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The Prefect of Jingzhao was also capable, and quickly investigated the person behind it, finding, as Qin Su had guessed, to be from the Duke of Cheng's mansion. However, that person only said she had watched Xue Huai'an grow up and was indignant at Qin Su's actions, so she had people spread rumors. And it wasn't entirely rumors; at least half of what was said was true.
The Prefect of Jingzhao handled the matter according to the law and did not pursue it further.
Qin Su had no intention of continuing. Even if the Duchess of Cheng were exposed for spreading this rumor, it would be of little consequence, and any shrewd person would surely guess it.
From now on, the Duchess of Cheng will surely become a laughing stock among noble ladies.
The turmoil in the capital these past few days has also had a significant impact on Xue Huai'an. He prides himself on being a virtuous gentleman, with an upright and honest demeanor, but his private behavior is quite different. Most scholars and writers will no longer associate with him.
Qin Su was very satisfied with this outcome.
The next day.
Qin Su instructed her servants to pack up half of the betrothal gifts and send them all to the Duke of Cheng's residence.
In the open, she won't give anyone cause for criticism.
However, the Duke of Cheng's mansion would not swallow this insult so easily. Half of the betrothal gifts would not have been much for the Duke of Cheng's mansion in the past, but now, it was almost enough to cover the mansion's expenses for half a year.
In her previous life, she only learned about the serious financial deficit of the Duke of Cheng's mansion after she married into it. Li Shi, needless to say, was always thinking about how to get along with the eunuch's wife, and she couldn't do without rouge, powder, silk, and satin. The Duke of Cheng himself was a womanizer, spending almost all his money on women. As for his illegitimate sons, needless to say, they indulged in eating, drinking, gambling, whoring, and prostitution.
Not to mention that Xue Huai'an was determined to climb the ranks, and he had to make sure he bribed officials.
About half an hour later, the steward of the Duke of Cheng's mansion arrived with his men.
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