Maffe is the son of a baron. The territory of his father, unlike the East Tower City before his eyes, is a bustling place.
If possible, he did not want to come to this horrendous place at all.
But in reality, he had no choice. His father heard that East Tower City had a new lord, and sent him to present themselves.
In some sense, Maffe was quite curious to meet this foolish baron.
He had simply given a gold coin to two commoners.
Absolutely a fool.
Is it not natural for commoners to serve the nobles?
Rayshui tatibana, what should have been a classic event praised by all was seen as after-dinner chatter by the aristocrats, demonstrating the morbid nature of the aristocratic circle.
"Ugh..." Suddenly, Maffe felt his stomach churning, a pain he had never felt before, indicating that he needed to relieve himself.
He found a spot against a wall, he took off his pants, exposing his white buttocks, ready to squat down.
"What are you doing!" A sudden shout made Maffe tremble, and almost sit down on his bum.
"You, scoundrel, dare to scold a noble! You're asking for death!" Thinking about his state just now, Maffe's face showed an embarrassed expression, and he said somewhat angrily.
"In our East Tower City, urinating and defecating anywhere is not allowed. Please go to the toilet if you need to." The person who came was Kahn, who was now employed by Rayshui. He was supervising if anyone was urinating or defecating in public. If caught, there would be a fine of 10 silver coins.
"Heh, I will do it here, what can you do about that?"
"Then please pay a fine of 10 silver coins." Kahn said coldly.
Sure enough, Lord Rayshui and these nobles were completely different. The nobleman in front of him was arrogant and discourteous while Lord Rayshui was amiable, gracious, and courteous.
"10 silver coins! Why don't you go rob someone!" Maffe exclaimed, even his voice becoming piercing.
Did this commoner know what 10 silver coins meant?
That's 10000 copper coins!
Maffe could assure that this commoner in front of him would never earn so much in his lifetime.
"Lord Rayshui said, as long as you don't violate the laws, no matter how high the fine is, it's fine." Thinking of Lord Rayshui's actions a few days ago, a look of admiration appeared on Kahn's face. A few orders from him brought significant improvements in the environment of East Tower City.
The main street of East Tower City no longer smelled like before.
"I don’t believe that no one has been penalized!"
He suddenly realized that the Baron named Rayshui was not a fool at all. He might be a good ruler.
This way of fining could certainly bring in a lot of money.
When he returned to Nanhai City, he could suggest his father to implement it, which could increase the income of the Baron's mansion.
"No one has been penalized, but you could be the first." Kahn said indifferently.
Lord Rayshui had set up public toilets in convenient locations, accessible to everyone. Everyone going to the toilet did not have to spend much time and were being provided with something called "grass paper".
That stuff was much more comfortable than bamboo or wood strips to wipe the buttocks.
Sold at 1 copper piece, sound a bit expensive, but 1 copper piece worth of grass paper could last a month.
The people of East Tower City were very willing to support Lord Rayshui.
The benefits that Lord Rayshui gave them, after all, made 1 copper piece absolutely insignificant.
"Take me to the public toilet." Maffe finally gave in when he heard that he might be the first to be penalized, and told Kahn.
"Follow me."
So, Kahn led Maffe to the public toilet.
"Are you here for the first time? Do you need to buy some grass paper?" An old woman stood at the entrance, selling grass paper.
Her husband was dead, and she had no son, living alone and helpless. She didn't have the strength to farm and lived on the relief of her neighbors. A few days ago, Kahn found her and said that Lord Rayshui wanted to hire her.And then she came here.
"Straw paper?" Ma Fei asked in confusion, hearing the term for the first time.
"Something to wipe your butt." Kahn couldn't help saying as he stared at Ma Fei's bumpkin demeanor.
He wanted to get rid of this guy as soon as possible. He had other things to do.
"Oh, oh, oh." Ma Fei nodded like a schoolboy.
"The selling price is one copper coin. Do you need it?" A kind smile appeared on the old woman's face.
"Then give me a pack."
A copper coin fell on the ground. Ma Fei was not willing to bend over to pick it up. He was pretty generous about spending it now.
After buying the straw paper, Ma Fei entered the toilet, and Kahn reluctantly followed him in.
He had to explain to this nobleman the basics, like where to urinate and where to defecate.
If the latter got it wrong, it would bring trouble to those who had to clean up the next day.
"Whew~ refreshing!" After relieving himself, Ma Fei felt invigorated and unburdened. This must be the feeling of being as light as a feather.
He picked up the straw paper he had just bought and began to wipe his bottom.
"Oh my god, why is it so comfortable!?"
It was entirely different from the sensation of wiping with bamboo or wooden chips.
Wiping his bottom with straw paper felt like being gently caressed by a woman's hand. This sensation was incredibly pleasant.
"Here is one hundred copper coins, I want to buy one hundred packs of this straw paper!"
Damn it!
For the thirty years since his birth, just how much abuse had his buttocks endured!
I promise that I will guard it well from now on!