Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2351: Shao Liulang’s UnforgivingnessEditor: Henyee Translations

Zhang Wenshu and the others were seething with anger, their fists clenched in frustration.

How audacious was this Lord Imperial Envoy? To behave so disrespectfully in public! Didn’t he realize he was trampling on their ruler’s dignity?

It seemed he was relying not on his title as ”Emperor’s Envoy,” but on his blood relation to Lord Shao!

Shao Yunduan, ever composed, took Shao Liulang’s tirade in stride. Once the scolding was over, he calmly explained that Hangzhou City was currently lacking in officials and that, as a reception banquet, showing sincerity was what mattered.

Guests should act with decorum.

Continuing to criticize would only make them appear rude and uncouth.

The imperial envoy’s behavior was disgraceful to the Emperor, but Shao Liulang missed the point. With a haughty air, he retorted, ”What do you mean, ’guest’? We’re family, so you should treat me as such. I’m speaking out for the good of the Shao Family!”

Zhang Wenshu and the others couldn’t help but twitch with irritation. They were at a loss for words at how shameless Shao Liulang was!

It became clear that Shao Liulang had made a spectacle of himself without any help from others. It was better if they kept their comments to themselves.

Shao Yunduan, maintaining his composure, invited everyone to eat and drink.

Shao Liulang, however, was determined to assert his importance. He stood up, raised his cup high, and called for a toast to the Monarch, insisting that everyone join him in honoring the Emperor.

Everyone was acutely aware that Shao Yunduan was effectively their ruler, even if he didn’t officially hold the title of King yet.

The Fourth Prince had executed a clever strategy by sending Lord Shao’s cousin. Even if he couldn’t achieve much, he was adept at making himself a nuisance!

He had certainly succeeded in being irritating.

No one was inclined to toast. Accepting the toast would be a significant and undesirable gesture.

Zhang Wenshu sneered and said calmly, ”Lord Imperial Envoy, you might not be aware, but here we only honor our ancestors in such a manner. We don’t extend such respect to the living.”

Laughter erupted among the guests, who nodded in agreement with Zhang Wenshu.

”Lord Zhang is right!”

”Yes, that’s how it’s done here.”

”Since Lord Imperial Envoy is here, let’s treat him well. Lord Imperial Envoy, why are you dwelling on other matters? Just drink up and enjoy!”

”Exactly!”

As the guests clamored and toasting continued, Shao Liulang was left flustered.

He was at a loss for words, his shock and anger palpable. How dare they speak so disrespectfully!

He couldn’t believe they weren’t doing this deliberately.

Shao Liulang’s spirits sank. It seemed that while he was trying to test Shao Yunduan’s limits, he was also seeking to understand what he could gain from this encounter.

Shao Yunduan continued to address Shao Liulang vaguely, avoiding direct confrontation. While Shao Liulang was outwardly dissatisfied, he felt a surge of satisfaction and hope inside.

This implied that there was still a chance to sway Shao Yunduan!

Although Shao Yunduan might be hesitating, Shao Liulang saw this as an opportunity. By pressing him further, he could make a stronger impression and assert his influence. Once he had Shao Yunduan’s full attention, he was confident he could convince him.

Shao Yunduan had never intended to rebel, after all.