The Government Assigns A Daughter-In-Law, Which Needs To Be Chosen?

Chapter 148: Father-in-law Came Over and Directly Called Me to Rebel (Happy Holidays!)

Time passed by.

In the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed.

The members of the escort team who were in seclusion began to come out one after another, and their strength had greatly increased.

The divine pharmacist's pills had no unexpected problems, only doubling the results with half the effort.

However, the imperial army that Lin Fan had been waiting for to suppress the situation had not arrived yet. Instead, Lin Fan's father-in-law came with a group of people.

This father-in-law was none other than Dao Batian. Accompanying him were his mother-in-law, as well as Liu Hong, the high-ranking member of Tyrannical Saber Villa, and his wife, who was the one Lin Fan had helped detoxify.

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law."

Upon learning of their arrival, Lin Fan brought his wife, Dao Miaomiao, to the door to greet them.

"Mom, Dad~"

Dao Miaomiao also sweetly acted spoiled and touched her big belly.

Dao Batian had a serious expression on his face. After all, Lin Fan had caused a huge disaster, and if things didn't go well, it would affect the entire family.

It wasn't about seeking punishment, but since this matter had been done, they had to deal with it properly.

However, when he saw his daughter's protruding belly, he instantly put that aside and his eyes widened.

"Girl, what is this?"

Dao Batian's breathing became rapid, and his mother-in-law next to him was almost the same.

Dao Miaomiao proudly said, "Isn't it obvious? I'm pregnant with a baby."

"My girl! Why didn't you tell us such a big thing earlier?"

The mother-in-law walked up quickly, touching here and there, while also showing a hint of reproach, asking why she didn't inform them earlier.

Dao Miaomiao smiled mischievously and said, "I wanted to give you a surprise. How about it, are you surprised now?"

"It's indeed a surprise, but it's also frightening. You, this girl, really don't let people worry."

The mother-in-law reproached again. Last time, she got married without saying a word, and now she had been pregnant for several months without saying anything. How could a mother not have anything to say about this?

"Oh, I'm sorry."

Dao Miaomiao spoiled herself, shaking her mother's hand like a little girl.

"You, you."

The mother-in-law shook her head helplessly, and then the mother and daughter started talking about their own matters.

On Lin Fan's side.

Father-in-law Dao Batian directly pulled Lin Fan to the side.

"Son-in-law, you guys are too bold, causing such a big disaster."

Dao Batian said with a serious expression.

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow and then chuckled, "Actually, I didn't want to, but I was targeted everywhere. I couldn't just let them come and bully us, right?"

"What's the situation?"

Dao Batian knew that there must be some hidden situation in this.

Lin Fan didn't hide anything and explained the cause of this matter.

When he learned that the Crown Prince had caused trouble and had the people from the Taxation Department deliberately make things difficult for Lin Fan, trying to make it impossible for him to pay the head tax and sending all of Lin Fan's wives to the brothel, Dao Batian exploded.

"What did you say?! Those bastards actually wanted to send my daughter to the brothel?"

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Daughter has always been his sore spot, and this kind of thing is absolutely intolerable.

Seeing his father-in-law jump up on the spot, Lin Fan had to say a few words of persuasion.

There's nothing wrong with scolding people,

Just don't let it affect your health.

But his father-in-law couldn't calm down, angrily saying, "What kind of virtuous prince is he? I'll chop him up later!"

"Uh"

Looking at his irritable father-in-law, Lin Fan didn't know what to say for a moment.

Compared to Jian Ling's father, who considered the overall situation, this father-in-law seemed more appropriate.

"Father-in-law, why don't we go inside first?"

Lin Fan smiled and suggested that it would be more comfortable to chat with this kind of father-in-law.

"Hmm, let's go inside."

Dao Batian also didn't object and nodded in agreement.

"Master Lin."

Liu Hong finally had the opportunity to speak and respectfully greeted him.

"Master Lin."

The other daughter-in-law also greeted him, without any venomous words, and her complexion improved a lot.

"Well, let's all go inside."

Lin Fan nodded slightly.

They entered the house.

Soon, someone brought tea.

