The early summer sunshine gently shines on the fertile land of Mingjin Island. The flowers are in full bloom, colorful, and the grass is lush and full of vitality.

Yae Kamiko walked slowly on the country road of Konda Village with light steps, her beautiful brows slightly furrowed.

This once busy and vibrant village is now in a state of decay.

She looked around, and almost everywhere she looked were elderly people.

They sat quietly in front of their homes, with haggard faces and thin bodies, their eyes revealing a deep fatigue and helplessness, as if they were silently waiting for the end of their lives.

Yae Shinko slowly walked to the door of the village chief's house.

When the village chief Densuke Konda saw her, despite his old age, he immediately struggled to stand up and greeted her with the utmost respect.

"Village Chief Konda Densuke, why are there only old people in the village? Where have all the young people gone?" Yae Kamiko couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, Konda Densuke smiled bitterly, then sighed deeply, "Alas, not long ago, the Tenryo Bugyo and Kanjo Bugyo came here to collect taxes, and those villagers who couldn't pay the taxes were forced to do labor service.

However, the cruelty of the labor was simply unbearable. Out of ten people who went to perform the labor, only two or three could come back alive.

I heard that there is no agricultural tax on Bayun Island now, so all the young people in the village have fled there."

At this point, a trace of helplessness and sadness flashed in Konda Densuke's eyes.

After hearing this, Yae Shinto felt mixed emotions.

If I were in their shoes, I would probably make the same choice as these young people and leave my hometown.

She asked with concern and worry: "How will the elderly in the village live?"

Konda Densuke replied: "We all have to thank the adults in the community, whose officials come to the village regularly to distribute relief food to us old people.

It is this timely assistance that enables us to make ends meet and not suffer from hunger.”

As they were talking, a shout rang out in the village, "The village commissioner is here to distribute grain, everyone come and collect it."

Yae Kamiko turned around and looked at the source of the sound, only to see two community officials in plain uniforms struggling to push a cart filled with sacks towards the center of the village.

Public officials opened the sacks one by one, preparing to distribute the relief food to the villagers who had been waiting for it for a long time.

When Yae Shenzi's eyes fell on the food, her expression suddenly changed.

There was actually sand mixed in the grains!

She had obtained the Mora for purchasing relief food from Lin Yide, but in the end, the Kamisato family failed to live up to her expectations!

She walked quickly to the two civil servants and asked in a cold tone: "Tell me, why is there sand mixed in the grain?"

One of the civil servants immediately replied in fear and trepidation: "Master Yae, this is a special request from Master Kamisato Ayato.

The Tenryo Bugyo and Kandeong Bugyo would look down upon the grain that was mixed with sand, so they would not come to rob it.

Moreover, although this kind of food may not taste good, it can at least provide food for more people.”

When Yae Shinko heard these words, anger and sadness mixed together in his heart.

The state's ruling institutions, the Tenryo Bugyo and the Kanjo Bugyo, were so greedy and corrupt that the Sha Bugyo was forced to resort to this inferior measure to deal with it.

Her mind echoed with what Lin Yide said last night.

At this moment, she agreed with his words very much, and all the nobles of Inazuma, except the Kamisato family, rose up.

.......

At the construction site in Port Fude.

Sanbing and Jiro Imai, wearing brand new work clothes, are building a wall together. Since they have just joined the work, the quality and efficiency are not high.

However, no one ever blamed or urged them. Instead, experienced workers came over from time to time and patiently provided them with guidance and help.

Especially the one with dog ears who often came to check on them. Sometimes, he even let them rest aside while he himself worked hard.

This made the two of them very uncomfortable, especially Sanbing. He had never been taken care of like this before when he was forging iron with sand.

At noon, Sanbing and Jiro Imai went to the cafeteria to eat together.

At the food window, the staff saw that San Bing was young and always gave him more dishes.

Jiro Imai originally planned to give his meat to the soldier, but after seeing the sumptuous dishes on the soldier's plate, he gave up the idea.

For Sanbing and Imai Jiro, receiving their wages every night is the happiest time of the day.

After receiving their wages, they like to stroll along the newly opened Fontaine Shopping Street and admire the wide range of goods.

Although most of the goods are expensive and unaffordable for them, this does not prevent them from appreciating them.

Jiro Imai saw a limited edition cute figurine of Funina in the store, which was priced at 200,000 Mora.

He roughly calculated that it would take about half a year to bring the figure home.

Sanbing is dismissive of this star-chasing behavior, thinking that he is just being ripped off by businesses.

But Jiro Imai didn't care. What's wrong with giving a little for his idol?

After shopping in Fontaine Street, Sanbing and Imai Jiro usually turn to another commercial area with a completely different style - a simple but bustling civilian commercial street.

This place is completely different from the former. There are no fancy stores, only various stalls arranged closely together.

The stalls sell daily necessities, tempting snacks, and more.

While strolling, Sanbing and Jiro Imai would occasionally stop to buy some practical or delicious small items.

When night falls, they will end this pleasant exploration and return to the dormitory.

After washing up in a spacious shared bathroom, I climbed into bed with a day's fatigue and satisfaction.

Sanbing lay quietly on the bed, his eyes fixed on Jiro Imai who was already fast asleep on the other bed, and felt unprecedented peace.

No need to worry, no need to be concerned, just live a stable and peaceful life every day.

For a moment, he even wanted to live like this forever, away from the shadow of the past, and enjoy this rare peace.

But he knew that this was an unattainable luxury.

Because he carries a sin that can never be washed away.

If I die, will no one scold me?

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