Protect Our Chief

"I understand." Wang Shouzhe nodded, "The opponent should only be a strong Seventh-Grade family. If it were a family that had reached Sixth Grade, Ancestor Zhubo wouldn’t dare to make enemies with them."

A strong Seventh-Grade family would naturally be a top-rated family in the Six Southern Guards, and even the Changning Wang Family wouldn’t want to be enemies with them.

However, in the commandery where noble families gather, a strong Seventh-Grade isn’t considered top-tier, merely middle-of-the-road, with many stronger than them.

Ancestor Longyan had been quietly listening, and at this point, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes: "Hmph~ That family is bullying with their power, really hateful. Shouzhe, the Longzuo Wang Family has treated us well, you must find a way to help Ancestor Zhubo."

"Don’t worry, Ancestor." Wang Shouzhe cupped his hands, "The plan was to enter the commandery to assist the Longzuo Wang Family. However, since our Changning Wang Family has shallow roots in the commandery and incomplete intelligence, let me first inquire with some friends."

...

An hour later, at the headquarters of Hundred Flavors Pavilion.

Inside a private room on the third floor, Wang Shouzhe was enjoying fragrant tea leisurely.

This room was elegantly decorated, with famous calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, sandalwood smoke wafting around, gauze curtains fluttering, and melodious music drifting up from downstairs, creating an indescribably comfortable atmosphere.

Even without exquisite dishes, the décor and atmosphere alone were enough to make people linger.

Even the fragrant tea for guests had a lingering taste and aroma, comparable to those used by the Wang Family.

The Hundred Flavors Pavilion, with a millennia-old heritage, really had something special.

While Wang Shouzhe was lost in thought.

Suddenly.

An elegant woman lifted the curtain and walked in.

She was dressed in a light crimson gauze dress, and as she moved, her skirt fluttered slightly with her steps, making her posture graceful and naturally charming.

It was the kind of charm that married women exuded—mature and alluring, especially those captivating eyes, enchanting and full of charm.

Wang Shouzhe glanced up and smiled slightly: "Lady Bilian, it’s been a while. I thought you were not going to see me."

"How could I dare not meet the esteemed patriarch of the Changning Wang Family? But you, Patriarch Shouzhe, coming to seek your old acquaintance is really a rare event~" Lady Bilian glanced sideways, "What, your particularly gluttonous niece didn’t come with you?"

Clearly, Wang Lici had left a deep impression on her. The money spent on treating her to a meal was enough to treat others ten times.

"She’s traveling with her master, and I haven’t seen her for several years. Even for this family celestial human feast, she couldn’t return." Wang Shouzhe sipped his tea leisurely, "If Lady Bilian misses her, I can have her stay with you for a while when she returns from her journey."

Upon hearing this, Lady Bilian’s wrist trembled as she was about to sit, almost dropping the tea cup she had just picked up.

She gave Wang Shouzhe a sideways glance, "Who would miss her? Such an excellent child, it’s best if your Wang Family takes care of her~~ So, what brings you here this time? Given your handsome appearance, as long as the matter is not too difficult, I will help you."

Indeed, Wang Shouzhe had a purpose here, and hearing this, he didn’t stand on ceremony, directly asking: "Does Lady Bilian know about the Longzuo Zhang Family?"

"Zhang Family? Ah, so you’re here for this." Lady Bilian frowned slightly, "I heard there’s some friction between the Zhang Family and the Wang Family. In recent years, due to industrial disputes, multiple conflicts have occurred."

Her Hundred Flavors Pavilion was a millennia-old establishment with extensive connections, especially within this commandery, where little could escape her notice.

"Though the Zhang Family isn’t particularly strong, it’s an old family that’s been rising for six or seven hundred years, with a network far stronger than the recently declining Longzuo Wang Family, even having considerable interactions with my Yuwen Family. But in terms of connections and backing, your Changning Wang Family is stronger." Lady Bilian smiled, glancing at Wang Shouzhe, "If you need me, I can mediate to resolve the friction between the Zhang Family and the Wang Family."

"Mediate?" Wang Shouzhe shook his head, "Thank you for your kindness, Lady Bilian. But the meat eaten won’t be spat out by the Zhang Family. With your warning, I now know what to do. Thank you, Lady Bilian, I shall take my leave."

With that, he set down his tea cup, preparing to leave.

"Wait."

Lady Bilian wasn’t about to let him go so easily.

"You can’t just leave after I’ve helped you, right? I have a difficult-to-mention problem, and I need your help, Patriarch Shouzhe. After all, with such a handsome and outstanding patriarch like you..."

As she spoke, her captivating eyes scanned Wang Shouzhe up and down, hinting at something.

This...

Wang Shouzhe felt a shiver down his spine, secretly pondering if Lady Bilian had been widowed too long and was stirring unwanted thoughts seeing his handsome appearance?

Feeling awkward, he pretended to drink tea: "Lady, I’m actually quite average-looking..."

"Do you believe that yourself, Patriarch Shouzhe?" Lady Bilian glanced at him, "I’m sure such a distinguished and divine man like Patriarch Shouzhe couldn’t find many like him even across Longzuo County."

"Well... but Lady, we’re not that familiar. Since it’s difficult to mention, maybe you shouldn’t say it. I shall take my leave."

Wang Shouzhe coughed lightly, quickly making his escape.

Lady Bilian was furious: "You, Wang Shouzhe! When you needed help, one invitation and I postponed important guests to see you. Now that I need your help once, you say we’re not familiar? Do you really think you can bully me?!"

"No way, I’ve endured this issue long enough, only a handsome and excellent man like you can solve it. A flat price, fifty thousand Qian Gold!"

"What?"

Wang Shouzhe stumbled, almost fell.

No, was he getting hit with money by beauties again?

Is it just because he’s a bit handsome? A bit too outstanding? Why is life so difficult?

...