The Legend of Rosy Clouds

He gave you this school, so he must want something in return.

B-Besides, it's not like

he could've just found a random place in the streets to bury me.

That would also reduce suspicion against Juyun Pavilion. Right?

I guess that makes sense.

Your Excellency, let me take you somewhere.

[Alley Literary Teahouse] Have you heard? They're raising taxes in Nine Cities again.

How can small businesses like ours keep running?

has been here since I was born. I know it won't work!

Hidden talents abound here. Everyone inside is very knowledgeable.

Do you still remember the flood in Gao City 5 years ago?

Remember? At that time, many people

That man in the middle sells pork. They are all very talented.

our fortunes taking a nosedive. In my opinion, historically,

periods of prosperity are built on minimal taxation and corvée labor.

There were no miscellaneous charges, and the land tax was reasonable.

will you still raise taxes?

What do you mean by that?

If you didn't have the welfare of the people at heart, you wouldn't have come with me

is just an act you put on, right?

The mind of a sovereign is inscrutable.

Because this is also what I want.

I won't cause you trouble and will let you leverage my power steadily.

Shouldn't every official know about the increased taxation?