It was inconceivable for Anze Province to forgo such a substantial windfall from the Fan family, despite the financial strain experienced by the provincial government.
Upon receiving the confiscated funds and goods, meticulous counting was imperative, with a portion destined for remittance to the magistrate's office.
The repercussions of this affair rippled through various channels…
The Fan Family was plunged into despair. Old Lady Fan, upon learning of the severe punishment meted out to her family, succumbed to the shock, fainting on the spot.
Panic once again gripped the Fan Clan.
