Chapter 2395: Rewards for the Fang Family (Patreon)

Chapter 2395: Rewards for the Fang Family


The Xu family members raised their heads in surprise. What did this mean? Reporting to the Ministry of Justice in the capital?


Was it what they had hoped for? Not only were they pardoned from their crimes and had their properties restored, but even Xu Zhensheng had a legitimate job now?


The county magistrate looked at them and said, "Aren't you going to express your gratitude?"


"Thank you, Your Excellency," the Xu family of three said in a daze, helping each other stand up.


Initially, they had never expected such rewards. They had only hoped to be pardoned from their crimes, and they hadn't even considered leaving the Southwest.


Tears welled up in Lin Shi's eyes, and she couldn't control her tears.


Shu Yu handed her a handkerchief and said softly, "The current Minister of Justice is Minister Jing, a person with upright character who is highly regarded by the Emperor. If Xu Zhensheng follows him and does a good job, he will surely be promoted. In the future, the Xu family will become better and better. You can rest assured."


Lin Shi nodded repeatedly, "Yes, finally, we've turned the corner."


She was so happy that everything seemed unreal to her.


They could return to the capital, and their son would have a legitimate job in the yamen. In a couple of years, he could get married and have children, and their family would be back on track.


The Xu family withdrew to the side to digest the contents of the imperial decree slowly.


The county magistrate continued to read, and the next family mentioned was the Fang family.


The Fang family hadn't done much during this operation, but Ma Lu had helped with various tasks alongside his brothers while following Qi Lie.


However, Ma Lu still had a criminal record, so Qi Lie didn't take him away from the place of exile before leaving.


Now, with this imperial decree, he and his brothers could set off for the capital.


As for Fang Xiyue, as Ma Lu's wife, she was naturally pardoned and could leave with her child.


However, Fang's father and Fang's aunt were not pardoned.


When Fang Xi Yue heard this, she became anxious. "What about my parents?"


Shu Yu stopped her in time, shaking her head, and Fang's aunt also pulled her aside. Fang Xi Yue could only grit her teeth and suppress her impatience, waiting quietly for the imperial decree to be read in full.


Afterwards, they all knelt down together and said, "We thank Your Excellency for your benevolence."


After getting up, Fang Xi Yue hugged Aunt Fang's, feeling uneasy. "Mother, what should we do?"


Ma Lu reassured her, "It's okay. Lord Qi told me that after he finishes his current tasks in the capital, he will help the Fang family clear their names. By then, your parents will also be declared innocent."


Shu Yu nodded, "Lord Qi is very reliable. He will definitely keep his promise. For now, follow Ma Lu back to the capital. Ma Lu will work with Lord Qi, and in the future, if he achieves meritorious deeds, he might have the authority to help the Fang family. It won't be long, maybe a few months at most, or up to a year, and you'll be reunited."


"Yes, yes, Yue, don't worry. We haven't suffered much here, so let's be patient and wait a bit longer," Fang Xiyue's father said with a newfound sense of optimism.


The Fang family had not been wealthy before, and Fang Xiyue's father had supported his family with his hunting skills. While they weren't affluent, they lived a life similar to what they were experiencing now.


The only difference was the distinction between being a criminal and a commoner. Now that Fang Xiyue and Ma Lu had been pardoned, their children would also become commoners. For Fang Xiyue's father and mother, this was already more than they could have hoped for.


After hearing these words, Fang Xiyue gradually calmed down. "Father, mother, rest assured. Ma Lu and I will definitely take you away from here."