Chapter 129

"Now that the siege has been lifted so quickly, does that mean we should also go and collect taxes?"

"It seems that is the only way to keep our families from worrying..."

"Then we..."

A group of ministers discussed the matter in a flurry.

Feng Quji's heart was pounding wildly.

Cold sweat had already soaked his back.

Damn it, it's a good thing I didn't speak recklessly just now.

Otherwise, if someone had heard what I said just now, I would be dead for sure.

Those words must not be spoken, and those actions must not be taken.

Feng Quji took a deep breath, knowing it was not wise to stay here for long.

He cast a glance at Chunyu Yue without leaving a trace.

The one who should be most worried is Chunyu Yue; their Rujia Sect is the group with the most aristocratic descendants.

The tax reform affects them the most; one could say the reform is a disguised way of targeting them, so the Rujia Sect is the one that should be worried.

Feng Quji is not that stupid; it's just a big cake, and if forced, he can just give it up.

If he dared to harbor crooked thoughts, the crime of exterminating the three clans is too great; he would not and dare not attempt it.

"Everyone, it's fine for us to pull some small tricks, but we must not easily attempt to defy the imperial decree openly."

"Now there is no other way; we can only go with the flow and follow the main force to collect taxes in order to survive."

"It would be fine if no one handled this matter, but once someone sets this precedent, if we don't follow along to complete the task, it is dereliction of duty. If the Ninth Prince blames us, no one present will be able to escape."

"I apologize, everyone, but this Prime Minister must also follow the main force to collect taxes."

After Feng Quji finished speaking, he stood up, nodded slightly to the crowd, turned, and left.