If Sir Fang truly has feelings for Ms. Shen, and she becomes part of the Fang family, solidifying her status, it may be a bit disgraceful, but she will at least be an official officer's wife in the end. Yet, Ms. Shen traveled such a long distance, and Sir Fang only has eyes for his cousin, showing such callous indifference towards Ms. Shen. Fortunately, she encountered the legitimate seventh Young Master, and by associating with him, her reputation can be kept intact, and the situation won't turn too ugly.
The rented house hadn't been lived in for a while, but because of the New Year, offerings needed to be arranged, so it was cleaned well in advance. As soon as it was heard that Young Master Shen and his sister Ms. Shen would be staying for a few days, the landlord immediately brought over charcoal and heated up the kang, lit firepots in the rooms, cleaned the kitchen, boiled hot water, and lit the stove.
