Especially now that preparations are underway for the autumn harvest, or rather, the collection of taxes after the autumn harvest, and especially since this is a crucial time for the integration of land tax and poll tax, many people are paying close attention to this matter.

Especially now that the land tax system is being implemented in several key areas, many people actually have their own ulterior motives.

The land tax reform was not favorable to many people, especially powerful families, as it greatly impacted their interests. If the autumn tax revenue was not collected soon, or if no obvious benefits were seen, many people would likely start to discuss it.

Even an emperor with great power cannot be domineering in everything, nor can he completely disregard the opinions of his civil and military officials.

Wang Chengen hurried to Zhu Yunying's side and said, "Your Majesty, Minister Yan gave this servant twenty taels of silver."

"Just accept it," Zhu Yunying laughed and said, "Our Minister of Works comes from a wealthy family, this is nothing."

Wang Chengen beamed with joy. The emperor knew that he occasionally accepted bribes in private. Of course, it was also because Wang Chengen was 'honest' and would report to the emperor every time he accepted money, so there was naturally no problem.

There are reasons why Wang Chengen was able to stay by Zhu Yunying's side and was always highly valued.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus has decreed that Your Majesty should go to the Qianqing Palace when you are resting." Shuangquan arrived and immediately knelt down to say, "Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus summoned Prince Zhou and threw a tantrum."

Zhu Yunying was puzzled and asked curiously, "What exactly did our fifth uncle do this time to anger Grandfather?"

Shuangquan said with a bitter face, "Your Majesty, it seems that Prince Zhou has only completed half of the letter. He held a banquet at his residence the other day, and most of the imperial family members attended."

Zhu Yunying was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Grandpa is being too strict. It's fine if Fifth Uncle hosts a banquet. When we go over later, if Fifth Uncle hasn't left the palace, let him stay as well."

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