"Eldest Princess, no one avoids paying taxes, it's just that these noble families have vast estates and supporting a large household isn't easy, so they truly have little extra money."
Wen Ziheng blatantly lied, providing excuses for the noble families.
The Cui Family is also among the noble families and is one of the most powerful. For hundreds of years, their family has known nothing about paying taxes.
"No extra money? If I recall when the Ghost Ridge Palace came to visit, your noble families seemed quite wealthy. The unreported lands in Qingzhou alone could increase several times. These lands are indeed under the name of your noble families.
So I would like Vice Minister Wen to explain to me why our Royal Family cannot collect the taxes, but the Ghost Ridge Palace can?
Do you think our Royal Family's blades are not sharp enough, or ruthless enough?"
Wei Yushuang's gaze was cold, her eyes like an ancient frozen lake, causing Wen Ziheng's expression to change suddenly.
