Without a doubt, this was the happiest meal he had in this period of time.
Laughter could be heard throughout the meal and Madam Wang's face was beaming with joy. She constantly placed food on Wang Chong's plate, causing Wang Chong's plate to be filled to the brim.
On the other hand, Father Wang was no longer as solemn as before. Under Madam Wang's urging, he took the initiative to place some food on Wang Chong's plate.
"Third brother, you're incredible!"
Upon seeing this sight, the Wang Family's little sister was stunned. She shot a glance from beneath the table and was filled with admiration for her brother.
She thought that her brother wouldn't be able to escape this calamity and she was prepared to witness a tragedy. She didn't expect that not only did her father and mother not punish him, they even laughed heartily and rewarded her third brother. In fact, even her father took the initiative to place food on her third brother's plate.
Even the Wang Family's little sister couldn't help but feel jealous. She had lived in the family for so long but she had never enjoyed such treatment.
"Father, I don't care, I want it too!"
The Wang Family's little sister pushed her bowl to Father Wang angrily.
"You are a lady, how can you behave like this!"
Father Wang said with a stern face, causing the Wang Family's little sister to feel aggrieved. Tears welled up in her eyes. Seeing this, Madam Wang found it both funny and infuriating:
"Here! Mother will give it to you! "
"Brother will give you some as well!"
Wang Chong chuckled inwardly as he placed some food on his little sister's plate.
"Thank you, brother."
The Wang Family's little sister's tears turned into a smile and she continued eating happily. It was as though she had forgotten about the previous incident.
The entire family ate happily.
"Father, I heard that you are going to meet Lord Yao?"
Wang Chong lowered his head to eat and asked abruptly.
The atmosphere on the dining table suddenly turned stiff. Madam Wang hurriedly shot a glance at Wang Chong and the Wang Family's little sister was so frightened that her bowl and chopsticks hung in the air.
Everyone in the family knew that Father Wang didn't like to discuss official matters. He didn't like his family interfering in his affairs either.
"Where did you hear that from?"
Father Wang lifted his head and said calmly. Wang Chong saw it clearly. His father's brows furrowed imperceptibly as he looked across the dining table. It was obvious that he was a little unhappy with Wang Chong's question.
Wang Chong's heart skipped a beat, but he could only bite the bullet and continue. This matter was very important to him. If he couldn't change this fated matter, then all his previous efforts would be in vain.
"I overheard it by accident when Father and Mother were talking."
Wang Chong braced himself and said nervously. Whether it would succeed or not would depend on what he said next.
"Oh."
Father Wang's eyebrows twitched. Only then did he remember that he had mentioned this matter to his wife, Zhao Shu Hua, once. However, it was only once. He didn't expect Wang Chong to hear it.
"That's right, there is such a thing. Why do you ask? "
Wang Chong's previous good performance was effective. Father Wang did not get angry. Instead, he allowed him to continue. Clearly, he was slowly treating him as an adult.
A person who was about to enter the training camp and enter the battlefield was indeed not suitable to be treated as a child.
"Lord Yao has always been on bad terms with Father. But this time, he took the initiative to ask Father to meet. I feel that he has ulterior motives. "
Wang Chong said carefully.
Wang Chong knew that his father hated it when his family interfered in his official affairs. Such words shouldn't be said by a fifteen-year-old child, but Wang Chong couldn't help but say it.
In his previous life, Lord Yao, Yao Guang Yi, used official business to invite his father, whom he didn't have much of a relationship with, to attend a meeting.
Actually, his father wasn't completely unguarded. If Yao Guang Yi said something during the meeting, it would be fine if he tried to rope him in. His father would definitely reject him. But this Yao Guang Yi was extremely cunning. He didn't say anything during the meeting and only dragged his father to drink, chatting about insignificant matters.
After that, Yao Guang Yi intentionally revealed this matter to The King of Song.
