However, Wang Chong didn't explain it in detail.
"I know that no matter what I say, father won't believe me. However, there are a few things that father will know very soon. Firstly, as soon as father steps out of the Vast Crane Pavilion, the King of Song will definitely summon you. Furthermore, his men will arrive very soon. Secondly, after father meets with the King of Song, the orders from the Bureau of Military Personnel will arrive soon. Father will have to rush back to the encampment by the borders! "
"Whether these two things are true or not, whether I am spouting nonsense or the truth, father will know."
Wang Chong said solemnly.
In his previous life, after father met with Yao Guang Yi, the moment he stepped out of the Vast Crane Pavilion, he was immediately summoned by the King of Song. This news was intentionally leaked to the King of Song by Yao Guang Yi.
This was also a ploy that Yao Guang Yi had devised. Due to the tight connection between the two, father didn't have much time to think.
After which, Yao Guang Yi and King Qi made use of their connections in the Bureau of Military Personnel to summon father back to the borders on the same day, causing father to lose the chance to explain himself before the King of Song!
After that, the invasion of the Hu occurred.
Initially, this wasn't a huge matter. The Hu didn't have a clear concept of borders and the invading Hu didn't pose too much of a threat. Given father's capabilities, he could have easily defeated them.
However, at the crucial moment, Yao Guang Yi's army suddenly appeared and charged in. The Hu were defeated easily, but it gave the impression that the two of them, or even the Yao and Wang Clan, were working together.
It was precisely because of this matter that the King of Song flew into a rage. He thought that the Wang Clan had betrayed him and sided with King Qi!
Wang Chong remembered these matters clearly. However, Wang Chong didn't say much.
At this moment, father wouldn't believe him no matter what he said. If he said too much, it would only backfire on him. However, when Yao Guang Yi left the encampment and appeared in his father's territory with his army, everything would become clear.
Rome wasn't built in a day, and trust had to be built up bit by bit!
As long as he was right about one thing and then another, his father would slowly understand that he wasn't speaking without thinking.
As long as Wang Chong did as he said and took the initiative to retreat 50 li when he detected the Hu, the Wang Clan would have truly escaped this calamity.
His painstaking efforts were not in vain.
But at this time, Wang Chong wouldn't point it out no matter what!
Hearing Wang Chong's words, Wang Yan was stunned. Even the Wang Family's little sister, who didn't know anything, was stunned. She did understand every word that her little brother said, but when they were put together, she didn't understand a single word.
What Wang Chong said was too miraculous, almost impossible!
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Wang Yan reacted. Just as he was about to reprimand Wang Chong, he hesitated when he saw the solemn expression on Wang Chong's face. From the looks of it, Wang Chong didn't seem to be talking nonsense.
Which father didn't wish for their son to succeed? No matter how disappointed he was with Wang Chong, he still held a sliver of hope for Wang Chong. He hoped that this child would really grow up.
But no matter what, Wang Chong's words were too inconceivable!
He had just met with The King of Song, and going by convention, it was impossible for the both of them to meet in the near future, needless to say, summon him the moment they stepped out of the Vast Crane Pavilion. As for the transfer order from the Ministry of War, even he, a commander of the Ministry of War, didn't know about it. How could a child like Wang Chong know about it?
Not to mention, Wang Chong had even 'set' a time for these two matters to happen!
— — — This was complete nonsense!
"Father, I know that you don't believe me. But I didn't bring my little sister to the Vast Crane Pavilion to cause trouble. Yao Guang Yi harbored malicious intentions and had already set up a trap for his father. He was the one who revealed the matter of father meeting with him to The King of Song. If father doesn't believe me, when The King of Song summons you, he will definitely ask about Yao Guang Yi's matter. "
"It's fine if I'm wrong, but if I'm right … Father, no matter what, you must say that Yao Guang Yi tried to recruit you, but you rejected him!"
"I beg of you!"
As Wang Chong spoke, he kneeled and prostrated himself on the ground, deeply bowing.
In the entire Wang Clan, he was the only one who understood the danger the Wang Clan was facing. At this moment, he had already done everything he could.
