Chapter 1197: Nangong Shouchong

"Zha Qinglan sneered and quickened her pace as she stepped into the Qianqing Palace.Li Chen has been to the Qianyuan Palace before.Whether it's out of duty or for a show, Li Chen would visit the Qianq...Chapter 1197: Nangong Shouzhong

Jinling, Wen's mansion.

In the backyard, Wen Wang in plain clothes drew his bow and nocked an arrow. As he released his fingers, a sharp 'thwump' echoed through the air. The arrow shot out like a meteor, landing squarely in the center of the target thirty paces away.

The force was so great that the arrow shaft was still trembling, and the target was pushed back heavily, almost toppling over.

"Great!"

Several armored generals surrounding him roared with approval, their expressions filled with obsequious flattery.

"Wén Wáng's style is still as impressive as ever, why not shoot another arrow and let us open our eyes again" someone joked.

"Getting old, getting old."

King Wen raised his hand and handed the bow and arrow to the attendant beside him. The seemingly unremarkable bow and arrow caused the strong and powerful attendant to lift it with both hands, his body even leaning back slightly. It was obviously very heavy.

"Back in my day, the Nine-Star Lianhuan Arrow was my signature move. My father even praised me for it! Now that I'm older, I don't have the energy of you youngsters. The Nine Stars have become Three Stars, and I need to rest for ages afterwards. It's just not possible to fight age."

A general in fine general's armor chuckled and complimented, "King Wen was unmatched in his day with the Nine Star Chain Arrows. Even King Ning, renowned for his martial prowess, once served under him as a subordinate. It is not that he is old, but that no one is worthy of the king’s hand anymore."

Wén Wáng tapped the officer who was speaking, then turned to those around him and said, "Look, this is what it means to be able to speak. This is what it means."

"Though I know he's just flattering me, I have to admit it feels good."

A ripple of polite laughter went through the crowd.

At this moment, a trusted aide stepped forward and whispered two words into Wen Wang's ear.

Wen Wang listened silently, then raised his hand to take a towel from the serving girl beside him and wiped his hands. "While you're here enjoying yourselves, there aren't many opportunities for rest in the barracks. Eat, drink, and if you want any entertainment, just tell someone to arrange it. I have something to attend to, so I'll be back shortly."

Politics is also human relations.

Wen Wang's control over the Jinling region was immense, and he didn't achieve it alone.

Similar to these generals, which local official hasn't benefited from King Wen

Being generous to those around him was also one reason why people were willing to serve Wen Wang.

"Your Highness, please go ahead."

"Well, the prince's affairs are important matters, we can just do as we please."

With a farewell chorus echoing behind him, Wen Wang left the inner courtyard and entered a guest wing in the middle courtyard.

In the side courtyard, a middle-aged scholar was standing and waiting.

"Subject, has met with Your Royal Highness."

When the middle-aged scholar saw Wen Wang arrive, he immediately bowed in greeting.

"Between you and me, there's no need for all this."

Wen Wang's attitude was kind as he said, "Back then, when my father issued an imperial decree, I was exiled from the capital to Jinling. Of all the people, I only brought you and your father with me. When we first arrived in our fiefdom, everything was at its beginning stage. Your father put a lot of effort into helping me. After his death, I fully supported you, entrusting all the financial operations of the Duke's Mansion to you. In my eyes, although you bear the surname Nangong, you are essentially like my junior."

The middle-aged scholar, who is now the richest man in the south, Nangong Shouchong, expressed his excitement with a bowed head: "Nangong Shouwang, I swear to never forget the grace of the King."

"Look at you."

Wen Wang shook his head and said with a smile, "Tell me, what's the matter that makes you so eager to see me"as merely out of curiosity, don't take it to heart.""Since Zhou Ping'an is your own younger brother, then from now on, you will be responsible for liaising with him regarding his investigations at the...