Viscount Xishan's Madam Bai Lu passed away a few months ago.
She contracted a severe illness, and even the Imperial Physicians were helpless, finally leaving behind two children and departing this world.
It's said that promotion and wealth come at the cost of dying wives, and Shen Cong's experience is exactly that.
Wei Shu, defying public opinion, promoted him to Minister of Revenue, and just over a month later, Bai Lu fell critically ill.
Now, rumors circulate privately in Ye City, claiming Bai Lu was killed by the misfortune of Viscount Xishan, as he received favors his birth could not bear, which Heaven could not tolerate, thus reclaiming his fortune.
It was Madam Bai Lu who deeply loved him and shielded him from this catastrophe.
Of course, this is the view of superstitious people; there are many such foolish individuals in the world. If one takes every rumor to heart, life would be impossible to live.
