Chapter 171: Empress Dowager Wang Instructs
Duke Zhongqin thought to himself, what could he possibly think? Empress Dowager Wang was just short of saying the threats outright, could he even dare say no?
If he truly dared, not to mention his son’s title would come to an end, even he himself would probably be stripped of his title immediately. After all, this dukedom was practically a windfall, it was inherited thanks to benefits from the same clan, otherwise, where would a Duke Zhongqin come from?
"The Empress Dowager is absolutely right." Duke Zhongqin forced a smile.
Empress Dowager Wang felt even more irked at this sight, after some thought she said, "A dukedom is a gift from the Emperor, but whether this title can continue depends on one’s own abilities. Duke Zhongqin, as the head of your clan, you should also consider the clan’s interest and strive for some concrete benefits."
"Please instruct me, Lady." Duke Zhongqin stood up hurriedly, bowed his head slightly to listen respectfully, yet in his heart, he thought, as a Duke Zhongqin without real power, how could he strive for benefits for his clan?
For other Empress Dowagers’ families, they walk proudly like crabs, indulging in luxury, wielding great power, and possessing immense wealth, but the Wang family?
Aside from a Duke Zhongqin title, they could only purchase more land and estates without issue, open shops smoothly, what else could they have? If the Wang clan wanted to make any significant moves, Empress Dowager Wang would immediately dispatch an angel to admonish them, it’s suffocating.
Though Duke Zhongqin felt grievances in his heart, he couldn’t help but think, they owed their stability over the years to someone’s support, and even if a clan acted arrogantly and held great power, would the Emperor tolerate them?