If the person spreading the rumors knew she was meeting with Sangta, the prince from the Barbarian Tribe, it would not just be a matter of illicit relations with others, but a more severe case of collusion and treason.
Just uncertain who informed Hao Baishuang—it is said Liu Fei, who is still under house arrest in the Palace—but Bai Ruozhu feels it's unlikely.
Thinking further, the only other possibility could be Du Zhongshu, who is also in the Commerce Association.
"No worries, rumors stop with wise individuals. Even if the rumors are vivid and detailed, they will eventually fall apart on their own," Bai Ruozhu said with great composure.
She indeed met Sangta, but internally she was unperturbed, so she felt no embarrassment.
"It does have an impact on your reputation. Do you want to do something about it?" Tian Fang asked worriedly.
