Protect Our Patriarch-Chapter 68Book 5: : You even gave him the princess order?

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"You..."

The Northern Territory King glared fiercely at Wang Fugui, scrutinizing him from head to toe and back again several times.

He wanted to see just what was so special about Wang Fugui that his precious Mengyu was so fixated on him, constantly mentioning "Wang Fugui" in every conversation.

However, no matter how hard the Northern Territory King looked, he couldn't see anything remarkable about this boy, other than his calm demeanor.

Especially his appearance, with that slightly chubby face that seemed friendly enough, but honestly, he couldn't compare to the dashing and handsome Wu Zhiyu.

The Northern Territory King completely forgot that he had previously complained about Wu Zhiyu's appearance, thinking that the boy looked too frivolous to be someone reliable.

After a long pause, the Northern Territory King finally squeezed out a sentence: "What are you doing at my mansion, boy?"

"I came to the Immortal Dynasty with my elders on business, and after finishing, I decided to visit Miss Mengyu," Wang Fugui replied calmly, having been accustomed to the presence of the Lingxu Realm's power while mingling with the Wang clan and Emperor Longchang. He remained composed under the Northern Territory King's sharp gaze and respectfully saluted, "We agreed back in East Qian that if I came to the Immortal Dynasty, I would visit her."

The Northern Territory King rolled his eyes internally.

You came pretty quickly. Mengyu had just returned, and you arrived right after. Hmph, this brat clearly has ulterior motives, trying to take away their family's precious jewel.

However, since Wang Fugui was Mengyu's friend, and since he had come to visit, the Northern Territory King couldn't just rudely turn him away.

"Alright, I'll notify Mengyu, but whether she wants to see you or not is up to her..."

The Northern Territory King was about to put on airs when suddenly, another powerful aura rose from the mansion and swiftly approached.

In the next moment, a graceful figure descended from the sky, landing between him and Wang Fugui.

The person had a face as beautiful as a high mountain flower, with flowing robes and an ethereal, cool temperament. Who else could it be but True Lord Yuling?

In her left hand, she held a little girl who looked like a carved jade doll, none other than the little girl Yun Mengyu.

"Fugui, it's really you! Sister Yuling told me you were here, and I thought she was joking," Yun Mengyu exclaimed happily, like a little elf, as she flew forward and affectionately grabbed Wang Fugui's arm. "I didn't expect you to come so soon, it's wonderful."

The Northern Territory King's old face twitched, his heart feeling like it was being squeezed tightly, filled with a sour and bitter sensation.

This was too intimate, wasn't it? He really wanted to rush over and separate the two of them.

Meanwhile, Young Master Wu, Wu Zhiyu, looked even more displeased.

He had known Yun Mengyu for "so long," yet he had rarely seen her smile. But now, with Wang Fugui's arrival, she was beaming with joy. The difference in treatment was too obvious.

"Miss Mengyu, I just happened to come to the Immortal Dynasty on business..." Wang Fugui gently shook his arm, freeing himself from her grip.

"You, you, you, why are you suddenly so distant? You used to call me Mengyu," Yun Mengyu pouted, feeling a bit aggrieved.

Suddenly, she noticed something was off.

She glanced at the guards blocking the entrance, Wu Zhiyu, and then at Wang Fugui, her eyes darting around as she quickly guessed most of the situation: "Did something happen? Oh no, was that energy wave just now a fight? Did those damned guards stop you from coming in? Or was it that Wu guy causing trouble?"

"No, no, it's just a small misunderstanding," Wang Fugui quickly said. "The misunderstanding is cleared up now, let's go inside."

"No way! Fugui, you must be mad at me," Yun Mengyu stomped her foot in frustration and called over a guard, "Hey, you, tell me what happened!"

The poor guard was already scared out of his wits and quickly recounted the events in a trembling voice.

Yun Mengyu finally understood what had happened.

From start to finish, Wang Fugui had been polite in his visit, and the guards were about to report his arrival when Wu Zhiyu messed things up.

She angrily scolded Wu Zhiyu, "Wu Zhiyu, my friend came to see me, who gave you the right to stop him? And who gave you the right to use force to drive him away? You, you, you! You're driving me crazy, who do you think you are!?"

