After Zhuang Ruoyun finished speaking, he pretended to be puzzled and asked: "Master, you are here at the right time. I also own a shop nearby and do business. I have something to ask."
"This street was originally set aside by the imperial court for people to set up stalls and make a living. When did you have to pay money to the government to do business here?"
"Is this really the case? If so, I will go to the government tomorrow with the money in hand."
"Oh, we are all running a small business. We would rather spend our own money, break our teeth and swallow blood, than make it difficult for the officials to do it, right?"
"What if this is the rule of the imperial court? After all, they come to ask for money every five days and never fail to pay!"
Zhuang Ruoyun smiled slightly, he was quiet and delicate, showing a gentleness that was knowledgeable and unpretentious.
She narrowed her eyes: "Presumably, if it weren't for the imperial court's order, they wouldn't dare to ask for silver so frequently, right?"
"You can't be greedy. Dear officials, please tell me. Is it because the court asked me to pay extra silver?"
The officers who fell to the ground were startled.
Asking for money in private is their own behavior!
Now this girl has been promoted to the court's request!
In the uninformed eyes, it must be said that the imperial court is oppressing the people.
If the emperor knew that he was angry, their official positions would definitely be in jeopardy, and they might even cause even greater trouble!
The officers and soldiers on patrol all obey Yu Jing Zhaoyin, and they are not the same people as patrol officers like them in the government!
If something goes wrong, we will definitely not cover it up.
Therefore, the official who was the leader in committing the crime hurriedly stood up, not caring about the pain.
With a bruised nose and a swollen face, he cried miserably to the leader of the soldiers: "This villain has been wronged. If he had really asked for money so openly, he would have been sued by the common people to the Yamen!"
"This must be a rumor!"
Zhuang Ruoyun listened and sneered slightly in his heart.
When she saw the official looking at her, she immediately raised her eyebrows and said rudely: "Don't look at me, I heard it from someone else."
When the leader of the soldiers heard this, he said seriously: "Okay, everyone, please stop!"
He first stared at the officials: "You are only responsible for the people's livelihood in this street, but you can cause such chaos."
"If there is a next time, I will definitely report it to Lord Jing Zhaoyin and punish him severely!"
The officer hurriedly handed over his hand: "Yes, yes, Sir Lao, please take the trouble."
The leader raised his head and said: "What you destroyed, now compensate others."
The officials secretly gritted their teeth, but dared not disobey.
He took out a few taels of silver from his sleeve and handed it to the old woman.
The poor old woman was so frightened by them that she didn't even dare to accept the money for fear of being retaliated against in the future.
He just waved his hands and turned his face to one side: "No... no need..."
At this time, Zhuang Ruoyun grabbed the broken silver and stuffed it directly into the old woman's palm.
"Grandma, they broke your things, and if they deserve to pay you, just take them."
"I believe they don't dare to cause trouble for you. After all, the leader comes to patrol every day. If you are bullied, just tell a few adults!"
Because the patrolling officers were here, the officers did not dare to refute and make mistakes.
But he was still unconvinced and said: "Then the man who beat us, just let him go so casually?"
The leader looked at Zhuang Ruoyun: "Girl, did you just see where the attacker left?"
Zhuang Ruoyun looked up to the sky: "I don't know anything."
The leader pursed his lips and said to the officer: "We will find out about this matter, but you must abide by your duties and don't make trouble again!"