After everyone took a sip of tea, Dao Batian, who had calmed down, frowned again and said, "You did nothing wrong this time, but going against the imperial army is an irreparable matter."

"Well, it is indeed irreparable. I wonder if Father-in-law has any instructions for coming this time?"

Lin Fan took a sip of tea and then smiled and asked.

Dao Batian said arrogantly, "What instructions can there be? Either run away or rebel against those damn imperial court and make them submit!"

"Oh? Father-in-law, aren't you afraid of the imperial court?"

Lin Fan laughed when he heard this.

Dao Batian coldly snorted, "Afraid? Your old man doesn't know what fear is, and I can't just watch you all be destroyed by the imperial court."

Hearing this,

Lin Fan couldn't help but feel moved.

The other party didn't know his trump card, but knew that he had caused a great disaster, yet instead of thinking about how to distance himself, he chose to stand together.

Even if standing together meant rebellion.

"Thank you, Father-in-law."

Lin Fan sincerely thanked him.

"What are you saying? What's there to thank for among family members? Actually, I've been dissatisfied with the current imperial court for a long time. Ever since Martial Emperor grew old, Lord Left Minister fell from power, and Lord Right Minister took control, this world has long changed."

Dao Batian waved his hand.

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Has the current imperial court become chaotic?"

"On the surface, it appears calm, but in reality, it's chaotic. The aged Martial Emperor has grown old and has no interest in governing the court. He is solely focused on pursuing longevity. The current political affairs are in the hands of corrupt officials, and many members of the royal family are also restless. The Great Long Dynasty has long lost its former glory."

Dao Batian nodded and said, "I heard recently that due to a severe drought last year, the western region had no harvest at all. The people are struggling to survive, yet the court refuses to reduce taxes. As a result, many tax officials have been killed by the uprising of the people."

"Is it that serious?" Lin Fan asked in surprise.

"This is just the beginning. According to reliable information, there are hidden forces behind these uprisings, gradually forming an organized resistance. It could lead to a major upheaval in the country," Dao Batian nodded again.

"I knew it. I caused such a big commotion here, yet everything seems so calm," Lin Fan finally understood why the court hasn't made any moves even after annihilating one of their major armies.

It's not that they don't want to, but the current court no longer has the same power to suppress the entire nation as before. The Emperor is focused on cultivating immortality, the royal family is restless and wants to seize the throne, corrupt officials dominate the court, and the people are rising up in protest.

The latter, or rather, there are invisible hands manipulating this situation, wanting to change the course of events.

"So, as I said earlier, we can just go against them. With your skills as a son-in-law and your identity as a divine craftsman and alchemist, along with our support, it is not impossible to succeed!" Dao Batian showed his dominance, living up to his name as the Lord of Tyrannical Saber Villa.

But his mother-in-law interjected, "You fool, don't deceive Lin Fan. Changing the course of events is not that simple. A camel is still bigger than a horse, not to mention a deeply rooted dynasty. As long as the Martial Emperor is still alive, it is impossible to change the course of the Great Long Dynasty."

Dao Batian wanted to argue back, but as soon as he heard the words "Martial Emperor," he fell silent.

Lin Fan observed this and pondered, "Father-in-law, what kind of person is this Martial Emperor? Why is it that as long as he is alive, the Great Long Dynasty cannot be overthrown?"

Dao Batian sighed, "This Martial Emperor is an extraordinary person. In the past, our Great Long Dynasty did not have the territory it has now. He single-handedly fought and expanded our borders. Not only does he have great insight into people, but he is also proficient in military strategy and is deeply respected by the army. As long as he is alive, the army will not rebel, and the foundation of the Great Long Dynasty will remain."

Lin Fan himself acknowledged this point. The foundation of a country always lies in its army, in its military strength. As long as there is an army, no matter how chaotic the world may be, it cannot be overthrown.

However, that is under normal circumstances.

Now, with Lin Fan as a variable, if the other side insists on their own way, he doesn't mind showing them what a devastating blow is.

