After Zhuang Shuxian took Xuerong to the outskirts of the city, Xuerong suddenly turned around, tears streaming down her face, and knelt down to give Zhuang Shuxian three kowtows.
The next day, someone found Xuerong's shoes by the downstream banks of the Yellow River. It was presumed that she had committed suicide by throwing herself into the river.
When Jin Jiadong returned from the army and heard the news, he broke down in great sorrow and knelt by the river for three days and nights, swearing never to marry.
Only then did Zhuang Shuxian realize the child in Xuerong's womb was from the Jin Family. She regretted learning this too late, otherwise she would have fought tooth and nail to protect both Xuerong and her unborn child.
