Read Novel Full Chapter 1569: They Are Suffering!
Chapter 1569: They Are Suffering!
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The shopkeeper also knew about this, so he didn’t complain and just let his people do his thing.
In Dianhe County, Jiang Yue and Xue Yan quickly settled down in the inn; but they didn’t stay in the inn for long. Instead, they strolled around the county, especially in the streets near the county government, to see if they could hear anything.
This county was more prosperous than Yaoshui Town. There were also people lounging around the streets chatting. There were many things to chat about, but did not get to hear anything related to heavy taxes.
Jiang Yue and Xue Yan continued to walk forward.
Suddenly, the crowd in front of them quickly shuffled to the sides. Then, a few officers walked out. They were all carrying knives and their faces were red. They were laughing loudly and walking into a restaurant.
From this one look, one could tell how bitter the people here were.
Jiang Yue and Xue Yan both raised their heads to look at that restaurant’s board, with the words Min An Restaurant written on it, somewhat sarcastically.
The scale of this restaurant was quite large. After casually asking around from the passersby, Jiang Yue and Xue Yan learned that this was the largest restaurant in this county.
Looking at how familiar the officers were with the place, it was obvious that they’d gone to this place many times.
It was no wonder that Tao Zhen suspected that the taxes collected from the farmers had gone into the pockets of the officials and these people.
“Let’s go in and take a look. They’re officers. If they say anything, there’s likely something we want to hear.” Jiang Yue whispered to her Xue Yan.
“Yes.” Xue Yan nodded.
The couple entered Min An Restaurant.
The people of Min An Restaurant were all snobbish. When they saw those who were not well-dressed, they simply turned their heads and looked the other way. They did not even bother to look at them. However, when they saw Jiang Yue and Xue Yan dressed luxuriously, it was obvious that they were either rich or noble. Those waiters who were resting at the counter did not need the shopkeeper to urge them to serve these two. They immediately welcomed one of them and enthusiastically asked if they wanted to eat upstairs, downstairs, or in a private room.
From the corner of his eye, Xue Yan noticed that those officers were invited to a private room on the second floor. He asked, ” I think the private room next to those officials is not bad. You can sit by the window and watch the scenery outside. Is that spot open?”
“Of course, it is most definitely empty.” The waiter hurriedly smiled. “You don’t look like you’re from around here, I have to inform you that private rooms are more expensive, especially those with a good view. Usually, those private rooms are used to entertain people like the county magistrate’s son or the landlord’s son. Those people pay a hefty sum.”
Xue Yan took out a silver ingot worth twenty silver pieces.
The smile in the waiter’s eyes disappeared in an instant. He hurriedly took the silver and invited Xue Yan and Jiang Yue to the private room next to the officers upstairs. Immediately after, he served them good tea, good wine, and good food. It was as if he would not rest until he made their money worth.
Jiang Yue and Xue Yan didn’t say anything.
They waited for the waiter to leave the private room and before Jiang Yue lowered her voice and said, “Just now, he mentioned that the county magistrate’s son pays a lot of money. In addition to what we already know, there’s a greater possibility that there’s something fishy about this heavy tax being imposed.”
“Yes, there is.” Xue Yan nodded and exhaled. No matter what, the people are suffering.
They weren’t hungry, but there were many dishes on the table that they wouldn’t be able to finish, as well as the wine. Xue Yan drank the soup, and seeing that the taste wasn’t bad, he then scooped a small bowl for Jiang Yue.
Then, he scooped a small bowl for himself.