Chapter 1103: First Volume, Chapter 1103: The Great Benefactor Has Arrived

First Volume, Chapter 1103: The Great Benefactor Has Arrived

Liu Yunxia stood in place, fists clenched, her gaze complex—she hoped Ma Fangyuan's words were true, yet reason told her that the Wang Family's downfall was as impossible as the sun rising in the west.

Who in Ming County didn't know the Wang Family had the Prefect backing them?

The Wang Family had dominated Ming County for so many years—who knew how much of the people's flesh and blood they had plundered?

The wealth of the Wang Family alone might rival half of Ming County!

At least Liu Yunxia couldn't imagine anyone besides His Majesty capable of punishing the Wang Family.

But for her sisters, Liu Yunxia had no choice; on her way back, she had already heard the Yamen Runners say her elder sister had nearly been beaten to death…

Though Liu Yunxia felt deeply wronged, all of this had started because of her—how could she let her sisters suffer in her place?

Even if it meant death, she was ready to risk everything.

Liu Yunxia took a deep breath, gathered her courage, and followed Ma Fangyuan into the County Yamen, expecting to be immediately tackled and humiliated by rushing Yamen Runners.

But to Liu Yunxia's surprise, the County Yamen was eerily calm—only a few Yamen Runners stood inside, and they looked profoundly uneasy, like new recruits just assigned here.

"Strange—where did all those vicious Yamen Runners go?"

Hearing Liu Yunxia's mutter, Ma Fangyuan explained kindly: "The Wang Family's henchmen were either killed or imprisoned; the remaining Yamen Runners are all decent men."

Liu Yunxia still couldn't believe it—after all, everything Ma Fangyuan said was too unbelievable.

She stopped worrying about the Yamen's oddness and hurriedly asked: "Where are my sister and younger sister?"

Ma Fangyuan pointed to the Side Hall: "Go in and see for yourself."

Liu Yunxia walked with heavy steps toward the Side Hall; though the distance was short, her mind conjured countless possibilities—all of them grim.

Like being immediately pinned down by a group of burly men.

Or seeing her sisters' corpses—or worse… the Wangs themselves sitting inside, waiting for her…

At the door, Liu Yunxia took several deep breaths, then slowly pushed it open.

Seeing what lay before her, Liu Yunxia's gloom instantly lifted, her despairing eyes brightening as never before.

The entire Side Hall held only two people: her elder sister and younger sister.

Though Liu Yunchun looked horrific—bandages wrapped everywhere, blood seeping from many wounds—it was clear her injuries had been treated with great care.

Liu Yunqiu, standing beside her elder sister, was unharmed; her expression showed no fear, only cheerfulness and vitality.

This was not the reaction of someone under threat.

Liu Yunxia finally believed Ma Fangyuan—she covered her mouth in joy, tears instantly filling her eyes.

Liu Yunchun and Liu Yunqiu, seeing Liu Yunxia appear before them, were overjoyed too.

Liu Yunchun tried to rise, but her wounds were too numerous; though carefully treated, she would need months of rest to recover even partially.

"Second sister, you've finally come!"

Liu Yunqiu rushed forward and hugged Liu Yunxia tightly: "Second Sister, I'm so glad you're safe!"

Liu Yunqiu wept uncontrollably; Liu Yunxia was no better—she held her sister tightly, gently stroking her head.

"Little Qiu, what happened?"

In response, Liu Yunqiu wiped her tears and explained excitedly.

"Second Sister, you won't believe what happened in County City today."

"The Wang father and son… they've both been killed."

"All the corrupt Yamen Runners were either beheaded or thrown into the Prison—even the Prefect behind the Wang Family was stripped of his post for Zhu Zhou Wei E."

Ma Fangyuan had already told Liu Yunxia these things.

Before, she had thought he was exaggerating; now that even her own younger sister said it, Liu Yunxia had no doubt—apparently, the sun really had risen in the west.

But she couldn't understand—who, besides His Majesty, could have eradicated the Wang Family so thoroughly?

If His Majesty had come to Ming County, there would have been uproar months before his arrival.

Even if he came incognito, dozens of "strangers" would have flooded the county ahead of time to clear threats.

Liu Yunxia racked her brain but could not fathom who had saved her three sisters.

"Elder Sister, Third Sister—who is our benefactor?"

Liu Yunchun and Liu Yunqiu exchanged glances; recalling that great figure, their eyes brimmed with gratitude and excitement.

They were about to explain when a commotion erupted from the DaTang.

Then came Ma Fangyuan's voice.

"Your Grace, please come inside—the outside is cold, don't catch a chill."

Liu Yunchun's eyes lit up—she raised her hand toward the DaTang, trembling with excitement: "Second Sister, look for yourself—our benefactor has arrived."

Hearing this, Liu Yunxia grew tense; though she didn't know who it was, she understood clearly—someone who could wipe out the Wang Family so easily must be impossibly exalted.

She stood at the Side Hall's entrance, watching the DaTang with cautious eyes.

There, escorted by Ma Fangyuan and a group of Armored Soldiers, a young man in White Clothes, dignified and imposing, stepped into the DaTang and sat calmly behind the Shushu.

Liu Yunxia couldn't help but feel bewildered.

Unexpectedly…

The Great Benefactor was so young…

Qin Feng, just finished inspecting Ming County's conditions, sat exhausted behind the Shushu, glanced through the County Yamen's ledgers, and sighed.

"Ming County is supposed to be a wealthy county—how could the Yamen be this destitute?"

"Probably every bit of coin they gathered was swallowed whole by the Wang Family?"

"Never mind—help someone thoroughly, see a Buddha to the end—Brother Yuxiong, give Ma County Magistrate five hundred taels of silver."

Ma Fangyuan eagerly accepted the Silver Note, gazing at Qin Feng with tears of gratitude streaming down his face.

One thousand liang of silver in total—perhaps a drop in the ocean to Qin Feng, but for the Yamen, it was life-saving money.

With this sum of money, Ma Fangyuan no longer had to act according to anyone's expression.

He was already full of confidence in governing Ming County.

Just then, Zhao Yuxiong suddenly furrowed his brow and looked sharply toward the Side Hall, only to discover that the "peeping person" was a young girl; the surging killing intent in his eyes eased slightly.

"Ma county magistrate, who is this person?"