Wang Shoucheng
In 833, Wang was again made chancellor with the title "Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi", and continued to serve as the director of the monopolies and supplies. He was also created the Duke of Dai. As he had been recommended to serve as chancellor due to the efforts of Zheng Zhu, a close associate of the powerful eunuch Wang Shoucheng, when the imperial censor Li Kuan () submitted an accusation against Zheng in late 833, he had the accusation suppressed. In spring 834, he was given the additional titles of acting "Sikong", "Menxia Shilang" (門下侍郎, the deputy head of the examination bureau), imperial scholar at Hongwen Pavilion (), and the director of Taiqing Palace (). When Emperor Wenzong wanted to make one of the close associates of Zheng and Wang Shoucheng, Li Zhongyan, an imperial official, Wang Ya agreed despite the stern opposition of fellow chancellor Li Deyu. Li Deyu was subsequently demoted out of the capital to serve as a prefectural secretary general. In 835, due to Zheng's suggestion, Wang, despite his knowing that doing so was ill-advised, proposed an increase to the tea tax, which caused the people much distress.