Though Liang Zhaohuang was angered by the choice made by the Wang Family of Crimson Cauldron, he was not surprised.
Any clan family that had grown strong was bound to have plans of its own. The Xiong Family of Iron Sword Bamboo in Yue Province had risen with the support of the Jiang Family of Brocade in Yi Province, seized Yue Province, and advanced into an aristocratic clan—yet now, were they not likewise attaching themselves to the Immortal Dynasty's central authority and imperial house, trying by every possible means to break free of the Jiang Family of Brocade's control?
Liang Zhaohuang simply had not expected the Wang Family of Crimson Cauldron to be in such a hurry. Before they had even conquered New Province and advanced into an aristocratic clan, they were already impatiently colluding with the Immortal Dynasty's central authority and imperial house, seeking to cast off the Liang Family's influence.
Perhaps the broader tides of the Immortal Dynasty had also played a part. The central authority and imperial house were urgently drawing in the forces within the Immortal Dynasty, and the Wang Family had merely appeared at the right moment, precisely suiting their needs.
No matter what, however, the relationship between the Liang Family and the Wang Family had undoubtedly begun to change. Regarding the future development of New Province and the arrangements for the Wang Family, Liang Zhaohuang needed to begin reconsidering and making new plans.
On the road back to Liu Province, thoughts turned over in Liang Zhaohuang's mind.
At that moment, his father, Liang Xueyan, approached from the side and said to him, "Zhaohuang, don't blame your aunt, either. Though she is currently the Wang Family's sole True Lord, she is in that position—and with Junhui and the others involved, things are difficult for her