After all, Chang Anrong had no real intention of actually doing anything to Gao Shiman. If things were truly blown out of proportion, the Minister of Rites' Estate would not be easy to deal with. Moreover, she had to admit that what Mu Jinyuan said made sense; with her sons serving as officials in the imperial court, having one more friend was always better than having one more enemy.
Though Gao Shiman was inwardly unresigned at being reprimanded by Chang Anrong, she forced herself to swallow her anger for the sake of Mu Jinyuan.
Xiao Qingzhi watched Gao Shiman's departing back, her gaze darkening by several shades.
Chapter 441