Xie Suzhi shook his head. "That's not quite it. You've been away for some time, so you're not aware of what's happened at home. Your Second Uncle Xie has decided to divorce your second aunt."
Xie Mingxu was taken aback.
"So, with General Fang returning to the Capital City at a time like this... if she's seen spending time with him, and someone with ill intentions notices, I'm afraid more unpleasant rumors will start spreading through the Capital City," Xie Suzhi sighed.
Xie Mingxu's voice was grave. "Father, it doesn't matter what people in the Capital City say. As long as Second Uncle Xie's conscience is clear, why should he fear their criticism?"
"I spent some time with General Fang and her husband, General Liang, on the border. They were a devoted couple who treated each other with the utmost respect. The reason General Fang returned to the Capital City this time is to expose the spy in the court and avenge General Liang's wrongful death."
Xie Suzhi was silent.
