A sharp glint flashed across Aunt Xia's eyes, and she sighed, saying:
"Come to think of it, that child Xuan'er had previously intended to deliberately help Sister Yun conceal this matter. Had it not been for the scandal coming to light that night, Xuan'er would not have exposed their dirty affair in order to uphold the reputation of the Marquis Manor."
"That day, Xuan'er also mentioned that Lord Shen's study had always treasured a portrait of Younger Sister Yun. No wonder Lord Shen has never remarried all these years since losing his wife—it turns out he harbored such filthy intentions toward Sister Yun."
"To actually covet the Lord Marquis's woman is to invite heavenly retribution. They even searched his person on the spot and found a handkerchief."
"It was a token of affection previously given to him by Sister Yun. It seems the two of them must have had a secret affair for a long time, keeping all of us in the dark. That day, it enraged Old Madame so much that she nearly fell seriously ill."
"Old Madame originally intended to have Sister Yun punished with the wooden staff, but fortunately, Madam was merciful and spared her from the punishment, merely driving her away. It's better that she's gone, as it brings peace and quiet."
"Lest such a fickle and unchaste woman completely ruin the reputation of the Marquis Manor. This humble concubine knows that the Lord Marquis cannot bear to part with Younger Sister Yun, but who could have foreseen that she would be so ungrateful and …
Chapter 175