"First of all, an ordinary small village actually has industries such as snack shops, brick kilns, porcelain kilns, and winemaking workshops."
"Secondly, regarding this year's taxes, did they really pay the correct grain tax?"
Chen Jingzhi was also a little displeased when he heard the question.
"Who are you? How dare you speak to me like that? Although I am only an eighth-rank pavilion chief, I was formally assigned here by the Ministry of Personnel."
"Who are you to instruct me with such an order?"
Han Junyan looked at Chen Jingzhi, then at Qiu Shoufu.
"Oh, I was just saying, how dare such a small village be so arrogant? It turns out there's someone backing them up."
"Captain Chen, you said you're a legitimate eighth-rank official of the Great Chu. Why are you shielding a village like this?"
Chen Jingzhi was also amused by the anger and shouted, "Slandering an official of the imperial court, have you really thought about the consequences?"
Han Junyan straightened his clothes and then bowed, saying, "I am not talented, but I am also a scholar with a good reputation. I was newly promoted this year and will be going to the provincial capital to take the imperial examination soon."
"This young master has a fourth uncle who is also an official appointed by the court. He is a seventh-rank county magistrate, but he is not in this prefecture."
"You are only an eighth-rank pavilion chief. When I pass the imperial examination someday, you might even address me as sir."
Chen Jingzhi laughed heartily: "That will have to wait until you pass the imperial examination."
"This year, in all of Wen County, Taohua Village paid the highest grain tax. How dare you question whether they're paying enough?"
"Then what is your basis and evidence?"
"How is that possible?" Han Junyan asked in disbelief.
Chen Jingzhi sneered at him, and Han Junyan continued, "How could such a small village possibly pay the most grain tax? If that's the case, how could they buy grain to help the refugees? What are they trying to achieve?"
"Do we have to gain something in return for doing good things?" Qiu Yinong brought Qiu Lizheng and his party here.
Hearing Qiu Yinong's voice, the people around him made way for her.
Chen Jingzhi half bowed respectfully, because he knew that the county lady did not want to reveal her identity.
"Good evening, Miss Qiu."
Han Junyan narrowed his eyes and said it had nothing to do with the Qiu family?
What secrets does the Qiu family have? From his observation, he found that the villagers, people from other villages, and even the refugees all respected the Qiu Hanyan family.
This is what he doesn't understand the most. Why on earth are Qiu Hanyan's family respected by these people?
"Humph, that sounds nice, but I don't want anything."
"Oh, I understand." Suddenly, Han Junyan looked at the refugees and then at Qiu Hanyan.
I suddenly understood.
"I see, so that's how it is. This is what you guys are planning."
"Rescue the refugees and then report them to increase your leverage. What a calculation, what a calculation! Hahahaha, you're actually so grateful to him."
"What a joke."
The old woman who took Han Junyan's money suddenly spat at him.
"Pooh!"
"You're such a heartless person, you think everyone is just as calculating as you."
"Miss Qiu's family and everyone in Taohua Village have saved our lives and given us a new life. How could we allow them to be slandered by you?"
"Mr. Qiu San is the top scorer in this competition. Just based on this, we can know that Mr. Qiu San is very knowledgeable. Why does he need these messy and empty reputations?"
"Besides, we are originally from Taohua Village, and we were rescued by Miss Qiu's family. So what if we report it to the authorities?"
"That's right, you don't need to tell us. When the water recedes, we will go to the government office in person to plead for the Qiu family. They have done a good deed."
"Exactly. Didn't you say you were rich? How many refugees did your family rescue? It's a good thing you didn't drive them away."
Listening to the disdainful or sarcastic voices of these refugees, Han Junyan was so angry that he wanted to kick them.
He was stopped by Qiu Hanqing and others.
"You brought all the humiliation today upon yourself." Qiu Yinong said calmly.
"Hmph, little bitch, to tell you the truth, this young master is here for you. If I can't make it today, one day, this young master will make you his concubine."
"How dare you!" Chen Jingzhi and the defending general shouted at the same time.
Han Junyan was startled. The guard glanced at Chen Jingzhi, who shook his head and then said, "Do you know who you are talking to?"
"Miss Qiu Liu's second uncle is a Beijing official, and her grandmother was personally conferred a second-rank imperial title by the emperor. Her mother, her adoptive mother, is also a fifth-rank imperial title."
"Who are you to take Miss Qiu Liu as your concubine? Are you worthy?"
Hearing Chen Jingzhi's words, Han Junyan's legs went weak and he fell to the ground.
He looked at Qiu Yinong in disbelief, then at Qiu Hanyan.
Qiu Hanyan's brothers had cold faces and glared at him angrily. He believed that if he dared to say another word of nonsense, they would punch him in the face.
Before he could say anything, he felt a pain in his abdomen and the man who had been following Qiu Yinong kicked him in the stomach.
Then there was another kick, and Han Junyan felt a sweetness in his throat, and a mouthful of blood spurted out.
"you!"
"Me? You coveted my fiancée. I just kicked you twice, which is already a great favor for you. From today on, stay away from Taohua Village and the Qiu family."
Han Junyan was frightened by the look in Chu Hongyun's eyes, and he didn't even dare to say anything.
Chen Jingzhi shook his head and bowed to Qiu Yinong again: "We will take this boy away from Taohua Village first. Miss Qiu, you can rest assured."
"I will report Taohua Village's efforts to help refugees to the court."
Han Junyan suddenly caught a glimpse of a word, "distinguished official." As a pavilion chief, to whom was he calling himself "distinguished official"?
More and more mysteries came together, and Han Junyan was thrown onto the boat in a daze. The captain obediently followed behind Chen Jingzhi and his crew and left Taohua Village.
"Go back and rest!" Qiu Yinong smiled gently at the refugees, and the refugees hurriedly said good night to her.
Qing Yuan walked in front holding the Qisifeng Lantern, Qiu Yinong was led by Chu Hongyun, and Qiu Hansheng and others followed behind to protect them.
Three days later, the water receded completely. The fourth brother came back on horseback, dragged some food and other supplies, and hurried back to the town.
The heat still did not subside, but became even hotter.
Qiu Yinong built a medicine house in the yard and was busy every day refining medicinal liquids, powders and other substances.
Soon, the plague will spread.
Seven days later, the first batch of medicine was transported to the capital by Li Ao and others summoned by Chu Hongyun.
They also brought the medicinal raw materials that Qiu Yinong needed, and the remaining medicines were all in the space.
Chu Hongyun also started to help with refining medicine, and the peaches could be picked. The villagers joined forces with the group of refugee women to pick and wash all the peaches in the village.
People were also organized to go into the mountains to pick wild peaches, walnuts, chestnuts, hawthorns and other fruits.
Everyone was busy working. While taking care of the baby, Qiu's mother and Zhao's mother also provided nutrition for the whole family.
On July 21st, two letters, one from Wen County, arrived at the Qiu family.
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