No, I was just a concubine, how did I become the queen?

Uncle Li was still speaking indignantly, but Xiaodengzi could no longer hear him.

Dujuan frowned and asked clearly, and it turned out that it was Xiaodengzi's fellow villager who had cheated him.

What's even smarter about this fellow countryman is that nothing he said was a lie.

The fellow villager is called Wang Ergou, who is about the same age as Xiaodengzi’s parents and they grew up together as children.

This is also the reason why Xiaodengzi was able to trust him quickly after meeting him.

Wang Ergou has three sons, who are about the same age as Xiaodengzi’s three older brothers.

So, what he talked about with Xiaodengzi was all about his son's recent situation.

Everything happened in real life, except that the people were different. The little stool couldn't find any flaws at all.

The only flaw was that Wang Ergou didn't know that Xiaodengzi's mother had poor eyesight, because his mother died long ago before she could survive the winter of that year.

That's why he never mentioned his mother's lustful eyes. If Xiaodengzi had been more attentive, perhaps he would have realized it.

Dujuan felt like something was blocking her chest, making her feel very uncomfortable and bitter.

But this is how the world is, things are impermanent, the more you cherish, the easier it is to lose.

Uncle Li was about to cause trouble for Wang Ergou's son, but was stopped by Du Juan.

Since this family did such a thing, it was natural for the government to convict them.

There is no need to report to the master at all. Just based on his identity as a small stool, countless people will uphold justice for him.

Dujuan was afraid that if Uncle Li started a quarrel with the Wang family at this time, it would easily attract the attention of someone with ulterior motives, and it would be bad if they discovered the identities of the Emperor and the Empress.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one noticed this time, Du Juan took the lead and said, "Uncle Li, don't be impulsive for now."

"I have a favor to ask of you..."

Uncle Li was not feeling well today, so he came back from the fields early to rest.

He also knew that if he went to the Wang family to cause a scene, his body might not be able to handle it.

I also heard Dujuan say that my nephew is now working for the nobleman, and the nobleman is here to investigate the sweet potato matter.

He hesitated and asked, "In the capital, is it true that there is no tax for the first three years of growing sweet potatoes?"

These sweet potatoes really killed the farmers, and the ones who made a fortune were those corrupt officials and profiteers.

What they eat and drink comes from the flesh and blood of their people.

"Uncle Li, I treat Lengzi as my own brother, and you are also my family member," Du Juan said sincerely, "Not only is there no tax in the capital, but all over the country should be exempt from paying taxes for the first three years of sweet potato planting."

"I don't know if this kind of collusion between officials and businessmen happens in other places, but it happens here."

"Are you willing to tell this to the noble man and give everyone a chance to live?"

Although she would bring the old man at the foot of the mountain back with her, she could not guarantee that he would stand up for her.

After all, this is the way the world is. Ordinary people are the most tolerant. Unless they really can't survive, no one will offend officials.

Uncle Li is different. His brother and his family were killed by these people. Maybe he is willing to avenge them?

Uncle Li hesitated. He didn't know how capable this so-called noble man was.

Besides, everyone knows the principle of officials protecting each other, he is afraid~!!!

"I...I..." He didn't dare to answer, and felt sorry for his younger brother and nephews.

The little stool came back to his senses from his trance and said hoarsely, "Uncle, can you help me?"

He hated Wang Ergou for deceiving him, but he hated those corrupt officials who took advantage of Sweet Potato even more.

Sweet potatoes were originally the life of these poor people, but they used them to enjoy wealth and glory.

All deserve to die!

"Lengzi, being alive is the most important thing," Uncle Li sighed. "As long as you are still here at home, I am already content."

If the people do not fight against the officials, no one will be able to win since ancient times.

Not to mention that the officials here are Manchus, while they are just lowly Han people.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to help his brother’s family get revenge, but it’s simply impossible.

Xiao Dengzi laughed and said, "Uncle, I'm a eunuch...how can I have any descendants~"

"What...what?" Uncle Li slapped his head and even thought there was something wrong with his ears.

Eunuchs are all rootless people.

Second brother, what sin have you committed?

Uncle Li didn't understand why his family were so honest and lived diligently.

Why did it end up like this?

"Uncle, I have no home~~" Xiaodengzi's eyes were swollen, and he couldn't shed a single tear. He kept muttering, "I have no home..."

Uncle Li stood up, as if he had made some kind of decision.

On the way, I found a village kid, gave him a piece of candy in exchange for a message for his family, and then I followed them away...

Lin Mingyan gave Dujuan and Xiaodengzi a holiday, and then received news that Su Peisheng had arrived.

Su Peisheng smiled deeply: "Madam, the master has prepared a carriage to take you out for a stroll."

When the Fourth Master got up in the morning, Lin Mingyan was still sleeping, so he went to handle official business.

Knowing that she had almost packed up, he asked Su Peisheng to come and pick her up.

Lin Mingyan was a little surprised: "Where are you going?"

Su Peisheng kept it a secret and said, "You'll know when you get there~~"

As soon as Lin Mingyan heard it, she knew that the Fourth Master wanted to give her a surprise. Su Peisheng kept his mouth shut, so she didn't ask any more questions.

After packing up, he took Honeysuckle through the Moon Gate and headed towards the main gate.

The place where they settled was an empty house of a wealthy businessman, and when they rented it, they used the excuse of coming from the capital to discuss business.

As expected of Jiangnan, the design of Suzhou gardens is pleasing to the eye.

The journey out was already making her happy. When she got on the carriage and saw the Fourth Master, she smiled widely.

Seeing her smile like this, the Fourth Master felt a little dazed, remembering the time when he took her out during the Flower Festival.

She smiled like this at that time, clean and bright, with a sense of ease and comfort.

So many years have passed, and because of various things, he hasn't seen her like this for a long time.

It seems that it was a good decision to take time out today to take her out to appreciate the flowers.

"Where are you going?" Lin Mingyan asked with a smile.

The Fourth Master leaned over and kissed her on the ear before saying, "Let's go to Xuanwu Lake. There's a flower banquet today."

Xuanwu Lake is covered with lotus flowers, which are in full bloom now.

The house they stayed in belonged to the Wang family, a prominent local family. This year, the Wang family held a banquet and specially invited them.

"Oh~~ Are you going to discuss business?" Lin Mingyan nodded in understanding.

There must be many officials and businessmen coming and going at such occasions, and they will indeed join in the fun by borrowing this identity.

And Lin Mingyan was a little looking forward to the Wang family of Jinling. Could it be that Wang family?