Protect Our Chief

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However, Wang Shouzhe was just grumbling.

If he really dared to have such thoughts, presumably Emperor’s Son An would have a reason to ignore state affairs and come directly for Wang Shouzhe to fight.

Moreover, when it comes to blood relations, actually part of the Wang Family’s lineage also contains some Wu Family bloodline.

After all, during the peak of Duke Dingguo’s Mansion, it was natural there’d be marriages with the Imperial Family, and quite a few marriages with the direct lineage. The Changning Wang Family, as a branch of a branch, naturally couldn’t escape its connections.

Really, if you argue this deeply, it becomes unclear.

Enough, enough!

Wang Shouzhe let out a deep sigh.

Serving such a Great Emperor can truly be mentally exhausting.

No, now Emperor’s Son An is becoming increasingly delicate, complaining all day about being too tired. It’s either requesting Wang Shouzhe personally return to action or demanding more elite disciples from the Wang Family to assist him.

Currently, the eldest son Wang Zong’an continues to lead the Dara Desert development plan, while the eldest grandson Wang Shizhao and several excellent young descendants have also been sent to Gui Long City to assist.

That guy, isn’t he thinking of learning from Emperor Longchang’s lazy ways even before he ascends to power?

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At roughly the same time.

Outside the Wang Clan Academy.

After several expansions, Zhuwei Lake’s water area has increased several folds from the original. Now, as one of the bases of the Wang Family’s Great Spirit Gathering Array, an Upper Grade Water Spiritual Vein has been buried beneath it.

Nourished by the Primordial Water Spiritual Qi, the aquatic plants along the shore flourish prolifically, vibrant and full of Spiritual Rhyme. Even the Spirit Fish and Spiritual Frogs in the water have become even more lively and plump than before.

A gentle breeze passed, creating ripples on the water’s surface, with occasional small boats gliding past, carrying a poetic and picturesque charm. The scenery is truly breathtaking.

At this moment.

On the leisure platform by Zhuwei Lakefront, a barbecue grill was added.

The retired Emperor Longchang was politely "invited" out by the academy’s guard squad, and he was happily grilling Spiritual Flesh and Spirit Fish by the grill.

The reason he wasn’t captured was that he was considered a distant "elder" of Wang the Fifth’s offspring, so only invited out courteously.

As a result, Wang the Fifth’s offspring and Lixian were allowed a brief respite and permitted to accompany.

At this moment.

Wang Dalang and five little wolves were lined up neatly beside the barbecue grill, their noses twitching continuously, drooling profusely.

Being a small sapling, Wang Lixian was half-draped over the platform, with long roots penetrating the crevices of the leisure platform and burrowing into the depths of the riverbank, absorbing nutrients from the earth.

As a tree, Wang Lixian certainly did not refuse meat, especially delicious meat, as her resistance to it was not strong.

"Wang Dalang... you five, let me tell you." Emperor Longchang skillfully grilled the meat, sprinkled spices meticulously prepared by the Imperial Kitchen from his Treasure Ring Pixiu in a manner of a senior offering sincere guidance, "Whether you’re being wolves or humans, you must maintain a lifelong learning spirit."

"You’re all grown up now, and you must learn independence. When it comes to studies, I’m firm about not indulging you. You must study hard, strive to be five useful wolves for the Wang Family and Daqian. Come, come, eat some meat."

With Emperor Longchang distributing the meat, Wang the Fifth’s offspring devoured it swiftly while nodding approvingly, truly admiring the Great Emperor Grandpa. Not only was his barbecue delicious, but his words were also profoundly wise.

Wang Lixian then unfolded several branches to wrap around the barbecue meat and fish, roots embedded in them, rapidly absorbing the barbecue meat and fish at a visible speed.

"Xian’er, as a legendary Tree of Life, you must eat more." Emperor Longchang affectionately said to her, "Come, come, eat slower, your Great Emperor Grandpa has plenty here."

Emperor Longchang never expected that Wang Shouzhe’s Lifebound Spirit Plant would be a Tree of Life, truly confounded as to how that fellow accumulated enough fortune over generations to obtain such an incredible opportunity.

It truly made him envious, jealous, and jealous.

"Yiya~~ Thank you, Great Emperor Grandpa." Wang Lixian said gratefully.

"No need to be polite, you call me Great Emperor Grandpa, so you’re my granddaughter, my real granddaughter." Emperor Longchang said with a benevolent smile, "Your Great Emperor Grandpa has decided, for Xian’er to grow in a healthy and secure environment, your Great Emperor Grandpa will remain with the Wang Family to protect and teach you."

Saying this, he casually gathered more than half of the barbecue meat and fish and gave it to Wang Lixian.

Wang the Fifth’s offspring was suddenly bewildered.

The favoritism had shifted~~ Suddenly, the meat in their mouths lost its taste.

"Yiya, Great Emperor Grandpa is so ’yiya’." Wang Lixian said happily.

Just as Emperor Longchang personally grilled meat to entertain Wang Lixian and Wang the Fifth’s offspring, a tall figure appeared beside the leisure platform.

Wearing a clean white robe, he was poised and elegant, with a remarkable demeanor.

This figure was, naturally, Wang Shouzhe.

He greeted the Great Emperor on the leisure platform with a bow, "Your Majesty honorably visiting the Wang Family, Shouzhe apologizes for not welcoming you sooner, forgive me, forgive me."

"Oh, Shouzhe is here." Emperor Longchang cheerfully waved invitingly, "Come, come, I’ve grilled another batch of Spiritual Flesh, join me."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Wang Shouzhe obeyed and approached, yet his heart grumbled incessantly.

For a man who lived for over three thousand years, his face indeed rivals city walls in thickness, having done such things still acting as if nothing happened.