The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 20 Part 2

At the time, Qi Junmu was still somewhat intimidated by Emperor Jing. Steeling himself despite the creeping dread, he replied: "Imperial Father, the palace has the finest imperial physicians and the best medicines. Wen Wan may be frail, but once she enters the palace, she can be properly nurtured back to health. Mother Consort is satisfied with her as well—how could she be displeased?"

Consort Shu also smiled and said to the Emperor: "Your Majesty, in this world, there are so many fine women that it's easy to lose one's bearings. But if Junmu likes her, then this consort likes her too."

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 361 Part 4

Ronghe Village, Rongxing Village—the nine villages were far apart. On the left side of the mountain range was the Jing River, and on the right was Xiaping Village. From there all the way down to the last village, Fangniu Village, was roughly several dozen kilometers.

If the Jing River's volume wasn't enough, the newly dug canal would absorb water, and it probably wouldn't reach Fangniu Village at all.

Moreover, after the diversion, the Jing River's flow would certainly decrease—would that affect Anping County? That factor also had to be considered.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 20 Part 1

Chapter 20

Seeing that the person sitting alone in this desolate spot truly was the Emperor, Shen Nian was rather surprised.

Taking one look at the Emperor's complexion, it was clear he was not in good spirits—furious, enraged, and carrying a trace of unspeakable grief and indignation. Shen Nian mused to himself: Did he have a quarrel with the Empress?

His mind was racing, but he gave nothing away on his face. He also knew that the Emperor sitting here alone meant he did not wish to be seen.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 361 Part 3

Yesterday, they hadn't expected to be gone so long and hadn't prepared enough. At noon, Lao Wang had offered to invite Zhang Quan and the others to eat together, but Zhang Quan declined—not out of disdain, but because there were too many of them, all big men. If they'd accepted, they could easily have eaten half a month's worth of the family's food in one meal. The smallest silver they carried was half a tael—if they gave that much, Lao Wang, honest and simple as he was, would never take it.

Sweet potatoes and wild greens—even if they ate a whole basket, how much would that cost?

If Zhang Quan and his men ate and offered a few dozen copper coins, Lao Wang, being poor, would surely take them.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 361 Part 2

The head tax was crushing!

So did that mean they should just stop having children?

That wasn't possible either. No one wanted to get pregnant on purpose, but it still happened. And besides, they couldn't just let their family line end.

Without any descendants, they wouldn't know how to face their ancestors after they died.

Oppressive government was fiercer than tigers.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 19

Chapter 19

As Qi Junmu's imperial palanquin made its way toward Weiyang Palace, Shen Nian led his men on the night patrol at the end of Willow Lane.

 

He had been rather arrogant and lazy these past few days, but when it came to the security of the imperial palace, he remained thoroughly cautious.

Before each shift change, he would personally take his men on a full round.

Through the long stretch of Willow Lane, he saw the Emperor's palanquin pass by.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 361 Part 1

Chapter 361

Guaizai was led along by Fang Zichen. The other children watched him curiously. Seeing him dressed in what seemed like very thick clothes, with clean shoes on his feet, they immediately felt envious.

Guaizai knew that look all too well.

News that a noble guest had come to the village spread like wildfire. Everyone came out of their yards and gathered on the village path, craning their necks to get a look.

The village had only one well, and at this hour people were still lining up to draw water.