Right now, Wang Chong only hoped that his father would remember what he had said.
"Enough!"
Wang Yan was stunned for a moment before he flew into a rage:
"At this point in time, don't you think that you're embarrassing me? Scram back home immediately. If I find out that you're still fooling around outside and causing trouble, I'll break your legs! "
"Brother, don't say anymore!"
Wang Xiao Yao's body trembled in fear. Her father's complexion was extremely awful and frightening. She had never seen her father so angry in her life.
"Yes! I understand. "
Wang Chong shot a consoling gaze toward his little sister and stood up. He didn't try to anger his father anymore.
It was already sufficient for him to do this much. Through the window, Wang Chong saw two familiar figures amidst the surging crowd outside.
Since the two of them were here, The King of Song should be done as well. Whether it was right or wrong, his father would understand very soon!
Perhaps Wang Chong's final taming had worked, Wang Yan's complexion clearly improved.
"All of you, return! We'll talk about today's matter when we return! "
Flinging his sleeves, Wang Yan's face darkened. Without a word, he walked along the stairs and headed out.
Without saying a word, Wang Chong followed closely behind his father. The three of them walked out of the Vast Crane Pavilion.
…
The streets were filled with people. The Vast Crane Pavilion was a famous high-class restaurant in the capital and such an incident had attracted the attention of countless people.
"Hm, Brother Wang! Why are you here? "
Just as the three of them walked out of the Vast Crane Pavilion, a voice suddenly sounded from the crowd. Wang Yan turned his head and saw two familiar figures looking at him from the crowd.
"Lord Bao! Lord Lu! "
Wang Yan was taken aback. However, he soon recovered and walked over to the two of them. One of them was' Bao Xuan 'and the other was' Lu Ting '. They were both physicians of the royal court.
However, the two of them had another identity. Just like Wang Yan, they were the trusted subordinates of The King of Song.
"Lords, why are you two here?"
Wang Yan walked over and exchanged pleasantries with the two of them.
"Hehe, it's rare for Brother Bao to make an exception and invite me to the Vast Crane Pavilion. This is a once-in-a-thousand-years event, so how could I not come? "
Lu Ting laughed out loud as he spoke.
Lu Ting and Bao Xuan were both scholars of the royal court, as well as the aides of The King of Song. However, other than official matters, the two of them rarely interacted with each other. This was the first time Bao Xuan had invited them to a high-class place like the Vast Crane Pavilion for a gathering.
Wang Chong stood silently behind them.
Regardless of whether it was Lu Ting or Bao Xuan, Wang Chong wasn't surprised by their appearance at all. In his previous life, the two of them had played an important role as well.
In his previous life, when his father and Yao Guang Yi met in secret, the two of them were the witnesses to The King of Song. The two of them were the scholars of the royal court, and when they went to the Vast Crane Pavilion for a banquet, they realized that the Vast Crane Pavilion was closed to all guests. Only King Qi's subordinates could enter.
Yet, in such a place, Wang Yan met with Yao Guang Yi alone.
If such words were to reach The King of Song, the outcome would be obvious!
This matter had caused a huge uproar in the capital back then. However, Wang Chong knew that there was another truth to this matter. In his previous life, many years after this matter had ended, when everything had become unimportant, he had unintentionally found out about it.
Regarding this matter, there was another 'truth' that no one was aware of:
Lu Ting was made use of, and the true mastermind was the silent Bao Xuan, who was standing by the side. He was the one who intentionally invited Lu Ting to the Vast Crane Pavilion to witness the secret meeting between his father and Yao Guang Yi.
No one knew that he had already sided with Yao Guang Yi and King Qi before this meeting.
He first followed Yao Guang Yi's instructions and leaked the news of their meeting to The King of Song before inviting Lu Ting. Lu Ting was an upright person who never lied. In this matter, he was the best target to be used.
It was because of Lu Ting's testimony that The King of Song began to doubt his father whom he had trusted for many years!
