Unless he reveals that he is a great prodigy and then uses his connections to request an audience with the emperor. If the emperor is in a good mood and interested, he might grant an audience, give so rewards, and offer so encouragent...
But that's about it...
Only when Wang Shouzhe, as a great prodigy, reaches the Purple Mansion Realm will the emperor take him seriously. And only when he truly breaks through to the Divine Realm will he have the right to et the emperor at any ti.
At that point, the emperor would consider his words and attitude carefully.
Ancestor Long Yan frowned slightly at this, "It is indeed difficult, but not impossible."
She secretly pondered that when she reached the Purple Mansion Realm, as a great prodigy in the Purple Mansion Realm, she would have so status. Coupled with the Wang's Clan's upcoming achievents in opening up new territories and their huge tax records, she could apply for a decree for Shouzhe.
"Let's not talk about this for now," Wang Shouzhe said, "That Tianyan has an unclear background, and I don't want to get involved with her. Let's just send her away."
"Let's et her first. Maybe there's sothing important," Ancestor Long Yan's clear eyes moved slightly, "I've heard of that 'Celestial Maiden Tianyan.' She's said to have the talent of a Celestial Realm prodigy, equivalent to a direct disciple of the academy. Let's hear what she has to say first."
Just as Wang Shouzhe was about to say sothing.
Wang Shihai excitedly shouted, "Guard at the door, invite Celestial Maiden Tianyan in."
Wang Shouzhe couldn't help but glare at him, "What does this have to do with you?"
"Fourth Uncle, you're wrong," Wang Shihai said seriously, "Just because you don't fancy Celestial Maiden Tianyan doesn't an I don't. If you really don't want her, you can help connect with her. After all, I'm not the eldest son, and I don't have a marriage contract yet. I don't mind that she's older and has higher cultivation..."
"..." Wang Shouzhe was speechless. This little rascal's skin was getting thicker. If Celestial Maiden Tianyan fancies you, that would be a miracle...
In no ti.
A Lingtai Realm guard led Celestial Maiden Tianyan into Xianke Residence.
Wang Shouzhe received her in the pavilion in the courtyard of Xianke Residence, as a courtesy. On the other hand, Wang Shihai was bustling around, instructing the maids to prepare good tea, fruits, and various delicious snacks.
At this mont, Celestial Maiden Tianyan seed much leaner than a month ago, and her gaze at Wang Shouzhe carried a hint of lancholy.
However, her main attention was on Ancestor Long Yan. After a slight surprise, she imdiately bowed gracefully and said, "This extraordinary celestial must be Ancestor Long Yan of the Wang's Clan. I am Tianyan, and I greet Ancestor Long Yan."
As for Wang Shihai, she naturally ignored him completely.
"Tianyan, you seem to know quite a bit about our Wang's Clan," Ancestor Long Yan's eyes scrutinized her.
"To be honest, after Long Wuji suffered a loss at the hands of the Wang's Clan, I looked into the Wang's Clan in detail," Celestial Maiden Tianyan glanced at Wang Shouzhe with a hint of lancholy, "Master Shouzhe's deanor has captivated ."
Wang Shouzhe sipped his tea and said indifferently, "Shihai said he would marry you as his legitimate wife, would you..."
Before he could finish.
Celestial Maiden Tianyan grabbed Wang Shihai by the collar and threw him out of Xianke Residence in a perfect arc. At the sa ti, her cold voice rang out, "A brat still wet behind the ears dares to take advantage of ."
"Bang!"
Outside Xianke Residence, there was a heavy thud.
"Ouch, Celestial Maiden..." Wang Shihai groaned in pain outside the courtyard.
"Shut up. If you dare speak rudely to again, I'll cut you up and feed you to the dogs," Celestial Maiden Tianyan scolded coldly, "Don't co in again. I have important matters to discuss with Master Shouzhe."
After scolding Wang Shihai, Celestial Maiden Tianyan's gaze changed again, looking at Wang Shouzhe with a lancholic expression, "Master Shouzhe, you are truly heartless. It's been a month, and you haven't thought of coming to see . I just learned so bad news about you and ca to see you without regard for my dignity, yet you treat so coldly."
"Bad news?"
Wang Shouzhe frowned slightly.
"Master, you are indeed heartless~ Your only concern is this..." Celestial Maiden Tianyan's eyes were filled with even more lancholy, "Forget it, I'll tell you directly. Have you offended that Zuoqiu Qingyun kid? He's plotting against you in secret, trying to make you suffer."
Wang Shouzhe's mouth twitched. This was... exactly what he had in mind.
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