Secondly, using the matter of being summoned and commended by Your Majesty to farm reputation like this—right now, with Your Majesty being put on a pedestal, of course he won't scold you to your face, but he'll definitely remember it, and the day he catches an opportunity he'll come after you with interest.
And sure enough.
Emperor Longchang's expression shifted several times in quick succession, dark and bright by turns, then he burst into hearty laughter: "Shouzhe speaks well. It is the noble families' rightful duty to pay taxes according to law; for you to modestly claim you are unworthy of commendation is also understandable."
On the surface he wore the look of "I, the Emperor, especially understand you, Wang Shouzhe," but in his heart he was cursing MMP nonstop.
You're good, Wang Shouzhe. I had already forgiven you a bit, yet you actually used my imperial summons to hype yourself up. Hmph, just wait and see how I deal with you later.
