"Master, when we return to the clan, Second Elder and the others will definitely use Cousin's marriage to make things difficult for you. Has Master thought of a countermeasure?"
On the official road from Qi County to Taiyuan, a convoy was escorting a carriage northward. Princess Tong 'an looked at Wang Yu and asked.
On the way from Qizhou to Taiyuan Prefecture, they had to pass through Qi County as well. However, unlike Li Tai's group from the Yanhuang Academy, Wang Yu's group did not travel too heavily. Instead, they traveled light and traveled much faster. Moreover, Wang Yu was in a hurry. Even if they stayed at an inn in the county at night, they still set off before dawn. If not for this, they might have run into the Yanhuang College group on the road!
But even though they had been on the road, Princess Tong 'an did not show much fatigue. This was all thanks to the carriage they were riding in.
This carriage was the one that Li Zexuan had sent to Wang Renbiao as a wedding gift on the day of his wedding. Last year, when Li Zexuan had just transmigrated, he had established the Curious Pavilion Workshop. At the time, the Curious Pavilion's first 'luxury' product was a new type of carriage. With its extremely small wheel friction, outstanding shock-absorbing performance, and spacious interior, the Curious Pavilion's new carriage became an instant hit, quickly winning the favor of the upper echelons of the Great Tang!
After that, with the establishment of Yanhuang College, Li Zexuan's painstaking efforts to create a system of production, learning, and research gradually took shape. The Curious Pavilion Workshop's technology and R&D capabilities gradually increased. Over the past year, the new carriage had not remained unchanged. Rather, it had been gradually improved as the Curious Pavilion Workshop's technology improved. On the day of Wang Renbiao's wedding, the carriage that Li Zexuan had given him was the latest model from the workshop. Its flexibility and comfort were superior to all the current carriages. As a result, even though they had been in a hurry, Wang Yu and Princess Tong 'an did not feel much physical exhaustion. At most, they were mentally exhausted!
"Counting the days, we've already left Suizhou for more than ten days. When we return to the ancestral home, we must act decisively. If Second Elder and the others object, your husband can only use his authority as the patriarch to suppress them! We can't continue to delay in Taiyuan. We have to hurry back to Sui Zhou! If we delay government affairs and His Majesty blames us, not only will this old man not be able to take the blame, the Wang Clan will also not be able to take the blame! "
Hearing Princess Tong 'an's words, Wang Yu looked at the trees outside the window and pondered for a moment.
Princess Tong 'an frowned and snorted, "Hmph! Second Elder, that stubborn old man, if you use the position of Patriarch to pressure him, he will definitely say that you are unfilial! Moreover, Second Elder has quite a bit of prestige in the clan. Apart from Father, the other three elders will most likely stand on his side! "
"Haha! Madam, don't worry. Although the Second Elder is stubborn, it's not like there's no way to deal with him! Before leaving Qizhou, I heard a piece of news! "
Wang Yu chuckled and said mysteriously.
"News? What news? "
Princess Tong 'an could not help but ask.
Seeing this, Wang Yu did not keep her in suspense. He said bluntly, "Although my cousin married a commoner this time, the Lu Clan of Fanyang and the Li Clan of Zhao County both sent important juniors from their clans to congratulate him. Madam, don't you find it strange?"
Princess Tong 'an was stunned when she heard this. After a moment, she nodded and said, "This matter is indeed strange. My cousin is getting married now, and the wedding is simple. He did not send invitations to the Lu Clan of Fanyang and the Li Clan of Zhao County. However, they came uninvited and even brought expensive gifts. It's really hard to understand!"
"Haha! Actually, Madam, if you think about it carefully, you will understand! "
Wang Yu chuckled and said, "In the fourth month of this year, during the Battle of Guan City, the imperial army directly destroyed the main forces of the Cui Clan of Boling, Cui Clan of Qinghe, and Zheng Clan of Xingyang. Only four of the Seven Great Clans were left, and that included the imperial family! When this matter was revealed, the world was shocked. The old men of the Lu Clan of Fanyang and the Li Clan of Zhao County personally went to Chang 'an to draw a clear line with the Cui and Zheng Clans to express their loyalty to His Majesty!
After witnessing the power of the imperial power, how would these two clans dare to make any moves? Among the remaining Five Great Clans, only our Wang Clan of Taiyuan has the closest relationship with His Majesty. Although my cousin is marrying a commoner, the Fan and Lu Clans sent their direct descendants to congratulate him personally. This is because my cousin is still the next head of the Wang Clan, and they do not want to offend the Wang Clan!
As for the matter of Jingchu being the sworn sister of the Marquis of Yong 'an, they definitely did not know before coming to Qizhou. This is a pleasant surprise for them. This trip to Qizhou did not offend the Wang Clan, but also indirectly sold the Marquis of Yong' an's favor. It can be said that they killed two birds with one stone! "
Princess Tong 'an thought for a moment and said with a frown, "Master's analysis seems to be reasonable. In the past, the Cui Clan of Qinghe was the strongest among the Seven Great Clans. After the Battle of Guan City, the Great Clans all bowed their heads and pledged their loyalty to His Majesty. Whether it was true or not, the imperial court's strength is stronger than the Great Clans. This is an indisputable fact! However, Master said that Li Jingchu being the sworn sister of the Marquis of Yong 'an was a pleasant surprise for Lu Chengqing and Li Jingxuan. Isn't this a bit too much? What ability does a mere Li Zexuan have to make the Lu and Li Clans curry favor with him? "
As Li Er's aunt, Princess Tong 'an believed that the Great Clans were afraid of the imperial power. However, she did not believe that Li Zexuan was a person that the Lu and Li Clans would fight to curry favor with!