Wu Zhiyu felt as if his heart was being cut with a knife, filled with grievance and regret, his mind in a daze.

Oh no, oh no, he had actually made Mengyu angry, what should he do now?

"And you guards, what kind of job are you doing? You're supposed to be people of our Northern Territory Wang Mansion, not of their Canglong King Mansion," Yun Mengyu continued to scold the guards in her anger.

"Little Princess, we were wrong, we admit our guilt."

The group of guards was so frightened that they prostrated themselves on the ground, even the Purple Mansion Realm guard on duty hurried over to apologize.

"Mengyu," Wang Fugui gently advised, "it's just a misunderstanding. The guards were just doing their duty, it's right to be cautious. Don't be too angry, it's not good for your health."

"Fugui, this is your first time visiting me, and you were troubled by these petty people. Boohoo~ If you forgive me, I won't be angry anymore," Yun Mengyu clung to Wang Fugui's arm, looking at him with puppy eyes.

"Don't worry, I was never angry with you in the first place, so there's nothing to forgive. Besides, this wasn't your fault," Wang Fugui said calmly, "The guards were just following protocol, they did nothing wrong, don't punish them. As for Young Master Wu, he was just a bit reckless, and I didn't suffer any loss, did I?"

"Sigh, Fugui, you're just too kind-hearted, too gentle. How can there be such a big difference between men?" Yun Mengyu said, glancing at Wu Zhiyu before turning back to Wang Fugui with a smile, "Alright, since you said so, I won't punish them. Otherwise, you'd lecture me about my temper being too big and arrogant."

Wu Zhiyu's face fell, feeling like his heart had taken a heavy blow.

The Northern Territory King almost fell from the sky upon hearing this.

Lecture Mengyu? Is this a joke?

His precious jewel Yun Mengyu had been pampered since childhood, not even her parents could bear to scold her, let alone him, the Northern Territory King, who feared saying anything too harsh that might upset her.

Yet Wang Fugui dared to lecture Mengyu? And Mengyu actually listened...

This is troublesome, their precious jewel has already been ensnared by this boy, no, no, he must find a way to separate them.

"Alright, alright," True Lord Yuling, not far away, couldn't help but interject, "If you two want to whisper sweet nothings, do it inside. This is too mushy, even more than your parents."

"Sister Yuling, don't say such things," Yun Mengyu blushed, embarrassed, "Fugui and I are just friends, just friends."

"I don't care what your relationship is. But are you going to let Fugui keep standing at the door?" True Lord Yuling reminded.

"Oh dear, I was wrong," Yun Mengyu suddenly realized, "I was too rude. Fugui, please come this way."

With Yun Mengyu's enthusiastic hospitality, Wang Fugui entered the mansion through the main south gate of the Northern Territory Wang Mansion.

Of course, as a regular visitor to the mansion, Young Master Wu, Wu Zhiyu, was also invited in, following behind Wang Fugui and Yun Mengyu.

The interior of the mansion was vast, spanning several hundred miles, with the western side connected to the remnants of an immortal mountain, and numerous spiritual pools and lakes scattered throughout. Walking alone wouldn't suffice.

Therefore, inside the south gate, there were various spiritual beast and bird carriages available for guests and clan members to ride. There were carriages that ran on the ground, flew in the sky, enclosed ones, and open ones, allowing everyone to choose according to their preferences and needs.

Of course, if you wished, you could fly yourself, but only along designated routes and not above a certain height. After all, this was the interior of the mansion, where many of the Northern Territory Wang Mansion's clan members resided, and flying around recklessly could easily lead to disputes, not to mention it was unseemly.

"Honored guests, these are the guest tokens for the mansion, which can bypass some of the formation restrictions. They also provide warnings about restricted areas within the mansion to prevent accidental trespassing," a Purple Mansion Realm steward at the south gate respectfully explained to Wang Fugui and his group.

Speaking of guest tokens.

Yun Mengyu suddenly remembered something and pulled Wang Fugui aside, "Fugui, didn't I give you a Princess Token before? Why didn't you take it out earlier?"

