I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 1038 - Chapter 1038 Discussion

Chapter 1038: Discussion Chapter 1038: Discussion Editor: Atlas Studios Fan Zijin carried the four children home and said disapprovingly to Mu Yangling, “Why didn’t you stop them?” Tiger Head added oil to the fire.

“Mother was very supportive of us.

She even said that we’re good children.” The Second Prince nodded fiercely and added, “Fourth Aunt even helped to get the accountant to do up the accounts.

That’s why we were able to sort out the tax receivable so quickly.” Fan Zijin glared at Mu Yangling.

Mu Yangling smiled approvingly at the children and said to Fan Zijin, “They didn’t do anything wrong.

Besides, it’s to cooperate with Haoran’s actions.

If even the children know that they have to pay taxes, how thick-skinned must others be to refuse to pay the tax?” Fan Zijin pointed at himself with a wooden face and said, “Well, there’s a thick-skinned person sitting right here.” Qi Haoran hurriedly blocked Mu Yangling behind him and smiled ingratiatingly at Fan Zijin.

“Cousin, you’re unlike others.

The national treasury still owes you money.

Even if you don’t hand pay taxes for ten years, no one will dare to speak up.” Fan Zijin looked at him in disdain.

“Who was the one who suggested that I put the business under the royal family’s name to avoid merchant tax yesterday?

You sure change your words quickly.

Don’t say that you thought of this yesterday.” “I’ve thought of it.” Mu Yangling quickly raised her hand and said, “It’s precisely because I’ve thought of it and confirmed that this matter wouldn’t implicate you that I asked the children to go out and do that.

Zijin, I have no intention of getting you into trouble.” Fan Zijin snorted.

“Since you’ve thought of this, why didn’t you tell me?” He had been feeling sheepish for so many days for nothing.

Qi Haoran hurriedly spoke up for Mu Yangling.

“You don’t know this, but ever since she got pregnant, she’s been forgetful.

Once, when she woke up, she even asked me if she had eaten lunch.

She even forgot if she had eaten lunch herself.

It’s obvious how forgetful she is.

It’s all because of her pregnancy.

When those two little things are born, I’ll definitely beat them up to avenge you.” Fan Zijin’s anger turned into amusement.

So it was the fault of the two unborn children, and he, as an uncle, was supposed to be calculative with the two babies?

Seeing that Fan Zijin’s expression was not right, Mu Yangling hurriedly pulled Qi Haoran back and gave the children a look.

Seeing this, Little Bear hurriedly rushed forward with his younger brothers to pester Fan Zijin and asked, “Second Uncle, do you think anyone will be touched by our actions and take the initiative to make up for the unpaid taxes?” “Absolutely not!” Fan Zijin was angered by Qi Haoran and did not care about the children’s feelings anymore.

He said in a rough voice, “Who dares to stand out?

Not to mention that you only made up for one year’s tax, even if you make up for ten years, it’s useless as long as the officials in the Imperial Court don’t relent.” Stunned, Little An said in shock and grievance, “But we’ve set an example for them!” Fan Zijin felt that his son had been led astray by Mu Yangling for he had never seen him so naive in the past.

He said to his son, “When it involves their own interests, who would do something against their own interest just because someone set an example?

Here you are, thinking you’re setting a good example.

Yet you have no idea how much people will resent you for this.” Little An’s eyes turned red as he looked at his father in disbelief with tears in his eyes.

Equally shocked, the other kids looked at their mother in disbelief, their faces filled with accusation.

When Fan Zijin saw the four children’s reactions, he felt a little regretful.

Was his tone too harsh?

Seeing this, Qi Haoran glared at him.

“Zijin, how can you teach the kids like this?” He turned to the four children and said, “Don’t worry, someone will definitely pay their tax tomorrow.

Even if not tomorrow, some will definitely do so later on.” At most, he would personally visit them and escort them there.

When Fan Zijin heard this, he hesitated for a moment and wondered if he should pressure his subordinates to pay their taxes tomorrow.

Mu Yangling pushed Qi Haoran away.

