"Protector of the Realm Duke" Wang Shouzhe

Eunuch Xiang said with a face full of delight, "Not only that, to commend your extraordinary contributions to Great Qian, His Highness has specially bestowed upon you the title of Protector of the Realm Duke. Look, I even brought the Protector of the Realm Duke's seal with me."

Protector of the Realm Duke!

Wang Shouzhe was stunned.

He had never imagined that Imperial Prince An would not only forcibly elevate the Wang Clan to third rank, but even arrange for him to receive the title of Protector of the Realm Duke.

Was he afraid Wang Shouzhe was not conspicuous enough already?~

"Your Grace." Eunuch Xiang beamed at Wang Shouzhe. "Your ducal title is hereditary in perpetuity, and it is also Great Qian's third ducal title. His Highness asked me to ask you: surprised? Delighted?"

There was surprise, certainly, but no delight.

Wang Shouzhe was speechless.

Was Imperial Prince An afraid he would run away, or had he eaten too much and had nothing better to do? A ducal title, as if he cared that much about it.

Still, no matter what, the Wang Clan was a subject of Great Qian. The imperial decree had already been issued, so he had no reason not to accept it.

Wang Shouzhe could only take the decree and cup his hands in thanks. "Shouzhe thanks Your Highness."

"For the time being, this old servant will remain with the Wang Clan to supervise the craftsmen as they build the Protector of the Realm Duke Memorial Tower. Oh, and the plaque on your residence must also be changed to Protector of the Realm Duke's Residence. From now on, all your allowances and support will be paid from the national treasury~"

Why, thank you so much for having the national treasury pay my support~

Wang Shouzhe rolled