Chapter 1466: This Is the True Reason Behind Madam Fan’s Communications!

Feng Fuce spoke about the final matter.

"On Chinese New Year’s Eve this year, someone visited and gave a silver note worth ten thousand taels. What is this about, and did you later receive it?"

Such a private matter, yet the court still found out about it.

Fan Xinhui furrowed her brows and glanced at Ke Yong secretly.

She bowed her head and said, "Regarding this matter, forgive me as I cannot disclose it casually. It concerns other people’s privacy. If the Marquis insists on asking, then please summon the person involved to explain herself personally."

Feng Fuce nodded and glanced at Zhi’er.

Zhi’er merely gave a look, and Feng Fuce agreed.

"Lei Hu, go to the address Madam Fan mentioned and invite that person over to explain the situation."

Lei Hu immediately went to handle it.

The necessary questions had been asked.

Zhi’er said, "Madam Fan has been kneeling for a long time and must be tired. Please go to the side hall and rest for a while."

As she gestured, Cai Ying stepped forward and helped Fan Xinhui up.

Fan Xinhui curtsied, "Thank you, Your Highness."

She gracefully went to the side hall, not giving even a glance to Ke Yong.

After Fan Xinhui left, Zhi’er looked at Ke Yong.

"If Master Ke weren’t still kneeling here, I might have thought the governor of Yuzhou was your wife."

Ke Yong hurriedly kowtowed and said, "My wife is quick-witted and often assists me with official duties, so I never prevent her from participating in discussions."

Zhi’er chuckled softly, "Such an exemplary wife, and yet you don’t cherish her. I heard that you were planning to elope with your concubine but had to return due to unforeseen circumstances."

"Master Ke, have you ever considered that an official eloping would bring about the court’s accountability? Are you planning on the court blaming you, making your wife take the fall for your crime?"

Ke Yong had indeed not thought about it.

Faced with Zhi’er’s question, he broke into a cold sweat and trembled all over.

"It’s my fault! I have recognized my mistake and apologized to my wife."

Zhi’er snorted.

This was because he left and then came back; otherwise, she would have been able to punish him!

Feng Fuce then asked calmly, "Master Ke, tell us your view of Madam Fan. Although there have been secret reports accusing your wife of corruption and bribery, as her closest confidant, you should be the most aware."

Ke Yong looked around and whispered, "Marquis, my wife and I are deeply affectionate, and I originally didn’t want to speak ill of her, but since I receive my salary from the Emperor, I cannot conceal the truth."

Zhi’er listened and rolled her eyes beautifully.

He clearly wants to criticize his wife but has to justify it with a good reputation for the court.

Such a repulsive pretense!

Feng Fuce replied calmly, "You may proceed."

"Since you insist, I will say it. My wife regularly exploits the privileges of the Governor’s Wife to interact with influential households and exchange interests. Moreover, she secretly corresponds with governors from other regions, always behind my back, so that I am unaware of their discussions. When my wife returns, the Marquis might as well interrogate her thoroughly."

Zhi’er pressed her lips, her pretty face involuntarily turned cold.

She suspected Ke Yong was the one who secretly reported his wife!

Otherwise, why would he say so many negative things?

Moreover, from this, it is clear that Ke Yong truly does not care about official matters.

Even someone like Zhi’er, who doesn’t know Madam Fan well, knows that she corresponds with governors from various regions because they make joint submissions every year, expressing their greetings to the Emperor, and explaining improvements needed locally.

If two neighboring regions can assist each other, it would eliminate the need for the court to send aid from afar.

This is the true reason for Madam Fan’s communication!