After rebirth, the prince and husband's personality collapsed

This woman didn't look like a skilled person, so she had no choice but to use a rake to defend herself.

Thinking of this, Shen Yunchu took the initiative to reveal his identity: "Don't be afraid, Auntie, we are not evil people. We are ordered by Your Majesty to come to Belvedere to quell the rebellion and understand the sentiments of the people."

"If there is really something difficult, if my aunt can trust me, then tell me, and I will do my best to rectify my aunt's injustice."

Her words were not impassioned, but coupled with her extraordinary temperament, which seemed to be full of righteousness, the woman suddenly hesitated when she raised her rake hand.

Seeing this, Shen Yunchu introduced himself to his family again: "My surname is Shen. My father is Shen Jichang, the general of the Sheng'an Kingdom. My aunt should have heard of it."

As soon as she heard this, the woman looked like she suddenly understood. She quickly put away the rake in her hand and said twice: "It turns out that he is the son of General Shen's family. The common people have the eyesight and cannot recognize Mount Tai."

Shen Jichang is known as an upright official. This is something everyone knows. Therefore, whether he was or is now, his reputation among the people is very good.

This was one of the reasons why Shen Yunchu didn't believe that the Shen family would rebel.

Seeing this, Shen Yunchu breathed a sigh of relief, but the woman immediately knelt down. Shen Yunchu was startled and quickly helped her up from the ground: "Auntie, what are you doing? Get up quickly."

Then the woman cried and talked about the true face of corruption buried deep under Belvedere's seemingly prosperous skin.

In Belvedere, not only local official tax is levied, but also beauty tax is levied. The so-called beauty tax means that all girls over the age of seventeen must be sent to the county government office, and then sent back after being inspected by the official, in order to be considered tax-cleared. .

Therefore, there is another reason why the common people in Belvedere are unwilling to give birth to a girl, that is, they are unwilling to pay the beauty tax.

The girls who were agreed to be arrested and taken to the county government either couldn't bear the humiliation and committed suicide in hatred, or those who refused to obey disappeared inexplicably, and those who did come back were wantonly abused.

Therefore, in Belvedere, anyone who gives birth to a girl will either choose to abandon it, or if she is more cruel, she will drown to death. If she is reluctant to let go, she can only hide her and raise her so that no one outside will know.

This beauty tax did not exist originally, but since the new county magistrate took office three years ago, relying on his relationship with Zhang Zhouyi, he secretly increased this beauty tax.

So there is this situation where the doors of every house are closed.

This family's surname is Zhang. Their conditions in the village were quite decent originally. However, since three years ago, the male head of the family was beaten to death by the officers and soldiers in order to protect his eldest daughter who was captured by the soldiers. Only the family members are left. The youngest daughter and she depended on each other for life.

After Aunt Zhang finished speaking, she was already out of breath from crying. Shen Yunchu and Shen Qingyue also frowned. Shen Yunchu glanced at Xiaomei Zhang who was also sobbing and said: "Little sister, go in quickly and don't come out again. .”

Zhang Xiaomei nodded and hid back in the house.

Shen Yunchu stood up, with a plan in mind. Seeing this, Aunt Zhang quickly knelt down again: "Master Shen, you must not make decisions for our mother and daughter!"

Shen Yunchu quickly helped her up: "Aunt Zhang, don't worry, since I'm here, I will definitely give an explanation to the folks about the beauty tax."

Until she left the village, Shen Yunchu felt depressed. She couldn't calm down when she thought of those innocent girls who were murdered.

Finally, she said firmly: "Let's go, let's report to the official." Shen Qingyue was confused: "Report to the official? What's the use? He is the mastermind. This matter must be reported to His Majesty."

Shen Yunchu shook his head: "Of course I want His Majesty to know, but if you wait until Your Majesty knows before sending officials to deal with it, it will be too late."

Hearing this, Shen Qingyue remained silent and said no more. She probably understood what Shen Yunchu meant.

After all, this kind of thing is unsubstantiated and troublesome to investigate. With officials protecting each other, the best way is to make him convict himself of the crime of corruption, perverting the law and preying on the common people.

Therefore, Shen Qingyue did not refuse Shen Yunchu's proposal.

Outside the county government office.

When Shen Yunchu banged the huge grievance drum outside the Yamen, the sound immediately attracted countless people to watch, but they all had different expressions and whispered, almost all thinking that this person must be crazy to come to Belvedere to report to the official.

Not long after, the well-dressed master in a long coat, holding his hat, walked out of the door accompanied by several government servants, and said sternly: "Knock on me! Stop! You have broken the drum!"

Hearing this, Shen Yunchu stopped and turned to look at the person who came out. The master stood there, looking at the slightly treacherous mustache, sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, with a mean look.

His scrutinizing eyes scanned Shen Yunchu over and over again before he said impatiently: "Why do you need to play drums?"

He put his hands behind his back, raised his head, and almost looked at people through his nostrils, looking condescending. However, Shen Yunchu didn't take it seriously and just smiled slightly: "I'm here to report to the official."

The master sneered and said to himself: "My master's surname is Yu, please report to the official. Please pay five taels of official silver first."

Shen Yunchu frowned slightly, then smiled angrily: "I haven't said what it is, why do I have to pay first?"

Master Yu's expression condensed and he said sternly: "What's the rules here, the rules of Belvedere? They can't be two strangers, right? It's okay not to make friends, first hit the thirty big board! You have a life to live, and then we will report to the official. Let’s do it.”

After he finished speaking, he hummed softly and was about to leave in a swaggering manner. On the side, Yao Zhen came towards the two of them with a board in his hand. Shen Qingyue protected Shen Yunchu behind him: "Let's see who dares!"

Hearing this, Master Yu paused as soon as he stepped through the door. He turned to one side, cast his squinting eyes on the two of them, and said softly: "This is outrageous! You still dare to go against the Tian family?!"

Hearing this, Shen Yunchu came out from behind Shen Qingyue, smiled at Master Yu, and said: "Everything about money is easy to talk about, let alone five taels. If you can handle this matter for me, I will give you twenty two."

Upon hearing this number, Mr. Yu's eyes shone. He immediately turned away from the yamen servant, immediately changed his face, and greeted him warmly. But before he came closer, he reacted and looked at her carefully. the person in front of you.

The two of them looked young. Although they were dressed like a dog, what if they just got such an outfit from somewhere? Thinking about it, he seemed to be wary again, hesitating whether to believe Shen Yunchu's words. .

And his sarcastic expression was completely written on his face. Although Shen Yunchu didn't have much experience, he was a man who had lived two lives, so he could naturally understand his concerns.

So Shen Yunchu took out a money bag, padded it heavily in his hand, and said: "Our father is a well-known wealthy businessman in Sheng'an City, but we brothers lost important goods while passing here, so we came to report the crime. If you are willing to help me, my brothers and I will thank you in real gold and silver when we find the goods."