Chapter 1612 Just Another Fool 1

Chapter 1612 Just Another Fool 1

"Congratulations on your advancement to the God Rank, Your Majesty!" Kang Jiayi knelt as he and his son, Kang Zian entered the throne room.

The old man immediately felt the big difference when his gaze fell on his son-in-law.

"This is a private meeting, let's skip the formality, Father. Do you have something you want to discuss with me?" Tang Shaoyang was sitting on his throne and had a slight smile. He did not know how the others saw him when he sat here, but deep inside, he still felt awkward. Zhang Mengyao and Kang Xue were standing on his side.

"This old man will take Your Majesty's generosity," Kang Zian smiled. Despite his hair turning fully white, he had regained the vigor of youth. He managed to rank up to Ancient Rank despite his age. He was much slower than his son who was at Primordial Rank because he focused more on his work than on getting stronger for himself.

Tang Shaoyang's smile slowly faded and turned into a frown when he listened to Kang Jiayi's personal request. Yep, it was his personal request as Kang Jiayi, not The Chief of TEIS. It was not like it mattered in Tang Shaoyang's eyes because he did not like it.

"You don't have to be so considerate with me. Don't let me cloud your judgment," Kang Xue spoke first before Tang Shaoyang responded to Kang Jiayi, "For your information, I also don't agree with him, but he insists on bringing this to you."

Tang Shaoyang rubbed the space between his eyes. What his father-in-law asked of him was ridiculous.

In short, there was a group of people, a faction that formed outside The Tang Empire's jurisdiction. They were the people who did not agree with his reign, the former Tang Empire's members. They planned to form their own faction and government, but they asked for the Tang Empire to concede four territories for them. Thê source of this conte/nt n/o/v/(el)bi((n))

"I don't care if they disagree with my rule, then they can leave the Tang Empire. This is one of the main reasons why I stop expanding our territories. I am giving those people who disagree with my rule to live outside the Tang Empire! So my answer is no."

"I don't want to hear anything else, Kang Jiayi. My decision is final, you can never convince me to hand over my territory to anyone! I also have to remind you that you are working for the Tang Empire. This will be a warning for you, the first and the last you make a request like this. If you can't work for the Tang Empire's interest, then I have to replace you with someone who puts The Tang Empire's interest above their personal feelings!"

Tang Shaoyang was upset at his father-in-law. He was going here and there, risking his life just to ensure the Tang Empire's safety. As he returned, one of his high-ranking officers wanted him to give up territory for ungrateful people.

Kang Xue let out a sigh. She knew the meeting would not end well after she heard what Tang Shaoyang had gone through. An independent faction inside The Tang Empire should not be allowed, but she could not convince her father. The others did not have the heart to speak with Kang Xue's father. Mostly afraid they would offend Kang Xue.

Kang Jiayi wanted to argue, but his son held him back. Kang Zian was aware that his father would lose The Emperor's favor if his father continued. The worst part was that his father's stubbornness might put his sister in a tough spot.

He was about to leave the throne room with his father when Origin's voice rang. His father's feet stuck to the ground. Even if he tried to force his father out with him, he could not. He could pull his father, but it would make an ugly scene in front of The Emperor. The Emperor's expressionless visage scared him the most, he did not know what to expect as he was not able to read The Emperor's expression.

[Zheng Geming, the leader of The Zheng Kingdom along with his two vice leaders are asking for an audience, Your Majesty.]

That was why Kang Jiayi suddenly refused to leave the throne room. He shook off his son's hand and turned around, "Can you give them a chance, Your Majesty? Can you listen to them before you make the decision?"

"That's enough, Father!" Kang Xue was thoroughly embarrassed by her father. The reason her father was still standing, not inside the dungeon was because of Tang Shaoyang. Asking Tang Shaoyang to give up territory was the same as treason, even worse than selling the empire's territory.