The True Culprit

"I just happened to do some business before I suddenly prospered. If it wasn't for the fact that I have some money now, I really wouldn't be able to pay such heavy taxes. I'm hoping the Emperor will end this high-tax movement. My family is also looking forward to reducing taxes, but don't count on it. It's good enough that the taxes aren't increasing as much as before." The waiter said.

"What do you mean?" Xue Yan pretended not to understand.

Jiang Yue listened quietly the entire time, eating a mouthful of snacks from time to time.