"Wang Shouzhe, try the Spirit Meat I've grilled. This grill was a gift from Li Yao to me back then," Emperor Longchang said with a familiarity that left no doubt he considered himself anything but an outsider on the Wang family's territory.
Wang Shouzhe looked speechless, and after symbolically eating a few bites of the grilled meat, he said, "Your Majesty's presence at the Wang residence catches Shouzhe unprepared and truly discomforted."
The underlying message was clear: Couldn't the emperor have given some notice before his visit?
Emperor Longchang secretly rolled his eyes.
If I had informed you, wouldn't that have given you time to hide your tails? Then, how would I be able to catch you by surprise, deliver a stunning reversal, and slap you in the face?
Unfortunately, Wang Shouzhe had managed his territory so well that it was as solid as Fort Knox, impervious to even a water attack. His retainers had detected the emperor's presence before he could even make a move.
