"Certainly." Yao Fangshuo hurriedly nodded, then glanced at Gu Qingheng, thinking perhaps he needed to realign his alliances. He would return and have his daughter-in-law take action.
His youngest son, Yao Jiang, married Lu Wan, the second daughter of Lu the Imperial Censor, who had had interactions with Yang Ruxin.
Gu Qingheng was naturally unaware of Yao Fangshuo's thoughts. After exchanging pleasantries, he returned home and shared the day's events at Court with everyone, remarking on Gu Sheng's misfortune, which brought some joy.
Yang Ruxin was indifferent to who might visit; after all, in Beijing, direct interaction was unavoidable, especially since the Duchess had even sent out invitations to admire plum blossoms.
However, Feng Zilan was thrilled: "Why only remove that beast's title? That scum should be beheaded." In her mind, Gu Sheng deserved whatever fate befell him.