But in the current situation, the court is unlikely to cause trouble in the short term because the problems erupting in the western region are much more significant. The people in that region are being instigated by an invisible force, causing them to rebel. Several officials have been killed by these rebels, which is much more serious than the situation here.

Here, it's just a matter of resistance and not a rebellion.

"Let's not talk about this for now. Since you've come all this way, let's try some of the unique dishes we have here," Lin Fan didn't dwell on the topic and finished his tea, then arranged for dinner.

Dao Batian didn't object either. The matter was almost settled. If things really changed, they could just take action directly.

With so many wives in the family, Lin Fan didn't need to worry about entertaining guests.

When he learned that guests had arrived, his sister's parents, Lin Fan quickly arranged for them to visit the estate and continued to have a private conversation with Dao Miaomiao. He then brought Liu Hong and his wife to the reception room.

"Do you have something to discuss with me?" Lin Fan already knew that they had come to find him, so he asked directly.

"Yes."

Liu Hong nodded respectfully, "Last time you left in a hurry, I didn't have time to prepare a thank-you gift. This time, I came with the master to make up for it and show my gratitude."

"No need for a thank-you gift. Last time I helped detoxify, it was your wife who took care of my wife. It was just something I should do," Lin Fan waved his hand.

"That may be true, but a thank-you gift is still necessary. After all, it's a life-saving grace," Liu Hong took out a wooden box and handed it over sincerely, introducing, "I heard that people with excellent medical skills are interested in various high-aged medicinal materials. I happened to have collected an old ginseng a few years ago. I hope you won't dislike it."

"Old ginseng? How many years?" Lin Fan's eyes lit up. This kind of medicinal material was indeed what he needed most at the moment.

"It's a two-thousand-year-old ginseng, a top-quality old mountain ginseng," Liu Hong replied.

"This kind of old mountain ginseng is indeed what I need. I won't refuse, but there's no need to say more about the thank-you gift. I'll pay fifty thousand taels according to the market price, or I can give you a Great Huan Dan that increases half a century of power," Lin Fan said.

A two-thousand-year-old ginseng was worth more than fifty thousand taels at market price, but it was also considered priceless. Not to mention the Great Huan Dan, which was a truly priceless treasure.

Liu Hong really wanted to give the gift this time and would never accept money.

But when he heard about the Great Huan Dan, he couldn't refuse instantly.

However, in the end, he gritted his teeth and insisted that what he gave was a thank-you gift and he didn't want anything in return.

Seeing the other party's attitude, Lin Fan was a little surprised.

Being able to resist the temptation of the Great Huan Dan showed the sincerity of the other party.

Unfortunately, his son didn't teach him well.

Lin Fan shook his head and smiled, then took out a jade bottle and threw it out.

The previous Great Huan Dan had already been rewarded to the guards, and what he carried now were the medicinal materials he had collected over the past few days, which he had refined again, still emitting a hint of warmth.

Liu Hong hurriedly caught it, and the faint medicinal fragrance emanating from the mouth of the jade bottle made him tremble.

"Take it. I don't lack these things. Consider it my return gift," Lin Fan smiled and said, taking the wooden box from the other party's hand.

Liu Hong wanted to continue declining, but his inner desire made it impossible for him to say it.

And Lin Fan also said that this was not a transaction, but the other party's return gift.

In the end, Liu Hong couldn't resist the temptation.

Lin Fan smiled and didn't say anything more. With a two-thousand-year-old ginseng, he could refine a substandard Tianyuan Dan. Although its medicinal effect was not as strong as a genuine Tianyuan Dan, it was much stronger than a Great Huan Dan, and it also had the effect of breaking through the Innate Realm.

Although the probability of success was lower, even if it was only half, it would be enough.

This was a reciprocal exchange.

Lin Fan could be said to have made a big profit, and of course, the other party didn't lose out with the Great Huan Dan.

With this matter settled, Lin Fan turned to the woman sitting beside him who had been silent and asked, "If I'm not mistaken, you used to be from the White Lotus Sect, right?"

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Author's note: I wish everyone a happy Children's Day. I'm going on a business trip today, so the update is a bit late. But rest assured, since it's a holiday, there will definitely be no shortage of updates, and there will be another update later.

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