"Treat the symptoms?" His thick black eyebrows frowned slightly: "What do you think is the solution to the symptoms?"

I said softly: "The three provinces of Jiangnan are the richest places in the entire Central Plains. It is indeed a wise move for the emperor to reduce taxes in order to win over the people. However, long-term tax reductions are not only useless for national policy, but also give those old ministers something to talk about.

Capital. Therefore, if taxes need to be increased, they can be increased. The key point is - on whose head they should be imposed."

Hearing this, Pei Yuanhao raised his eyebrows slightly.

This is not my plan for Pei Yuanhao, but what Liu Saner told me at the beginning. It is very unfair to people in the Jiangnan area to calculate taxes on a per-capita basis, but if the taxes are divided

When entering cultivated land, the situation is completely different.

I remember Liu Saner also mentioned that nearly a thousand acres of land behind Niangniang Mountain belonged to a large official circle in the capital. In fact, this situation is not limited to Jixiang Village. Many fertile lands in the south of the Yangtze River were occupied in this way.

The officials and gentry are occupying the land by force. If taxes are really spread into cultivated land like this, these people will definitely suffer great losses. In this way, the practice of increasing taxes in Jiangnan will actually harm them.

At that time, Shin Gongye should not be so pressing.

I slowly told Pei Yuanhao, from the unreasonable tax system to the enclosure of land in the south, little by little, his expression became more and more serious, but the light in his dark eyes became more and more intense.<

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But I don’t know why, even though I spoke so clearly, my thoughts became more and more confused and even confused. In the end, I was even a little confused. I didn’t know whether it was me who was speaking, or another person’s voice, who was speaking through mine.

Mouth, talking.

His childishness, his courage, his fearlessness, and his dedication to the public have made me cry countless times, but now, I realize that it is what I cannot forget and what I will never forget.

Now, it’s not me who is saying it, but the voice in my heart, which is just relayed through my mouth.

When I said this, my throat got choked up.

……

Pei Yuanhao didn't speak, he just listened quietly, and his frown didn't loosen. He didn't look at me until I finished speaking, and suddenly said: "Did you think of this method to change the tax system?"

"..." It seemed that he also felt that the words I just said were not my tone.

"Who is it?"

"..."

I didn't speak, not because I didn't want to, but because I couldn't guarantee that I would burst into tears as soon as I opened my mouth.

Looking at my eyes that were almost red from struggling, Pei Yuanhao also fell silent, and neither of them spoke again. After a long time, I stood up, gave a gentle blessing, and said in a hoarse voice: "The women of the country will leave first.

”

After saying that, he turned around and left, but as soon as I turned around, he grabbed my hand.

I didn't look back, I just tried to pull back with a little force, but he still held me tight.

"Qingying," he was silent for a moment, then used a little more force on his hand, pinched my fingertips and said, "I will get Li'er back."

My heart seemed to be shaken, and I hurriedly tried to shake off his hand, but he held it tighter. The temperature in his palm made me shiver, but he still held on to me and said, "Come back when Li'er comes back."

, you——”

Before he finished speaking, he saw a little eunuch running towards him: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty——!"

The little eunuch had a panicked look on his face. As soon as he dared to get closer, he saw me and him clearly. He was immediately stunned. Before he could finish his words, I took the opportunity to pull my hand back, and heard the sound of grinding my teeth from behind.

His breath sank at the sound of the voice, and he stepped forward and said, "What's the matter?"

The little eunuch seemed to sense that he was not in a good mood, so he knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, something big has happened."

"Say it quickly!"

"Empress Li Fei, she--" The little eunuch looked around, got up boldly, and whispered in Pei Yuanhao's ear: "Empress Li Fei is in the Yuhua Palace..."

His voice became lower and lower, and I couldn't hear the last few words clearly. I only saw Pei Yuanhao's eyes widening.

"What?!"

I saw his face suddenly turn pale, and he immediately walked forward without looking back.

The little eunuch looked up at his back with lingering fear, then looked at me, rolled his eyes, and immediately walked towards me, smiling and saying: "Miss Qing, how are you? Don't show off here.

If it’s broken, go back to Jingren Palace to rest. If you need anything, just ask.”

I looked at Pei Yuanhao's back, then looked at his flattering eyes, and smiled lightly: "Thank you for your trouble."

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards Jingren Palace.

What happened to Nangong Lizhu was not reported until the next day. If I hadn't heard what the little eunuch said, I wouldn't have known what happened to Yuhua Palace. However, Chang Qing left the scene early the next morning.

Ren Gong didn't come back from Yuhua Palace until the evening, with a somewhat tired look on his face.

I made a cup of tea and gave it to her, and said softly: "Queen, please take a rest."

She didn't speak, just sat at the table drinking tea.

I was still standing next to her, quietly, but she was lost in thought for a while and looked up at me: "Where is Nian Shen?"

"His Royal Highness has finished reading today, and Xing'er took him down to take a bath."

"Well," Chang Qing nodded, thought for a long time, then suddenly raised her head and said to me: "Are there two other people beside you?"

"Yes, Grandma Wu and Shui Xiu."

"Does it need to be used?"

She suddenly asked this question, which surprised me. I said solemnly: "They all have to be used. Aunt Wu is careful and prudent, Shuixiu is smart and smart, and they are all kind and trustworthy people. The women of the people can use them."

