Chapter 2395 The Fang Family's Reward
The Xu family members suddenly looked up. What? What does that mean? Report to the Dali Temple?
Is that what they mean? Not only will the Xu family be exonerated and have their property recovered, but Xu Zhensheng will also have a legitimate job?
The magistrate looked at them and said, "Aren't you going to thank me?"
"Thank you, thank you for your great kindness." The three members of the Xu family, still in a daze, helped each other to their feet.
They never expected such a reward; they were content with simply being freed from their criminal status and never even considered leaving the Southwest.
Lin's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Shu Yu handed her a handkerchief and whispered, "The current Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is Lord Jing. He is an upright man and someone the Emperor values. If Xu Zhensheng follows him and does his job well, he will definitely be promoted. The Xu family will prosper in the future, so don't worry."
Mrs. Lin nodded repeatedly, "Yes, finally, the bitter times are over."
She was so happy that it all seemed unreal.
They can return to the capital, and their son can work in the government office. In two more years, he can get married and have children, and the whole family will be able to weather the storm.
The Xu family of three stepped aside and slowly digested the contents of the imperial edict.
The magistrate then continued reading, and next up was the Fang family.
The Fang family didn't do much in this operation, but Ma Lu and his brothers followed Qi Lie and helped with a lot of things.
However, Ma Lu is still a criminal, and Qi Lie did not take him away from the place of exile before leaving.
Now that the imperial decree has been issued, he and his brothers can set off for the capital.
As Ma Lu's wife, Fang Xiyue was naturally pardoned and was allowed to leave with him and their child.
However, Mr. Fang and his aunt were not pardoned.
Fang Xiyue became anxious upon hearing this, "My parents..."
Shu Yu stopped her in time, shaking her head, and Aunt Fang immediately pulled her aside. Fang Xiyue could only grit her teeth, suppress her anxiety, and quietly wait for the imperial edict to be read.
Then, together with everyone else, they kowtowed and said, "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."
After getting up, Fang Xiyue hugged her aunt with some distress, "Mother, what should we do?"
Ma Lu comforted her from the side, "It's alright. Lord Qi told me that once he returns to the capital and finishes his business, he will help the Fang family overturn their case. At that time, your father and mother will also be released without charge."
Shu Yu nodded, "Lord Qi is quite reliable; he will definitely keep his promises. As for you, go back to the capital with Ma Lu first. Ma Lu works for Lord Qi, and if he makes meritorious contributions in the future, he might be able to stand up for the Fang family. It won't be long; a few months at the shortest, and a year at the longest, and you will be reunited."
"Yes, yes, Yue, don't worry. We haven't suffered much here. Let's be patient and wait a little longer." Father Fang is very open-minded now.
The Fang family wasn't wealthy before. He supported his family with his hunting skills. Although they had enough to eat and wear, their lives were similar to what they have now.
The only difference is the distinction between criminals and law-abiding citizens. Now that A-Yue and Ma-Lu have been cleared of their criminal status, their children will also be law-abiding citizens. For Mr. and Mrs. Fang, that is already enough.
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiyue gradually calmed down. "Father, Mother, don't worry, Ma Lu and I will definitely take you away."
(End of this chapter)
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