"Princess Token?" Wang Fugui thought for a moment and took out a purple token, "You mean this?"

"What?"

Wu Zhiyu, following behind, changed his expression upon seeing the token.

This, this, this, had Mengyu and that brat already progressed to this point? She even gave him the Princess Token.

Every princess of the Immortal Dynasty could establish her own Princess Mansion and recruit her own followers. The highest-ranking, most powerful, or most prestigious among them would receive the "Princess Token" from the princess and be appointed as the "Mansion Master" of the Princess Mansion.

The "Mansion Master" could act on behalf of the princess and wield significant authority in various departments of the Immortal Dynasty.

In simple terms, a princess possessed a portion of the Immortal Emperor's power, and the Mansion Master with the Princess Token held a portion of the princess's power.

If a princess was fortunate enough to ascend to the Immortal Emperor's position, the Mansion Master would automatically stand at the pinnacle of power in this world, akin to the prime minister of various countries.

Although no one expected the Fourth Little Princess Yun Mengyu to ascend to the Immortal Emperor's position, she was still a little princess of the Immortal Dynasty, enjoying significant privileges. With this Princess Token, she could even mobilize a portion of the military forces in various commanderies.

However, that wasn't the most important point.

The most important point was that historically, a significant number of those who held the Princess Token eventually became the consort!

"Yes, that's the token," Yun Mengyu sighed in relief, smiling, "I thought you had lost it."

"What is the purpose of this token?" Wang Fugui asked, curiously examining it.

"So, Young Master Fugui is already the designated future Mansion Master of the Little Princess's Princess Mansion," the Purple Mansion Realm steward beside them also changed his expression, quickly bowing respectfully, "I apologize for not recognizing you earlier, Little Mansion Master."

The guards who had followed them in turned pale.

As a guard, he had seen many who could put on a show, but he had never seen someone who could put on a show like this! Clearly holding the [Princess Token], yet not taking it out, instead pretending to be a young master from the countryside, wasn't this just bullying?!

With this [Princess Token], forget about the main south gate, you could even enter some of the restricted areas within the mansion at will.

In fact, if you had the courage, you could take this token to the "Yuhua Treasure Palace" and directly meet any official of the Immortal Court, or even schedule an appointment to meet the Immortal Emperor.

After listening to everyone's explanations, Wang Fugui finally understood the significance of the [Princess Token] in his hand.

He immediately prepared to return the Princess Token to Yun Mengyu: "Mengyu, this token is too precious, please take it back."

Yes, yes, Wu Zhiyu thought with joy, such a treasure is not something a poor boy from a small family can hold onto. Quickly return it to Mengyu.

"Wang Fugui, once this princess gives something away, I never take it back," Yun Mengyu said, her eyes wide and her mouth pouting in anger, "If you don't want it, then just throw it away."

Wu Zhiyu was almost in tears.

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"Mengyu, don't be upset. I just feel that my abilities and virtues are not enough to serve as the Mansion Master of the Princess Mansion," Wang Fugui pondered for a moment before saying, "How about this, I'll keep it for you for now, and if you ever want it back, just let me know."

"Fugui, don't feel too pressured. We're not planning to compete for the Immortal Emperor's position anyway," Yun Mengyu said nonchalantly, "Even if we establish our own mansion in the future, it's just a formality, and the position of Mansion Master is just a title. You can treat it as a game. Besides, you're unfamiliar with the Immortal Dynasty, and with this [Princess Token], it'll be easier for you to move around and avoid being stopped at the door like today."

Speaking of which, Yun Mengyu felt a surge of anger again and turned to glare at the guard and Wu Zhiyu: "Wu Zhiyu, why are you still hanging around our house? Go, go, play wherever you want, just don't stand in front of this princess and be an eyesore."

Her tone towards Wang Fugui was worlds apart from her tone towards Wu Zhiyu.

With that, she couldn't be bothered with Wu Zhiyu anymore and pulled Wang Fugui onto a Luan Sparrow flying carriage, heading towards her courtyard, [Dream Immortal Residence].

As for the family guards and attendants who had accompanied Wang Fugui, as well as the retainer Jiang Qinglian, there were naturally people assigned to entertain and arrange for them.

