mtl008 Chapter 373 Princess Rouan 23
Chapter 373 Princess Rouan 23
There's an old saying: Don't flaunt your wealth.
Making a decision that goes against the ancestors is bound to come at a terrible price. One day, the head of the Wang family will understand just how foolish he has been.
Ling Yi tossed the pearl into the box and said with a smile, "Looks like a good father."
Seeing that the princess had no interest, Wang Suizhi also tossed the box aside and said indifferently, "It's a pity that fatherly love came a little too late."
Sending it earlier might even have been influenced by a bit of fatherly affection.
Now, it's just that he's still somewhat useful.
Fortunately, he didn't have any expectations of Wang Dao, so he wasn't saddened by it.
I just feel that the gifts are a bit too few. Is it disrespectful to send such a small amount to the princess's favorite minister?
Her Highness smiled slightly, then sighed, "The foundation of a noble family lies in the land and in books. Wang Dao... his heart is not sincere!"
Wang Suizhi smiled slightly: "He will know what sincerity is."
Life in the court is short, just passing by day by day, enduring each day as it comes.
When only three groups of noble families remained after years of hardship, the Wang family members in the imperial court also made contact with Wang Suizhi.
Don't misunderstand, the so-called "Wang family sons" simply means they have the surname Wang, and does not mean they are all young people.
Those members of the Wang family who were of the same generation as Wang Dao, under the instructions of the head of the household, also had to obediently come and show goodwill to Wang Suizhi.
For a time, Wang Suizhi, whose official rank was not high, became the leading figure of the Wang family in the imperial court.
Therefore, it's quite normal for such a leader to occasionally hint to his family that he enjoys farming, horse racing, or ancient books.
Especially when these things were delivered to the princess's residence, a member of the royal family was able to return to the court.
Although the official position was small, returning to the court was a good sign, indicating that the royal family did not have as much hatred towards the royal family, and that the royal family members could use their influence in the court to promote their relatives.
As the days went by, sixteen members of the Wang family were dismissed, and nine returned to their posts. This all happened in less than half a year, far exceeding Wang Dao's expectations.
This delighted Wang Dao, who had been unemployed at home. He didn't even have time to feel sorry for his almost empty study, let alone the countless plots of land belonging to the aristocratic family.
My son is so outstanding, what's wrong with giving him some nice things?
If he continues to be this outstanding, then the status of the eldest son of the Wang family is not out of the question!
In the end, won't his things still belong to the Wang family?
It's a win-win situation at all!
His little scheme was brilliant, but Mrs. Du was furious.
Why did she endure the death of her eldest son? It was all for the sake of her remaining two sons!
All her patience would be worth it as long as her son could obtain the position of the eldest son!
But what is Wang Dao doing now?
He transferred the Wang family's assets to the illegitimate son who failed to protect Wang Ying, and even garnered support from other members of the Wang family in the imperial court.
At this moment, Wang Suizhi's position in the Wang family is not only that of the eldest son but also that of the eldest son. So what will happen to her sons?
Even if Wang Dao had no intention of making Wang Sui the heir, would the power under her son's command be as great as Wang Sui's?
Who will the Wang family listen to then?
Is her son destined to be subordinate to the son of a concubine or maid?
This is something the Du family absolutely cannot tolerate!
If the next head of the Wang family does not have the bloodline of the Du family, then the cooperation between the two families will undoubtedly suffer a huge blow, and all the efforts made over the years will be in vain!
"Don't be anxious." The head of the Du family comforted Madam Du, who had returned home crying, and warned her, "You can tell me about this, but you must not tell Wang Dao, and you must not show any resentment towards Wang Suizhi in front of him!"
Du was also from a prominent family, and due to the marriage alliance, she had learned a lot about how to conduct herself in the world. After hearing her brother's words, she wiped away her tears and said, "How could I not know this? If I hadn't been unable to bear it, I wouldn't have come to confide in my brother!"
"The Wang family is going too far! Over the years, my Du family has treated the Wang family with great kindness, yet they still want to betray us!" She clenched her handkerchief and gritted her teeth, saying, "If my son becomes the head of the family, how will the Wang family have any say in my words, or any possibility of ever making peace with the Du family again?"
The Du family head sighed, "Wang Dao has really gone too far. I will definitely not let him act so absurdly. Don't worry, I will teach him a lesson!"
He paused for a moment, then added, "After you return to the Wang family, you should also communicate with him. Don't be too forceful; things are fine as they are now."
Du paused in her sobbing, then nodded and said, "Brother, rest assured, I will do my best for the good of both our families."
The head of the Du family sighed, "My father was right about you back then."
Mr. Du assured, "I will always be a member of the Du family."
After the brother and sister finished talking, Du got into the carriage to go home, her face cold and indifferent.
Her brother was no longer the brother who cared for her so much when she got married, and she was no longer the innocent and carefree little girl she once was.
They all have to calculate for their own benefit. I hope my brother knows what's best for the Du family.
If her son fails to become the head of the family, she will have to live under the rule of a concubine's son. A proud woman from a noble family would never allow such a thing to happen.
If both the Du and Wang families betray her, she will have no choice but to fight to the death.
The head of the Du family watched his sister's figure disappear, then tapped the table with his fingertips: "In a few days, I will arrange a meeting with Wang Dao."
“And select a few women of suitable age from the women in the household, and prepare them in advance.”
What will allow the Wang and Du families to reconcile forever is not only her nephew's ascension to the throne, but also the fact that the next head of the Wang family will be a woman from the Du family, isn't that right?
How could his silly sister forget this?
As for Wang Suizhi and the princess, how long can the feelings between young people last?
His Majesty will not allow the princess to remarry a member of the royal family. When the relationship ends, Wang Suizhi will also need a wife.
He thought the Du family girl was very good.
After all, in the past few decades, Du's daughter had never made a mistake as the wife of the Wang family's matriarch.
The brother and sister each had their own schemes, and Ling Yi was also scheming against the Wang family.
Perhaps Wang Dao did not realize that Ling Yi had arranged for those who had entered the court to hold specific positions.
Although the minor officials in charge of engineering, supplies, and accounting held low positions, they were extremely important.
This is one of the reasons why Wang Dao thought Wang Suizhi was useful. Being able to enter such a department, with the help of the Wang family, he would definitely have the possibility of becoming one of the Nine Ministers in the future.
However, to get into such a department, one must also have the skills and abilities to get things done.
Ling Yi sighed as she looked through the surveillance records of the Wang family.
Although some of the scions of aristocratic families are anthropomorphic, they are still quite capable before they degenerate to the point of engaging in metaphysical discussions, streaking, or inhaling toxic substances.
It's good that she has the ability; only with ability can she be used to her fullest potential, and even if she misuses her, she can still be used as a scapegoat.