Yu Hong remained silent.
Xun Fan's eyes reddened, and he turned and left.
Upon arriving at the guest courtyard, Xun Fan turned back and scolded in a low voice, "Stop following me!"
Yu Hong sighed and quietly said, "Do you really think I would embezzle disaster relief funds? My brother-in-law is merely going with the flow. You've also been a local official before, so you know how powerful the local aristocrats are. We outsiders find it difficult to walk this path..."
"But this is post-war!" Xun Fan exclaimed angrily, "Most people are returning after fleeing, and many are new settlers. The so-called local aristocrats mostly perished during the war or their influence was greatly diminished. It's impossible for them to have absolute control!"
