Reaching Consensus and Departure

Her own family's character, how could she not understand it?

Her father's thoughts were clearly laid out there.

But she still felt somewhat unwilling.

An Illegitimate son rising to power—how should she, as the mistress, deal with this in the future?

"So Wang Dong ascends, and we shouldn't consider this issue? He has no backing behind him, relying solely on himself to secure this position—how could it be so easy? I don't care; sooner or later, I'll leave with you. But what about Guan Nan and Guan Bei? Can you guarantee that in the future he won't use them as pawns to win people over?"

"Hahaha, you women."

The Baron couldn't help but laugh.

"Leaving aside everything else, just by seeing how he seizes opportunities and leverages them to swallow up the entire Cybone Star Pirates, I have no worries at all about him holding onto this position."

"Isn't it all thanks to Chen Shayi, though, who's already buttering up in advance?"

The Baroness sneered disdainfully.

"Just look at how eager he looks, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes—his mind spins like a first-rate strategist!"

The Baron waved his hand, chuckling, "Fanghua, you're just seeing things superficially. Shayi has been with me for so many years. Haven't you seen that he's someone who can make decisive political judgments? Don't talk about buttering up; I suspect he might even be torn between Wang Dong and Jujun—thinking both could possibly inherit the title."

The Baroness was first stunned, then upon reflection, realized it might actually be true.

That fellow Chen Shayi, to some extent, was indeed a political novice.

"But his current actions clearly show he's already leaning towards Wang Dong. Look, not only has he settled the remnants of the Cybone Star Pirates in his own spaceport, he's also forcefully preventing others from intervening. Isn't this clearly him starting to take sides?"

To the Baroness's discontent, the Baron patiently explained, "Doesn't this precisely demonstrate Wang Dong's capabilities? Shayi would make such a choice only because, through his interactions with Wang Dong, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, he has realized that Wang Dong is indeed a qualified and even outstanding candidate for heir. So he's starting to align with Wang Dong because he believes it's the right thing to do, and I'm definitely going to hand over the position to Wang Dong. Look, they say even a fool may hit upon a good idea sometimes; he consulted with me beforehand, and I didn't refuse, indicating he made the right judgment this time."

"So you mean, the downfall of the Cybone Star Pirates this time is indeed thanks to Wang Dong? Isn't that too exaggerated, for a young man who has never even dealt with warships, let alone military strategy..."

The Baroness couldn't help but be somewhat absent-minded.

If Wang Dong really was so outstanding, then the Baron's resolute stance would be completely understandable.

What ruler wouldn't accept such an heir?

That would simply be criminal!

"Don't be misled by those rumors outside. Those seemingly plausible rumors only serve to further strengthen my view. Those folks from the main family are truly getting worse year by year. The so-called young talent they've painstakingly brought out is nothing more than a superficial rodent."

The Baron sneered coldly.

"Who allowed you to leave them hanging while bringing Wang Dong and Ju Jun back? How can they not be anxious? With such a large fleet here, the daily expenses are not trivial."

Baroness gave a disdainful look.

"I invited them?"

"Planning for my estate aside, they even think of eating off my plate. How audacious!"

The Baron rolled his eyes in agreement.

The couple exchanged a smile.

Seeing the Baroness relax, the Baron continued, "With Wang Dong's talent and vision, being confined to just a barony is not his limit. I hand over the position to him knowing he has the capability to ensure the safety of the Guan sisters for a lifetime. The Blackstone Barony is not without its challenges. Moreover, given his emphasis on family ties, as long as the Guan sisters don't act against him, sibling affection is inevitable. I understand your concerns, but as long as there's no issue between him and the Guan sisters, Wang Dong will show respect to you, even for their sake."

The Baroness fell silent for a moment.

The Baron had laid everything bare, speaking from the heart. She understood her husband; once he decided, he would steadfastly follow through.

And with Wang Dong's excellence, the choice of heir was already certain.

As long as the Baron remained clear-headed and his actions didn't harm anyone's interests, his will was the will of the Blackstone Barony.

Therefore, she naturally had to make a corresponding statement.

After a while, she murmured softly, "Earlier, when you sent Chen Shayi to fetch someone, I informed my father of the news. It seems he arranged for people to spread this information..."

The Baron gently patted her hand, stating unequivocally, "I will handle this matter and give Wang Dong a satisfactory explanation. You don't need to speak ill of him to the Guan sisters. If you don't like Wang Dong, that's fine; just avoid meeting him. But as adults, we shouldn't interfere in the affairs between siblings."

"Alright."

The Baroness hesitated to speak further.

As expected, the Baron was not unaware of this matter. Yet he waited until the Baroness confessed before intervening.

Even with his ailing body, this man's inner thoughts remained an enigma to her.

On the afternoon of September 30th, after the second day of body-building technique practice.

"Lord Lin Hui, I apologize sincerely. I have some matters to attend to in the next few days and must temporarily suspend my body-building practice. I request a leave of absence for two days."

Wang Dong spoke earnestly to Lin Hui.

After several days of interaction, the two had become quite familiar.

Lin Hui smiled broadly and said, "Lord Wang Dong, you need not be so polite. Given your current situation, asking for leave today already exceeds my expectations. Body-building practice emphasizes persistence, but for you, there are indeed more important matters at this stage. In the future, if you have any matters, feel free to handle them as you see fit; just inform me beforehand."

Wang Dong once again thanked Lin Hui sincerely.

He had already informed Shen Fugui in advance.

Due to his health, the Baron spent most of his time recuperating in the life support pod, and Wang Dong did not disturb him unnecessarily.

Shen Fugui, as the steward of the Baron's household and someone trusted deeply by the Baron, also earned Wang Dong's trust.

At least outwardly, that was the stance he adopted.

Shen Fugui did not object to Wang Dong's request to go out, and soon asked if Wang Dong needed someone to accompany him. Wang Dong did not refuse.

Although he had already contacted Chen Shayi, Wang Dong saw no harm in having an additional precaution.

Thus, the next day, when he saw Lin Hui, clad in armor and in high spirits, appearing among the entourage, Wang Dong was not surprised in the slightest.