Although a year has passed since the Xiao family incident, Xiao Ruojun's return to the capital still became a topic of conversation among people.
Not only her, but also Xiao's parents.
Mr. Xiao was just recovering from a serious illness, and the rumors and malicious visits were not a good environment for him to recuperate.
So the Xiao family of three decided to stay outside the city temporarily.
The Xiao family's other assets were confiscated, but Xiao's father and his family also owned businesses, and they had rendered meritorious service in this incident. The emperor, of course, did not confiscate their property; in fact, he even rewarded them.
Therefore, the Xiao family also owned estates outside the city, and in addition, they also had four or five shops inside the city.
In addition to the dowry she brought when she got married, Xiao Ruojun still had quite a few businesses.
Even if they do nothing, with the profits from their several shops, as long as they don't spend money extravagantly, they can live comfortably without worrying about food and clothing.
After arriving in the capital, Shu Yu originally intended to visit the Xiang family.
However, since Meng Yunzheng said that Xiao Ruojun was not in the city, Shu Yu did not go.
But I've also heard that Xiao Ruojun is doing quite well outside the city. When she was recuperating in Dong'an Prefecture, she lived the life of a farmer, whether at Dongqing Temple or on the estate.
Now on the estate, she has started growing her own vegetables and fruits. She originally wanted to raise chickens, but they were too noisy and would disturb her parents' rest. Besides, they were quite dirty. Xiao Ruojun had grown up pampered and couldn't stand the sight of chicken and duck droppings.
Xiang Weinan would occasionally go outside the city to visit her, and for now, they were just living peacefully like this.
Shu Yu hadn't had a chance to go yet; she planned to wait until Meng Yunzheng finished his exams before leaving the city to see her.
I never expected to hear Xiao Ruojun's name from someone else.
The girl named Wu Ling was still saying, "Lord Xiang is really something. Even if he divorces Xiao Ruojun, no one will say anything to him. Xiao Ruojun only married him because she was forced into it by that guilty concubine Xiao. Now that the Xiao family has committed a crime, Lord Xiang can just divorce Xiao Ruojun without any problem."
"Why are you so eager to divorce your wife, sir? Could it be... you have something on your mind?" another girl teased.
Wu Ling blushed slightly and scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about?" Then she sighed, "Many people are eyeing Lord Xiang, who is so learned and talented, with both literary and military prowess."
"No matter how much more you say, it's useless. Xiao Ruojun is still there. She's the legal wife and the original wife, and she's doing just fine. Those people who are eyeing her can't just become concubines, can they?"
Wu Ling snorted, "Being a concubine is of course impossible, but... even if Xiao Ruojun stands there, so what? She has no power or influence now. If someone wants to kill her to make room for her, do you think it's that difficult?"
"How can you say such nonsense?"
"I'm not making this up."
Shu Yu's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. What did this mean? Did someone intend to harm Xiao Ruojun?
Does Wu Ling know something?
She wanted to listen more carefully, but the girl next to Wu Ling didn't want her to continue and changed the subject, "By the way, what kind of business does the Princess of Wen'an plan to do after buying this shop?"
"How would I know?" A county magistrate from the countryside, she never paid attention to such things. "It's just some local specialties, I don't think the business will be very good."
Shu Yu slowly took a few steps back, then stood in front of the two of them as if she had just arrived. "You two seem very curious about me."
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