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Chapter 118 Rumors about Xie Fubai
Liang Jiang didn't know what had happened to Fang Chengxu. As the saying goes, "A petty person makes no mistakes, but a gentleman often errs."

She even began to reflect on whether she had been too ruthless and cruel to him.

But then she remembered that a few days ago, Old Madam Fang had blocked the entrance to the Duke's mansion and used such vicious words to curse her father and question her, and she felt relieved.

"If Madam Fang and Tong Zhao'er had even a shred of remorse like you, we wouldn't have ended up like this today."

Now that we're even, as long as they don't try to kill me again, I'm willing to show leniency in the future.

“Ah Zhao,” Fang Chengxu hesitated, “her personality has become a bit strange and she’s become a bit harsh on people after losing her child.”

The doctor said she was experiencing postpartum anemia, which caused her mental distress and frequent absent-mindedness, leading to her unusual behavior. Don't take it to heart.

Fang Chengxu's words were tactful, but Liang Jiang understood. No wonder Fang Chengxu looked so haggard; he must be having a hard time.

She paused for a moment, then asked, "Are you feeling better now?"

Fang Chengxu lowered his eyes: "We've temporarily moved to the General's Mansion. Hopefully, a change of environment will make things better."

Then, hesitantly, he asked, "I don't know, in her case, would taking those liver-soothing and mood-regulating prescriptions be effective?"

Liang Jiang dismissed his thoughts with a single sentence: "Based on past mistakes, I cannot offer you any advice."

He turned around and went back to the Duke's mansion.

Fang Chengxu stared blankly at her retreating figure for a moment, then used force to tear the IOU into pieces, which were then thrown away by the wind.

It's not Liang Jiang's fault; who told her to block all her way out in the first place? Now she wants to ask Lady Liang to treat Tong Zhao'er, but no one would agree to that.

Liang Jiang finally recovered the money owed to the Fang family and kept her promise, raising 10,000 taels of silver, which she personally delivered to the Ministry of War to donate to the families of the fallen soldiers.

Perhaps money can make the devil turn the millstone, because the officials of the Ministry of War were very polite to Liang Jiang. When Liang Jiang left the Ministry of War, they personally saw her to the door.

"The silver you donated, Princess, will be immediately converted into grain and distributed to the families of the fallen soldiers after I report to His Majesty. I will ask you to come and supervise the process in person."

Liang Jiang said politely, "Thank you for your trouble, sir. You can make the arrangements yourself. What could I possibly worry about?"

"Your Highness is too kind. You have helped us in our time of need today. On behalf of the fallen soldiers, I am grateful for your help."

"I deeply sympathize with the loss of my loved ones, but I have only done what little I can to help. My pharmacy is currently under construction, and my mother has recently developed a new hemostatic medicine that can be applied externally or taken internally. It is more effective at stopping bleeding than the original formula and is also cheaper."

The first batch of hemostatic medicine will be donated to the soldiers, and we will inevitably have to trouble you, sir.

These officials, seasoned veterans of the bureaucracy, were all shrewd and immediately understood the meaning behind Liang Jiang's words.

"Madam Liang's prescriptions are all miraculous medicines. If your esteemed pharmacy could directly produce them into finished medicines, it would save a lot of procedures and avoid the current hassle. I look forward to it. At that time, the princess can simply come to me."

Liang Jiang then said politely, "I don't know how to thank you for your kindness, sir."

The official joked, "When the princess is overjoyed, just remember to invite me to a cup of celebratory wine."

Liang Jiang felt a little embarrassed, thinking that the official was really strange, and said dryly, "Sir, you are too kind of joking. Then I won't bother you any longer. Please continue with your work."

After leaving the Ministry of War, I wandered around a few shops and took care of some trivial matters.

When the shop assistants saw her, their eyes all darted around, subtly conveying some message. Liang Jiang felt that their smiles were somewhat malicious.

Could it be that my second uncle is using some underhanded tactics again?
Liang Jiang returned to the Duke's mansion inexplicably, and the mute man immediately came to greet her: "Princess, the madam said that if you return, you should go to the front hall immediately."

