Protect Our Patriarch

Book 1: Chapter 73: Shouzhe! Qianwan bie hulai

Two young and handsome men, both with the demeanor of aristocratic sons, stared at each other with surprise, not expecting to see each other here.

"Shouzhe, didn't you say you weren't going to participate in this mission during the planning phase?" The slightly older and handsome man was Chen Fangjie, the young clan leader of the Chen Clan, who was now somewhat embarrassed.

"I couldn't rest easy, so I came to take a look. It's good to see you, Brother Chen." Wang Shouzhe rubbed his nose and suppressed the urge to punch someone. "Why are you here? Could it be..."

"It's a misunderstanding, really." Chen Fangjie was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, quickly explaining, "Firstly, for this mission, Shouzhe's plan required someone to play the role of a powerful aristocratic son, and I couldn't find a suitable candidate, so I decided to take on the challenge myself. Secondly, well, to be honest, I heard from Fang Hua that Lady Luo Xian is as beautiful as a heavenly immortal, like a fairy descending to earth. I was curious and decided to participate in this mission to broaden my horizons."

"Hehe, I'll ask her later and find out." Wang Shouzhe observed his expression and speech, believing him about eighty to ninety percent. He then turned to Wang Mei and said, "Wang Mei, tell me the truth, did this aristocratic son make any indecent moves towards you?"

"Reporting to the clan leader." Wang Mei replied seriously, "When this aristocratic son first saw me, he was a little dazed for about three breaths, then turned his head away and didn't dare to look at me again. Other than that, there was no indecent behavior."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fangjie breathed a sigh of relief, proving his innocence. Otherwise, he didn't know what actions Wang Shouzhe, his future brother-in-law, would take.

But then he was surprised and stunned, saying, "Wang Mei? Could it be that this is Lady Luo Xian's real name? She's actually your subordinate, Wang's clan's general?"

"Hehe, what if she is?" Wang Shouzhe smirked. "What's wrong, Brother-in-law? Do you want me, a member of the Wang clan, to bring a general as dowry?"

"No, no, absolutely not." Chen Fangjie was scared and quickly bowed repeatedly. "Shouzhe, don't misunderstand. I, Chen Fangjie, can swear to the heavens that I am fully devoted to Miss Luo Yi. I will never have any other intentions and will remain loyal to her."

As a young clan leader, swearing an oath was not a casual matter. This showed how anxious he was.

Wang Shouzhe had finished "teasing" him, so he stopped and smiled, "Brother Chen's character is trustworthy, and I naturally believe you. Please sit down, Brother Chen. Wang Mei, serve tea."

Wang Shouzhe took his seat first, looking quite like a host.

Chen Fangjie wiped a cold sweat from his forehead, bowed in return, and thanked Wang Shouzhe.

Then he took his seat opposite Wang Shouzhe. At this moment, he suddenly felt that he was the owner of this ship, right? How did it become a situation where the roles were reversed?

Wang Mei, who looked like a graceful and elegant fairy from a noble family, diligently made tea on the side, with a unique charm.

"Clan leader, please have some tea." "Young Master Chen, please have some tea."

From their conversation, she understood that this slightly older aristocratic son was Chen Fangjie, the young clan leader of the Chen Clan and the future husband of Miss Luo Yi.

He was also quite handsome and had an extraordinary temperament, but he was inferior to the clan leader. While pouring tea, she secretly made her own judgment.

"Shouzhe, when did you take on such a general?" After taking a sip of tea, Chen Fangjie finally calmed down and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Not only is she exceptionally beautiful and elegant, but her cultivation is also unfathomable. I don't mean anything else, but I find it a bit unbelievable.""It's right that you can't see through my cultivation base. Otherwise, wouldn't Wang Shouzhe have wasted a thousand Top Gold buying the small spiritual treasure jade pendant - the Converging Breath Pendant? The treasure was originally intended for Wang Shouzhe to hide his cultivation base. But at this moment, it would be more effective if Wang Mei used it. Other things can be disguised, but the cultivation base aura is not easy to fool.

"Imagine a noblewoman from a prestigious clan, how could her cultivation base be only at the third level of Qi Refining? 'Brother Chen,' Wang Shouzhe smiled and said, 'Have you ever heard that curiosity killed the cat? Why don't you go ask my sister?'

"I dare not, absolutely not." At this moment, even if Chen Fangjie was curious, he could only suppress his doubts and curiosity. Even with ten thousand guts, he would not dare to ask Wang Luoyi.

"Brother Chen's ride is not bad." Wang Shouzhe looked around and said with a smile, "This ship is luxurious and high-end. Oh, there's even a bedroom over there. Tsk tsk, Brother Chen is living a carefree life."

"Don't make fun of me, Shouzhe. If I dared to build such a luxurious ship for my own use, my father would have broken my legs long ago." Chen Fangjie felt for the first time the sharpness of his little nephew's words, which were often laced with hidden threats. He smiled bitterly and said, "I borrowed it from the young master of the Dantai family in the East Sea."

"The Dantai family in the East Sea? The one that is known as the East Sea King?" Wang Shouzhe was a little curious. "Brother Chen has a wide circle of friends, even able to befriend the young master of the Dantai family."

