Upon arriving at General Wang's study, Shen Shi couldn't help but exclaim, "Uncle's study is truly special!"
A large sword stands beside the desk; this mix of literary and martial styles surprisingly harmonizes with General Wang.
As the first child of the Marquis of Zhenbei and his wife, General Wang was raised as their heir from a young age.
Even though he was as passionate about martial arts as his father, he never neglected his studies.
He achieved second place in the scientific expedition.
If it weren't for his rough and uncouth appearance, he would have been the third-ranked scholar back then.
Look at Shen Shi touching his Green Dragon Crescent Blade, looking like he can't put it down.
"Take it and play with it if you like!" General Wang said with a wave of his hand.
"I don't want that, I just want to touch it and play with it!" Shen Shi quickly refused.
This Azure Dragon Blade is a renowned battle weapon, having accompanied General Wang through decades of life and death battles. A gentleman does not take what others cherish.
"Hey, you've already called me uncle, what's there that I can't do!"
Thinking back on my nephew's growth, I, as his uncle, have never given him any decent gifts.
General Wang said without further ado, "Take it with you when you leave!"
Faced with such a domineering uncle, Shen Shi, knowing he meant well, accepted the situation for fear of hurting his feelings.
At worst, we can find an even better one to give to my uncle.
The attendant outside the door called out, "General!"
"Come in!" As General Wang's voice fell, his attendant entered carrying several snacks.
"Put it on the small table."
"Yes." The attendant put down the snacks and then left.
General Wang asked Shen Shi with concern, "It's not that you're hungry. These are all dishes your mother used to like to eat when she was at home. I don't know if you like them."
When General Wang spoke of his younger sister, a look of sadness flashed in his eyes.
My younger sister is the youngest child in the family. When she was little, she was like a porcelain doll, and everyone loved her.
His parents and several older brothers all doted on him like the apple of their eyes.
As she grew up, she blossomed into a beautiful young woman, but unfortunately, she had poor eyesight and fell for the heartless Shen Tunan.
The Wang family made great contributions to Shen Tunan's ascension to the throne, but instead became the target of suspicion.
Nowadays, my sister is struggling to make a living in the palace, while my elderly father is still stationed in the northwest.
General Wang had forgotten when was the last time he sat down and talked with his younger sister.
Thinking of these General Wangs, I wish I could skin that scoundrel Shen Tunan alive.
However, when faced with his nephew who looked just like his sister, even though Shen Shi had Shen Tu Nan's blood flowing through his veins, General Wang remained a tough guy with a tender heart.
"Try it quickly and see if it suits your taste. If not, I'll tell the kitchen to make something else."
Under General Wang's expectant gaze, Shen Shi picked up a piece of crab roe pastry, tasted it, and praised it with satisfaction: "Mmm, it's really delicious!"
These were indeed Shen Shi's true feelings. The Zhenbei Marquis's family was an old and prestigious family in the capital, with a strong financial background.
This is reflected in the crab roe pastry, where the amount of crab roe is astonishingly large.
After trying some other snacks, Chen Shi clapped his hands contentedly, satisfied, before finally getting down to the real business he had come for.
"Uncle, I've come here this time to ask if I can borrow some manpower from you!"
General Wang was immediately alarmed upon hearing this: "What do you need these men for?"
To prevent his two sons, Shen Shi and Shen Yu, from conspiring with the Wang family to murder their father and usurp the throne, Shen Tunan has always maintained strict control over them.
Not to mention the bald prince Shen Shi, even the crown prince who has already left the palace to establish his own residence does not dare to openly develop his own power, for fear of being caught red-handed.
Forget about having a highly skilled bodyguard. Besides the simple-minded Qingyu, the only other person with martial arts ability around Shen Shi is Gu Yuanbai, but Gu Yuanbai is clearly not someone he can use.
If we want to accomplish something big, we have no choice but to rely on the Wang family's resources.
General Wang thought about it more and more and felt that something was amiss; Shen Shi must be plotting something.
A fifteen-year-old boy should be carefree and unrestrained at this age, but he was born into royalty, into this cannibalistic place.
"Now that Her Majesty is managing affairs in the palace and the Crown Prince has entered the court to listen to government affairs, you can..." General Wang earnestly advised.
Unexpectedly, he was interrupted before he could finish speaking.
“Uncle, I understand what you mean, but I’m not a child anymore. The situation is extremely critical now, and I can’t stand idly by and watch.”
Chen Shi looked at General Wang with a firm gaze, his eyes filled with the determination of a young man.
Even though he didn't say it explicitly, General Wang, being a smart man, knew that the crisis Shen Shi was referring to was none other than his father, Shen Tunan.
Shen Tunan is becoming increasingly impatient, and the Wang family's military power is likely to be lost in a few days.
The Wang family wasn't greedy for military power, but it was their last resort.
If the Emperor were willing to allow the Marquis of Zhenbei to retire from military service and return to the capital, he would gladly relinquish his military power and even let his entire family retire to their rural homes.
However, it's clear that Shen Tunan had no intention of keeping the Marquis of Zhenbei, who was over forty years old, stationed in the northwest.
Then there's only one way he can take back military power—discard the donkey after it has done its work!
At that time, the Marquis of Zhenbei, who has fought for the country all his life, might end up being scorned by everyone.
What will become of the Zhenbei Marquis's lineage?
With a family member from the maternal side now implicated in a crime, how should the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince conduct themselves?
These questions lingered in General Wang's mind every day, constantly tormenting his heart.
We are at their mercy, like fish on a chopping board. At this point, resistance seems inevitable.
Even with thorough preparations, a single misstep can lead to utter ruin.
General Wang still didn't want Shen Shi to take any risks, and continued to persuade him, "Your uncle is here, everything will be alright..."
This was the first time General Wang referred to himself as "uncle" when he arrived at the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence after his suicide.
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