For a moment, Wu Zhiyu and his group were left standing there, feeling quite desolate.

However, Wu Zhiyu wasn't discouraged by Yun Mengyu's attitude; instead, he felt a surge of determination: "Hmph, I didn't expect to finally have a rival. Old Fu~"

"Young Master," Old Fu responded with a bow.

Although he looked a bit disheveled, he hadn't suffered any serious injuries. Clearly, Jiang Qinglian had held back to avoid causing trouble.

"Go notify Ying Ruoyu of the Ying Clan, Wang Baotian of the Wang Clan, and Luo Xuanji of the second-grade Han Yue Luo Clan to come over," Wu Zhiyu said calmly.

"But..." Old Fu hesitated, "Aren't these young masters your competitors? Especially Luo Xuanji... haven't you always considered him your biggest rival and avoided dealing with him?"

"A person should have a long-term vision and a broad perspective," Wu Zhiyu rolled his eyes and said confidently, "Although they are my rivals, they are still close to the Wu Clan and friendly with me, not true enemies. Besides, with an external threat present, we should unite internally, drive out the external enemy first, and then discuss internal competition."

"Yes, I will take care of it immediately," Old Fu bowed and then retreated to carry out his orders.

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Meanwhile.

Under Yun Mengyu's hospitality, Wang Fugui quickly settled into the mansion.

However, due to the Northern Territory King's personal intervention, he was not allowed to stay in Yun Mengyu's Dream Immortal Residence. Therefore, Yun Mengyu had to settle for second best and let Wang Fugui temporarily reside in an empty courtyard called [Spirit Bamboo Garden] next to Dream Immortal Residence. This way, it was convenient for him to visit Dream Immortal Residence, and Jiang Qinglian, along with the Wang Clan's guards and attendants, could also stay there.

Even the subsequent cleaning, arrangement, and meal provisions were all personally arranged by Yun Mengyu, who, despite her young age, managed the hospitality quite thoroughly.

Unknowingly, several days passed.

On this day.

Wang Fugui and Jiang Qinglian received an invitation from the heir Yun Lixuan and his wife, and they went to the heir's residence within the mansion as guests.

However, the heir Yun Lixuan did not have the opportunity to sit at the main seat at this banquet.

The main seat was occupied by the Northern Territory King, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, and then True Lord Yuling also joined in the fun.

The heir Yun Lixuan and his wife could only sit at the secondary seats.

Since Jiang Qinglian was a Divine Realm cultivator, she received certain treatment wherever she went and was therefore arranged to sit at the seat below the heir Yun Lixuan and his wife.

However, Jiang Qinglian's attire over the years had been influenced by the open and integrated atmosphere of Changning Garrison, and she still wore a neat OL outfit, along with gold-rimmed glasses produced by the Wang Clan.

Such attire was naturally unheard of in the Immortal Dynasty, making her a refreshing sight and causing the heir Yun Lixuan to frequently glance at her.

"Fugui, don't be too reserved. If you like this dish of celestial honey roasted dragon liver, have more. Someone, bring another serving for Fugui," the heir's wife, Jiang Yiyi, focused all her attention on Wang Fugui, her face beaming with a sunny smile.

She found that her daughter had good taste; Wang Fugui's slightly rounded face was very endearing.

"Thank you, Lady Jiang," Wang Fugui gracefully expressed his gratitude, "So this is dragon liver. I never imagined dragon liver could be eaten... and taste so good. But won't the dragon clan have objections to us eating dragons like this?"

"Fugui, you don't understand," Wu Zhiyu, sitting at the lower seat, interjected, "This world is one where the strong prey on the weak. If we humans were weak, we'd be food for all kinds of fierce beasts. Conversely, with our human race being strong, these fierce beasts are just food on our plates."

"As for the dragon and phoenix clans, of course, they have objections. But to balance the opinions of the dragon and phoenix clan sanctuaries in our Immortal Dynasty, the Immortal Emperor issued a series of regulations for dragon and phoenix farming. First, all commercial dragons and phoenixes must be farm-raised. Second, they must be sub-species of the dragon and phoenix clans. Third, only dragon and phoenix breeds that won't develop intelligence are allowed for farming."

