Chapter 480: Brother Tang, buddy, I'm doing this to help you too! (Please subscribe)

Originally, the officials all felt a bit exhausted, but who knew Li Chen would also approve an "overtime pay" system, so the officials wouldn't work for nothing; those capable would do more, and if they were tired, they could go home and rest, not to push themselves too hard.

Hearing there was overtime pay, they immediately got energized and directly forgot the latter part of the sentence.

Especially those young officials, who moved directly into the government offices.

Meanwhile, at the foot of the Misty Mountains in the southeastern region of the May Tian Ce Dynasty, a luxuriously decorated carriage slowly drove into Qinglin Village.

The villagers stopped to watch; such a grand carriage was rarely seen in this remote mountain village.

After the carriage stopped, a young man in brocade clothes stepped down first; it was the new Emperor of the Star Fall Kingdom, Dai Xiaoyao.

He turned to wait for another young man to get off; it was Tang Shan, returning home to visit his relatives.

The two of them entered this obscure little mountain village together.

Arriving in front of a house, Tang Shan shouted excitedly to a woman: "Mother! Your son has returned!"

The woman turned upon hearing this, and Dai Xiaoyao's eyes lit up instantly.

She appeared to be about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, her skin like snow, her brows like a painting.

Although she only wore a simple coarse cloth dress, it couldn't hide her proud figure.

Her full bosoms held up the lapels in a graceful arc, and beneath her slender waist were voluptuous hips; the whole person exuded the unique charm of a mature woman.

Dai Xiaoyao was secretly shocked: This is Tang Shan's mother? No wonder she could give birth to such a handsome son.

And this beauty was too exaggerated; the fair skin texture that defied her age made it no problem to call her Tang Shan's sister.

Only then did Dai Xiaoyao understand why the May Tian Ce Emperor liked this type; who could not love this?

Tang Mother hurried over, tears in her eyes, looking her son over carefully: "Shan'er! You've finally returned! How have you been in the Imperial Capital? Eh, who is this?"

Tang Shan smiled: "Mother, I am well. This is my fellow disciple from the Chensha Dao Sect, now His Majesty Dai Xiaoyao, the monarch of the Star Fall Kingdom."

Hearing it was a monarch, Tang Mother originally intended to bow.

But thinking about it, it didn't seem right; she was in the May Tian Ce Empire, not the May Tian Ce Emperor's territory, so why bow?

But for a moment, Tang Mother didn't know how to address Dai Xiaoyao.

Dai Xiaoyao seemed to see Tang Mother's awkwardness and spoke up: "Greetings, Auntie. You can just call me Little Dai. Tang Shan and I are like brothers; you are my elder."

Tang Mother smiled and said: "Little Dai is truly easygoing. It is a blessing for the Star Fall Kingdom to have a monarch like you."

When one is an emperor, one loves to hear such things, and Dai Xiaoyao was in a very good mood.

After entering the house, Tang Mother was busy arranging tea and snacks.

Dai Xiaoyao took the opportunity to observe and found that this simple thatched cottage was spotless, but it was mostly vegetarian food; meat was rarely seen.

This made him even more confused: can eating vegetarian food result in this figure?

However, Dai Xiaoyao wouldn't ask too many questions, merely expressing concern: "Auntie living alone in this mountain village is truly a grievance. Why not let Brother Tang take you to the Imperial Capital to enjoy life? Auntie, you probably don't know, but Brother Tang now has a very large business in the Imperial Capital."

Tang Shan sighed: "I have mentioned it many times, but Mother always says she isn't used to big cities."

Tang Mother explained: "I know Shan'er has filial piety, but I am used to living in this wild place."

She seemed to have some unspeakable hidden trouble.

During the meal, Dai Xiaoyao noticed Tang Mother's elegant and appropriate speech and behavior, not at all like a mountain village woman.

So there must be a reason for her being here. Moreover, Tang Shan had never mentioned his father, and Dai Xiaoyao didn't dare to ask, but Dai Xiaoyao noticed that whenever Tang Shan's future was mentioned, Tang Mother's eyes would flash with concern.