Wang Chong could tell that Bao Xuan's complexion wasn't too good. He had invited Lu Ting to be a witness to Wang Yan's betrayal of Yao Guang Yi, but he had unintentionally been made use of by Wang Chong, becoming the witness to the fall out between Wang Yan and Yao Guang Yi!
"If Bao Xuan is here, then the old butler by The King of Song's side … should be here as well!"
Wang Chong thought.
All of this had been arranged beforehand. If Bao Xuan was here, then the old butler of The King of Song Residence should be here as well.
"General Wang!"
As though responding to Wang Chong's thoughts, the earth rumbled and the mountains trembled. A massive and extravagant carriage slowly approached from the street. The bronze wheels of the carriage were engraved with a dragon that represented the identity of the royalty.
The curtains of the carriage parted and an elder with a stern face peeked out. His hands were hidden in his sleeves and he was expressionless. A majestic aura emanated from his body, making one feel that he was deep and unfathomable:
"The King of Song invites you, please follow me!"
The elder's eyelids drooped slightly. After saying those words, he turned his head around and stared ahead, as though nothing had happened.
In an instant, the entire hall fell silent!
"Old butler!"
Wang Yan's heart jolted. He subconsciously turned to look at his third son, Wang Chong, as though he had seen a ghost.
Wang Chong's prediction was spot on! He had just walked out of the Vast Crane Pavilion and The King of Song had really sent someone to invite him! Furthermore, it was the old butler who was closest to him and had the highest status!
At this moment, Wang Yan's heart was in turmoil and his face was filled with disbelief!
As a subordinate of The King of Song for more than a decade, Wang Yan knew better than anyone else that the old butler had a unique status in The King of Song Residence. He had practically watched The King of Song grow up, thus he was extremely trusted by The King of Song.
If it was just an ordinary summon, there was no need for him to make a move!
However, what left Wang Yan even more shocked was how did Wang Chong know of all of this?
This was even more shocking than the fact that The King of Song had suddenly sent someone to invite him!
"Could this be a coincidence?"
Wang Yan's heart was in turmoil. It wasn't strange for Wang Chong to know that The King of Song would summon him. After all, he was a member of The King of Song's faction and it was only a matter of time before they met.
However, it was truly inconceivable that Wang Chong was able to predict the exact time that The King of Song would summon him.
At this moment, Wang Yan's mind was in turmoil and countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't understand how this stubborn unfilial son who only knew how to fool around with a bunch of scoundrels would know of this matter.
"The two of you, return now! I will deal with this matter after I return! "
Before he could think further, the old butler was already urging him on the carriage. Wang Yan boarded the carriage and swiftly disappeared in the direction of The King of Song Residence.
Wang Chong looked in the direction where his father had disappeared and a smile appeared on his face. He could clearly see the shock in his father's eyes before he left. Without a doubt, his plan was working.
His father was wavering!
However, Wang Chong knew that this was only the beginning. When his father met The King of Song, he would understand that this' unfilial son 'of his might be stubborn and mischievous, but regarding this matter, he had not lied to him at all!
"Brother, what should we do? When father returns, we are dead meat! "
The moment Father Wang left, Wang Xiao Yao immediately grabbed onto Wang Chong in a daze, as though an ant on a hot wok. She still remembered that her father had said that he would take her away when he returned.
Although she wasn't afraid of anything, she was still afraid of her father's anger! She was different from Wang Chong. Even if she had a hundred guts, she wouldn't dare to disobey Wang Chong in front of her father.
Seeing his little sister's panic, Wang Chong couldn't help but laugh. This little sister of his was really silly and adorable!
"Don't worry. Father won't come back. We will be fine. "
Wang Chong said calmly.
"Ah?!"
The Wang Family's little sister lifted her head in shock. Looking at her brother, she couldn't wrap her head around the situation.
"Don't think too much. Just trust me."
Seeing his little sister's silly look, Wang Chong couldn't help but chuckle. He reached out and pinched her cheeks.
Although his father said that he would come back to deal with them, Wang Chong knew that after his father entered The King of Song Residence, he would be transferred to the military camp.
He was certain of this.
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