The Xue Family bought a small residence in the west of the city, a far cry from the Duke Mansion of old.
Fortunately, the Xue Family knew to count their blessings. Having not been brought to ruin by Duke Xue was already a stroke of luck for them.
To ask for anything more would only plunge them into misery.
They had managed to get by during their quiet years in Jiangnan. There was no reason they couldn't live a simple life now that they were back in the Capital City.
Duke Xue had a bad reputation, but Mrs. Xue was very well-liked in the Capital City.
When her old friends heard they had returned to the capital, they came calling, wanting to lend them a hand.
Firstly, it was out of respect for their past friendship.
Secondly, they wanted to curry favor with the Empress.
The Empress and Miss Xue were close friends. Even when Miss Xue was not in the Capital City, the Empress would still mention her from time to time.
