The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

If Wang Shaofu really made up his mind to protect his wife and daughter regardless of filial piety, he might even be praised for being affectionate and righteous.

Ishihara Qing's expression was extremely grim. "Wang Shaofu would slap his own father in the face just for An Ning?"

The words were questions, but I was already feeling nervous.

There was no more joy and excitement.

The discomfort in Chen Ziyu's heart gradually dissipated. He took a sip of wine from the jar and said, "I don't know what Wang Shaofu would do, but if I were in his place, and my wife and daughter were treated like this after returning from the ancestral worship, I would never let it go."

"However, it's also possible that Wang Shaofu knew the whole thing, but was too cruel and heartless to divorce his first wife, so he left the capital under the pretext of ancestral worship and let Censor Wang play the villain for him."

In fact, most people in Beijing guessed this way.

After all, the divorce was too sudden.

Wang Shaofu had just left Beijing when his wife and daughter were driven out.

Just like it was planned in advance.

Who would believe that there was no premeditated plan?

"If that's the case, Wang Shaofu won't bother me when he returns to Beijing."

Chen Ziyi said: "You have enough time, you can wait slowly..."

"No!"

Ishihara Qing sat up suddenly, "An Ning said that she accepted the male lover just to completely break off ties with the Wang family and prevent Wang Shaofu from causing trouble again."

Therefore, Wang Shaofu must have been unaware of the fact that Old Man Wang divorced his son's wife.

He will definitely not give up.

Today is New Year's Eve. Counting the days, Wang Shaofu has been away from Beijing for nearly ten days and is about to return to Beijing.

"When Wang Shaofu comes back, will An Ning..."

The joy of spending New Year's Eve with his sweetheart disappeared, and Ishihara Qing's face gradually turned pale.

The couple has been together for more than ten years and has a daughter who is already an adult.

What chance does he have of winning?

Chen Ziyi glanced at him sideways, "Have you made up your mind to snatch Wang Shaofu's people?"

Although he had not had much dealings with the other party, he had long heard of his great name.

This Shangshu Wang was exiled for more than ten years, and he served in prefectures and counties from north to south, from the bitter cold land to the prosperous south of the Yangtze River. He was a high-ranking official in charge of a certain area.

It is not easy to be a provincial governor. In such a prosperous era, it is even more difficult to achieve political achievements that would impress even the emperor.

After all, the emperor is far away, and every place has local wealthy and powerful people, complicated clan forces, and local officials who have consolidated their interest groups.

Isn’t there a saying that even a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake?

The more bitter and cold the place is, the more fierce the people are and the more complicated the officialdom is.

It is hard to be the boss when you first arrive and not be sidelined by local forces. You can imagine how difficult it is to achieve some achievements.

In short, it is not easier to make a name for yourself than in Kyoto, where there are so many talented people.

But this Minister Wang did it.

He was exiled from Beijing for more than ten years and achieved excellent political achievements in the places he served.

Moreover, after he left his post at the end of his term, local officials from top to bottom praised him unanimously.

This is even more terrifying.

After all, making political achievements that benefit the people will definitely harm the interests of local bureaucrats.

There will be countless enemies who will come to bite you and suppress you, and they will find fault with you no matter what.

Most of the high-ranking officials who govern a region have both good and bad reputations and are often criticized.

If you are not careful, you will be plotted against by your political enemies and be charged with false charges.

and so……

Chen Ziyi smiled and said, "It's not easy to snatch Wang Shaofu's people."

He was a man who tore down the interests of countless local groups as a stepping stone for his own advancement, and he also wanted those local groups to smile, praise, and even sing his praises.

Now, in the court and the country, when people mention this Shangshu, everyone praises him with words like "the breeze flows out of his sleeves, the bright moon enters his arms", and his open mind.

He has been in the officialdom for more than ten years, rising step by step among a group of officials who are criticized as cunning and treacherous, but he is still a true gentleman with "pure aspirations and noble conduct" and "high moral character", who is untainted by the mud.

How scary is this?

If Wang Shaofu had tacitly agreed that his father had written the divorce letter, then it would be fine. But if not...

Chen Ziyi couldn't help but gasp in amazement. He patted the shoulder of the person next to him and said, "If you really want to rob someone, then I advise you to be prepared."

What to prepare?

Of course, it is a life-threatening preparation.

With Wang Shaofu's methods, most people might not even know how they were killed.

…………

At the same time, Jiangnan, Liangzhou.

Today is New Year's Eve, and a family dinner has been set up at the Wang family's ancestral home. The hall is bustling with activity.

As one of the largest clans in Liangzhou, the Wang family has deep roots and flourishing branches.

