Chapter 1469: Do You Know What It Means to Be a Magistrate?

Fan Xinhui’s gaze was cold.

"You pampered the concubine, conspired and eloped with her; you blindly trusted her, causing her to accidentally kill my child; you disregarded the people of Peng City, indulging only in your own pleasures; the person who reported me, is you! These matters, are they not enough to show that you have wronged me? You are not fit to be the son-in-law of the Fan Family, nor are you fit to be the governor of Yuzhou!"

Ke Yong never expected that Fan Xinhui would reveal these things in court.

He was furious and pointed at Fan Xinhui: "Alright, alright, since you brought it up first, I won’t spare your feelings either. I’m the one who wrote the report, so what? If you have the ability, don’t do anything wrong, and don’t let me catch you!"

"Let the Princess and the Marquis listen to how you betrayed your wifely virtues and bore a child with another man! Don’t claim that I killed the child, that wasn’t my son, I would have been justified in killing him!"

Bai Zhi’er suddenly spoke: "Where’s the evidence? Be careful with baseless claims."

"Replying to the Princess, your official has evidence!" Ke Yong pulled a letter from his sleeve, the same letter of secret informant saying the child wasn’t his.

Bai Zhi’er glanced at the letter and asked: "Based solely on a few words in a letter, you expect us to believe you, that’s not acceptable, everything needs evidence. Do you know who wrote this letter? Why not summon him?"

Ke Yong’s face was blank.

He stammered: "I... I didn’t investigate."

Bai Zhi’er chuckled lightly: "To slander a woman so easily without evidence, don’t bring it to court."

"Though your family affairs are not for me to question, hearing these matters just now, I indeed feel as Madam Fan said, Master Ke, your role as governor is inadequate."

"The grievances of the people, you shirk responsibility, the people’s cries go unheeded, and you do not reflect on yourself, instead secretly writing a report against your wife who has worked tirelessly for the people."

She turned to Feng Fuce and said: "Brother Fu Ce, write a letter now telling Father to strip Ke Yong of his position!"

Ke Yong was shocked: "Your Highness! I know I was wrong!"

Bai Zhi’er dusted off her dress, her gaze indifferent: "What is a parental official, you haven’t even figured out your duty."

Feng Fuce nodded lightly: "Let’s proceed as the Princess wishes, Lei Hu, go and take back Ke Yong’s official hat and credentials."

Ke Yong hurriedly covered his head with his black hat.

"Princess! Marquis! I am innocent, I... I did not want to neglect these citizens, but Fan Xinhui always suppresses me! I fear that if I handle too much, it will displease her, I have to live by her mood! Please, Your Highness, see clearly!"

Bai Zhi’er laughed coldly: "I don’t see that you have to live by Madam Fan’s mood, instead you have the audacity to elope with the concubine and the child, why didn’t you consider then that you are a governor, if you leave, what happens to the people?"

"You’re accustomed to enjoying the convenience brought by a capable wife, yet you turn around and blame her for being too strong, I despise men like you the most."

Feng Fuce glanced at Lei Hu, slightly furrowing his brows.

It seemed he was somewhat dissatisfied with Lei Hu’s slow actions.

His Little Demon Pet had repeatedly expressed hatred for Ke Yong, yet he wasn’t dragged away!

Lei Hu, meeting his lord’s icy gaze, hurriedly stepped forward and took away Ke Yong, who was protesting his innocence.

Bai Zhi’er looked at Fan Xinhui.

She saw Fan Xinhui’s forced composure, yet her eyes were red.

Even the strongest person can have a fragile side.