In the basket were ready-made clothes for the whole family. Now they don't need to buy fabric to make clothes; they can just buy ready-made clothes according to the size. They are all made of fine cotton and good quality fabric.
The other basket contained food, as well as some ornaments and novelties.
Ning County is, after all, an old town with a long history, and many interesting things have been preserved and passed down. The three siblings had a great time.
A group of people approached from the opposite direction; they were the daughters and sons of wealthy merchants and officials, strolling along the street with great interest.
Qiao Zhizhi watched longingly.
“Those silks and satins are so beautiful, it’s like they’re draped with light.”
"Hmm, it looks smooth. It must be so refreshing when it's hot." Qiao Xiaomeng was also a little envious.
The basic needs of a person to live are food, clothing, shelter, and daily necessities, right?
“Even on the coldest days, they wear silk lined with fox fur and cashmere, and the cotton they use is the best quality. It’s very warm,” Zhizhi said.
But they knew from a young age that those who could wear silk and brocade were either officials or merchants with permission. Generally, officials and merchants would wear dark colors.
For example, some of these young ladies and gentlemen are dressed in darker colors, but they are silk after all, with a smooth texture and good drape, without a single wrinkle.
Seeing how much the two longed for it, Qiao Lian'er thought that one day, she would make the Qiao family wear silk.
She can do it.
Some pedestrians on the street were talking about it.
"Your village only collected 50% of the land, and the people collecting it are so kind? I heard they even charge for worn-out shoes. When did they become so benevolent?"
"Yes, that Commandant Song, he levied 80 or 90 percent of the taxes, causing widespread suffering. Everyone despises him and speaks ill of him behind his back. Didn't you run into him in your village?"
"It wasn't him. It was the three Qiao brothers. Although they were just soldiers, they strictly followed the standards set by their superiors. If they dared to take an extra copper coin, they would be flogged in front of everyone. In serious cases, they would be reported for dismissal from their military posts and sent back to their hometowns."
“Those who come to collect taxes are all eager to make more money for themselves. The soldiers don’t have much power, so this is an opportunity for them to extort money. Yet they are so law-abiding and considerate of us ordinary people.”
"I hope that such people can climb up the ladder so that they can bring more benefits to ordinary people like us."
"Someone like Captain Song, a scoundrel, how could he possibly be qualified to wear that military uniform?"
Other passersby couldn't help but chime in.
"You don't know, do you? That Captain Song has been demoted and is now just an ordinary squad leader. His soldiers resent him and don't obey his orders. He's having a hard time now."
"Really? That's wonderful! Evil will surely be punished."
The three siblings were all pleased to hear this.
If you sincerely serve the people, they will remember you. If they try to do evil, Heaven will punish them.
On the way back, the three siblings were extra careful.
The bandits we encountered on the way here might have ambushed us if we hadn't succeeded the first time.
Da Hong exuded an aura of vigilance, his nose twitching, his ears twitching, his eyes scanning the surroundings, and his ears listening intently.
"Boss, they're here."
In a secluded spot, surrounded by dense forests on both sides, the bandits lay prone on the ground, covering themselves with grass and leaves.
As the horses drew closer, the leader said in a deep voice, "Get ready."
Excitement gleamed in his eyes, and soon, this fine horse would be his.
As Da Hong passed by, another tripwire was pulled up from the ground. The rope was buried under the road, kicking up dust.
Having learned from the previous lesson, and fearing that the horse might jump over the rope, this time the rope was pulled higher, reaching the horse's neck.
Just as it was about to hit the tripwire, Big Red ducked and swooped down.
Qiao Lian'er bent down and pulled at the back.
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