There are countless descendants of the clan who are engaged in business and have entered officialdom, and there are three clan schools alone.

All the children of the Wang family are exempt from tuition and can study, and they will be provided with paper, ink, pens and inkstones.

Even if the family is poor, as long as a child is smart and intelligent and has the support of the clan, he will never be buried.

No matter which clan wants to stand firm for a long time, descendants are the top priority.

The Wang family even sponsors some talented students who are not from the same clan but come from difficult families.

With the Wang family's background, there is no need for the other party to repay a favor when showing it.

In addition, the clan also allocates a portion of money every year specifically for building bridges and roads to facilitate the village.

With the reputation of a century-old family accumulated over this period, the Wang family's reputation in Liangzhou has long been well-known.

That was a family of good deeds that was praised by the people of Liangzhou.

This time, for the once-in-three-years ancestor worship, the eldest son of the direct lineage in the capital came back in person. All the Wang family members in Liangzhou heard the news and took turns to go and pay their respects.

The purpose is to make himself known so that when his children go to Beijing to take the imperial examinations in the future, they can get more care.

There are family dinners organized by the elders almost every day.

Wang Shaofu hadn't been back to his hometown for more than ten years, so he naturally gave face to others, but he would never refuse an invitation to a banquet.

Since arriving in Liangzhou, he has not had a moment of free time.

He wanted to have a brief understanding of the current situation of the tribe and the livelihoods of the tribesmen.

He also had to personally visit several clan schools, fields, and even some important industries.

For a large clan like theirs, the most important thing to guard against is that members of the clan will use the banner of being high-ranking officials in the capital to bully the people in the countryside and abuse their power.

This is the most important purpose of returning home besides worshiping ancestors.

After meeting the elders, meet the peers.

In addition, the young men of the clan who are well-educated and have the potential to pass the imperial examinations should not only be met with but also given detailed guidance.

They are all family members. When you meet a younger generation with good talents and knowledge, you can give him one or two gifts. When you meet him in official circles in the future, he will naturally be closer to you than ordinary clansmen.

After a few busy days, New Year's Eve arrived unknowingly.

In previous years, sacrifices were held on the first, twelfth and fifteenth day of the first lunar month, a total of three days.

But this year is a grand festival held once every three years, which will last for fifteen days, starting from the first day of the first lunar month and lasting to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

The clan elders had already prepared everything necessary for ancestor worship. As the eldest son of the direct lineage, Wang Shaofu only needed to show up and lead the clan members in the worship according to the rules and procedures.

Counting the days, it’s tomorrow.

At this moment, members of the Wang clan gathered at their ancestral home to celebrate the New Year together.

Wang Shaofu, who was being cared for by everyone in the capital, from the emperor and his concubine to the common people, as well as his parents, brothers, and colleagues in the court, and who was sharpening his knives to snatch Ishihara Nobuyuki after being pointed out by Chen Ziqi, and Ishihara Nobuyuki's parents, was now sitting at the main table, in the seat of honor.

Unlike the lively atmosphere in the room, he was too cold, with a slightly furrowed brow. At first glance, he looked like someone who wanted to keep strangers away.

Several perceptive elders of the Wang family noticed that, probably since the day before yesterday, their eldest son from the capital, the Minister of Personnel, seemed to have some troubles.

He was no longer as gentle and graceful as when he first came, and his expression became uglier day by day.

At the New Year's Eve family dinner, Wang Shaofu, the most distinguished person, was too lazy to even show a superficial smile, which led to a somewhat stagnant atmosphere at the main table.

Amidst the stagnation, a white-haired elder beside him said with a smile, "Bo Jin has been distracted for the past two days. Perhaps it's a letter from the capital. What's troubling you?"

Hearing this, Wang Shaofu shook his head lightly and said in a light tone, "There has been no letter from the capital."

It's abnormal precisely because there is no letter.

When he left Beijing, he deliberately left his personal attendant Wang Er behind and instructed him to write a letter to Liangzhou every day, reporting all the major and minor matters at home to him.

And now, ten days have passed since the day we left the capital.

Whether it was by land or water, the first letter should have arrived by now.

Wang Shaofu had been waiting since the day before yesterday, but he hadn't received a letter from the capital for two consecutive days.

Neither the subordinates nor Xie Anning had any.

An indescribable feeling of panic was invading his mind.

The sudden and violent attack and the unprecedented sense of panic made him, who was usually calm, lose his composure and feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.

If Wang Shaofu had not considered that the ancestor worship was not over yet, and if he had not still retained his shaky sanity, he would have rushed back to Beijing to see what had happened!

Why, why are there no letters sent?

