Chapter 50

Rumors spread ever more fiercely, and the Rong Estate's reputation was utterly ruined.

When Rong Weijing learned of this that day, he had intended to punish Rong Han. But seeing him dazed and spiritless, he worriedly sought physicians instead. After a night of frantic efforts, there was still no improvement.

He still knew nothing of the rumors circulating through the streets.

The next day, when he arrived at the government office, his colleagues all mocked him in secret. Those close enough to him kindly told him why, and Rong Weijing was so furious he nearly soared into the heavens.

"This is utter nonsense!" He slammed the table and rose.

How could there have been any matter of embezzling his legitimate son's property?

After enduring a day of torment, he hurried home once the office closed and demanded answers from Madam Rong Zhou about the shops.

Madam Rong Zhou was already consumed with worry over Rong Han's illness, and the authorities were investigating the shops' account books. Guilty at heart, she completely broke down under Rong Weijing's harsh interrogation.

"Rong Han's life and death are uncertain, yet you're questioning me over this?"

This concerned the Rong Estate's good name. How could Rong Weijing possibly not care?

He angrily demanded again, "Did you embezzle Eldest Brother's property?"

Rong Weijing never reflected on himself. Any wrongdoing was always someone else's fault.

Madam Rong Zhou suddenly let out a cold laugh. "I embezzled it? If I hadn't painstakingly managed things all these years, how would you have greased the wheels for your promotions? Rong Weijing, how selfish can you be!"

Smack!

The room fell silent at once.

Madam Rong Zhou had received a slap from Rong Weijing. Her head was turned to one side, and her cheek was red and swollen.

After several breaths,