Instantly, there was an uproar among those present.
In recent days, everyone in the Capital was aware of the Fourth Prince’s actions. He dared to offend the War Prince for the sake of Xuexue, truly comndable courage.
Originally, these were open secrets that people would not speak of face to face. Who would have guessed that Situtu Qinger would publicly bring it up, sparking everyone’s interest in the gossip. They pricked up their ears, eager to hear what she would say...
Situtu Xueer glanced at the crowd watching the drama, naturally understanding that Situtu Qinger intended to embarrass her. She smiled nonchalantly, "Second younger sister, elder sister does not understand what you are talking about."
Zi Xia was very angry. What on earth did the Second Miss want? Did she not understand that she and the eldest Miss both represented the General’s Mansion? Did she not get the principle of shared honor and disgrace?
All for a man.
To actually trip up the legitimate eldest Miss in public—so unkind, isn’t it?
Situtu Qinger said, "Elder sister, don’t pretend. This matter has been spreading like wildfire. In the entire Capital, who doesn’t know? Who isn’t aware?"
"Since the second younger sister knows so well, why bother asking elder sister?" Explanation is concealnt; Xuexue didn’t want to explain, moreover, if you intend to make soone guilty, you can always find a charge.
"Elder sister, as a married woman, you should behave more circumspectly. The Fourth Prince is a man of extraordinary talent; don’t ruin him." Situtu Qinger shouted excitedly by the end.
Among the onlooking noblewon, many were admirers of the Fourth Prince. Hearing this, they were furious and imdiately started whispering, though their voices were low, everyone present could hear clearly...
"The legitimate eldest Miss of the Situ Mansion is really shaless. She’s already married to the War Prince, yet she’s still pining for the Fourth Prince, truly a fickle and shaless woman."
"Didn’t you hear?"
"Hear what?"
"When they married, the War Prince was gravely ill and couldn’t consummate the marriage. The eldest Miss was alone in her boudoir, so she couldn’t bear it and went to flirt with the Fourth Prince."
"Tsk, who doesn’t know the War Prince is gravely ill? The entire Capital knows, all right?" The speaker disdainfully pouted and continued, "Even so, the eldest Miss shouldn’t have gone to flirt with the Fourth Prince; he is a pillar of Moli Country and cannot afford any scandal."
"Exactly, for a fickle woman, ruining even one’s own reputation, it’s not worth it."
The crowd spoke as they shook their heads and sighed, as if comparing Xuexue to a brothel girl.
Zi Xia grew more and more enraged, yelling at the crowd, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Oh, so you’re afraid of people talking after doing it? How ridiculous. What your Miss absolutely shouldn’t have done is tarnish the Fourth Prince’s reputation. As his admirers, we absolutely can’t allow it," said a plump, acne-covered young lady among the noblewon, who was also an admirer of the Fourth Prince, feeling naturally compelled to speak so just words for him.
Zi Xia was very angry—who actually tarnished whose reputation? The eldest Miss was staying properly at the War Prince’s Mansion, yet the Fourth Prince brought gifts and ca pestering. Luckily, the War Prince was magnanimous and didn’t hold it against him; otherwise, even ten Fourth Princes wouldn’t suffice to pay.
Moreover, speaking of damaged reputations, wasn’t it her Miss who was the victim?
These people’s ability to twist the truth was truly astounding.
Xuexue gently tugged on the corner of her garnt, eting her gaze and shaking her head, signaling Zi Xia not to stoop to their level. It was undignified to argue in such a public setting.
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