When she was reading the book on New Year's Day, regardless of whether Xiao Changqi was a real tyrant or not, all she knew was that this man was the most charismatic guy in the entire book!
Of course, being a little bird struggling to survive under a tyrant in a book is still a bit awkward at the beginning of the new year. I'm really afraid that Xiao Changqi will be like the tyrant described in the story, not even sparing a small pet when he gets angry.
Fortunately, she conquered the tyrant with her "beauty" and is now a beloved bird that can only lord it over the tyrant.
However, Xiao Changqi truly lived up to his reputation as a tyrant; his temperament was indeed unpredictable, and he often had a gloomy face.
For example, right now, this man is treating her like a fickle, easily bored, and wicked little bird.
Yuan Dan patted the man's hand helplessly, reminding him: "Cheep cheep."
You pinched me too hard.
Xiao Changqi seemed to realize that he had gripped the bird too tightly, so he loosened his grip a little, but his handsome face was still dark.
New Year's Day lowered his head: "Chirp chirp?"
Hold on tight, then listen to what I have to say.
The king ignored the little pink ball for a few seconds before finally reaching out to stroke the bird's head feathers and listen to its explanation.
"I wanted to visit Yuandan, after all, she's still my savior." The little bird is getting better and better at lying these days.
Yuan Qing only saw Xiao Changqi stroke the little bird's head twice, and then his cold and gloomy expression softened.
Yuan Qing: "..."
He believed the rumor that the bird was a fairy.
Look how infatuated the prince has become with her!
Immediately afterwards, Yuan Qing heard a deep, emotionless voice.
"I have something to discuss with Prime Minister Yuan."
Yuan Qing looked at Xiao Changqi's stern face and had no doubt about his words: "What is it?"
"tax."
Yuan Qing also heard the news that taxes would be levied on the people as usual this year. In fact, Prime Minister Yuan did not quite agree with the emperor's decision, but as a subject, he could not disobey the emperor's orders to keep everything as before.
"Does Your Highness have a different opinion on this matter?" Yuan Qing asked tentatively.
"No," Xiao Changqi said coldly.
Yuan Qing: "..."
What would you like to say to your grandfather?
"Before I returned to the capital, Prime Minister Yuan advised the Emperor to exempt Yang, Yan, and Tong prefectures from taxes for three years."
“Yes.” Yuan Qing also knew about this. The emperor was eager to bring Xiao Changqi back and keep an eye on him, so the emperor granted the request shortly afterward.
"So this is...?"
Xiao Changqi: "I wonder if Prime Minister Yuan and His Majesty still remember."
Yuan Qing understood. So you were going to remind your grandfather, and indirectly tell the emperor, not to dream of squeezing any of the people's wealth from Yang, Yan, and Tong prefectures.
“But if that’s the case, I’m afraid the Emperor and the Crown Prince won’t be able to sleep.” Yuan Qing said with a slight hesitation.
"Chirp chirp!" Before Xiao Changqi could speak, Yuandan suddenly chirped twice.
"Little Fatty..." Before the prince could glare at him, Yuan Qing quickly changed his words, "Little Yuanyuan, what's wrong?"
Yuan Qing couldn't hear what the little bird was saying, but Xiao Changqi could hear it clearly.
The little bird said, "The emperor sent people to Tongzhou and Yanzhou, probably not for tax revenue, but to see if you have a private army, right?"
"Hmm." Xiao Changqi rubbed the little bird's round belly expressionlessly.
"Chirp!" Yuan Dan kicked the man with her short legs in displeasure.
I'll teach you to be a scoundrel!
Yuan Qing: "..."
We were talking about serious business, Your Highness, why did you suddenly start playing with the birds?
Yuan Qing glanced at the pink, chubby ball in the prince's hand and thought to herself, "As expected, it's a bewitching little bird that can only deceive people."
If we keep raising it like this, it might just turn into a monstrous bird that brings disaster to the country...
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