Su Zhe's words at the General Mansion remain unknown, but the outcome he received was clear enough.
One could tell just by his darkened expression upon leaving; Xia Zheng definitely did not give him a satisfactory answer.
These days, the General Mansion has been the most closely watched place in the Capital City, with countless eyes fixed intently on it. Su Zhe's sudden visit immediately brought to mind Su Qiuyu's relentless, unrequited love for Xia Zheng.
Yet within a single night, the news of Su Zhe's actions at the General Mansion swiftly became the subject of wild speculation throughout the Capital City.
Some said he was there to plead for Su Qiuyu to be granted the position of co-wife, while others claimed he was using his authority as Prime Minister to pressure Xia Zheng into re-marrying Su Qiuyu. Whatever was said, one thing was certain—the outcome was nothing but humiliation for Su Zhe.
