I Just Won't Play By The Book-Novel

290 The Real “Enemy”(2)

Seeing that the other party had given in, Muyao put away her Shuanghua sword and retreated behind Jiang Beiran.

The white-robed young man understood that the Emperor was the one who spoke. He took a deep breath and bowed.”I didn’t receive you well just now, so I apologize to the emperor.”

“Since it is a misunderstanding, then let it go. Is young master the person in charge of the Tao Estate?”

“No, it’s just that when my father wasn’t at home, I took over the management. My surname is Tao, my name is Xuefeng, and I’m the son of the Tao family.”

“I see. Then you should have heard from your brother why I came to your Tao Estate, right?”

Tao Xuefeng nodded and sat on the host’s seat.”It’s just that the emperor seems to have misunderstood something. Those workers in the mine were all recruited by us from the village.”

The farmer who had been watching from the side immediately became anxious when he heard this. He picked up his pitchfork and shouted,”You bastard! It was clearly you who forced us to go! How did it become us! I’ll fork you to death!”

After saying that, he raised his pitchfork and gave Tao Xuefeng a good thrashing. After that, he turned to Jiang Beiran and explained,””Your Majesty! You can’t believe this evil person’s words. This pretty boy is obviously not a good person!”

After comforting the farmer, Jiang Beiran turned to Tao Xuefeng and asked,””In that case, can I go to the mine and ask those workers? If they are really willing, then I will not ask about this matter anymore. If they are not willing, then I will ask Young Master Tao to let them go back to their villages.”

Tao Xuefeng’s expression froze when he heard that. He felt as if he was being roasted on fire. If he agreed to the new emperor’s request and let those workers go, what would he do if the new emperor went to inspect the other properties of the Tao family? Could he let them all go?

But he wouldn’t agree…He didn’t know what kind of consequences he would face. If Yin Jianghong came knocking on his door, he would become a sinner of the Tao family.

Feeling troubled, Tao Fengxue changed the topic.”Emperor, you must have been tired after crossing the mountains and ridges. Why don’t we eat first and discuss this matter after eating?”

Jiang Beiran took a sip of tea and replied,” Young Master Tao, you must be waiting for your father to return, right? It’s fine. I can wait.””

Hearing that his plan to delay had been casually stated by the emperor and was completely indifferent, Tao Fengxue’s imposing manner was inexplicably inferior to his own. Thus, his brain heated up and he made a decision,”Your Majesty is overthinking. I can make the decision myself. I can ask Your Majesty to go to our mine to ask those workers, but if they are indeed willing to work for our Tao family, shouldn’t Your Majesty apologize to our Tao family?”

Jiang Beiran laughed and looked at Tao Fengxue.””I’m just afraid that your Tao family can’t afford it.”

In an instant, Tao Fengxue felt a huge pressure coming towards him. It was as if his head had been hammered by a blunt weapon.

‘How is this possible? Isn’t the emperor something only ordinary people can do??Why did the Emperor have such an imposing manner??’

In the midst of the panic, Tao Fengxue, who was growing increasingly insecure, felt his head spinning. He also regretted his reckless promise.

“How could I be impulsive!”

Just as Tao Fengxue was filled with regret, a vigorous voice came from outside.

“Esteemed guest, welcome to the door. I’m late. Please forgive me!”

Hearing this voice, Tao Fengxue instantly heaved a sigh of relief. The backbone of the Tao family had returned.

After a while, a middle-aged man with a long beard walked into the central hall. He looked at Tao Fengxue, who was sitting in the director’s seat, and said,”Feng ‘er, did you properly entertain the distinguished guests?”

Tao Fengxue immediately went up and replied,”Reporting to father, there was a small misunderstanding in the beginning, but now it has been clarified. This child is planning to invite the emperor to have a meal in the residence.”

The middle-aged man glanced at the deep pit on the ground and smiled.”That’s good.” Then, he turned to Jiang Beiran.” This must be the Emperor. I am Tao Yangbo. I have just returned from the Thunder Sect and was late to receive you. Please do not blame me, Your Majesty.””

‘Yes… The old are better at dealing with things than the young.

In one sentence, he first expressed that he did not intend to fall out with her, and then used the Thunder Sound Sect to suppress her. It could be said that he was neither servile nor overbearing.