“No one teaches their children like you.” Mu Yangling pulled the children over and said, “Isn’t it just that no one is paying their taxes?

Why are you crying?

Let me ask you, did you do something wrong by paying your tax?” The children shook their heads.

“Then is it wrong for you to set an example for the world?” The children shook their heads again.

“Then do you regret what you did today?” The children shook their heads.

“No regrets.” “In that case, why are you crying?” Mu Yangling said, “You didn’t do anything wrong.

They’re the ones in the wrong.

If you cry and feel sad because other people did something wrong, aren’t you punishing yourself with someone else’s mistake?

It’s not worth it.” “But Fourth Aunt, we’re still a little sad.

What should we do?

How can they not abide by the law?” “Get Father to arrest them,” Little Lion said.

“They’re bad people.” Tiger Head and the Second Prince looked at Qi Haoran hopefully.

The tip of Qi Haoran’s tongue tasted bitter.

If he really did this, this conflict would intensify.

Having learned alongside Little Treasure for half a year, Little Bear knew a little more.

He tilted his head and looked at his mother.

“They can’t be arrested?” Mu Yangling nodded.

“At least not at this stage.” The four children were at a loss.

What should they do then?

Little Bear’s face scrunched up.

“Then how does the government office usually deal with those shops that don’t pay taxes?” How else could they deal with it?

They would go straight to their door to investigate the less powerful ones.

After calculating the taxes and fines, they were dragged back to the government office.

As for the more powerful figures, they would use civility before resorting to force.

However, it was obvious that she could not say the first method, so Fan Zijin said, “We’ll persuade them with reason and emotion first.

If it doesn’t work, then we’ll take action.” Little Bear clapped his hands and said, “That’s easy.

Little An, we’ll send you and Second Brother as envoys to persuade them.

If you fail to convince them, let Third Brother and Second Cousin do it.” Qi Haoran couldn’t help but slap him.

“Then what would you be doing?” Little Bear said innocently, “Since I’m already a big child, I can’t handle this personally.

Otherwise, we’ll be considered unreasonable.

However, my younger brothers are still young and no one will take their actions to heart.

It’s not an abuse of power in this case.” “So despite knowing that it’s not a good idea to make a move, you’re sending your younger brothers instead?” Qi Haoran glared at him.

Little Bear couldn’t help but hide behind his mother and chuckle at his father.

The four children were already considering the feasibility, so Mu Yangling quickly stopped them.

“Since you’re not from the government office, you can try your best to persuade them, but you can’t do anything to them.” The four little ones asked, “What if we fail to convince them?” “How many methods of persuasion do you know?” “Are there different methods of persuasion?” Tiger Head shouted impatiently.

“We’ll just go to them and ask them to pay taxes.

We’ll tell them that not paying taxes is illegal.” “We’ll warn them that we’ll confiscate their assets if they don’t comply,” Little Lion shouted.

“This is the most inferior method.” Mu Yangling guided them.

“You have to think about it some more.

Wait until you think of a good solution before going out to do this.

If you don’t have a good plan, hold it in for now.” Qi Wensu hurriedly turned to look at Tiger Head, and the latter immediately went to look at Little Lion.

Little Lion and Little An looked at each other and gathered together to discuss.

They reluctantly agreed to their mother’s request and said, “We still have to pay tax tomorrow since we’ve promised everyone.

They’ll come to see us tomorrow again.” “Alright, go ahead.” Mu Yangling was very generous and did not at all feel any psychological pressure about the fact that people would be surrounding her sons and watching them.

However, the four little ones looked at Mu Yangling pitifully.

“But we don’t have any money.” Mu Yangling’s mouth fell open.

“Didn’t you just sell the pearls and get a share of the profits from the music box business?

How can you not have money?” “We gave all our money to Brother Crown Prince and Brother Little Bear.

They used our money to invest in the sea trade with Master Zhou, so we spent all our money.” Mu Yangling immediately said, “You can borrow money from your second uncle.

He has money.” The four little ones immediately stared eagerly at Fan Zijin.

Fan Zijin felt a lump in his throat and felt that the dinner tonight was too suffocating.