The King of Song was a relative of the royal family and was involved in the Ministry of War. He was one of the few people in the royal family who wielded real power and had a say in the Ministry of War. Because of his grandfather, the King of Song doted on his father.
The King of Song's contribution was undeniable that his father was able to reach his current position at such a young age and become a general with real power.
How could the King of Song not be angry that his father 'hid' from The King of Song and had a secret meeting with Yao Guang Yi, who was loyal to King Qi?
Normally, it wouldn't be a big deal.
However, the King of Song and King Qi were currently fighting openly and covertly in the royal court. They were like fire and water. The King of Song's students and old acquaintances in the royal court had been roped in by King Qi and had all switched sides. As a result, the King of Song was isolated in the royal court and his influence was greatly reduced.
These matters were a huge blow to the King of Song, causing him to be extremely suspicious. It was easy to imagine how The King of Song felt when his father met with Yao Guang Yi in private.
What was even worse was that his father had a straightforward personality and didn't know how to be flexible. He clearly knew that the King of Song was suspicious, but he still said that Yao Guang Yi contacted him and didn't talk about anything. The two of them just drank for the entire afternoon.
How could the King of Song believe that two opposing ministers of the royal court met in private and didn't talk about anything other than drinking?
Not only did his father's explanation fail to provide a clear explanation, it even caused the King of Song to think that not only did his father betray him, but he also intentionally humiliated him after defecting to King Qi.
Furthermore, Yao Guang Yi intentionally misled the King of Song and played a series of tricks by the borders, causing the King of Song's misunderstanding of his father to worsen.
He also believed that the Wang Clan was opportunistic and, seeing that he wasn't gaining the upper hand, sided with King Qi.
As the saying goes, the deeper the love, the more intense the hatred. The King of Song had a close relationship with the Wang Clan over the past few generations. He was the closest to the Wang Clan and supported them the most. As such, he couldn't accept the Wang Clan's' betrayal '.
This matter dealt a huge blow to him. It was even harder for him to accept than the betrayal of his trusted students and old acquaintances. The King of Song was completely disappointed in the Wang Clan.
When his grandfather was still alive, the King of Song still cared about their friendship and only stripped his father of his military authority. When his grandfather passed away, without the protection of the King of Song, King Qi began to suppress the Wang Clan.
In just a few short years, the once illustrious Wang Clan completely withdrew from the Tang dynasty's bureaucracy.
Without the proactive warmonger, the King of Song, there was no one who could contend against King Qi. As such, the Tang dynasty's strategy turned from hard to soft and inward. In the end, it led to the disaster that followed.
It could be said that this incident was not only a huge disaster for the Wang Clan, The King of Song, and even the entire imperial court!
All three parties were losers in this incident. Even King Qi himself wasn't the final winner.
The impact of this incident was so deep that Wang Chong remembered it clearly.
The fate of the entire Wang Clan and the entire imperial court changed from that moment. Even until his death, his father brooded over it. He said that his greatest mistake in his life was accepting Yao Guang Yi's invitation and not explaining it clearly to the King of Song.
Wang Chong remembered this incident clearly.
In his previous life, Wang Chong was muddle-headed and refused to accept anything. He didn't have any feelings for this family. By the time he realized that he cherished this family and wanted to change anything, it was already too late.
To Wang Chong, this was also a deep regret.
In his previous life, it was one thing. But in this life, since he knew the direction of this incident, Wang Chong couldn't ignore it no matter what.
He had to stop this incident!
However, Wang Chong couldn't tell his father about this.
"You are still a child, so don't get involved in this matter. I have my own plans. "
Father Wang said calmly, but there wasn't much of an expression on his face.
There was a rift between the ancestors of the Yao and Wang Clan, but that was a matter of the previous dynasty. Furthermore, it had been a long time since then. As for him and Yao Guang Yi, there wasn't much conflict between them.