"Haha! Madam, you are wrong! "
Wang Yu chuckled and said, "Not long after we left the Qizhou yesterday, I received news that Lu Chengqing and Li Jingxuan had also left the Qizhou. Madam, can you guess where they are going?"
Princess Tong 'an replied without thinking, "Where else could they be going? They are definitely going back to Fanyang and Zhao County! "
"That is not true!"
Wang Yu shook his head and said, "At first, I also thought that the two of them were going home. However, I received news last night that they are going to Chang 'an!"
When Wang Yu left Suizhou this time, other than the Provincial Governor's Residence guards, he had also brought a portion of the Wang Clan's secret guards. Therefore, it was not difficult for him to find out Lu Chengqing and Li Jingxuan's whereabouts!
"Chang 'an? Even the elders of the Fan and Li Clans do not dare to go to Chang 'an easily. What are they going to do there? "
Princess Tong 'an was puzzled when she heard this.
Wang Yu leaned against the sofa in the carriage and tapped his finger on the sofa's armrest. He smiled and said, "I am guessing that they are not going to Chang 'an City, but to Lantian County outside Chang' an City! Madam, don't forget that there is a donation gathering in Lantian County this afternoon. The person behind the scenes is the Marquis of Yong 'an! "
Princess Tong 'an also knew about the donation gathering. She opened her mouth and said in surprise, "Master, you are saying that the two of them are going to participate in the donation gathering? How is that possible? The money from the donation gathering will be sent to the Imperial Palace in the end! "
Wang Yu smiled faintly and said, "Why is that not possible? If Madam does not believe me, then just wait and see! By tomorrow morning at the latest, the news of the eldest sons of the Lu and Li Clans participating in the donation gathering will reach Taiyuan! "
Princess Tong 'an was silent. Although Wang Yu's analysis was reasonable, she still found it hard to believe.
Seeing this, Wang Yu continued, "Lu Chengqing and Li Jingxuan participating in the donation gathering is not only giving face to the Marquis of Yong 'an, but also showing their loyalty to His Majesty and the imperial court. This is killing two birds with one stone!
Moreover, Madam, don't underestimate the Marquis of Yong 'an. He is the wealthiest businessman in the world. His products are sold well in every province and county in the world. Even the carriage we are riding now comes from the workshop of Strange Taste Pavilion.
Yu Wen compiles dictionaries and lowers the price of books. All the scholars in the world are grateful to him. In addition, he founded Yanhuang College and recruited talents from all over the world. Although the college was founded less than a year ago, it is already showing signs of greatness. Even the Turkic Khagan covets the knowledge of Yanhuang College and sent the Imperial Advisor to steal the books of the college. In time, the students of Yanhuang College will become the pillars of the country. Li Zexuan will have students all over the world. With such a deep foundation, who in the Great Tang would dare to touch him? Even the Son of Heaven would have to be wary of him.
Yu Wu is a disciple of Spiritual Master Spiritual Master and backed by the Celestial Master Path of Mount Longhu. According to Leng Yuyao, he is a Grandmaster Realm martial artist. There are few martial artists of the same age who can match him. Now that he is in the Black Armored Army, if he gains military merits in the war with the Turkic Khaganate, he might even be promoted to a duke! In addition, half of the generals in the Imperial Court are on good terms with him. With Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Jingde, and the other old generals looking after him, who would dare to touch him?
Furthermore, he was a Marquis at the tender age of twenty and was even conferred the title of Provincial Governor of a province. Among the civil and military officials of the imperial court, apart from Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling, who else was more favored by the emperor than the Marquis of Yong 'an? As long as he doesn't do anything foolish, he will definitely reach the top of the court and have a limitless future! Many people have underestimated his value. Those two brats from the Lu Clan and Li Clan have good eyes! "
Wang Yu could tell that Princess Tong 'an didn't place much importance on Li Zexuan, so he had patiently analyzed the situation to her.
Seeing Wang Yu so serious, Princess Tong 'an couldn't help but turn grave. Before this, she had never imagined that Li Zexuan would be so outstanding, but after hearing Wang Yu's analysis, she had to admit that Li Zexuan was truly the most outstanding youth of the Great Tang Empire's younger generation. Wang Yu's second point in particular made her tremble in fear. Once Yanhuang College matured, Li Zexuan's strength would rapidly increase. At that time, the Li Clan behind Li Zexuan would become an existence on par with the Five Clans and Seven Nobles.
Who was more awesome, born into a great clan or creating one? Surely everyone knew the answer?
"… Now I seem to understand why Master valued Li Zexuan so much! It seems like it's not a bad thing for Cousin to make such a friend! "
After a long silence, Princess Tong 'an sighed.
"Haha! That's naturally not a bad thing. On the contrary, it's a blessing for the Wang Clan! "
Wang Yu couldn't help but chuckle. His eyes flashed with determination as he said, "When we return to the ancestral home this time, your husband must protect Cousin's status as the eldest son of the first wife. Even the brats from the Lu and Li Clans can see the potential in the Marquis of Yong 'an. This old man doesn't believe that the elders in the clan can't see it either! If Second Elder and the others remain stubborn, then your husband can only ask Grandfather to step in! "
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