Along the way, the Gu Family had had plenty of incidents, giving the women of the Chen Family enough to talk about.
Now in the village, everyone was well aware of the grudges between Bai Suihe and the Gu Family.
Bai Suihe had figured things out and didn't mind. She was even grateful to the Chen Family for helping her spread the word. If she hadn't been waiting for that Holy Decree, she wouldn't have stifled her frustration and made concessions at every turn. In this wicked class-based society, being in the right didn't mean you could go anywhere unimpeded. She could only scheme slowly.
Once she completely severed ties with them, she would be as free as a bird. She could live her own life without being on edge all day, terrified of being implicated someday.
"Miss, do you want us to go out and add some fuel to the fire?" Chunxiang asked, eager to try.
Nanny Pang, who happened to be bringing in tea, asked curiously, "Add what fire? It's still quite warm in this room."
