I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 278: Framed

Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er engaged in a fierce battle with the masked man, but being women, they gradually lost ground.

Just at this critical moment, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly came, and a group of soldiers appeared.

"Stop!" the officers and soldiers shouted.

Seeing that things were not going well, the masked men scattered and fled.

It turned out that the soldiers were patrolling through this area.

The general asked, "What happened?"

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly recounted what had happened and requested that the soldiers escort them to the government office.

The general nodded and led them to the government office.

Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er followed the soldiers to the government office with great anticipation, presented the evidence, and explained the whole story.

However, the prefect remained indifferent, glanced at the evidence, and casually tossed it aside.

"These facts alone are insufficient to convict him."

The prefect said in a sarcastic tone.

Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes widened in disbelief.

"My lord, the evidence is irrefutable, why..."

The prefect interrupted her.

"Enough of this. I will investigate this matter myself. You may go back now."

Lin Wan'er said angrily.

"Sir, you are clearly showing favoritism towards the other side!"

The prefect slammed his gavel.

"How dare you! You dare to slander me! Guards, throw them out!"

And so, Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er were expelled from the government office.

"What can we do? The government isn't doing anything about it."

Lin Wan'er was so anxious she was about to cry.

Fang Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth.

"Since we can't rely on the government, let's think of another way."

Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er decided to put pressure on each other by attracting public attention.

They returned to Lingxi Pavilion and began planning how to spread the news among the people.

Fang Xiaoxiao said.

“We can write down what happened in a notice and post it all over the city.”

Lin Wan'er nodded.

"Yes, we also need to find some storytellers to turn this into a story and tell it to everyone."

So they immediately took action.

Soon, the whole town was talking about how Lingxi Pavilion was being bullied by evil forces while the government was doing nothing.

The people were filled with righteous indignation and condemned the government's inaction.

However, the other side also noticed their actions and began to secretly sabotage their plans.

"Oh no, miss, all the notices we posted have been torn down!" a waiter ran in to report.

Fang Xiaoxiao frowned.

"It must have been them."

Lin Wan'er said worriedly.

“This can’t go on; public attention may soon be suppressed.”

Fang Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment.

"We need to think of a more powerful way to make this a bigger scandal."

Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er decided to organize a public march and demonstration.

They traveled around, mobilizing the people.

"Fellow villagers, we can no longer tolerate the rampant evil forces and the inaction of the government. We must seek justice for ourselves!"

Fang Xiaoxiao stood on a high place and shouted loudly.

Lin Wan'er chimed in.

"Let's unite and show them our strength!"

Many people responded enthusiastically, and the march quickly grew larger and larger.

However, after learning of this, the other side sent thugs to try to disperse the crowd.

"Get out of the way, or you'll be sorry!"

The thugs brandished their clubs and shouted menacingly.

But the people were not intimidated; instead, they became even more determined to resist.

"You bad guys, don't even think about making us back down!"

The crowd chanted in unison.

Just when the two sides were deadlocked, news suddenly came.

It turned out that this matter had caught the attention of an upright and honest official, who decided to personally intervene in the matter.

After the arrival of that honest and upright official, everyone thought things would take a turn for the better, but unexpectedly, new twists and turns occurred.

It turns out that the powerful figure behind the evil forces had a past grudge against this official and wanted to take this opportunity to retaliate.

Just as the official was about to begin the investigation, he was pressured by his superiors for various reasons, preventing him from pursuing the matter further.

When Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er learned of this, their hearts sank again.

Is there really no justice left?

Lin Wan'er said angrily.

Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes were firm.

"Don't be discouraged, let's think of another way."

At this time, a mysterious person secretly approached them and revealed some dirt on the evil forces.

"If you can take this evidence to another, more authoritative adult, there might still be hope."

"That's what the mysterious man said."

But can we trust this mysterious person's words? Could this so-called evidence be a trap?

Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er exchanged a glance, both seeing suspicion in each other's eyes.

"This person's origins are unknown, and what he says may not be credible. We cannot act rashly."

Fang Xiaoxiao said cautiously.

Lin Wan'er nodded in agreement.

“That’s right. If this is a trap, we’ll be in an even more passive position.”

They decided to try to find a solution on their own, but for a while they were at a loss.

Just then, the evil forces made a new move.

They spread rumors that Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er deliberately incited the public and intended to rebel.

This made the situation even more complicated and dangerous.

Different voices began to emerge among the public, with some questioning Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er's motives.

"Are we really wrong?"

Lin Wan'er was somewhat frustrated.

Fang Xiaoxiao held her hand.

"Don't overthink it. We've done nothing wrong. We'll definitely find a way out."

Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er decided to first try to clarify the rumors.

They rallied the crowd again, and Lin Wan'er stepped forward and spoke loudly.

"Fellow villagers, we have absolutely no intention of rebelling. We simply want to seek justice for everyone and make the evil forces receive the punishment they deserve!"

Fang Xiaoxiao chimed in.

"Everything we do is for justice, so that everyone can live a peaceful life!"

However, the public's reactions varied.

Some people choose to believe them.

"I knew they were good people and wouldn't have any bad intentions."

However, some people still have doubts.

"Who knows if it's true, what if..."

Just then, the evil forces sent people to infiltrate the crowd and stir up trouble.

Don't listen to their excuses; they're just up to no good!

The situation became increasingly chaotic, and Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er were extremely anxious.

As expected, the rumors spread like wildfire.

Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er discovered that no matter how they explained, fewer and fewer people believed them, and the voices of opposition grew louder.

Even some of their former staunch supporters have begun to waver.

"Perhaps we really trusted the wrong people."

Someone whispered.

The shop's business plummeted, and the employees were filled with anxiety, fearing they would be implicated.

Taking advantage of the situation, the evil forces intensified their crackdown, cutting off Lingxi Pavilion's supply of goods and spreading rumors about Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er's various "evil deeds".

Lin Wan'er fell ill from worry. Fang Xiaoxiao was taking care of her while also dealing with the chaos outside, leaving her physically and mentally exhausted.

"Are we really going to be defeated by these rumors?"

Fang Xiaoxiao stared out the window, her face filled with despair.

Just then, an unexpected person appeared.