When I am connected with the prince of the same life

Chapter 220 Zhuang Shi
"Sima Zhi? Yuan Zhenzhu said he could prove that the Yuan family was wronged back then. But how could Qiguo have anything to do with the Yuan family? Could it be..." Cheng Muqing thought for a while, and then came up with a possibility, "Xiao Ji If Yuan An is not dead, then Yuan An is in Qiguo's team. He thought he had reached a cooperation with Qiguo before the Yuan family overturned the case?"

"It's not impossible." Lin Heng affirmed her words.

"咚咚-"

There was a knocking sound outside the door.

"Pay attention to rest." He Qianyuan's crisp voice came from outside the door.

The husband and wife looked at each other, and Qiqi closed their mouths.

"Let's talk about this after the incident. Take care of yourself first." Lin Heng lowered his voice and spoke softly.

Cheng Muqing nodded, seeing that he was about to leave, she couldn't help but pull him, "Where are you going?"

"Qiguo has Qiguo's power, and we also have our own power." Lin Heng patted her head, "Leave it to me."

……

In the south of Chenxiang, there is a row of shops with red and white meat hanging on the shops.Before you get close, you can smell a bloody smell.

"Pay the tax, pay the tax!" A group of men in official uniforms walked towards this side carelessly.

"Officer, didn't you just finish handing in a few days ago?" The shop owner at the head had a smile on his face, and spoke cautiously, "Money is really tight these days..."

"I don't care if you're tight or not?" Little Official A raised his chin slightly, with a look of disdain on his face, "You pay the tax to the court, to His Majesty. If you don't pay it, do you still want to do this business?"

"But ten days ago, we handed it over!" The owner of another shop couldn't help but said.

"That's right!" Someone said one after another, expressing their dissatisfaction.

"Tired of work!" The little official drew out the saber from his waist, and slashed it heavily on the chopping board.

The blade is sharp and inserted deeply into the chopping board.The chopping board shook slightly, making a "buzzing" sound.

The air suddenly became quiet, and everyone stared blankly at these officials, daring not to speak out.

The owner of the leading shop trembled all over, bowed his body, like a quail not daring to move.

The scene was stalemate for a while, and the little official A suddenly smiled, "Oh, don't be afraid, everyone. In fact, we are also acting impartially, so let's be considerate to each other..."

"Why are you bullying others?" In the corner, a burly man with a kitchen knife in his hand suddenly asked.

"Zhuang Shi!" The little man next to the man elbowed him.

"Why?" Zhuang Shi frowned, "I just paid the tax, why should I still pay it?"

"Hush!" The little man stomped his feet anxiously.

"You boy..." Xiao Guanjia raised his eyebrows and walked towards him.

Zhuang Shi frowned and looked at him coldly.

"Did you remember correctly? This tax is what His Majesty wants, do you want to argue with His Majesty?" The little official Jia held the long knife in his hand, with a threatening look in his eyes.

"I didn't remember..." Zhuang Shi was about to say something when he found his little boss winking at him desperately. He asked in confusion, "Boss, what's wrong with your eyes?"

"Your boss is blind, and he actually wants you to be his buddy." Xiaoguan A smiled helplessly.

As soon as he waved his hand, other officials behind him stepped forward and pressed Zhuang Shi up.

"What are you doing?" Zhuang Shi asked dissatisfied.

"Hindering official duties." Little Official A said, "Refused to pay taxes."

"Can!"

"Zhuang Shi!" The little boss couldn't help punching him, "Stop talking!"

"You..." Zhuang Shi opened his mouth, he looked at his own boss, and then at the rest of the shop owners who paid taxes, "You guys! You guys are too much! Just pay the tax once or twice, why? More tax money every month!"

"What do you mean by wanting too much?" Xiaoguan A narrowed his eyes slightly, "Gag him up."

At that moment, someone stuffed cloth into Zhuang Shi's mouth.

"Go!" Zhuang Shi waved his arms immediately, not only flying the two people who were holding him back, but also knocking away the person who wanted to stuff his mouth.

"You, you, you!" The little official A had obviously said, "Assault on the officials of the court! Grab it! Grab it!"

"Wow——" Several petty officials pulled out their swords in unison, looking fierce.

Zhuang Shi didn't show weakness, turned around and picked up the kitchen knife that was just placed on the chopping board, trying to fight those people desperately, "I have long since hated you!"

Xiao Guanjia's face turned pale, he didn't expect him to be so hot-tempered.

Now there are people all around, if you don't subdue him now, you may lose prestige in the future and it will be difficult to collect taxes.

"You still dare to shout? Come on!" Xiaoguan Jia said, swiping his long knife and slashing at Zhuang Shi.

Zhuang Shi raised the kitchen knife, and the kitchen knife pressed against the long knife, and pressed the long knife down firmly.

The other small officials were startled at first, and then someone reacted and rushed to attack Zhuang Shi's back.

Zhuang Shi felt a chill on her back and hurriedly tested her body.

But at this moment, a dagger suddenly came out, catching the sneak attack from behind.

"Stop." The one holding the dagger was a Mr. Pian Pian.

The young master is dressed plainly, but those pair of majestic phoenix eyes can still make people feel his unusual identity in an instant.

"Who are you?" Xiao Guan A frowned, looking him up and down.

Lin Heng showed his waist card with a cold expression on his face.

"Whether you pay taxes multiple times a month, the Ministry of Household Affairs should be able to find out." Lin Heng said indifferently, "Do you want to check? Even check how much money you have in your family."

"My lord is going to investigate." The expression of several petty officials did not change.

It seems that it was an order issued by Emperor Jinming.

Lin Heng lowered his eyes and sighed heavily in his heart.

"My lord, please don't interfere with the official business." Little official A said, "The subordinates are also working for Dajin. If your lord wants to reduce taxes and fees, you should discuss it with... His Majesty."

The implication is that you father and son are fighting, don't involve us small officials who obey orders.

"Let's go." Lin Heng took out the money from his pocket, "Is it enough?"

The little official A was stunned for a moment, and after a while, he stretched out his hand to take it.

Didn't expect the prince to pay taxes for these people?The little official A couldn't help but glanced at him, "My lord, you can help for a while, but you can't help forever."

Lin Heng didn't speak, but raised his hand, motioning for him to leave.

Little official A saw that his words were useless, so he had no choice but to leave angrily.

The officials left, the excitement disappeared, and the crowd gradually dispersed.

Lin Heng cast a silent glance at Zhuang Shi, and wanted to leave alone.

Before taking two steps, Zhuang Shi suddenly called him, "Wang... Lord..." He didn't know Lin Heng, but he heard from the man just now that calling Wang Ye must be right.

Lin Heng looked back at him.

"You've spent a lot of money..." Zhuang Shi forced out a smile.

Lin Heng looked around, then walked towards the deep alley.

"Oh!" Zhuang Shi quickly followed.

The nobleman is just surprised that he has such a good attitude, but he doesn't reply a word.

He followed Lin Heng all the way to the depths of the alley.

The alley was surrounded by high walls on three sides, dark and opaque, and straw baskets of different sizes were piled up in the corners.

"My lord." Zhuang Shi followed behind Lin Heng and spoke cautiously.

"Yeah." Lin Heng stood in the shadows and looked at him silently.

The two looked at each other speechlessly, and the atmosphere became awkward.

(End of this chapter)