“Consul Tao is too polite. I came so suddenly, so it’s normal that Consul Tao isn’t here.”

Tao Boyang took the empty seat and said,”” Listen to the dog son saying that the emperor’s trip is because of the mine?”

“That’s right.” Jiang Beiran nodded.” I wonder if Consul Tao knows about the new decree I’ve issued?”

“I know, of course I know. There are notices pasted all over the streets and there are even people reading them. It’s hard for this old man not to know. The emperor’s thunderous methods have really opened my eyes.”

“Then why did Lord Tao capture the villagers of Xinhe Village to mine for you?”

Tao Yangbo sighed after hearing this.” Sigh, this old man also has his own difficulties. Although this old man’s Tao Residence is backed by the Thunder Sound Sect and is usually very impressive, only I know how hard it has been.”

Although Tao Yangbo’s words were ambiguous, it was equivalent to him admitting that he had indeed captured the villagers to mine. He was not like his son, who had come up with some lame excuse.

“The old fox wants to play the emotional card?”

While Jiang Beiran was guessing, Tao Yangbo continued,””I have to pay a thousand spirit stones to the Thunder Sound Sect every month, as well as food, minerals, paper, silk, and other things. If I don’t pay them all, my entire family’s lives will be in danger.”

After hearing Tao Yangbo’s words, a white light suddenly flashed in Jiang Beiran’s mind.

“Yeah!”

Jiang Beiran suddenly realized that he had been wrong all along. As the Emperor, he should not be dealing with those sects. Even if Guan Shi ‘an and Yin Jianghong were backing him up, he could suppress them for a while if he were to force his way through. However, these sects would definitely treat him as a thorn in their side and deal with him as soon as possible.

Moreover, the policy of oppression was a method that could not be used for a long time, no matter who it was, because where there was oppression, there would be resistance.

Only a win-win situation was the best way to maintain the relationship between the two parties.

He had been thinking about how to change the minds of those sects, but he didn’t know why a sect leader like Guan Shi ‘an was so lacking in knowledge.

After hearing Tao Yangbo’s words, a white light suddenly flashed in Jiang Beiran’s mind.

“Yeah!”

Jiang Beiran suddenly realized that he had been wrong all along. As the Emperor, he should not be dealing with those sects. Even if Guan Shi ‘an and Yin Jianghong were backing him up, he could suppress them for a while if he were to force his way through. However, these sects would definitely treat him as a thorn in their side and deal with him as soon as possible.

Moreover, the policy of oppression was a method that could not be used for a long time, no matter who it was, because where there was oppression, there would be resistance.

Only a win-win situation was the best way to maintain the relationship between the two parties.

He had been thinking about how to change the minds of those sects, but he didn’t know why a sect leader like Guan Shi ‘an was so lacking in knowledge.

After hearing Tao Yangbo’s words, a white light suddenly flashed in Jiang Beiran’s mind.

“Yeah!”

Jiang Beiran suddenly realized that he had been wrong all along. As the Emperor, he should not be dealing with those sects. Even if Guan Shi ‘an and Yin Jianghong were backing him up, he could suppress them for a while if he were to force his way through. However, these sects would definitely treat him as a thorn in their side and deal with him as soon as possible.

Moreover, the policy of oppression was a method that could not be used for a long time, no matter who it was, because where there was oppression, there would be resistance.

Only a win-win situation was the best way to maintain the relationship between the two parties.

He had been thinking about how to change the minds of those sects, but he didn’t know why a sect leader like Guan Shi ‘an was so lacking in knowledge.

After hearing Tao Yangbo’s words, a white light suddenly flashed in Jiang Beiran’s mind.

“Yeah!”

Jiang Beiran suddenly realized that he had been wrong all along. As the Emperor, he should not be dealing with those sects. Even if Guan Shi ‘an and Yin Jianghong were backing him up, he could suppress them for a while if he were to force his way through. However, these sects would definitely treat him as a thorn in their side and deal with him as soon as possible.

Moreover, the policy of oppression was a method that could not be used for a long time, no matter who it was, because where there was oppression, there would be resistance.

Only a win-win situation was the best way to maintain the relationship between the two parties.

He had been thinking about how to change the minds of those sects, but he didn’t know why a sect leader like Guan Shi ‘an was so lacking in knowledge.