Protect Our Clan Leader

Before he had traveled to a different world, he also liked to read novels for entertainment. He particularly enjoyed the books written by an author named Le Ao, which contained captivating and interesting stories, and also introduced him to a lot of strange and curious things.

For instance, works like "My Wife is in Love with Me" and "Twelve Girls of Huadu" were all focused on various female characters, they were so fascinating they were sealed off from the rest of the world.

The tricks of this Tian Yan immortal seemed shallow by comparison. As someone who had been influenced by Le Ao’s positive energy, how could Wang Shouzhe be led by the nose so easily?

Wang Shihai was stunned by this scene. His grandfather was really audacious. The Tian Yan immortal, who was held in the palm of countless nobles’ hands, was apparently undermined by him?

Wouldn’t they be expelled from the painted boat?

Huangfu Feifei, on the other hand, felt quite satisfied. What Prince Wang said was very reasonable. This Tian Yan immortal was nothing more than a woman of pleasure, who made herself appear extraordinary.

"Very well, Prince Wang, your words are... reasonable!" Tian Yan immortal was shaking with anger, "Tian Yan is nothing more than a woman of the dust, and you all are the honored guests. How could my sorrowful life disrupt the mood of the guests? In that case, I will play a piece ’Ascending the Heavenly Que’ to express my apology."

Ah... Wang Shihai was shocked. It was rumored that the Tian Yan immortal’s musical skills were unparalleled, but she very rarely performed. Few people in the Southern Desert County had the chance to hear her perform a piece. Unexpectedly, she didn’t send people away but instead apologized by playing a piece of music?

"The spirit of ’Ascending the Heavenly Que’ is too firm and grand, it should be paired with strong liquor." Wang Shouzhe frowned slightly, "Let’s change to another piece."

"How about a piece of ’Drunk in the Spring Pavilion’?" Tian Yan immortal grinded her teeth.

"That is a song of indulgence every which way, it might lead these two children astray. Play something with positive energy."

"Then ’Wander The World With The Sword’!"

"This is a frivolous composition glorifying the life of an independent cultivator, it contains several acts that go against the law of Da Qian and should be banned."

"Then how about ’Defending against The Heavenly Gate’, it tells the story of a prominent family’s descendants guarding the heavenly gate against a monster disaster, persisting until the end despite facing death."

"It is tragic and desolate, and subtly hints at the local government office’s lack of control and the incompetence of the Wang Fu’s command… it is a rebellious song. Immortal Tian Yan should be careful."

"This won’t do, nor will that." Tian Yan immortal was trembling with anger, her eyes rolling up, "Are you asking me to play a lullaby?"

"Ah... anything celebratory would do." Wang Shouzhe also felt that he was asking for too much.

"Fine, then I will play a piece of ’Phoenix Seeking The Male Phoenix’." Tian Yan immortal glared at Wang Shouzhe, "If you have any other opinions, you can leave my boat. I can’t afford to serve you."

"’Phoenix Seeking The Male Phoenix’?" Wang Shihai raised his eyebrows in confusion, "Isn’t that a song for a wedding procession?"

"Idiot, the wedding procession song is ’Phoenix Seeking The Female Phoenix’." Huangfu Feifei rolled her eyes at him, "’Phoenix Seeking The Male Phoenix’ is about a woman having feelings of admiration for a man…"

Halfway through her sentence, Huangfu Feifei unconsciously looked over at Wang Shouzhe, a touch of melancholy appeared in her eyes. Sigh, such an ideal and perfect man, why had he already…

Tian Yan immortal knelt before the piano table, her slender jade-like fingers lightly pressing the chords, after some effort, she adjusted her breathing. To be honest, she thought of herself to be quite mature and determined, having gone through hardships and turbulent times.

Who could’ve imagined, that she would have her thoughts muddled up by Wang Shouzhe’s statements.

For the sake of the bigger picture! She endured.

In just a few breaths of time, Tian Yan immortal had entered the state. Her slender jade-like fingers lightly brushed the chords, clear and sweet notes flowed out smoothly like a babbling brook.

The song, ’Phoenix Seeking The Male Phoenix’, started off happy and lively, as if describing a naïve and romantic girl’s carefree days. Then, when the girl met the man of her dreams, the melody became both joyful and melancholic, perfectly depicting a girl experiencing love for the first time.