Chang Qing nodded, regained consciousness, and said: "From now on, let Shuixiu come over and follow Nian Shen with Xing'er."

She suddenly gave this order, which surprised me. It seemed that something really happened. I agreed "yes" and looked down at her again. There were three faint marks between Chang Qing's eyebrows, which were caused by the great anxiety in her heart.

I said softly: "That side of Yuhua Palace is——"

Chang Qing then sighed and said: "Concubine Li committed suicide yesterday, but luckily she was discovered early and the emperor is accompanying her."

"Ah?! How come suddenly——"

I was stunned. If it was because of the miscarriage, it had already been so long ago. Nangong Lizhu wanted to commit suicide. She should have committed suicide when the child was lost. Why did it suddenly happen now? I am still confused.

I heard Chang Qing lower her voice and say: "I just discovered that the tonics she drank recently were all added with Yinmajinshang."

Horse gold bag?!

My heart sank when I heard that - I might not have known it clearly in the past, but after staying in the harem these days, I also know that this medicine is extremely cold in nature and can be said to be a taboo in the harem. Taking it for a long time will cause uterine uterus.

Becoming cold and never conceiving is a sterilization medicine!

Could it be said——

I looked at Chang Qing with my eyes wide open, and she nodded silently.

Nangong Lizhu, was sterilized?!

Although I had some reasons for her miscarriage and loss of the child, I couldn't help but shudder when I heard that she had been sterilized and would never be a mother again - it was the most tragic experience in a woman's life!

When I remembered what Chang Qing had just said about asking Shui Xiu to come over and follow Nian Shen, I suddenly understood what was going on and lowered my voice and said, "Is it—the noble concubine?"

Chang Qing said calmly: "There is no evidence. The emperor had seen the prescription before, and there was nothing wrong with it. It was because Concubine Li's lower body was bleeding profusely the night before, and she found it after looking for the dregs of the medicine. I don't know when it was released.

The Emperor Long Yan was furious when he entered. Several people who followed Concubine Li were killed with sticks, and several people from the imperial hospital were also imprisoned, but——"

But, it’s no longer helpful.

It was done so cleanly, and besides, it was the Emperor's favorite Li Fei. I'm afraid the other party had already made up his mind, but once Li Fei was sterilized, what impact would it have on the entire harem?

Shen Rou gave birth to a prince, and Concubine Li was sterilized. What a great move.

Maybe Shen Rou has been worried about Concubine Li's child before. After all, Nangong Lizhu is Pei Yuanhao's favorite woman. If she gives birth to a prince, it will naturally be unmatched by other children, so she wants me to go.

Plot against Nangong Lizhu; now, by mistake, Nangong Lizhu really had a miscarriage, and Shen Rou gave birth to a prince. As long as Nangong Lizhu's path is cut off, her child's future is limitless.

If this is really the case, then I think deeply - my heart immediately tightened.

Nianshen is the biggest obstacle in her eyes.

Thinking of this, I just feel that the blood in my whole body has gone cold. Actually, I am not too afraid of Shen Rou's methods. The reason why she is still alive and well until now is really because of some strange combination of circumstances.

, but now I’m not worried about this, on the contrary—

Looking at my frown, Chang Qing said: "What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"

"..." I bit my lower lip and said softly: "The Queen, don't you think their actions are too big?"

"..."

In fact, whether it was Nangong Lizhu's miscarriage or the current sterilization, Pei Yuanhao may not have been aware of it. What they had to rely on was that the emperor couldn't find evidence, but if Pei Yuanhao really wanted to touch them, it was not impossible.

, their blatant attack on Nangong Lizhu added fuel to the emperor's inner fire!

But, why are they so bold?!

Chang Qing looked at me, her autumn-like eyes slightly rippled, but she quickly calmed down and said calmly: "You should stop worrying about these things. I will be in Jingren Palace for the past two months to think about my past behind closed doors. There are many things.

I’ll leave it to you.”

"Shut up and think about your faults?" Looking at Chang Qing's indifferent expression, I immediately understood that what happened to Concubine Li was because the Queen was not managing the Sixth Palace well. The Emperor had to punish her no matter what, to set a warning for others, but if this happened - the Harem

Here, no one can suppress Shen Rou!

Is this another move by Shen Rou?

After suppressing Chang Qing, he will be unable to do anything else for a period of time. This is a good opportunity to deal with Nian Shen!

This step by step, every move, is really flawless!

Thinking of this, I felt cold sweat on my palms and my fingertips were cold, but I heard Chang Qing suddenly say: "However, there is good news. I heard that Fu Badai has already set off."

"Ah?" I opened my eyes wide and was a little surprised: "Fu Badai agreed to enter the palace?"

"Yes." Chang Qing nodded and said: "This matter is not easy. He sent the previous post and was rejected by him on the grounds of old age and illness. However, the emperor followed up with another oral order and allowed him to be his apprentice.

Fu Badai went to the palace with him to read with him and take care of his illness. Only then did Fu Badai agree."

A little smile appeared on my face: "This - great!"

"Yes." Chang Qing glanced at me. Although she was smiling, there was a faint worry in her eyes: "Qingying, you are going to have a hard time these days. It depends on you whether Fu Badai's trip will be in vain.
Chapter completed!