Ms. Wu was initially hurt by the Shu family and went through a period of self-doubt, becoming much more sensitive.
Faced with these rumors, Ms. Wu had no choice but to passively endure them. Even when she returned to her maiden family, several sisters-in-law were much more silent, and little nephews dared not go out to play.
Now, she has been affirmed of her merit by the emperor, freed from criminal records, and also received a reward.
Ms. Wu was ecstatic, and Aunt Fang quickly reminded her. She immediately took a deep breath and kowtowed three times solidly.
She didn't go out; she just smiled happily at the Wu family outside the door, then quietly waited aside to continue listening to the county magistrate proclaim the decree.
The Shu family had already become numb. Shu Quan thought that's just the way it was; eventually, it would be his turn.
