mtl008 Chapter 372 Princess Rouan 22
Chapter 372 Princess Rouan 22
Wang Suizhi stepped out of the hall with almost hurried steps and saw Ling Yi standing in the corridor.
The setting sun cast a thin layer of light on her cheeks, warm and gentle.
Wang Sui subconsciously reached out to touch her hair, which was being blown by the wind, but his hand landed in Ling Yi's palm instead.
Ling Yi shook Wang Suizhi's hand and said in a teasing tone, "Young Master Wang, it's time to go home."
This really did look like someone picking up a child, which left Wang Suizhi stunned.
He pursed his lips and chuckled softly, "Okay, let's go home."
The young men inside the hall averted their gazes the moment they touched the clasped hands.
In that instant, the events that had happened to the Wang family in the past period lingered in their minds.
The eldest son died, the illegitimate son was seized, and the family members were dismissed from their posts and reduced to commoners. No one knows what has become of the Wang family now.
What else could the Wang family do but swallow their anger?
With Emperor Tianwu still alive and his crown prince showing signs of wisdom, even powerful aristocratic families can only make a living under the control of the father and son.
After sixteen people in Wang Dao's household were dismissed, he wisely petitioned the emperor to request permission to stay away from the palace for a long time.
But the news from the outside world could not be kept from him.
"Really?"
When the news of Wang Suizhi's successful appointment as a new official in the secretariat reached the mansion, a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes.
His son was somewhat capable, but excessively silent and aloof. He didn't think such a person could cause any trouble in the princess's residence. In addition, to avoid the emperor thinking that the Wang family was dissatisfied with the matter, he never inquired about it once after Wang Suizhi was taken away.
Let's just pretend we never had this son!
But when the news reached his ears today, he immediately dismissed the idea.
Now that the Wang family's future seems hopeless, and only Sui is an exception, how can he not value him?
If he can make the princess show some leniency towards the royal family, then he will be a great contributor to the royal family!
Thinking of this, he said directly, "Send someone to the princess's residence to deliver the young master's monthly allowance for the next few days."
He paused for a moment, then added, "The princess's residence is unfamiliar, so please give me some more money to keep me safe."
Upon hearing this, the servant nodded knowingly: "Young master likes jade, so this old servant will prepare more."
Wang Dao nodded. He had no idea what Wang Suizhi liked; all he wanted was for Wang Suizhi to feel grateful to the Wang family.
As for whether Wang Suizhi will refuse the Wang family's offer?
Neither Wang Dao nor his old servant had ever considered this possibility.
Nowadays, there are very few people from poor families in the imperial court and the world, and not a single one of them can rise to a high position.
Those who could hold the positions of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers were all scions of prominent families.
Without family ties and the exchange of interests among powerful families, you simply cannot achieve great things, let alone reach the emperor's side or be granted a title or high position.
If Wang Suizhi were any smarter, he would have accepted the Wang family's offer.
At this time when the Wang family is particularly weak, he may become the next generation to shoulder the responsibility.
Who could resist such a temptation?
Therefore, after Lingyi's carriage returned to the princess's residence, she saw a long line of more than a dozen carriages at the side gate of the princess's residence.
So a noble family is still a noble family; even sending a little monthly allowance to the young master can cause such a big fuss.
Wang Suizhi saw this scene through the car window, and his expression gradually turned cold.
The Wang family is not only useless to him now, but also a hindrance.
Whenever the princess sees the Wang family, she thinks of Wang Ying and her previous marriage that disgusted her.
How could His Highness like something that makes him feel like he has a fishbone stuck in his throat?
"Get out of here." His cool, indifferent voice came from inside the car.
The princess's guards had just moved when they heard His Highness say "Wait a minute."
Ling Yi glanced at Wang Suizhi, seemingly lost in thought.
He is surnamed Wang after all, and it's unknown whether he still has any feelings for the Wang family.
If there's absolutely nothing left, I wonder if they'd be averse to me using them.
"Does Your Highness find the Wang family useful?"
The person beside Ling Yi is the one who understands her best. His Highness only glanced at Wang Suizhi, and Wang Suizhi guessed almost everything about her.
Ling Yi blinked and exclaimed, "I was thinking, should we use them for some dirty work first, and then throw them away?"
They were used as knives to kill members of powerful families. When those families became their enemies, they were pushed out and killed as well.
And she, of course, is a pure and innocent little princess who gets along well with the noble families.
At least until she has promoted enough trusted ministers to fill the court, she must maintain this image.
Wang Suizhi said without hesitation: "Let them leave the gifts and leave. I won't see them."
The guards waited a moment, but when they didn't get a reply from the princess, they went straight there.
After Wang Suizhi finished speaking, he brushed his forehead against Ling Yi's hair and chuckled, "The Wang family all know that I'm a hypocrite. Even if I get the benefits, I still have to keep up appearances for a while."
If you're going to act, you might as well act it out realistically.
How could a princess beg the royal family to be her weapon?
Naturally, it was the royal family who begged the princess to let them be her knives.
At that time, it would be quite reasonable for them to have impure intentions and do some rebellious things behind the princess's back.
Wang Suizhi felt that he truly lived up to his reputation as a cold-blooded and ruthless member of the Wang family, even when scheming against his own clan.
Ling Yi gave a thumbs up and praised, "I'm not as cunning as you."
Wang Suizhi paused, then gently bit the princess's ear as a form of punishment.
So what if he's shady?
As long as it's useful to Your Highness, and as long as Your Highness likes it, isn't that enough?
The Wang family servants had gone to great lengths to deliver the gifts, but they hadn't even seen the young master, nor had they managed to send out the master's letter. This left them feeling quite frustrated, and they had no choice but to return and report to Wang Dao.
Wang Dao toyed with the handwritten letter he had written, showing no anger on his face. Instead, he chuckled and said, "That's more like it."
If Wang Suizhi accepted the Wang family's overtures without holding any grudges, he would begin to doubt Wang Suizhi's intentions.
“From now on, we will send monthly allowances to him. The remaining members of the Wang family in the court can also get in touch with Sui Zhi.”
Wang Suizhi is, after all, a member of the Wang family; he will know what is best for him.
At this moment, Wang Jiazi was siding with the princess, admiring the fine things the Wang family had sent.
The white jade ruyi is flawless, its surface as smooth and warm as jade, with flowing clouds engraved on it, and it feels cool to the touch.
Ling Yi played with them for a while, then turned to touch a box of pearls.
In this era where all pearls are natural, one can imagine how rare a box of perfectly round, fingertip-sized pearls is.
What's even more precious is that these pearls are almost all the same size.
The jade pendants and hairpins that followed further broadened Ling Yi's horizons.
As expected of a prestigious family, their heritage is truly profound.
If they raided one of her homes, wouldn't she become incredibly wealthy?