Chapter 119 Attending The Banquet

"There's good news, excellent news, and it's not just one." The old lady replied with a smile.

Then, she pointed to a small shed not far away and said, "Young man, haven't you noticed that the people collecting protection fees in this market are gone?

"I heard that the county governor has also changed, and some of the previous miscellaneous taxes will be waived from next year. We commoners can finally live a good life."

"That's right. In the past, there were various taxes that we had to pay. Now, we finally get to catch a breather, " said a middle-aged woman selling pickled vegetables.

"It's such a pity for my eldest daughter. I don't know where she's been sold to." She wiped her tears as she continued.

As soon as she finished speaking, the lively atmosphere in the market dropped to the freezing point.

Gu Chengrui and Zhou Ying looked at each other and then walked away silently.