I'M THE FARMGIRL YOU CAN'T MESS WITH

Chapter 213: Paying Taxes in Grains

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Mu Yangling supported her chin and sat in line on the paddock, waiting to pay taxes in grains. There were soldiers guarding the paddock, and there were also soldiers helping to carry the grains.

Even though they were paying taxes, everyone’s faces were filled with smiles because after paying taxes, the remaining grains would be theirs.

The people in front had already said that the Little General’s people strictly collected grain according to the Imperial Court’s rules and did not collect excess from them. Since they were not taxed in excess and did not have to pay a porter or other miscellaneous taxes, everyone was naturally happy.

When it was the Mu family’s turn, Mu Yangling held Mu Bowen’s hand and went forward. TMu Yangling was actually the Mu family’s family head in practice, but according to the law, it was supposed to be Mu Shi. If Mu Shi wasn’t around, Mu Bowen would replace him. Hence, Mu Bowen needed to sign the document for such an important matter.

The siblings stood at the side as the soldiers weighed the bags of grains one by one. After doing some calculations, the accountant said, “Mu Bowen, your family has planted wheat, rice, and corn, and even raised rabbits. These are all to be considered. How do you plan to pay for the taxes?”

Mu Bowen glanced at his sister and said, “We’ll settle it with wheat.”

The accountant nodded and was about to speak when a soldier jogged over and whispered a few words in his ear. The accountant changed his words and said, “Because Little General and Young Master Fan share in the rabbit farming, this part is not counted. The corn is planted for General Qi, so this part is exempted as well. In the end, your family will have to pay 6019.4 catties of grain. You can take the rest home.”

Mu Bowen leaned close to his sister’s ear and asked, “Then, Sister, how much is left?”

Frowning, Mu Yangling said in a low voice, “There’s still 4,925 catties left.” Mu Yangling glanced at the accountant and asked in a voice that only the two of them could hear, “Is Little General being magnanimous?”

The accountant frowned and looked at Mu Yangling. Mu Yangling said, “Although Little General and Young Master Fan have a share in the rabbit farming, the land is mine. According to the usual practice, for the 68 acres, taxes should be calculated according to the average yield of the low-grade land. As for the corn plantation, forget it. But you have to calculate the taxes for the rabbit farming for me.”

The accountant looked at her in astonishment. Mu Yangling looked at him firmly and said, “These are the rules.”

She was so insistent not because of the rules, but because she had never evaded taxes in her life. She was afraid that she would not be able to sleep at night.

Seeing that Mu Yangling was standing in front of him and not leaving, the accountant hesitated for a moment before softening his voice. “Miss Mu, don’t make things difficult for me. This is Little General’s idea. If I accept it, Little General will blame me later…”

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