The elders all thought that Mu Xiangwan would evade responsibility, but they didn't expect her to explain the situation in such a seemingly rational and fair manner. They all nodded along as they listened.
After all, families usually cover for their own. Upon hearing this, Mu Xiangwan's younger maternal aunt looked sternly at the old General Mu, "Dad, if what you're saying is true, then that Wu family's young mistress is too presumptuous! I've interacted with Mrs. Wu before, and I didn't think she was an easy woman. Now it seems her daughter is the same."
Mu Xiangwan's second maternal aunt said, "Mrs. Wu comes from a business background and is a bit of the nouveau riche type. When Wu Dazhi married her, everyone in the capital city understood that it was a political and business alliance, didn't they? It turns out they really got lucky. Now, Wu Dazhi's official position is getting higher and higher, and the business of Mrs. Wu's family is getting bigger and bigger."
