Gu Zi's mouth opened and closed as she struggled to explain. Yes, she had married an older man, but it was her choice, and there was no scandal of being pregnant before marriage—he merely adopted his three nephews, leaving her as a stepmother.
But trying to untangle that web of relationships was exhausting; she knew it could end up more complicated than it needed to be. It was better to let others think what they wanted.
Finally, she heard her name called and, holding Su Le close, followed the teacher into the office. The results weren't being publicly announced; each student was called in individually to discuss their scores. It was a way to protect those who hadn't performed well.
