Duke Zhongqin thought to himself, what could he possibly think? Empress Dowager Wang was just short of saying the threats outright, could he even dare say no?
If he truly dared, not to mention his son's title would come to an end, even he himself would probably be stripped of his title immediately. After all, this dukedom was practically a windfall, it was inherited thanks to benefits from the same clan, otherwise, where would a Duke Zhongqin come from?
"The Empress Dowager is absolutely right." Duke Zhongqin forced a smile.
Empress Dowager Wang felt even more irked at this sight, after some thought she said, "A dukedom is a gift from the Emperor, but whether this title can continue depends on one's own abilities. Duke Zhongqin, as the head of your clan, you should also consider the clan's interest and strive for some concrete benefits."
