C23 New Year Home
Later, he heard that the tax official was a bloated, middle-aged man with a fat face. There were also two women who could be his daughters, but they were exposed in the cold and snow.
Under Zhao Tian's warm welcome, the tax official coldly followed him into the Lord's Manor.
Not long after, the tax official was holding a small box. Although his expression was still cold, joy could be seen in his eyes.
He quickly left the Lord's Manor, entered the horse carriage and left. He did not stay in the territory for even an hour.
Perhaps in his eyes, this land was not as comfortable as his carriage.
When Zhao Tian saw the leaving carriages, he sighed and thought to himself that he finally dismissed this little brat. The tax official was moved by his 100 gold coins and happily accepted the fact that his territory did not pay any taxes this year.
In the eyes of the tax official, these 100 gold coins were wasted. If Zhao Tian could make up for it next year, then he could also earn more from it. If he could not make up for it, then he would not be responsible, the empire would definitely have a rule like that, when the other nobles took over, he would naturally reclaim the losses.
Thus, no matter what, he would not lose out. This Zhao Tian could be considered a person who knew how to handle matters, and had him come here in time. He was naturally overjoyed, a hundred gold coins was not a small sum, it was enough for him to spend for a while.
Of course, this was not a big deal to the resident and Zhao Fengnian, they should be happy to prepare for the new year, and should work hard to recover their body's connection with the spirit energy.
The customs in this world were very different from those on Earth. Although they were all 12 months old, there were only three festivals: New Year, Spring Tillage, and Autumn Harvest.
Although there were some festivals such as the Empire's National Day, those were festivals that only nobles of the Empire's great cities would go to for fun.
The small territories on Yongfeng Ridge's side did not have much of a reaction towards this. The problem of being warm and full had definitely not been resolved, how could the commoners have the energy and money to go to a festival that did not have much to do with them?
The Lord came forward and spoke a few words, and then everyone returned home to worship their Ancestor. After that, everyone gathered around the fire, brought their own food, shared it, and drank and talked.
During this period of time, the Lord would provide some meat, and everyone would be able to get a small piece. Although it wasn't much, it represented the Lord's blessing, and everyone ate with relish.
The villages outside the village were also about the same. From afar, one could see the entire territory was on fire. The bright flames would burn for the whole night.
When someone was in high spirits, they would casually tell a few stories and sing an unknown verse, causing everyone to laugh out loud ?
The huge bonfire lit up everyone's face with a red glow, filling them with a happy and happy atmosphere.
At this time, Zhao Fengnian was also sitting next to a bonfire in a wheelchair, in a daze, thinking about something. There were a few kids around his age that were laughing loudly at the side, chasing and joking.
On the other side, Zhao Tian was drinking with the officials and the Residence's troops as well. No one knew what he was talking about, but bursts of laughter could be heard from time to time.
Although it wasn't as resplendent as the New Year in his previous life, nor did it have dazzling fireworks or the annual Spring Festival Gala, nor did it have abundant and delicious food or any variety of drinks.
However, this kind of happy atmosphere was something that Zhao Fengnian rarely felt in his previous life, even when his mother was still alive.
Looking at the faces of the people around him that were illuminated by the flames, Zhao Fengnian felt a wave of happiness from the bottom of his heart.
This was the feeling of home, his home was Yongfeng Ridge!
