Chapter 1002: Chapter 55: Patriarchs Gather at the Main Vein! The Great Emperor Turns Jealous (Part 2)

Then it was Wang Shida’s turn to ceremoniously greet Wang Shouzhe: "Shida pays respects to Fourth Grandfather Shouzhe."

In reality, Wang Shida was older than Shouzhe by three or four decades, and his cultivation had reached the Middle Stage of the Celestial Human Realm. But alas, Shouzhe’s seniority was higher.

No matter the age of those in the "Shi" generation, they had to call those in the "Shou" generation grandfather.

Generally, one would call them by their rank, such as Second Grandfather or Third Grandfather, but in cases where the same clan differs in inheritance lines and is uncertain of rank, a title like "Grandfather Shouzhe" isn’t incorrect.

"No need for formality, Shida, given your age difference from me, just call me Shouzhe," Wang Shouzhe quickly helped him up, saying.

"Fourth Grandfather, please do not disparage Shida in such a way." Wang Shida was so terrified his face turned white, and he hastily stood straight with a deep bow to refuse.

There were a whole lot of ancestors behind him; if he dared to treat Fourth Grandfather with familiarity, he’d be beaten to death.

Quickly changing the subject, he said, "Fourth Grandfather, let me introduce you. This is my son An Nan. You little troublemaker, why are you dawdling? Hurry and pay respects to Fourth Great-grandfather."

To divert attention, he kicked Wang Anan on the rear.

Wang Anan was kicked into a stumble, hurriedly bowing deeply to Wang Shouzhe: "An Nan pays respects to Fourth Great-grandfather."

Meanwhile, his heart was filled with melancholy.

Ever since Aunt Liyao appeared, Wang Anan’s status in the family plummeted. From the "future star" of Duke Dingguo’s Mansion, the beloved Qilin child in the eyes of the ancestors, and his father’s regularly praised son.

Suddenly became a disgrace, a little beast...

"Stand up, An Nan. I’ve heard of your achievements. You’re quite renowned as a young expert in Gui Long City." Wang Shouzhe helped him up, then took out a red envelope to give, "Work hard in your cultivation and strive to enter the Purple Mansion Realm soon."

Such red envelopes aren’t given lightly; usually, they’re meant for unmarried "kids" among the juniors. Wang Anan was playful at heart and hadn’t considered marriage yet, so Wang Shouzhe could give him one. If he were married, it wouldn’t be appropriate.

"Thank you, Fourth Great-grandfather, for the encouragement."

With a red envelope in hand, Wang Anan’s spirits lifted somewhat.

However, before his envelope could warm up, Wang Shida took him aside to have it confiscated.

He stealthily opened a corner, quickly glancing inside, his expression grave, and immediately communicated several words with Patriarch Yuchang.

The reason being, inside Shouzhe’s red envelope was a stack of Purple Gold Tickets, about ten in total...

It’s understandable—a single Zijin ticket red envelope for someone in the Spirit Platform Realm might be resourceful, but to a young Celestial Human expert, it would seem a bit lacking.

Now, even Patriarch Yuchang’s face was a bit uneasy. Previously, Changning Wang Family’s Liyao the Great Celestial Pride and Zong’an the Great Celestial Pride had come to visit Duke Dingguo’s Mansion.

Zong’an, though young, married very early and had many offspring, naturally couldn’t receive a red envelope. It was his descendants who would get them. But on Liyao’s side, Patriarch Yuchang made a fierce resolution and gave a supplement red envelope with ten Purple Gold Tickets.

At the time, it seemed quite a gesture, but compared to Shouzhe... it appeared rather lacking.

How could Wang Anan, the little troublemaker, compare with Liyao?

"Esteemed elders, let me introduce my great-grandson Wang An Ye." Wang Shouzhe said, pulling An Ye to him, "An Ye, quickly pay respects to the ancestors."

Wang An Ye promptly and courteously bowed: "An Ye pays respects to Ancestor Yuchang, Ancestor Chenping, Ancestor Laingzhu... Uncle Shida, Brother An Nan."

"Oh! This is An Ye. He’s truly handsome." Patriarch Yuchang praised with a face full of smiles, secretly using Profound Skill to draw Wang Shida’s red envelope over.

Then, he switched its shell, adding in the five Purple Gold Tickets originally prepared for An Ye before handing it back with an earnest smile: "An Ye is talented with an aura of a gentleman akin to Great-grandfather Shouzhe despite his youth..."

A barrage of compliments filled the air.

There was no choice; Wang An Ye’s status was different.

He was the fiancé of Princess Yiluo. Once Prince Anjun was established, An Ye would hold the position of Prince Consort.

Moreover, Princess Yiluo carried the Azure Dragon Bloodline and was highly favored by Your Majesty, destined to be nurtured as a Great Celestial Pride. Even if Prince Anjun didn’t ascend, Princess Yiluo, with her bloodline alone, would eventually be titled Princess, and if An Ye relinquished the Wang Family heirship, he would naturally become Prince Consort.

"Thank you, Ancestor Yuchang." After a nod from his Great-grandfather, Wang An Ye politely accepted the red envelope.

However, Wang Anan stood stunned on the side.

His ten Purple Gold Tickets red envelope, he hadn’t even gotten a proper look yet—it was gone! Couldn’t he at least touch it a couple of times~~!!

"Esteemed elders, this is my granddaughter Wang Yingxuan." Wang Shouzhe introduced, "Yingxuan, don’t just stand there."

Though young, Wang Yingxuan had a bold spirit. In such a setting, she wouldn’t be intimidated.

She promptly stepped forward, bowing in a proper manner: "Yingxuan pays respects to Ancestor Yuchang... Brother Shida, Nephew An Nan."

Her voice was crisp and clear, full of strength, like a valiant young lady general.

Naturally, she received praise from all the ancestors and seniors, except for Wang Anan, who wore a blank, speechless expression. Having a youthful An Ye brother was already enough—must he now have a young great-aunt too?