Wang Fugui thanked Wu Zhiyu with a bow, "Thank you, Young Master Wu, for your guidance. When I return, I'll also buy a farm-raised breed to let my family try it."

"Isn't that a coincidence?" Wu Zhiyu said, "The Ying Clan has a dragon farm for consumption, and this is Ying Ruoyu, the young master of the Ying Clan. If you want to buy dragon meat, you can just ask him."

"I am Ying Ruoyu," a young gentleman beside Wu Zhiyu, with an elegant demeanor, greeted.

"Nice to meet you, Brother Ying," Wang Fugui politely returned the greeting.

In addition to Wu Zhiyu and Ying Ruoyu, there was another young man named Wang Baotian and Luo Xuanji at this banquet.

Wang Baotian was a direct descendant of the Han Yue Wang Clan, and although not from the main branch, he held a high status in the family due to his exceptional talent.

Wang Fugui had seen Wang Baotian at the Han Yue Wang Clan's grand banquet a few days ago.

However, since it was a family event, Wang Anye and Wang Fugui kept a low profile, merely acting as polite spectators.

In contrast, Wang Baotian stood out, praised by the guests as the future star of the Han Yue Wang Clan.

Luo Xuanji was even more remarkable. Being able to mingle with the core children of the super-grade Wu Clan, first-grade Ying Clan, and first-grade Wang Clan as a member of a second-grade family indicated his exceptional abilities and influence within the Luo Clan.

Though these young ones were still young, as long as they didn't fall or encounter misfortune, they were destined to become influential figures in the Immortal Dynasty in the future.

Therefore, when they visited the Northern Territory Wang Mansion, the heir Yun Lixuan and his wife treated them with courtesy and respect. After all, their daughter Yun Mengyu would need to establish a Princess Mansion in the future, and these individuals would be her future allies in the political arena.

Even if they couldn't compete for the Immortal Emperor's position, they still needed to set up the framework for the Princess Mansion.

"Young Master Fugui, are you from the Changning Wang Clan, a branch of the Eastern Qian Wang Clan?" Wang Baotian asked with a mix of friendliness and hostility, "I've heard from Ancestor Grandfather that your clan is doing quite well, with many products being sold to the Immortal Dynasty. I didn't notice you at the grand banquet a few days ago."

"Ahem!" Wang Fugui straightened his back, his face serious, "Baotian, I am ranked one hundred and thirteen in my family."

Instantly, Wang Baotian's face turned a bit red. He wanted to brush it off, but... never mind, he couldn't break the rules between families, so he had to bow and say, "Baotian greets Uncle One Hundred Thirteen."

"Baotian, this is our first official meeting," Wang Fugui said, taking out a gift from his storage ring, "It's nothing special, just a token to wish you a bright future and to become a pillar of the human race."

"Thank you, Uncle One Hundred Thirteen," Wang Baotian accepted the gift, not daring to look at it, and quickly stored it in his storage ring.

"Fugui, don't bother with these idle young masters," Yun Mengyu personally got up and served Wang Fugui a plate of dragon liver, "Dragon liver is good for the eyes and blood, have more if you like."

"Thank you, Mengyu," Wang Fugui said, accepting her kindness.

"By the way, when I left your house, I heard you were preparing for the Changning College Entrance Examination?" Yun Mengyu asked with concern, "How did it go? I heard the competition is fierce, and the exams get harder every year."

"Well..." Wang Fugui hesitated for a moment before answering honestly, "It went alright, I managed to get first place by luck."

"That's great, Fugui," Yun Mengyu said happily, "I knew with your intelligence, you could get first place."

The other young masters also offered their congratulations, though they didn't think much of it. After all, getting first place in a small area's cultural exam wasn't something to brag about.

"Oh, so Fugui is quite knowledgeable," the Northern Territory King, feeling increasingly displeased with Yun Mengyu and Wang Fugui's growing closeness, had an idea, "Since we're all here, let me test you with a few questions. If you do well, there will be a generous reward."

He decided to make things difficult for that brat, to expose his true colors and hopefully make his precious Mengyu see reason.