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

Chapter 419: Miss Fang, Ma Rongrong is dead.

Zhu Jinxiu said helplessly, "Princess, Miss Fang, Ma Rongrong is dead. Her maid has identified you as the killer."

Fang Xiao clenched her fists in anger, her body trembling slightly, and said, "Zhu Jinxiu, this is clearly a frame-up! Why would that maid make such a false accusation?"

Li Wan'er was so anxious that tears were about to come out. She said, "Young Master Zhu, you must investigate this thoroughly! We have always been honest and upright, and we would never do such a thing!"

Zhu Jinxiu said, "Let's go back to the county office first."

The group arrived at the county government office. In the courtroom, Zhu Jinxiu sat upright in the center. She slammed the gavel down with a "crack" and loudly proclaimed, "Who stands before me? What crime have they committed?"

Zhu Jinxiu cupped her hands and replied, "My lord, these are Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er, who are accused of murdering Ma Rongrong."

Fang Xiaoxiao stepped forward, head held high, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "My lord, I, Fang Xiaoxiao, am innocent! Although I had some entanglements with the princess and Ma Rongrong, I would never dare to commit such a heinous crime as murder!"

Li Wan'er quickly added, "My lord, we have truly been wronged. Please, my lord, do justice for us!"

At this moment, the maid was brought into the hall.

The maidservant pointed at Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er, trembling, and cried out, "My lord, it was them, it was them who killed Miss!"

Fang Xiaoxiao glared at the maid and sneered, "Hmph, you say you saw it with your own eyes? Then let me ask you, what clothes were we wearing at the time? What weapons were we using?"

The maid's eyes darted around, and she stammered, "It's...it's just that the clothes are black, and the weapon is a dagger."

Fang Xiaoxiao then said, "Then tell me again, what else was in the room at that time?"

The maidservant answered hastily, "There is... there is a vase."

Fang Xiaoxiao burst into laughter and said, "You wicked servant who spouts nonsense! There's no vase in Ma Rongrong's room at all! You're clearly being instructed by someone to deliberately frame us!"

The maid's face turned deathly pale, and she collapsed to the ground.

Zhu Jinxiu said from the side, "My lord, there does seem to be something fishy about this matter."

Fang Xiaoxiao continued, "My lord, I believe this must be a deliberate frame-up. Ma Rongrong offended many people during her lifetime, so it must be that her enemies bribed this maid to try to frame me and the princess."

Zhu Jinxiu nodded and said, "I also think there are many suspicious points in this matter."

Zhu Jinxiu stared intently at the maid and said, "If you don't tell the truth, you'll be subjected to severe torture!"

The maid trembled with fear and finally confessed everything: "Someone gave me money to frame them."

After some investigation, the truth finally came to light. It turned out that one of Ma Rongrong's enemies, in order to take revenge, bribed a maid to frame Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er.

Zhu Jinxiu slammed the gavel again and loudly declared, "The truth is clear, Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er are acquitted!"

Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er walked out of the county government office. Fang Xiaoxiao looked up at the sky, let out a long sigh, and said, "This whole ordeal was truly thrilling."

Li Wan'er said, "Luckily you're smart enough to trick that maid into telling the truth, otherwise we would have been in a real mess."

At this moment, Zhu Jinxiu walked over and said, "I'm sorry to have frightened you two. I will definitely bring the mastermind behind this to justice."

Fang Xiaoxiao said gratefully, "Thank you, Magistrate Zhu. If it weren't for your fair enforcement of the law, we probably wouldn't have been able to get away."

After experiencing a series of upheavals in Junxian County, Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er decided to leave this troublesome place. Zhu Jinxiu, upon learning of their departure, came to see them off.

That day, the sun shone on the city gate, and a gentle breeze blew. Zhu Jinxiu arrived before Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er, bringing gifts and blessings.

"Miss Fang, Princess, have a safe journey," Zhu Jinxiu said, her eyes filled with reluctance and blessings.

Fang Xiaoxiao smiled and replied, "Magistrate Zhu, thank you for taking care of me during this time. Until we meet again."

Li Wan'er also said, "Young Master Zhu, take care."

After saying that, Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er got into the carriage and slowly left Junxian County.

Along the way, the scenery was picturesque, and Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er gradually relaxed. Fang Xiaoxiao decided to go back to Changle County first, and Li Wan'er had no objection.

As the carriage moved along the winding road, Li Wan'er listened to the birds chirping outside and asked curiously, "Xiao Xiao, is Chang Le County fun?"

Fang Xiao smiled and said, "Princess, although Chang Le County cannot compare with the prosperity of the capital, it has its own unique charm."

Li Wan'er nodded, then asked, "Can we go to other places after that?"

Fang Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said, "Princess, the scenery in the Jiangnan area is beautiful, and there are many fun places to visit."

Upon hearing this, Li Wan'er's eyes lit up, and she excitedly said, "Really? Tell me about it!"

Fang Xiaoxiao began to speak with great interest: "There are many beautiful water towns in Jiangnan, such as Zhouzhuang, where waterways crisscross, small boats drift leisurely, and ancient buildings line the banks, making you feel as if you have stepped into a painting. There is also Hangzhou, where the beauty of West Lake is world-renowned, with its emerald green waters and surrounding green mountains."

Li Wan'er listened intently, then suddenly asked, "What about Suzhou?"

Fang Xiaoxiao said, "Suzhou is even more prosperous, with countless delicious foods and fun activities."

Upon hearing this, Li Wan'er quickly said, "Then let's go to Suzhou City."

Fang Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment and said, "Suzhou City is 300 li away from Changle County, so it may be a bit of a journey."

Li Wan'er tugged at Fang Xiaoxiao's hand and said coquettishly, "Xiaoxiao, let's go to Suzhou City, I want to go and see it."

Fang Xiaoxiao smiled helplessly and said, "Alright, then let's change our route and go to Suzhou City."

Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er finally embarked on their journey to Suzhou. Along the way, sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on their carriage.

Li Wan'er was overjoyed, frequently lifting the carriage curtain to admire the beautiful scenery outside. "Xiao Xiao, what do you think Suzhou will be like? Will it be full of delicious food and fun things to do?" Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Fang Xiaoxiao smiled and replied, "Princess, Suzhou is a prosperous city, and it certainly won't disappoint you."

As the carriage jolted along, the two grew increasingly anxious.

Finally, the carriage slowly entered Suzhou City. However, as soon as they entered the city, Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er were stunned by the scene before them.

The city of Suzhou, which I had imagined to be bustling and filled with laughter, was now permeated with an atmosphere of sadness and oppression. The streets were deserted, with few pedestrians, and almost everyone had a somber expression and hurried along.

Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief. "This...this is completely different from the Suzhou I imagined." Her voice was full of surprise and disappointment.

Li Wan'er was also stunned. Her mouth hung open, and she couldn't speak for a long time. "How could this be? Xiao Xiao, what exactly happened?" She gripped Fang Xiao Xiao's arm tightly, her voice trembling slightly.