I Just Won't Play by the Book - Chapter 291
291 Reunion
“Drip…”
As Jiang Beiran answered, the central hall was unusually quiet except for the hourglass.
Tao Yangbo’s expression was a bit ugly. After his son told him the details of the matter, he felt that he had been polite enough. However, this new Emperor seemed to have him in his grasp today. He wanted to make an example out of him.
As his thoughts raced, Tao Yangbo cast a glance at the proud woman standing behind Jiang Beiran with a sword in her hand.
“Huh?”
!!
Tao Yangbo’s eyes widened! When he had entered the hall earlier, his attention had been completely focused on Jiang Beiran, so he hadn’t noticed the woman behind him. Now that he had taken a closer look, he realized that she was none other than the daughter of Yin Jianghong, who had been in the limelight at the Masked Moon Sect’s Outstanding Heroes Meet back then!
Tao Yangbo had been one of the managers of the Thunder Sound Sect, and he had attended the Heroes ‘Gathering. He remembered Muyao, who had been in the limelight.
‘That demon actually sent his daughter to be the emperor’s bodyguard!?’
Tao Yangbo’s expression became even more solemn. He had thought that if the little Emperor refused a toast only to drink a forfeit, he would not be merciful. He had to let the little Emperor know that he, the head of the Tao family, was not to be trifled with.
But now that he knew that Yin Jianghong thought so highly of the little Emperor, he felt a little guilty. Under the current situation in Feng Province, he was really not sure if the Thunder Sound Sect would go against Yin Jianghong for him.
Moreover, he had heard the news before that this little Emperor was personally selected by Sect Master Guan to be the Emperor.
In other words, the background of this little Emperor before him was very likely to exceed his imagination.
In the end, Tao Yangbo still gave in. He was just a small clan that gathered resources under the Thunder Sound Sect. Why would he fight head-on with an emperor who might be supported by both the black and white forces?
He really didn’t have the qualifications.
After analyzing all the pros and cons, Tao Yangbo smiled and said,”Of course, of course. Since the emperor has spoken, this old man will naturally do as he says.”
Then he looked at Tao Yingfa and said,”Yingfa, go and bring the villagers of Xinhe Village to the residence.””
Although he didn’t understand why his father agreed so easily, Tao Yingfa still cupped his hands and said,”Yes, I’ll go now.”
About four hours later, more than 80 men were brought back by Tao Ying. These people had changed into new clothes. Although their faces were injured, they were all clean.
It was obvious that Tao Yingfa understood that since his father had already given the Emperor this face, he might as well give it to the end, lest the new Emperor took the opportunity to fly into a rage again.
“Emperor, the villagers of Xinhe Village that you wanted are all here.”Tao Yingfa looked at Jiang BeiRan and said.
Glancing at the farmer’s ghost that was charging straight into the crowd, Jiang Beiran asked,””How is it? Is everyone from your village here?”
“They’re all here!” It’s all here! Those who didn’t come died in the mine, but those who were alive were brought here.”
The farmer said as he slowly stopped in front of a sallow and emaciated young man.
“Stupid kid! Good job! Father knew you could hold on! I’ve met a good emperor. I can go home! I can go home!
Remember to take good care of your mother when you go back! I’m not around anymore, remember to help with the farm work! Do you know?”
Seeing that his son had no reaction, the farmer wiped away his tears and rushed back to Jiang Beiran, kneeling and kowtowing dozens of times.
“The emperor’s great kindness! Even if I drink Meng Po soup, I won’t forget it! I’ll definitely be your slave in my next life! To repay your kindness!”
Hearing that the farmer had confirmed that the villagers of Xinhe Village were all here, Jiang Beiran turned to Tao Yangbo and said,””Consul Tao, I hope that such misunderstandings will not happen again in the future.”
“Haha, of course not, of course not.”Tao Yangbo said with a smile.
“That’s great.”
Jiang Beiran turned to the villagers and said,””You are free. Follow me out and I will bring you home.”
The villagers of Xinhe Village were actually still in a very confused state. Just now, this evil person who was usually high and mighty suddenly untied their ankles and gave them hot white steamed buns to eat.
After eating the steamed buns, he even let them take a bath and clean the wounds on their bodies.
Many villagers couldn’t help but wonder if this was their last meal when they were bathing.
They were terrified, but they didn’t dare to resist because they had resisted before, but their outcome was extremely miserable.
Therefore, with an extremely uneasy mood, they followed the great villain into the city, ready to accept their fate.
However, just as they thought that they were going to suffer an even greater ordeal, a person who called himself “Zhen” told them…
“You’re free, you can go home.”
They couldn’t believe it at all, so they stood rooted to the ground after listening to it, not daring to take a step forward.
Kong Ergou was the same. He couldn’t believe what was happening in front of him. He felt that something even more terrifying was waiting for them.
However, just as he was observing his surroundings with his eyes wide open, he suddenly felt a force on his butt. He staggered out of the crowd and knelt in front of Jiang Beiran.
Kong Ergou, who was instinctively protecting his head, immediately curled up into a ball. His entire body trembled as he said,”Don’t hit me, I’ll go with you, I’ll go with you.”
After helping Kong Ergou up from the ground, Jiang Beiran patted the dust off his body and said,””Let’s go, follow me out.”
After saying that, he pulled Kong Ergou along and left the Tao Manor.
When the rest of the people saw that the people in the courtyard had indeed failed to stop Ergou, they followed suit.
