Chapter 1468: How Could You Be So Vicious!

Ke Yong looked at the two people kneeling below the hall, one old and one young.

Both were dressed in modest yet elegant silk garments, suggesting a good background.

Ke Yong eyed them suspiciously from head to toe.

The elderly woman’s hair was gray, and upon entering the courtroom, she was clearly very afraid.

Her son spoke for her, "Lords, the ten thousand taels were given by our family to Madam Fan."

Before Bai Zhi’er and Feng Fuce could speak, Ke Yong felt unable to remain kneeling.

He raised his voice, "You? Impossible, I’ve never seen you have dealings with her, so why give her ten thousand silver taels?"

The man glanced at him, his eyes somewhat disdainful.

"Of course you wouldn’t know; you, as the governor, have ignored the people."

The man kowtowed to Feng Fuce, "Marquis, my family’s surname is Lin, and we have been in river transport. Three years ago, we were driven out of the clan by relatives and had our painstakingly acquired ships forcibly taken and occupied."

"Because of this, my father fell ill from anger, and my mother wept bitterly day and night. I filed a lawsuit with the government, hoping they would grant me justice, but when the matter was reported to Governor Ke, he claimed family conflicts are difficult for an honest official to arbitrate and refused to intervene!"

"Alas, my father did not survive, and he died of rage! I filed numerous petitions, but they were all set aside. If not for the sake of my mother, I had thought of ending my own life. But it was at this time that Madam Fan intervened, taking responsibility for the matter!"

"Madam Fan individually interrogated the concerned parties and, after thoroughly investigating, ordered them to return our ancestral business. The government also ruled that they compensate us for our rightful losses and punished those who banded together to seize our family assets with corporal punishment."

"It wasn’t until the end of last year that our lives finally returned to normal. To express gratitude for Madam Fan’s kindness, my mother specifically asked me to deliver ten thousand taels as a New Year’s visit to thank Madam Fan for saving our family back then."

At this moment, Fan Xinhui spoke lightly, "Previously, I didn’t want to say because I considered it a private matter of the Lin family, thus it was inappropriate to speak openly."

After understanding the nature of the matter, Old Madam Lin trembled as she helped Fan Xinhui explain.

"I don’t know who maliciously reported Madam Fan, but anyone with eyes in Peng City can see Madam Fan’s efforts for us! Although I, as an old woman, am powerless, I am willing to stake my life as a guarantor for Madam Fan! Marquis, please feel free to send someone to inquire around the street; who doesn’t praise Madam Fan’s goodness?"

Bai Zhi’er nodded gently.

She knew that every time she went to the street, people praised Madam Fan, from the elderly to the young.

Initially, Bai Zhi’er didn’t understand, thinking it was due to the Fan family’s strong influence.

But after observing for so long, she finally realized that while Ke Yong was incompetent and indifferent, Madam Fan was comprehensive and exceptionally astute.

No wonder people favored her more and didn’t care for this governor at all.

The matter was clarified.

Feng Fuce nodded, "The letter of accusation is indeed slanderous. I will personally clarify matters to the Emperor."

Fan Xinhui bowed, "Thank you, Marquis, and thank you, Princess, but the wife of an official has one more impertinent request."

"Please speak." Bai Zhi’er straightened her posture.

Fan Xinhui said, "Please, Princess and Marquis, dismiss Ke Yong from his position as governor. During his tenure, he ignored public sentiment and did not heed the people’s will, unworthy of his position!"

As these words were spoken, everyone was taken aback.

Ke Yong, realizing this, was filled with anger and indignation, "Fan Xinhui! How have I wronged you, for you to be so malicious!"