Just as Emperor Longchang was muttering about Wang Shouzhe, Wang Shouzhe and his group finally arrived at the Great Qian Wang Clan Main Residence under the guidance of Clan Head Wang Yuchang and his party.
As one of the three oldest aristocratic clans in Great Qian Kingdom, the Great Qian Wang Clan Main Residence had a history of over seven thousand years.
From the sheer scale of the residence, as well as the majestic air seeping from the cracks between its bricks and tiles, one could seemingly glimpse the Great Qian Wang Clan's former glory.
If this were on Earth, it would absolutely count as a historical monument.
Naturally, the materials used for the Wang Clan Main Residence were no ordinary materials. Otherwise, after thousands of years, they would have long since rotted away.
Even so, regular maintenance was still necessary. No matter how good the timber, it could not withstand the erosion of time forever. On average, the Wang Clan spent a huge sum every year just maintaining the main residence.
At the very front of this magnificent complex stood an enormous ceremonial archway.
The archway stood over seven zhang tall, carved entirely from white jade. From its peak hung a plaque made from golden-thread ironwood, bearing four grand characters written in strokes like iron hooks and silver lines: "Merit Passed Through Generations."
It was said that the plaque had been inscribed personally by Great Emperor Ziwei Xuandu, the founding emperor, in those years. It represented the late emperor's regard for the Great Qian Wang Clan, as well as his commendation of the clan's achievements.
Apart from the Great Qian Wang Clan, only the Great Qian Zhao Clan possessed a similar archway and plaque.
That plaque alone was enough to make other aristocratic clans burn with envy—especially the Gongye