He had already decided in his heart that he must know the reason why Tang Mother wouldn't go to the Imperial Capital.

Then he could trick her into going to the Imperial Capital, and then manufacture an "accidental encounter" with the May Tian Ce Emperor, and present this stunning beauty.

As long as he succeeded, this great merit would be Dai Xiaoyao's.

Dai Xiaoyao stayed here for a few days, diligently helping Tang Mother with chores every day.

Actually, there were no heavy chores, just going to the backyard to look at the planted fruit.

Going up the mountain to find spiritual fruit, Dai Xiaoyao was a bit puzzled; Tang Mother seemed able to sense where spiritual fruit and spiritual energy were.

Dai Xiaoyao exclaimed: "Auntie has such good eyes; this 'Purple Spiritual Grass' is hidden in such a concealed place, yet you could spot it at a glance."

Tang Mother smiled gently: "Living here for a long time, I am naturally familiar with it."

As she bent down to pick herbs, her collar opened slightly, revealing her snow-white neck.

Dai Xiaoyao hurriedly shifted his gaze, but noticed a huge black bear not far away staring at them.

He was just about to warn her, but saw the black bear obediently lower its head and walk away slowly.

What was even stranger was that in the following days, Dai Xiaoyao found that the fierce beasts in the mountains all showed unusual awe toward Tang Mother.

Once they encountered a pack of wild wolves, and those cruel beasts actually tucked their tails and fled upon seeing Tang Mother.

That evening, Tang Shan went to the village chief's house to discuss repairing the ancestral home.

Dai Xiaoyao seized the opportunity while helping Tang Mother burn the fire in the kitchen and spoke up: "Auntie, Tang Shan and I are like brothers, so I can be considered half your son. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me; maybe I can help you."

Tang Mother's hand cutting vegetables paused slightly, then she smiled: "Little Dai has a kind heart, but what difficulties could Auntie have?"

Dai Xiaoyao added some firewood, the firelight reflecting his sincere face: "Tang Shan has reached this age; if he knew you were in trouble, with his personality, he would definitely try his best to help you. You wouldn't want to see him in danger, would you?"

The kitchen knife in Tang Mother's hand suddenly stopped.

She turned around, a flash of panic in her eyes: "Is Shan'er in some trouble in the Imperial Capital?"

It is said that no one knows a son like his mother; Tang Mother could tell from her recent conversations with Tang Shan that he was hiding something about what he was actually doing in the Imperial Capital.

Dai Xiaoyao hurriedly shook his head: "Auntie, don't worry; Brother Tang is doing very well in the Imperial Capital, but I always feel that you have some hidden reason for staying in this mountain village."

Tang Mother was silent for a long time, finally sighing: "Little Dai, Auntie appreciates your kindness, but some things are already in the past; don't mention them again."

Dai Xiaoyao understood; with his ability, he definitely couldn't solve it, and Tang Mother had judged this, which was why she didn't say anything.

Then Dai Xiaoyao thought: if I could invite His Majesty Li Chen over, and then inform Tang Mother of the Emperor's identity, wouldn't Tang Mother be able to speak? Then he would kill two birds with one stone!

Dai Xiaoyao didn't even dare to look twice at Tang Mother's voluptuous figure; he was very much looking forward to what would happen after His Majesty Li Chen arrived.

Dai Xiaoyao thought to himself: Brother Tang, buddy, I'm doing this to help you too.

And at this moment, Tang Shan was actually planning to pit him; he hadn't gone to negotiate with the village chief just now, but to communicate with the remnants of the Wang family.

He wanted to rely on Dai Xiaoyao's identity to transfer the core members and some assets of the Wang family remnants to the Star Fall Empire to develop, hoping to gain some power when the southern countries were reshuffled, and then make a comeback.

This was definitely pitting Dai Xiaoyao; if the May Tian Ce authorities investigated, Dai Xiaoyao would also be implicated. But in Tang Shan's eyes, there was no such thing as brothers; I talk to you only because I think you can be used by me!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 481 =====