Compared to the remote Bai Island Guard, the East Sea Guard, as a neighbor of Changning Guard, had more dealings with them. And one of the most famous aristocratic families in the East Sea Guard was the Dantai family, whose fleet was said to dominate the East Sea with unparalleled power.

Although the Chen family of Donggang had a good momentum, in terms of size and strength, they were far from being compared to the East Sea King.

Chen Fangjie sat up straight and thought for a moment before saying, "I met that young master during a joint operation to eliminate a group of sea bandits."

"The young master of the Dantai family is talented and highly valued by the ancestors of the Dantai family. However, he is still the second son of the main branch. As you know, according to the rules of the Xuanwu Clan, the eldest son is always the heir."

"But this young master is talented, proud, and unwilling to live his life as a member of a certain clan. Therefore, he is generous, makes good connections, and builds up his network. He will probably split from the family in the future. This ship is just one of his vehicles on the rivers and canals. I borrowed it from him since he had no use for it."

As Chen Fangjie spoke, Wang Shouzhe understood some of the ins and outs. Although the Donggang Chen family was much smaller than the Dantai family of the East Sea, the future pattern of one family and three spiritual platforms was already emerging. Chen Fangjie, as the young clan leader, had excellent character, talent, and ability, and his future was limitless.

With the experience of fighting together and each party getting what they needed, they naturally formed a close relationship. "So Brother Chen's plan this time is to directly impersonate the young master of the Dantai family?" Wang Shouzhe raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Do we need to make such a big deal out of it? I only wrote to Brother Chen before, asking for a clan member to impersonate a seller of a certain power in the East Sea. It's just a matter of selling some grain. Why make such a big fuss?""Wang Shouzhe, since you've entrusted me with such an important task through your letter, how could I slack off?" Chen Fangjie said with a smile, "Since you've entrusted me with this stage of the plan, I'll consider how to implement it and make it even better. Don't thank me too much, just put in a good word for me with Luo Yi after the matter is settled. Also, when I get married, please show me some favor during the wine-pouring ceremony."

"Moreover, the role of the fallen fairy should be played by Miss Zhong from the Bai Island Guard, right? Those who are qualified to trade with the Zhong family are mostly from powerful families. In addition, the identity of the Eastern Sea King will make the plan go more smoothly."

Wang Shouzhe stroked his chin and pondered for a moment, "Will it be risky for you to impersonate the Eastern Sea Prince?"

"It's just a trade that complies with Daqian law between two upstart families, what risks could there be?" Chen Fangjie said confidently, "Even if Dantai and Yu don't know, it would just be a laugh if they find out. Would Liu's Clan and Zhao's Clan dare to verify with the Heavenly Human Family? On the contrary, I'm impressed by how you were able to use the changing situation to set up such a brilliant plan and dig a pit for both Zhao's Clan and Liu's Clan to fall into."

This was one of the reasons why Chen Fangjie took Wang Shouzhe's letter so seriously and put in so much effort. Moreover, he couldn't figure out where Wang Shouzhe got so much grain from.

Various signs indicated that this future brother-in-law might not be an ordinary person, and Wang's Clan would most likely flourish under his leadership.

As for the prosperity of Wang's Clan, Chen Fangjie was naturally happy to see it. With the deep alliance between the two families, they were naturally allies.

"It's only because Liu's Clan and Zhao's Clan are not righteous themselves that I had the opportunity to take advantage of the situation. In that case, I thank Brother Chen for your personal support." Wang Shouzhe raised his tea as a toast.

"Mutual support, mutual support," Chen Fangjie also returned the gesture, smiling and saying, "By this time next year, you'll have to change your tune. We're all family, so don't be so polite, Shouzhe."

"In that case, I won't be polite. I'll have to trouble Brother Chen to step out for a while. I have some secrets to discuss with my family general, Wang Mei." Wang Shouzhe raised his hand to hold the tea, looking like he was giving the order to leave.

Ah?

He was really not being polite, even though this was the boat I borrowed.

However, as the young Clan Leader carefully cultivated by the Chen's Clan, he was ultimately a patient and magnanimous person. With no choice, he cupped his hands and said, "I happen to be a little upset, so I'll go out for some fresh air. Please feel free to continue, Shouzhe."

With that, Chen Fangjie left the pavilion and went to the bow of the ship.

Even in the summer, the night wind on the An River was still somewhat chilly.

Chen Fangjie occasionally glanced at the pavilion, couldn't help but feel suspicious. Shouzhe had come to discuss secrets with Wang Mei late at night and had deliberately driven him away.

Could it be??

Chen Fangjie's heart thumped, could it really be?

A voice in his heart said, why not? Wang Mei had such an extraordinary temperament, like a banished immortal. Her every word and action inadvertently made people feel that her background was extraordinary.

Such a beautiful and peerless woman, with a deep and hidden aura, could not be cultivated by an ordinary family. How could she be a general of Wang's Clan?

As for Wang Shouzhe,

He even deliberately made up a mediocre general's name - Wang Mei! Wasn't this an intentional cover-up?

So they were meeting privately late at night?

Alright.

I understand.

The night wind messed up Chen Fangjie's hair.

Shouzhe, don't mess around.

If Miss Liu's Clan finds out about this, it will be a big deal.

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