It wasn't that Father Wang didn't know about the matter between The King of Song and King Qi. He didn't want to meet them, but he was worried that they would fall out with one another.
After all, there wasn't much conflict between the two of them.
At the very most, if Yao Guang Yi wanted to rope him in, he would just have to make his stand clear and reject him. This way, he would be able to resolve the issue once and for all. This was to prevent Yao Guang Yi from continuing to pester him after his rejection this time around, which would be troublesome as well.
Observing his father's expression, Wang Chong felt anxious.
His father was a typical military man. He wasn't inferior to Yao Guang Yi when it came to leading troops and killing enemies on the battlefield. However, in terms of scheming and political maneuvering, his father was far from Yao Guang Yi's.
The two of them weren't even on the same level!
Yao Guang Yi had seen through his father's character and intentionally set up such a trap. If his father still harbored the mindset of 'as long as I'm upright, I'm not afraid of anything', he might be caught off guard and fall into Yao Guang Yi's hands.
By then, it would be too late for regrets.
"Chong-er, since your father said so, you shouldn't say anything anymore. Hurry up and eat. "
'No one knows a son better than his mother'. Observing Wang Chong's expression, Madam Wang could tell what he was thinking with a single look. Thus, she hurriedly signaled him with her eyes.
She knew her husband's personality too well. He hated discussing official matters during a meal. It was already a miracle that he was able to tolerate Wang Chong's words and not lose his temper during the meal.
The words' father has his own plans' had already expressed his attitude. This matter had already been decided, and it was time for them to stop. If Wang Chong were to continue speaking, he might really incur Father Wang's wrath.
Wang Chong felt anxious. How could he not understand his mother's intentions? However, this matter was no small matter. If things went wrong, everything here, including the hall, the entire Wang Clan and big uncle's residence, would be reduced to ashes.
The entire Wang Clan would be swept out of the politics of the Tang dynasty. His father didn't know of Yao Guang Yi's means, so he wasn't wary of him yet. However, Wang Chong had to remind him.
Even if he were to infuriate his father and be punished, he had to do it.
"Father, this isn't a small matter. I feel that we should inform The King of Song about this matter and let him know about it in advance. That way … it would be better. "
Wang Chong deliberated for a long time. After contemplating for a long time, he finally came up with a compromise and tactfully raised his suggestion. It wouldn't do to stop his father directly. His father wasn't a three-year-old child. Being too stubborn would only anger him.
Wang Chong could only think of a roundabout route. Instead of talking about Yao Guang Yi, he would start from The King of Song.
"There's no need for you to interfere in the matters of adults."
Father Wang's expression was cold as he stood up from the table.
"You guys eat first. I still have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."
After saying that, he turned around and left without finishing his meal.
Mother Wang turned around and looked at Wang Chong with a reproachful gaze. Wang Chong could only sigh in his heart. He knew that it would be extremely difficult for him to win his father's trust with just one night's performance.
"But at the very least, he didn't get angry."
Wang Chong thought to himself.
From the looks of it, this gathering ended on a 'sour note'. However, Wang Chong was well aware that given his father's personality in the past, if he were to talk back to him like this, his father would have already flown into a rage.
This time around, it was already not bad that his father only had a displeased expression on his face. From the looks of it, his previous words had more or less some effect. It wasn't completely useless.
As long as his father could inform The King of Song in advance before his meeting with Yao Guang Yi, then his efforts wouldn't be in vain. This matter had to be done by his father personally. Even if he did it for him, it wouldn't work.
"If I want to succeed in this matter, I'm afraid that Ma Zhou will be indispensable!"
Wang Chong was extremely worried.
His father's personality was too stubborn. Once he had made a decision, he wouldn't change it easily. It was impossible for him to change his mind with just a few words.
This kind of personality had caused him to suffer a lot in his previous life. As a result, he was used by his opponents.
Since Wang Chong's probing during the meal had failed, he could only think of another way to deal with it. No matter what, he had to stop this matter.
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