As for Prefect Wu, he stated that the reason behind the increase of tax was due to this year's poor crop yield. According to him, it hasn't rained for a long time, and the sun this year hasn't been strong enough. The crops were also badly affected by pests, which is why they had no choice but to increase the taxes."
But it had been discovered that Prefect Wu's son was frequently seen loitering in brothels all day, while his daughters went out shopping almost every day—never wearing the same clothes more than twice. Eunuch Zhao read aloud with a steady voice.
Clearing his throat, he continued, "Additionally, the concubines of Provincial Commissioner Luo have been reported to host parties weekly, inviting troupes to perform for their amusement. And just recently, the son of the Provincial Commissioner was said to have beaten someone to death in the marketplace."
