“Yes, yes, yes,” Liang Sheng dared not let this young master clean up his mess. He quickly took over and explained to Tong Youlin himself:
"Think about it. With such a criminal record, even though you've left the mountain and are still living your ordinary lives as villagers, it won't have much of an impact. But what if your descendants become successful in the future, pass the imperial examinations and enter officialdom? When the Ministry of Personnel checks their household registration, and they find out they're descendants of a bandit, will the court still employ them?"
Upon hearing this, Tong Youlin suddenly realized that the reason the Crown Prince had Magistrate Jia submit a memorial was because he had hinted to the villagers to hide in the mountains for refuge. In that case, there would be no "popular rebellion," and they would not be recorded as having been bandits!
"This humble subject thanks Your Highness!" This time, Tong Youlin expressed his gratitude with heartfelt thanks, bowing deeply. "Your Highness is like a little god in this humble subject's heart. We will never forget your great kindness and virtue!"
Huo Chengche waved his hand, letting Liang Sheng help him up. He then bounced the little baby in his arms and said, "Consider this a thank you gift for saving Niannian."
When it came to saving Niannian, Huo Chengche's narrow eyes narrowed slightly, he hadn't forgotten why he came here.
"Liang Sheng, is there anyone in the Jingzhao Prefecture who can exorcise snakes?" The young man gave the unlucky fellow a cool sidelong glance.
Liang Sheng was jolted awake. He took a half step back and shook his head frantically, almost shaking it off.
It wasn't just Liang Sheng; just a moment ago, the yamen runners from the Jingzhao Prefecture also gathered around. They originally wanted to step forward to protect the Crown Prince, but upon hearing the young prince's eerie words, they all trembled and quickly withdrew their feet.
They shouldn't have come at this time! Wouldn't it have been better to look for little babies in the mountains? A little princess, all pink and sweet, isn't she much cuter than any poisonous snake or giant python?
Huo Chengche coldly looked at Liang Sheng, who was shaking his head desperately, and sneered, "Lord Liang, you're shaking your head with such confidence. It's only because the snake hasn't crawled into your house that you don't know the miserable lives the people in the outskirts of the capital are living."
Liang Sheng was so frightened by his ancestor's constant use of the words "snake" and "python" that his legs trembled. He was afraid that if his ancestor was not satisfied, he would throw two giant pythons, thicker than tree trunks, into his house the next day.
That ruthless and heartless little devil is definitely capable of doing it!
With a mournful face, Liang Sheng pinched his nose and admitted, "Yes, yes, it was my dereliction of duty! I will definitely reflect on my mistakes when I get back!"
One of the yamen runners from the Jingzhao Prefecture kept nodding vigorously.
The young man snorted coldly, "Very well. Lord Liang should pay more attention to matters concerning people's livelihoods like this."
Liang Sheng broke out in a cold sweat and quickly forced a dry laugh, saying, "Yes, yes, yes, I will definitely make sure they practice snake driving when I get back, so that we can be prepared for any eventuality and rid the people of this menace!"
Huo Chengche glanced at Liang Sheng and, judging from his posture, knew he was just talking.
The young man curled his thin lips into a cool smile, his narrow eyes deep and unfathomable. "I've remembered what you said, Lord Liang. But you must do it as soon as possible. When I remember, I'll have the Beast Taming Division throw two snakes into the Jingzhao Prefecture, so I can see the results of your supervision."
Liang Sheng: ? ? ?
He stared wide-eyed in disbelief, meeting Huo Chengche's cold, deep black eyes in horror, and realized with shock—was this little tyrant serious?!
Who can tell him that this is the Crown Prince, the one praised by the entire court as "refined, gentle, and modest"?!
How could he so confidently and nonchalantly declare that he wanted to throw poisonous snakes into the capital?!
Liang Sheng almost fainted from a breath.
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