As soon as Chang Zuo Jiao spoke, a silence fell over everyone present.
Surprised, Su Li looked at the others exchanging glances as if there was some kind of insider information she was not privy to.
Indeed, there were many things about which Su Li had no knowledge.
After Chang Zuo Jiao was recognized and reinstated into her family, whether it was out of consideration for Mr. Chang's standing before the Eldest Prince or some other intention,
in any case, both Chang Zhang and Chang Zuo Jiao were invited to several social gatherings hosted by noble ladies.
Frankly, these invites were extended merely out of politeness, but as for the underlying issues, the attendees had much speculation.
Because there was so much speculation, there were many who bore ill will towards Chang Zhang and Chang Zuo Jiao in their behavior.
These noble ladies were accustomed to wielding "soft knives" that wound subtly, inflicting pain which one found hard to express.
