However, this matter did not cause much shock because Lian Dongfang intervened. Lian Dongfang sent someone to scold Maternal Aunt Chen and then severely punished two long-standing servants, selling off their entire families.
With Lian Dongfang taking action, the Lady family naturally remained unaffected.
Nanny Deng was somewhat disappointed to see that the matter did not have the predicted outcome. Not only did the Great Master not restrain the Lady family, but he actually indulged them, which was utterly foolish.
Yuehuan got the news and just smiled, continuing to embroider her pouch. Since coming down from the mountain, Yuehuan had spoken less and less, becoming more and more silent.
Hong Mei carried in Yuehuan's favorite jasmine tea. It was the perfect season for jasmine tea, which cooled the fires. Yuehuan took it, drank half a cup, and then set it down to ask, "Have the rumors been suppressed?"