At the end.

The girl, after several missed opportunities with the man, overcame societal norms and eventually married him. The melody turned beautiful and ethereal, making one feel relaxed.

Yes, this was a story with a comedy ending.

When the song ended, it left a feeling of comfort in the listener’s heart.

"Excellent." Wang Shihai listened with waves of excitement surging in his heart, as if he had become the male protagonist in the melody, his mind filled with a drunken delight. "This tune of ’Phoenix Seeking The Male Phoenix’ by Immortal is truly unforgettable, persisting in one’s ear for days. Shihai admires it."

Unexpectedly, Immortal Tian Yan didn’t even glance at him, but looked at Wang Shouzhe with a faint gaze, as if she was saying, Is Prince Wang satisfied now?

And, it wasn’t just her.

Huangfu Feifei’s dazzling, bright eyes were filled with mist, occasionally sweeping over Wang Shouzhe with an unspeakable complex look. Should she perhaps learn from the maiden in the opera, or should she...

This strange atmosphere...

Instantly left Wang Shihai extremely embarrassed. He started to quietly eat his milk cake and drink his Hundred Flowers Drunken. The cake was sweet, the wine was smooth, but his heart was bitter and astringent.

He deeply regretted coming to the pleasure boat with his great-grandfather. His usual dazzling Sky Pride, in the presence of his great-grandfather, seemed as different as a glowworm from the bright moon.

He decided he should keep more distance from his great-grandfather in the future, lest his confidence be shattered.

However, Wang Shihai had not considered this. If Wang Shouzhe wasn’t there, would Huangfu Feifei dine and drink with him? And would he have the opportunity to board the pleasure boat of Immortal Tian Yan?

Whilst Wang Shihai was uneasy, Wang Shouzhe wasn’t quite at ease either.

The gaze of Tian Yan and Huangfu Feifei was like that of two quietly lurking hungry wolves. One was mysterious and dangerous, and the other was the Sky Pride heiress of the Huangfu clan.

If he really got entangled with either of them, it would inevitably cause trouble in the future.

Without waiting for Immortal Tian Yan to speak, Wang Shouzhe clapped his hands twice: "Senior Tian Yan truly has outstanding skills on the zither, which I greatly admire. Having heard the celestial sound, I am well satisfied with this trip. Shihai, remember your father wants to talk to me tonight, right?"

"There’s no..." Wang Shihai had just started speaking but was cut off by Wang Shouzhe’s piercing gaze. He immediately felt a chill, and quickly changed his tune, "Yes, yes, I do remember a matter like that."

"It’s getting late, don’t let your father wait too long.", Wang Shouzhe got up to leave, "Senior, please calculate the bill, as I intend to take my leave."

"Prince Shouzhe..." Immortal Tian Yan said, the resentment in her eyes seemed almost solid, "Am I so unpleasant to look at in your eyes?"

"Not at all, Senior Tian Yan is quite excellent." Wang Shouzhe casually placated her.

She gritted her teeth and said: "I might as well tell you the truth. My background is not very good, and I wish to entrust myself to a reliable husband. I wonder if my slender body can attract your compassion?"

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"What?" Huangfu Feifei and Wang Shihai both gaped at Immortal Tian Yan in surprise. She was being incredibly direct!

Especially Wang Shihai, whose heart was roiling like a stormy sea. His idol, who he thought was an unattainable goddess, actually wanted to become his concubine? Not his, but Shouzhe’s!

What has the world come to... Doesn’t she find young talent appealing?

"This... I’m much obliged for your liking," Wang Shouzhe frowned and declined, "My wife has a fiery temperament, you can’t lead a peaceful life if you become her concubine."

"No matter, since I intend to be a concubine, naturally I am prepared. I will be quiet and humble, serve the wife diligently, and bear any scolding or beating without complaint." Immortal Tian Yan was desperate.

Wang Shouzhe was speechless. He had guessed that her initial intention was likely to attract him or Huangpu Chengping. However, how did it suddenly end up on him?

Sigh~

Sometimes, being too attractive and too excellent can be a problem.

If he was just mediocre, he could’ve lived a much quieter life.

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