Chapter 259 Letter from Beijing
Chapter 259 Letter from Beijing
Especially under the notice board in front of the yamen, it was crowded with people who came to read the notice. They were either shocked, angry, or whispering. Everyone's face was filled with disdain for the actions of Huo Xiongcai and his cronies.
"I never thought Governor Huo would be such a person!"
"You can't judge a person by his appearance. I thought he was a good person!"
"Fortunately, the Second Prince was wise and saw through their plot, otherwise we would have been deceived for who knows how long!"
The people were talking about it and expressed strong dissatisfaction and condemnation of the actions of Huo Xiongcai and others.
At the same time, their admiration for the Second Prince was as endless as the water of a river.
In their hearts, the second prince has become the embodiment of justice and the hero in their hearts.
However, they did not know that the Second Prince they were talking about was actually Lin Congyun in disguise.
At this time, Lin Congyun was standing at the highest point of the government office, overlooking the entire Bianyunguan City. She could clearly feel every change in the city.
Looking at the angry people under the sign, her heart was filled with relief and pride.
She knew that her plan had been half successful. The next thing to do was to bring Huo Xiongcai and others to justice and make them pay the price for their crimes!
On the day of the public trial, the sky over Bianyun Pass was unusually clear. The sun shone through the thin clouds and sprinkled on the quaint streets of Bianyun Pass, giving a solemn golden glow to the moment of witnessing the trial of justice.
Lin Congyun, dressed in men's clothes and wearing the human skin mask of the second prince, sat on a high platform, his deep eyes flashing with unquestionable determination.
She sat on a high platform, surrounded by an indescribable majesty.
All around, there was a bustling but orderly atmosphere. People were standing or sitting, their eyes filled with longing for the truth that was about to be revealed and expectations for justice.
Fang Deyong stood beside Lin Congyun. He had an upright posture and his eyes also revealed his firm support for the trial.
With the sound of a loud gong, the whole place gradually became quiet, leaving only the rustling sound of leaves in the breeze.
Lin Congyun stood up slowly, his voice steady and powerful, penetrating the hearts of everyone present: "Today, we gather here not for personal grudges, but for justice. Huo Xiongcai and others have been corrupt and perverted the law, forming cliques for personal gain, and the evidence is conclusive. Today is the day for them to be tried."
Before he finished speaking, an attendant holding a scroll began to read out loud the crimes committed by Huo Xiongcai and others. Every time an item was read out, there were bursts of indignant murmurs from the audience.
Huo Xiongcai and others were escorted to the stage. Their faces were either pale or cunning, but they could no longer conceal their inner panic and despair.
Lin Congyun stared at Huo Xiongcai with a sharp gaze, and said every word with great force: "Justice may be late, but it will never be absent. Everything you have done will eventually pay off."
After she finished speaking, she waved her hand gently, indicating that the trial should continue.
As the trial progressed, the crimes of Huo Xiongcai and others were revealed one by one, and the evidence was conclusive and irrefutable.
Below the stage, the people's emotions gradually rose. They shouted angrily, demanding severe punishment for the criminals and clearing Bian Yunguan's name.
Faced with overwhelming evidence and public anger, Huo Xiongcai and others finally collapsed. They cried and begged for mercy, but they could no longer change their fate.
In the end, Huo Xiongcai and others were sentenced to the penalties they deserved, and their crimes were duly punished.
After doing all this, he returned to the mansion, which has now been converted into the Governor's Mansion, and took in the relatives in the valley.
As for the treasure under the stream in the valley, Lin Congyun asked people to seal it up first and take it out when there is a chance in the future.
After their relatives were sent back by Lin Congyun, the villagers of Nanyuan Village also returned to Nanyuan Village which had been burned down by the fire and rebuilt their homes on the ruins.
The villagers united and worked together, and soon built new houses. Nanyuan Village regained its vitality.
Lin Congyun has been supporting Nanyuan Village. She not only sent a large amount of food and daily necessities, but also dispatched some skilled craftsmen to help them rebuild their homes.
On this day, the villagers of Nanyuan Village sent several representatives to thank Lin Congyun.
Looking at these honest villagers, Lin Congyun smiled and said, "The villagers of Nanyuan Village can be considered my benefactors. It is my duty to help my benefactors."
Hearing Lin Congyun's words, several villagers were moved to tears. They all knelt in front of Lin Congyun and said with sobs: "Old Madam, you are really our second parent! The villagers of Nanyuan Village will never forget your great kindness!"
Lin Congyun quickly helped several villagers up and said with a smile: "What are you doing? Hurry up and get up. If you really want to thank me, then live a good life and make Nanyuan Village a better place."
Several villagers nodded repeatedly. They held Lin Congyun's hands tightly and were reluctant to let go for a long time.
After dealing with the affairs of Nanyuan Village, Lin Congyun turned his energy to the governance of Bianyun Pass.
Although Huo Xiongcai and others have been brought to justice, the problem at Bianyun Pass is far from being resolved.
After years of corruption and harm by Huo Xiongcai and others, Bianyun Pass has become riddled with holes and the people are living a very difficult life.
In order to change this situation, Lin Congyun took a series of measures.
She first started by rectifying the administration of officials, removing all those corrupt officials who had not colluded with Huo Xiongcai and others, and replacing them with a group of honest and capable officials.
Then, she implemented a series of policies to encourage people to develop production and improve their lives.
Under Lin Congyun's diligent governance, Bianyun Pass gradually regained its vitality and people's lives improved day by day.
They were full of gratitude and admiration for Lin Congyun and regarded her as the savior and protector of Bianyun Pass.
Before they knew it, the people from the General's Mansion had been in Bianyun Pass for more than half a year.
During this period, Lin Congyun and Fang Deyong have been busy dealing with various affairs. Even the brothers Fang Xinfeng and Fang Xinlei were pulled in to help. The rest of the people were not idle either, and they all did things within their abilities.
On this day, Lin Congyun finally had some free time to take a good rest.
She lay on a lounge chair in the yard, sipping tea and enjoying this rare quiet time.
Seeing how comfortable she was, Nanny Bai couldn't help but tease her, "Grandma, you are really getting better and better at enjoying life now."
Lin Congyun smiled slightly, put down the teacup in his hand, and said, "After being busy for so long, I have to reward myself."
The two were talking and laughing when suddenly a guard hurried in, knelt in front of Lin Congyun, and presented a letter with both hands: "Ancestor, there is a letter from the capital."
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