The generals present felt a jolt in their hearts; they wondered which fool had dared to bully Liang Qingqing, such a reckless act akin to signing one's own death warrant. ntally, they were already praying for the one who bullied Liang Qingqing.
Liang Qingqing said, "That person's na is Zhong Xingwei; he said his father is Zhong Tianying."
Everyone present was taken aback because Zhong Tianying was considered one of Liang Feilong's favored generals, a Chiliarch.
Liang Feilong's old face turned blue with anger, "Another Zhong Tianying, it seems I've been too kind to you, dare to bully my precious granddaughter. Soone, arrest these two father and son for ."
"Yes."
A general responded.
But everyone knew that Liang Feilong cherished his soldiers like his children, and since Zhong Tianying was his favored general, he certainly wouldn't kill him, though a good beating was inevitable.
"Grandfather, can I ask you sothing?"
Liang Feilong nodded, "What is it?"
"Grandfather, I rember you told that the Empire only collects national tax once at the beginning of each year, so why do we have to collect taxes every month in Flying Dragon City?"
Liang Feilong was stunned for a mont, "Who told you that? That's not true, we also only collect tax once in Flying Dragon City."
"Do we have city tax?"
Liang Feilong asked with surprise, "What is city tax?"
"That's the tax collected by Flying Dragon City on its own!"
"How could it be? We only collect tax once a year in Flying Dragon City, all handed over to the Royal Family. Then, the Royal Family distributes grain and pay to us.
Liang Qingqing was puzzled, "But Zhong Xingwei told that besides the national tax collected at the beginning of the year, Flying Dragon City collects city tax every month. The common people have no money left and still have to be beaten. Zhong Xingwei said this was your order."
Liang Feilong's expression slightly changed.
The faces of the war generals present also changed.
This was no trivial matter; false orders, harsh and miscellaneous taxes, it could easily incite a rebellion among the people.
"Qingqing, tell grandfather, did Zhong Xingwei tell you this personally?"
"Yes!" Liang Qingqing nodded and then pointed out towards the door, saying, "The hero was also there; if you don't believe , you can ask him."
Subconsciously, everyone followed the direction Liang Qingqing pointed, seeing a tall figure standing in the courtyard.
With Liang Qingqing's return, everyone's attention and thoughts were focused on her, completely unaware that there was another person standing in the courtyard.
Liang Feilong was stunned; he had seen this person in the morning, but being worried about Liang Qingqing's safety, he had completely forgotten about this person.
"Qingqing, you an he is Qin Yi?"
Liang Qingqing nodded slightly.
Liang Feilong's gaze flickered, filled with doubt. When he saw Qin Yi this morning, Qin Yi showed him the Token of the Second Prince. But it was well known that Qin Yi had a deep friendship with the Third Princess, so how could he be an Envoy for the Second Prince?
Liang Qingqing ran over, grabbing Qin Yi, "Hero, tell my grandfather, did Zhong Xingwei say that the monthly city tax order was given by my grandfather?"
Qin Yi nodded slightly, "Exactly!"
After speaking, he looked at Liang Feilong, "War General Feilong, we et again."
"You are Qin Yi?" Liang Feilong now had so doubts about this person's identity.
Qin Yi smiled and said, "Authentic and genuine."
Several war generals also curiously looked at Qin Yi, after all, Qin Yi was the one who consecutively took down the Three Kings of Tianyue Empire, accomplishing what they had dared not to attempt. However, the person before them seed too young and handso.
Liang Feilong looked at the war generals and instructed, "You all go now and bring Zhong Tianying and his son to see ."
"Yes."
Several generals accepted the order and left.
Liang Feilong looked at Qin Yi, his eyes not friendly.
However, Qin Yi's mouth curled up slightly, his face radiant. He knew why this old man wore a constipated expression; because he secretly took Liang Qingqing out of the mansion.
"Mr. Qin, you've co a long way, a guest indeed. But, taking Miss out privately from my War General Mansion is inappropriate in both emotion and reason, isn't it?"
"Grandfather, I begged the hero to take out." Liang Qingqing hurriedly explained.
Liang Feilong disagreed, "Qingqing, you're too naive. Grandfather told you never to easily believe outsiders; there are too many wolves in sheep's clothing in this world."
"Grandfather, these heroes have said the sa thing to , exactly as you did." Liang Qingqing joked sweetly.
Liang Feilong was astonished, giving Qin Yi a curious look.
Qin Yi smiled slightly; how could he not understand that the old man's comnt about wolves in sheep's clothing was ant to imply him?
Liang Feilong said, "Qingqing, you've played all day and must be tired? Why don't you go rest for a while, and I'll discuss so matters with Mr. Qin."
Liang Qingqing seed reluctant, "But, but I want to accompany the hero."
Qin Yi smiled and said, "Little rascal, go rest first! I will dine at the War General Mansion this evening, then we can have dinner together."
"Really?" Liang Qingqing's eyes shone brightly.
Qin Yi nodded.
"Then tell what you like to eat? I'll have the kitchen prepare it for you."
Qin Yi laughed, "Just arrange it as you see fit; I am not picky with food."
"Alright! I'll go prepare then." Liang Qingqing ran off joyfully.
Liang Feilong's face darkened, angrily glaring at Qin Yi. Why did Qingqing listen to Qin Yi so well? Besides, how shaless was this man, he had never invited him to dine in the mansion at night!
Liang Yongtian chuckled awkwardly, "Father, Mr. Qin, let's sit and chat slowly."
"Thank you!" Qin Yi slightly nodded in thanks and then walked over to sit down.
Liang Feilong's mouth twitched a few tis, following along to sit heavily in the chair next to Qin Yi, staring at him, "Mr. Qin, don't you owe an apology?"
"Hmm?" Qin Yi was slightly puzzled, his face filled with confusion.
Liang Feilong stated, "You took Qingqing out of the mansion without my consent, making worried sick, shouldn't you apologize?"
Qin Yi asked with a strange expression, "Why should I need your consent to take Qingqing out of the mansion?"
Liang Feilong: "..."
Even Liang Yongtian was stunned looking at Qin Yi; is this person not right in the head? How could he say sothing so childish?
Liang Feilong retorted angrily, "Because I'm Qingqing's grandfather."
"Oh, but you're not my grandfather! Therefore, you can control Qingqing, but not ."
"You..." Liang Feilong almost choked with anger, what kind of ridiculous logic was this?
"Calm down first. I ask you, is Flying Dragon City under your command, everyone here is under your control?"
Liang Feilong replied proudly, "Isn't that obvious?"
"But the places outside Flying Dragon City aren't under your control, I'm not a person of Flying Dragon City, so you can't control ; is that wrong?" Qin Yi laughed.
Liang Feilong nodded subconsciously but felt it was off, "Stop playing these word gas with ; Qingqing is my granddaughter, so this matter is related to ."
"Correct, so you go find Qingqing, however you want to scold or beat her is up to you; after all, she's not my granddaughter, it's not my concern." Qin Yi replied with a grin.
Liang Feilong: "..."
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