"I would never dare forget," Gu Kaiyuan said, his voice flat. "But while out these past few days, I've heard some rumors."
Xu Huizhen's interest was piqued. "What interesting rumors are going around the Capital City lately?"
"I heard there's a court official who usually presents himself as upright, incorruptible, and strictly law-abiding. He's also extremely strict with his family and children, earning an excellent reputation.
"Yet, behind his devoted wife's back, he has secretly set up another residence outside. I hear this new mansion is extremely luxurious, and he has even taken in a beautiful new mistress..."
Xu Huizhen's expression turned ugly as she listened. She didn't associate the story with herself, but rather felt indignant for the devoted wife. "Then this official is truly going too far. How does this do justice to the wife who sacrificed so much for him?
