Although Lin Qinghan felt uncomfortable in her heart, this task was ordered by the Ninth Prince, so no matter how dissatisfied she was, she couldn't say anything.
Lian Yueyao knew that Tingzheng was going to the provinces for a trip and was somewhat pleased. Men are not like women; it's good for men to go out and see the world more.
After Tingzheng left, the rumors outside did not dissipate; instead, they seemed to be getting worse. When Zhuang Ruolan went out to socialize, a person close to her couldn't help but remind her: "Madam Ma, these nonsensical things are being spread outside, you'd better advise Lady An to be cautious." People in the Capital City are not stupid, especially these madams and grandmas who often socialize outside; most of them are shrewd and could easily see there was something fishy about the rumors. But most people chose to stay out of it, merely watching the show from the sidelines.