No one could have imagined that the dignified Young Master Wang would be so flustered just because he hadn't received a letter from home for two days.

Seeing his calm tone, the Wang clan elder beside him immediately raised his glass and stood up, saying with a smile: "Today is New Year's Eve. No matter how big your worries are, don't be sad. Come, let's drink together. I wish Bojin a smooth career and that our Wang family will have many descendants and achieve great success."

As soon as these words were spoken, several elders at the main table echoed them.

Wang Shaofu also suppressed his emotions, did not spoil the fun, and stood up to raise his glass.

At this moment, guard Wang Yong walked in and walked quickly towards the main table.

"Master!" Wang Yong pulled out a pale yellow envelope from his sleeve and presented it with both hands: "A letter from the capital."

His master had been looking forward to receiving a letter from the capital for the past two days, and was almost worried sick about it. So when he received the letter, he didn't even wait for the banquet to end, but delivered it directly.

Soon, Wang Er knew that he was doing the right thing.

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Shaofu didn't even drink the wine that had already been toasted. He simply put the glass on the table, took the letter and tore it open.

I couldn't wait to lower my gaze...

The dignified third-rank Shangshu Ling, the eldest son of the Wang family, attached so much importance to this letter. The elders at the main table looked at each other in surprise, thinking that something big had happened in the capital.

The commotion here naturally attracted the attention of other tables.

In an instant, the lobby, which was bustling just now, became quiet.

The atmosphere was a bit tense.

Under everyone's gaze, Wang Shaofu's dignified and gentle face collapsed inch by inch.

Several elders of the clan noticed that his hands were shaking as he held the paper.

As if in disbelief, Wang Shaofu read the letter again.

"Ready your horse!"

His jaw suddenly tightened, and he let out a terrifying sound of gnashing teeth. "Return to Beijing tonight!"

After saying this, Wang Shaofu turned around and left with big strides, as if he was going to leave overnight.

Only the Wang family members were left in panic.

"Bojin!"

"The ancestral worship will begin tomorrow. If you leave now, there will be chaos in the capital!"

The elders following him were horrified, thinking of the worst possible outcome. "If something happens... you must not conceal it. The clan needs to make plans early."

Hearing this, Wang Shaofu stopped abruptly.

Only then did everyone realize that the eyes of their eldest son, who had always been calm and peaceful, had turned scarlet at some point.

Like a madman whose mind has lost control, his surging anger cannot be suppressed and he is filled with murderous intent.

Just one glance made the people following behind him unconsciously take half a step back.

…………

Capital city, imperial palace, Guang'an Hall, the first day of the first lunar month.

On the first day of the new year, the body wakes up before the mind.

Weak waist and limbs.

General fatigue.

His limbs seemed to have been disassembled and reassembled, he had no energy and was not quite under his control.

Jiang Lingyue wanted to change her sleeping position and stretch her body, but the sudden pain made her breathing stop.

I am completely awake.

Having experienced a lot and feeling physically unwell, Jiang Lingyue certainly understood what was happening.

She was filled with rage and was about to curse the emperor as a beast for his lack of restraint, when some trivial scenes emerged in her mind intermittently.

…First she got drunk.

Then, we came to Guang'an Hall.

Finally, she...

hiss!

Jiang Lingyue's heart skipped a beat and she opened her eyes tremblingly.

All I saw was a naked chest.

His Majesty the Emperor has a very good figure, with firm muscles, thin and strong, and his skin feels very good.

But now, the cold white skin was covered with bruises.

At first glance, there was not a single piece of good meat to be found. It looked horrifying.

It feels like I've been tortured a lot.

Such an 'injury' actually happened to His Majesty the Emperor.

Jiang Lingyue took a deep breath, unable to accept that this was all her own fault, and suddenly closed her eyes again.

Then, the nose was pinched.

"Why are you hiding?" His Majesty, who had witnessed her entire ostrich behavior, taught her quietly, "Show me the courage you showed last night. You must take responsibility for your actions, Yueyue."

Jiang Lingyue: “…”

She was filled with shame and anger, and wanted to remain silent and pretend that she was not awake.

But he didn't let go of the hand on his nose until he was almost out of breath.

There was no way to avoid it, so I could only open my eyes and struggle to pull his hand away.

When she met his smiling eyes, her face turned red inexplicably before she could say a word.

"It seems you still remember it," Qi Junyi stroked her blushing cheek and said with a smile, "I was really worried that you would deny it again when you woke up this time."

Jiang Lingyue: “…”

"I...you..." She was unable to speak, her face full of embarrassment, "Please don't let me do whatever I want."

Who understands? She is the beast!