Tong Zhiyang was actually refused entry.
After all, Tong Zhiyang was a magistrate; although he had been suppressed by Lady He for many years, he always maintained his dignity in front of the common people. Now, being publicly kicked out was a huge blow to his pride, his face flushed with shame as he ordered the crowd to disperse, yet the embarrassment was palpable.
Seeing the mocking expressions on the faces of the onlookers, Tong Zhiyang was filled with both rage and resentment. He was furious that he didn't know how Lady He had discovered the existence of Suqin and her son, and resentful that she truly lacked any compassion for her husband. What followed was a tinge of unsettling fear.
Indeed, Lady He could strip him of everything he had. If he was no longer a magistrate and had no silver in hand, what would he do in the future?
Now he was truly in a dilemma, at a loss for what to do.
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Ye Mingyu told everyone about the incident at the Tong Residence's doorway.