Liang Jiang casually agreed and went straight to the front yard.

Before even entering the living room, they heard Liang Wenshi's voice from inside: "Ever since you and your daughter returned to the capital, she hasn't had a moment's peace, constantly causing trouble and making a scene throughout the city." Liang Su's voice was as delicate and weak as ever, but her words were full of sharp sarcasm.

“My aunt stays at home every day, so naturally she doesn’t know how awful the people outside are saying. The title of the Marquis’s daughter-in-law is the dream of countless young ladies from prominent families in the capital, but my elder sister should know her place. Isn’t this just inviting humiliation?”

“That’s right, sister-in-law.” Second Aunt chimed in, “How prestigious is the Marquis’s family? Although it’s true that we are a princess of the Duke’s family, back when my elder brother was still alive, the Marquis’s heir was considered to be climbing the social ladder.”

But times have changed. Now the Duke's mansion is just an empty shell, all show and no substance, and nobody respects it. Moreover, Liang Jiang has been married once before, and now her reputation is tarnished.

How could the Marquis's mansion possibly accept her? Young Master Xie is just playing around, nothing more than a passing fancy; in the end, it's Liang Jiang who will suffer.

Liang Jiang was completely baffled. Standing outside the courtyard, she couldn't understand what they were talking about. How did she get involved with the Marquis's mansion?

What does Xie Fubai have to do with me?
Lady Liang's voice was somewhat displeased: "I will not allow you to slander Liang Jiang like this! Her relationship with Prince Xie is merely a gentleman's friendship, and the Old Madam is aware of this as well."

“My dear sister-in-law, it’s all over the capital now that Liang Jiang and Prince Xie are having a secret rendezvous in a private room at the Zuixiang Pavilion across from our house. A lone man and a lone woman, they’ve been in the same room for half a day.”

We're just trying to be helpful, but the Marquis's family would never marry Liang Jiang as their heir. She should give up on that idea now, lest she be used and then abandoned, leaving her with nowhere to turn for help!

Liang Wenshi also said angrily, "It's one thing for her to have a bad reputation, but she is a princess of the Duke's mansion. It's the Duke's mansion that's being ruined. Liang Su and Wen Dong are currently discussing marriage! They will be implicated."

Liang Jiang finally understood that her drinking session with Xie Fubai at Zuixianglou had been exploited by someone with ulterior motives to make a big fuss.

No wonder that official at the Ministry of War said those inexplicable things to me today.

As a free spirit, she was unconventional and unrestrained. She considered it normal to chat and discuss business with others over drinks when she traveled around the world. However, she never expected that her actions upon returning to the capital would be considered to have exceeded the bounds of etiquette and become controversial.

She scoffed inwardly and stepped into the room. The people inside immediately fell silent and all turned to look at her.

Everyone knows that Lady Liang is easy to bully and can speak recklessly, while Liang Jiang cannot.

So the second aunt became much more polite in her speech: "Liang Jiang is back?"

Liang Jiang nodded in agreement, took the handkerchief handed to her by Yu Qi, wiped her hands, and sat down in front of the group.

Yuqi immediately handed the herbal tea to her.

Liang Jiang sipped her tea slowly and deliberately, while the three Liang Wen family members remained silent, staring at her expectantly.

"Say something! Why are you silent? I heard it was quite lively outside just now."

Galangal urged.

Auntie said with a forced smile, "We mean well. We know you grew up in Yuhua Mountain and don't understand the messy rules of the capital. We're afraid you'll suffer."

Madam Liang frowned slightly and asked seriously, "Did you really meet with Prince Xie in a restaurant a few days ago?"

Liang Jiang nodded: "Not bad. We had a few drinks together."

“I knew it,” Liang Su said smugly, “Eldest sister and Prince Xie have a very close relationship.”

Liang Jiang nodded again: "It's alright."

"Has Young Master Xie said when he will marry my eldest sister?"

Liang Jiang shook her head: "Never."

(End of this chapter)