After rebirth, I married the emperor's uncle and overthrew my ex-husband's kingdom

"It's your treat today."

"I'm calling you, of course I'm treating you."

Qi Lian's pockets were swollen and he became more generous. Bai Youyou followed him to the North City. After getting off the carriage, they walked into a small alley through twists and turns.

There was a woman wearing a white veiled hat walking hurriedly in front of him. Qi Lian couldn't see her face, but he recognized the maid next to her.

Is it Bai Qingshuang?

This is a slum, what is she doing here?

Qi Lian was a little curious, and as the fly restaurant happened to be over there, he took Bai Youyou with him and followed them quietly.

In front of a small courtyard, Bai Qingshuang and her maid stood in front of the door. The maid beside her raised her hand, picked up the copper ring and knocked it lightly three times.

The courtyard door was opened from the inside, and Bai Youyou, who was hiding in the corner, was shocked when she saw that person.

Qi Lian naturally knew that person, and he pulled Bai Youyou back into the alley.

"This Bai Qingshuang is actually involved with Princess Liyang's consort?"

Qi Lian said as he pulled Bai Youyou back, "Princess Liyang helped us just now, so this is a good opportunity to return the favor."

Bai Youyou and Qi Lian didn’t get to have dinner today as they witnessed a scene of an adulterer.

Bai Qingshuang was slapped in the face by Princess Liyang's men, while Princess Liyang's husband knelt on the ground in dishevel and begged for mercy.

"Retribution in this life!" Qi Lian felt very happy when he saw Bai Qingshuang being punished, "She has a vicious mind and wants to harm others!"

It was past dinner time, and Bai Youyou and Qi Lian each ate a bowl of wontons at the stall they used to frequent.

Qilian returned to the shop and Bai Youyou returned home.

But when I returned home, I found that my grandmother and Mrs. Sun all looked extremely heavy.

Bai Youyou was shocked and asked anxiously, "Grandma, aunt, what happened?"

"Censor Liu was beaten to death by the emperor."

The old lady's eyes were slightly red, and she raised her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes.

Censor Liu was a neighbor of her maternal grandfather, and few people knew that she and Censor Liu knew each other when they were young.

Over the years, Censor Liu has secretly helped them a lot, and she always responds to whatever she asks.

Bai Youyou's breathing stagnated, "Is it because of the tax issue?"

Sun nodded, "When the tax issue came out yesterday, Censor Liu entered the palace immediately. When Lord Xu rushed over, it was too late. The emperor had already ordered the caning."

"Liu Yushi was just doing his job as a censor. Why would the emperor risk his life by beating him to death?"

The duty of the Censor is to supervise all officials, to save the master from mistakes, to make up for the master's faults, to praise the master's virtues, to make clear the master's achievements, so that the master will not do evil things inside and will not have a dirty reputation outside.

If the emperor kills the censor, he will be condemned by scholars all over the world!

Sun guessed, "The current emperor is arrogant and narrow-minded. Perhaps Liu Yushi's extreme words and deeds angered him."

The old lady felt guilty, "He has a strong temper and cannot stand injustice. I should have guessed that he would go to the palace to make a suggestion, and I should have sent someone to stop him in time."

"Who would have thought that Censor Liu would break into the imperial study alone?"

Sun looked regretful.

Now that everyone is dead, nothing can be done.

The incident involving Censor Liu caused a sensation in the court and the country, but Censor Liu usually used sharp words when monitoring all officials, which offended many people.

"Prosperity and decline are so different, and the melancholy is hard to describe." Only the old prince cried out, "My Great Zhou has lost another good official!!"

"That old fellow, I knew he would die from that broken mouth one day."

"The duty of the Censor is to attract the wrath of thunder and blood. How can a person who is cunning and eloquent be in charge of the job of impeaching officials? If you want to be competent for the post of Censor, you must be outspoken, not flatter the powerful, and dare to speak out! Lord Liu has made his ambition clear, and his name will be recorded in history!!!"

The one who spoke up to defend them was Zhao Qingming. He glared, his eyes moving across everyone's faces, his heart filled with rage.

These people hold high positions and have enjoyed generous salaries for a long time, but they have never truly done anything for the people.

Corrupt officials swarm together, they are either birds of the same feather or in cahoots with each other.

Zhao Qingming felt deeply powerless.

Did they study and become officials just for wealth and glory?

Facing Zhao Qingming's eyes full of disappointment and sarcasm, those people who had just said that Censor Liu should die looked embarrassed. They quickly turned their heads away and said no more.

"Justice is in the hearts of the people, and future generations will clear the name of Censor Liu!"

Xu Lingyun walked up to Zhao Qingming and patted him on the shoulder. "We should not forget our original intention and stick to it."

The roots of the Great Zhou Dynasty are rotten. If we want to completely cure the chronic illness, we must dig out the rotten roots!

Everyone looked at each other in silence, and the court fell silent in an instant.

When the eunuch announced that the Emperor had arrived, everyone knelt down and paid homage.

Prime Minister Xiao stood out from the ranks of civil officials with a banner in his hand, "Your Majesty, regarding the taxation issue, I, this old minister, dares to ask Your Majesty to revoke your order!"

Old Prince Duan also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the taxes on the people are already too heavy. If you increase it by another 10%, I'm afraid the people will not be able to bear it. Please think twice!"

The emperor looked at his ministers who came out to criticize him over the taxation issue, and his face became as dark as ice.

"Now the treasury is empty. If we don't increase taxes, where will the money come from?"

He looked coldly at the ministers below, "You all hold high positions and enjoy generous salaries, but you abuse your power for personal gain and enrich yourself. Do you want me to confiscate your homes to fill the national treasury?"

The officials who stood up were speechless for a moment.

You can say this to gain a good reputation, but if you really want to confiscate their homes to fill the national treasury, only a fool would do this!

The fool Zhao Qingming stood up and said, "The treasury is empty. I am willing to do my best, as long as the emperor withdraws his order!"

"What can you do with your little possessions?"

Yong'an Hou stood there and said angrily, "The natural disaster in Quzhou requires silver, and the hundreds of thousands of troops on the border also require silver. If taxes are not increased, is the emperor expected to conjure up this silver out of thin air?"

The crown prince also stood up and agreed: "In the current emergency, father has no choice but to do this. You should understand."

The third prince was ordered by the emperor to be under house arrest because of the incident in the general's mansion. Now the crown prince has the final say in the court.

The princes' party came out to support the emperor's decision and said that the emperor's move was very wise.

It was rare for someone to understand him. The emperor looked at Marquis Yong'an with a slight smile on his lips.

He sat upright on the dragon throne, his eyes piercing, "Increasing taxes now is only a temporary measure. When the treasury is full, I will naturally know to reduce taxes without you saying anything!"

The emperor insisted on having his own way and was too lazy to waste words with the officials. He simply said "dismiss the court" and strode away with his hands behind his back.

"Heaven can be deceived, but the people are hard to fool. If the ruler makes mistakes, the country will be in danger!" The old prince slapped his thigh and cried to the sky, "The people are living in misery, the people are living in misery!!!"

After the court session, Xu Lingyun went straight to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. He now wanted to ask the old lady if the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion had any other ideas.

He is loyal to the Great Zhou and the people of the world, not to any particular person!