Pei Xingjian handed over the task of collecting taxes to the soldiers who had previously been responsible for collecting taxes, and asked them sincerely to take it seriously and tide over the difficulties together.The soldiers were frightened and overwhelmed.

The people saw the notice posted that night, which stated that those who failed to pay taxes might go to jail.This frightened some people to start packing their luggage and preparing to leave home.Some people fanned the flames, thinking that the officials of the Tang Dynasty did not want the people of Xizhou to have an easy time. After being incited, everyone went to find Pei Xingjian and shouted to fight him.

Pei Xingjian knew that if he forced everyone to pay taxes, some people would be displaced, but if they didn't pay taxes, there would be no good end when the army arrived, so he was now in a dilemma.Pei Xingjian was also worried that the Tang Dynasty's more than ten years of hard work in Xizhou would be ruined. If war broke out, Xizhou would be the rear camp of the Tang Dynasty. There could be no problems in the rear camp, so this problem must be solved.Bai San was afraid that even if the situation was broken, it would do no harm to Pei Xingjian. Pei Xingjian could no longer care about himself at this time, and he had to do some things.Acheng was also worried about Pei Xingjian, which was obviously a strategy used by the Qu family. Even if Pei Xingjian sacrificed his life for righteousness, he should also consider Liuli and his family.Pei Xingjian, on the other hand, looked like he was ready to die. As the long history here, this is what he should bear, and what Liuli should face.

At the same time, the guards outside the door of Pei's mansion were also removed, obviously to give those who owed taxes an opportunity to cause trouble.After Liuli found out about this, she asked A Ni to inform Pei Xingjian as soon as possible.At this time, the people got entangled and came to Pei Xingjian's house, banging on the door and shouting.

Zhang Canjun also deliberately lied that he fell off his horse and was unable to collect taxes.A Ni came to report the news to Pei Xingjian, but Pei Xingjian hurried back because he was afraid that something might happen to Liuli.At this time, outside Pei Xingjian's house, Liuli opened the door and told everyone that Pei Xingjian would not care about everyone's life and death. What Pei Xingjian did was for everyone's good, but it was inevitable that someone would sow discord.Everyone believed that Liuli was just trying to speak for Pei Xingjian, which was not trustworthy at all.

The out-of-control crowds clashed with people in Pei Xingjian's mansion.During the fight, Liuli's hand was injured.At this time, Pei Xingjian rushed back with his people, and the troublemakers fled after seeing this.Xiaotan was also beaten unconscious during the dispute.Pei Xingjian was worried and asked Han Si to come over and see his injuries.Liuli also had to pay more for the consultation fee to take a look at Xiaotan.Han Si was originally unwilling to accept the benefactor's money, but seeing that Liuli and the others were sincere, he had no choice but to accept it.

Pei Xingjian did not expect that the Qu family would make such a reckless move.Liuli believed that even if Pei Xingjian broke this deadlock, if the eldest princess kept in control of Qu Chongyu's wife and children, the Qu family would have problems one after another.Liuli offered to go back to Chang'an to rescue Qu Chongyu's wife and children, believing that there would be no safety risk for Empress Wu there.Pei Xingjian agreed.

Bai San told Qu Chongyu about Pei Xingjian's situation.Qu Chongyu was about to go out immediately, but was stopped by the guards.Qu Chongyu wanted to go out even if he killed the guards, but the guardian arrived at this time.The Protector persuaded Qu Chongyu to stay in the workshop until the outside matters were dealt with and would not restrict Qu Chongyu's freedom.

At that time, someone suddenly came to report that Qu Jingtang and his wife were making a big noise, and Qu Jingtang was hanging himself.The governor didn't know it was a ploy, so he and Qu Chongyu hurried over. Unexpectedly, Pei Xingjian and his wife were waiting inside.Qu Jingtang locked the door from the outside and did not allow anyone inside to come out. Only in this way could the two parties talk quietly.

The guards couldn't get out, so they had to face Pei Xingjian.The Protector reminded Pei Xingjian that this was Xizhou, and nothing would change even if he was kidnapped.The Protector believed that he had repeatedly tried to harm Pei Xingjian and his wife, and did not believe that Pei Xingjian had no ill intentions at this time.However, Liuli said that she knew it was not easy for the governor and that he was being coerced, so she was not angry.Qu Chongyu asked who his father was coerced by. The governor was silent for a long time, and finally told him about the coercion by the eldest princess.

After Qu Chongyu learned about it, he yelled at Qu Jingtang to open the door. He wanted to go back to Chang'an to save his wife and children.The governor reminded the eldest princess Qu Chongyu that she was the saint's aunt. Even if he went back, he would not be able to do anything, and the entire Qu family would be affected.At this time, Liuli suggested that she could rescue Qu Chongyu's wife and children, and Qu Chongyu calmed down.

The Protectorate knew about the relationship between Liuli and Empress Wu, but he also knew that Pei Xingjian had offended Empress Wu and was afraid that Empress Wu would not agree. It was also an indisputable fact that he opposed Empress Wu becoming the queen.The words Pei Xingjian said at that time must have come from the sincerity.The governor said that he would do anything for the honor and disgrace of the Qu family, and he did not believe that he could really rescue Qu Chongyu's wife and children, so Pei Xingjian continued to collect taxes.

The negotiations between Liuli and Pei Xingjian did not achieve the desired results.Liuli decided to leave for Chang'an. The couple hugged tightly, watching the falling snowflakes in the sky, and worried about each other.

The people thought that Zhang Canjun fell off his horse on purpose and did not want to embarrass them, while Pei Xingjian, as an official in Chang'an, did not care about the lives of the people.Therefore, more people gathered and prepared to attack Pei Xingjian.Pei Xingjian also went to Wucheng, but before leaving, he took Zhang Canjun and Zhang Huaiji away. The news soon spread to Qu Chongyu and his son.

When Pei Xingjian paid taxes in Wucheng Township, people in Shangxian Township began to gather, worried that the rabbit would die and the dog would be cooked.Under the instigation of some people, they insisted on going together to rob the Pei family's things and give Liuli a blow.When Bai San's men saw this scene, they hurried back to report the news and put everything at home in one place.Liuli also stood in the yard ready to respond, and at the same time arranged for the maid to hide in the cellar.Xiaotan and Ani will protect Liuli no matter what.At this time, those people were getting closer and closer.