"Big Aunt!"
Wang Chong turned his head around, a delighted look on his face. The ones who came were none other than Wang Chong's Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang and Uncle Li Lin.
"Hehe, Chong-er and Little Yao are here too."
Wang Chong's Big Aunt looked at Wang Chong and his little sister passionately, as though she was her own son.
"Hehe, Yuanchun, they're just children, there's no need to get angry with them. Just let them have their way. Today is father's birthday, and this is a huge matter. Let's discuss how we can ensure that nothing goes wrong so that father will be happy. "
Big Aunt quickly stepped forward to mediate the situation. As she spoke, she secretly winked at Wang Chong.
Wang Chong chuckled inwardly. Understanding her intentions, he quickly pulled his little sister to the side.
In his previous life, Big Aunt and Big Aunt had always been close. However, everything had changed. Wang Chong had helped Uncle Li Lin to be transferred out of the North Gate, and he had even been promoted along with Zhao Fengchen.
In the eyes of Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang, wasn't Wang Chong even closer to her than her own son?
In big uncle's carriage, the voices suddenly stopped.
"Hehe, Ru Shuang is here!"
Big Aunt Xing Yuan Chun popped her head out of the window and looked in the direction of Big Aunt's carriage. Her eyes were filled with warmth, completely different from how she treated Wang Chong's mother.
The old master had three sons and one daughter, and Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang was the old master's only daughter. The old master's bloodline flowed through her body.
Furthermore, Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang was a married daughter, so she wouldn't vie for the old master's fortune. As such, she didn't have much of a conflict with Xing Yuan Chun. In this aspect, she was completely different from Wang Chong's mother.
"Hehe, it's been a while since we last met, and Yuan Chun's complexion seems to be getting better. You don't look like someone of our age. Look at me, even my white hair is growing out! "
"Is that so? Big Aunt, don't say that. You don't look old at all … "
First Aunt's face was rosy and full of smiles. Just as he was speaking, a cold snort suddenly came from the carriage. With a bang, the door of the green carriage was pushed open from the inside. A tall and slender figure appeared at the entrance of the carriage, emitting a majestic aura.
This sudden turn of events caused everyone to be stunned.
"Cousin!"
Wang Chong and his little sister stood at the side of the road in a daze. It took them a while to react. The person who appeared at the entrance of the carriage with an impatient face was none other than Wang Chong's cousin, Wang Li.
"This child! How can you do things in front of your aunt? Aren't you going to call me aunt? "
Eldest Aunt Xing Yuan Chun called out.
However, Wang Chong's cousin, Wang Li, acted as though he didn't hear anything. He didn't even glance at Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang and left the carriage.
Wang Li was the eldest son of the Wang Clan, and he was an official as well. The Old Master had once bestowed a special favor upon him, so the Imperial Army guards didn't even bother to look at him before allowing him to leave.
In the blink of an eye, Wang Li disappeared into the bamboo forest. Throughout the entire process, no one spared him a second glance.
"It should be something from before …"
A thought flashed across Wang Chong's mind. No one knew better than him just how ambitious Cousin Wang Li was in his desire for fame and glory.
In the third generation, Cousin Wang Li had always been competing with his two elder brothers, especially his eldest brother. Just that, despite being the eldest son of the Wang Clan, Cousin Wang Li had never been a match for his eldest brother, Wang Fu.
Even his official rank couldn't compare to his eldest brother!
Due to the Yao Clan, his promotion was ruined. It was easy to imagine Cousin Wang Li's emotions.
"This child …"
Big Aunt Xing Yuan Chun stared at Cousin Wang Li's disappearing silhouette in embarrassment.
"Enough! Let's stop talking and get off the carriage! "
It was Big Uncle Wang Gen's voice. As soon as he said those words, he stood up and walked out of the carriage. Before coming out, he glanced at Wang Chong and nodded his head. Then, with a troubled look on his face, he walked forward.
As the eldest son of the Wang Clan and an influential official in the royal court, big uncle would often visit the Four Quarters Embassy to consult the Old Master on political issues.
As such, he was an exception to the rules of the Four Quarters Embassy.
In just a moment, big uncle passed through the security barrier and disappeared into the bamboo forest.
"Ru Shuang, let's go in as well?"
"There's no need for that! I'll wait for Fourth Brother here! It's rare for him to return from Tianzhu Mountain for the Old Master's birthday banquet. Let's wait for him. "
Wang Ru Shuang shook her head. She glanced at Wang Chong with a deep gaze.
Xing Yuan Chun didn't insist on it. She got off the carriage, and when she passed by Wang Chong's mother, she harrumphed coldly before walking into the bamboo forest.
Wang Zhu Yan was the last one to come out. Only after big aunt disappeared did she sneak out. Without big aunt Xing Yuan Chun's presence, the atmosphere was much more harmonious.
"Aunt!"
Wang Zhu Yan walked up to Wang Chong's mother and said apologetically:
"My mother's words were a little harsh, but she isn't a bad person. I'll apologize on her behalf, so please don't take it to heart."
"Hehe, silly child, why are you apologizing? How could I?"
