If the general finds out about this, wouldn't he be held accountable?

Song Ning: Is there any need to think about it? Isn't it just a domestic dispute?

In ancient times, the rules governing the inner quarters were strictly observed. If word got out that such behavior of favoring a concubine over one's wife, people would gossip about it behind one's back.

The entire He family kept this matter a closely guarded secret, and no one dared to leak it out.

Now look what's happened; Aunt Yao has exposed it all.

It's not that she looks down on people from the village, but with a father like Village Chief Yao, what kind of good children could he raise?

He Qiu seemed like a good official, but it turned out he was a fool.

Bringing such a person home and treating them like royalty means you're not afraid they'll cause trouble someday.

"It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding, Miss Song. It's all my fault for not disciplining her properly. Don't worry, this kind of thing will definitely not happen again in the future."

Mrs. He and Miss He were both stunned.

They knew Song Ning was a distinguished guest, but who exactly was he that could elicit such kind words from a prefect of the fourth rank?

Song Ning was also dumbfounded. Had Lord He taken the wrong medicine in just half a day?

Song Ning chuckled dryly, "What are you saying, sir? This is all your family matter. I was just being nosy."

The matter was over, and after dinner, Mrs. He and Miss He chatted with her for a while.

Madam He said kindly, "Thank you so much for your help earlier, young lady. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have fallen into that wretch's trap again."

Song Ning smiled knowingly: "Madam, you don't need to be so polite. I am an outsider, and it is already quite generous of me to stay and eat at your residence. I don't want to cause any trouble and upset Lord He. Madam is a reasonable person, so you will naturally understand my intention."

Madam He sighed: "The people in the manor are ignorant and have embarrassed themselves in front of the young lady. I apologize to the young lady."

In respectable families, if distinguished guests arrive, concubines are not allowed to appear in front of them. It would be considered disrespectful to let someone who is not presentable show up.

Madam He, after all, was the matriarch of the household, and she still had to save face.