Secondly, using His Majesty's summoning and commendation to boost one's reputation like this, His Majesty wouldn't blame him to his face since he has been put on the pedestal, but he will surely remember this and look for an opportunity to settle the score with interest.
Indeed, it turned out to be so.
Emperor Longchang's complexion changed unpredictably in a short span of time, and then he burst into laughter, "Shouzhe spoke well, it is the duty of the Prominent Families to pay their taxes, and even feeling honored by the commendation is justifiable."
His face portrayed an expression of utmost understanding towards Wang Shouzhe, yet inside he was cursing continuously.
You, Wang Shouzhe, His Majesty had already forgiven you a bit, yet unexpectedly, you used his summoning to enhance your own reputation. Hmph, wait and see how I will deal with you.
But Wang Shouzhe's reasons were honorable and justifiable, and it was not appropriate to argue with him in the Dingqian Hall.