Wang Chong's mother shook her head with a smile.
"Indeed, Shu Hua, Yuan Chun's personality is just like that. Just let it go in one ear and out the other."
Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang walked over with a smile.
The aunt and niece chatted for a moment before their gazes turned to look at Wang Chong simultaneously. Gedeng, Wang Chong's heart skipped a beat. Big aunt was still fine, but Cousin Wang Zhu Yan's gaze was filled with malicious intent. It was as though she was looking at a huge piece of meat.
"Tsk tsk, isn't this our family's Little Tao Zhu? Why, have you forgotten about Second Sister after earning some money? "
"How can that be!"
An embarrassed expression appeared on Wang Chong's face. In the eyes of Wang Chong's big aunt, uncle, and mother, they couldn't help but chuckle. Even though Wang Chong was currently in the limelight, resolving the crisis of the Wang Clan and earning a huge sum of money, he couldn't bring himself to do so in front of his cousin Wang Zhu Yan. It was as though he had been restrained.
"Where's my share? You've earned so much money, surely you haven't forgotten about me, right? "
Wang Zhu Yan stretched out her hand and harrumphed, gesturing as though she was counting money.
"How can that be? I've been keeping the money for Second Sister's rouge. When Second Sister needs it, I'll send it over. "
Wang Chong said.
"That's more like it!"
As Wang Zhu Yan spoke, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Wang Zhu Yan laughed, and the others followed suit. Only Wang Chong was bewildered.
"Right, don't leave after the birthday banquet. I have something to ask of you."
Wang Zhu Yan suddenly said.
Wang Chong was surprised.
It was rare for his cousin to look for him, especially on an important occasion like grandfather's seventieth birthday banquet.
"I understand."
Even though Wang Chong was perplexed, he quickly nodded his head.
When she spoke, although she was smiling, her expression was very serious. Usually, when such an expression appeared on her face, it meant that the matter was extremely important.
Wang Chong didn't dare to be careless.
"Remember, don't forget it."
Only then did Wang Zhu Yan nod her head in satisfaction. After bidding farewell to Wang Chong's mother and Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang, she dived into the bamboo forest.
After Cousin Wang Zhu Yan left, Wang Chong's Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang followed suit. However, different from her cousin, her gaze was extremely gentle, and it could even be said to be filled with gratitude.
"Child, thank you!"
Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang was moved. Without her big brother and sister-in-law around, there was no need for her to hide it. For her husband, Li Lin's matter, she had pleaded with the old master countless times.
However, the old master's personality was too stubborn. Once he had decided on something, it was impossible for him to change his mind. Wang Ru Shuang was on the verge of despair. In fact, she even felt that her husband would die of old age in the North Gate.
However, things happened too abruptly!
Wang Ru Shuang didn't expect that the one who resolved this problem for her would be her rebellious and profligate nephew.
In just a short period of time, her husband, Li Lin, was transferred out of the North Gate and even promoted by a rank.
Even now, Wang Ru Shuang still found it inconceivable.
"Aunt, there's no need to say that. We are a family. Furthermore, uncle has helped me as well. "
As Wang Chong spoke, he glanced at Uncle behind him. Wang Chong was speaking the truth, but in the ears of Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang, it turned into humility. She felt even more grateful to him.
"This child … Chong-er, if you have time in the future, pay Aunt Duo a visit. You should get closer to your cousin, Wang Liang. — — Wang Liang! Your cousin is here as well, why aren't you getting down?! "
At the end of his words, he turned around and bellowed at the carriage behind him.
"Wait a moment! Wait for me to finish making this wooden bird. This kind of thing is very popular in the capital right now. It costs five taels of silver each, and if it can fly, it'll be ten. I'll make a few more, and I'll surely be able to earn quite a bit of money! "
The voice in the carriage seemed to be extremely busy and focused.
"Wang Liang!"
Wang Ru Shuang flew into a rage, and her face steeled.
Listening by the side, Wang Chong couldn't help but burst into laughter. The only one who could say such words was his cousin, Wang Liang. Cousin Wang Liang wasn't skilled in literature or martial arts, but he was extremely interested in making money through business.
He was extremely sensitive to the movements in the market. He was always able to find a business opportunity and earn a sum from it. The only problem was:
Just like what he said, he could only earn five taels of silver each time … It had always been a small business!
The sound of wood creaking could still be heard from the carriage, and Cousin Wang Liang was still 'busy' inside.
"This child …"
Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang felt helpless as well.
"Forget it, Shuhua. It's about time. I'm afraid that Fourth Brother will only arrive very late. Let's go in first. "
Not too far away, a few Imperial Army experts opened up a path for them.
The old master had finally sent word that they could enter.
…
The carriage started moving, and the group walked in.
The old master's residence was called 'Erudite Pavilion'. It was heavily guarded, and it was hard to tell how many experts were guarding it. The moment Wang Chong and his mother walked in, big uncle and big aunt were already waiting in the main hall. Along with Cousin Wang Zhu Yan and Cousin Wang Li, they stood in a straight line, and the atmosphere was solemn.
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