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Chapter 508: Tax Reduction for the Fiefdom Citizens

Qiao Jianer said, "Grandma, Sister Xier didn't keep the baby, but she's pregnant again now, and it's been over two months."

Old Mrs. Qiao was stunned and didn't know how to react emotionally.

But when I thought about it, I had a new hope. There was no need to mention the past. I just hoped that this baby could be born safely.

She sighed: "Xi'er has suffered."

Jian'er probably kept it a secret from her family because she didn't want to make them feel bad. Now she is pregnant again. Even though she is heartbroken, her heart is filled with new hope.

Old Mrs. Qiao informed her family, and no one asked about the child in the past. Perhaps this turn of events gave everyone a profound realization: the purpose of life is to look forward.

Only Feng hid in the room and cried. Thinking of her daughter's experience, she felt pity and guilt. She thought about taking good care of Ling Yin and the twins, and then coming to the capital after Xier gave birth. A month ago, she estimated that she would come to the capital because she was about to give birth, but Jian'er said that it was not very convenient here.

She now finally understood why Jianer said that.

Even though some things are beyond human control, as a mother, she really hopes to protect her daughter.

"You're a grandmother now, stop crying." Old Mrs. Qiao came into the room and said, "If we can't keep the child, it means that the child is not destined to be with our family. There's no need to force it."

"Xi'er has already endured the hardship of this stage and will just pretend that nothing happened."

How could she pretend that nothing had happened? However, Feng tried her best to think of happy things, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and forced a smile on her face.

This kind of banquet to celebrate success in the imperial examination and one's official career is called the Burning Tail Banquet. It goes smoothly and since everyone is family, there is no need to be restrained. The atmosphere is cheerful and free, and the gifts given by the guests are either expensive or of extraordinary significance.

After the meal, we went to visit the back garden together, from the garden to the pond, and from the pond to the covered bridge, laughing and chatting all the way, having a great time.

The Qiao family now has a serious civil servant, Mr. Wu has trained a proud student, and Lord Lu has gained a capable subordinate. Everyone is very happy.

It can be said that everyone got what they wanted.

Mu Xinghe thought that he had finally made it to the top of the world and his wife was pregnant again. Although he had lost a child and gone through many setbacks, the result was pretty much what he had expected.

Sometimes, life is like this, good things take time.

But whenever he thought of the suffering his wife had endured, he would always feel a little gloomy.

As night began to fall, the guests dispersed.

Those who stayed in the yard were all members of the Qiao family and the Chu family. Qiao Jianer also brought Mu Xingyue with him.

From now on, she will stay here.

And Feng had already taken care of Ling Yin and helped her through the confinement period. The twins were about to turn one year old. What the Qiao family had the most was servants to serve them. She was also going to stay in the capital, and she would feel at ease watching her daughters every day.

The Qiao and Chu families stayed in the capital for six days. The whole family went to visit gardens, listened to operas, watched temple fairs and lantern shows, and went shopping. They had a very happy time.

When they returned to Datian Village and Yuezhou, they brought back several large boxes of things that could not be bought in Yuezhou City.

This trip was so satisfying, and with so many people gathered together, we felt extremely happy and blessed.

Although anyone can come to the capital and go back as they please, there are not many opportunities for everyone to get together like this. It can be said to be a rare opportunity.

Mu Xinghe has already taken office. Every evening when he finishes his shift and goes home, he is very diligent and responsible, and sometimes comes back a little late.

Everything is on track.

Qiao Zhizhi practices painting every day. Not only does she become more skilled with practice, but she also gets better and better at calligraphy, the basis of her paintings. Now she can write very well. Of course, she cannot compare with famous teachers, but she has surpassed her peers by a lot.

"At present, you have mastered simple composition, which is equivalent to laying a basic foundation. In the future, I will teach you to draw complex paintings. You must learn all about light and shadow, and layers. Every step must be done to achieve the ultimate and perfection." Mr. Tan said to her.

"In the end, you can create an impeccable painting, paying attention to even the most overlooked corners."

"Yes, teacher, I remember."

Qiao Zhizhi plunged into her hard practice again. She turned down the invitations to parties from the noble ladies and only got together with her family and went for a walk.

In the past six months, Pang Da has not made any movement, as if he were dead.

Everything has been calm, and the palace masters that the emperor had arranged to be by Mu Xinghe's side had long since withdrawn.

It is now approaching late autumn. The leaves in the north have turned yellow, the maple leaves have turned red, and there are large patches of yellow grass on the plains. Looking around, you can see different scenery and views.

It's autumn harvest again.

This year, the grain output in the fiefdom is higher, and the people are all smiling from ear to ear and are very active in paying grain taxes.

Qiao Jianer was generous and reduced everyone's tax by half, so they only had to pay 25%.

This immediately gained a lot of goodwill.

Everyone was very grateful and gave Qiao Jianer gifts whenever she appeared.

Home-woven cloth, smoked meat, pickled vegetables, and vegetables and fruits freshly harvested from the fields and gardens.

"My lady, do you still need to recruit soldiers? I have five sons, and I am willing to send two of them to your garrison." An old lady said, holding her hand.

Her two sons, who had made up their minds, were ready to go and nodded to Qiao Jianer with bright eyes and full of sincerity.

Moreover, both of them are tall and straight, and they are indeed suitable to be soldiers.

In fact, the people are not opposed to sending their children to such a garrison to serve as soldiers. This is the capital, and the army of the fiefdom will only be used when necessary. It can be said to be a very safe place, and you may not have to fight a war in your entire life.

Moreover, the monthly salary is high and the benefits are good, which is equivalent to a good job and it is very prestigious to talk about it.

This wasn't the first time Qiao Jian'er had encountered something like this. She said, "I'm sorry, but my quota of soldiers is limited. I can't exceed it. That's the rule."

The two young men looked a little disappointed.

A team passed by the road next to the fiefdom, and the general who was walking second stopped.

The entire team stopped moving forward, and the leader turned around.

"Lieutenant Pang, why don't you leave?"

"Deputy General He, don't you think this fiefdom is too big?"

"It is indeed large. After all, it covers a radius of a hundred miles, and it is all beautiful mountains and land. Princess Dingxiang is truly blessed. I don't know how she came up with those formations. A little girl has such ability."

It must be said that there was a sour taste in Deputy General He's tone.

Pang Da raised his chin and said, "It's almost a closed-door training here. If anyone harbors thoughts of treason and betrays the emperor's trust, I wonder how angry the emperor will be."