Koala Reads

"Shi Ning'an left the Shi family, and even her name was removed from the family genealogy. Rong Jian's intention was for Shi Ning'an to change her surname to Rong, but she refused and remained recorded in the Rong family genealogy as the Rong family's granddaughter."

"This incident caused quite a stir. All the noble families in the capital were discussing it. Although many people thought the Shi family was extremely shameless for causing the death of the former lady and seizing her dowry, there were also quite a few who believed that as a daughter of the Shi family, Shi Ning'an's unfilial and disrespectful behavior was too bold and reckless. They thought she was clearly relying on the support of the Rong family."

"As a result, the Rong family once again gained a reputation for being overbearing."

"The grand mansion of the Shi family in the east of the city was originally purchased by the Rong family. After this incident, Shi Yongtang had no choice but to take his family to live in the ancestral mansion of the direct lineage. However, he shifted all the blame onto Xu Youqing. Shi Yongtang always had a humble demeanor and presented himself as a guilt - ridden, self - reproachful and grief - stricken good man both in the court and outside."