56 Apologies

The standoff between the two parties had lasted for quite some time, attracting the attention of all the staff at Huichun Hall.

Only three people at Huichun Hall were aware of Gu Jiao's medical qualifications: the second boss, the shopkeeper Wang, and the elderly doctor.

Although the rest of them often saw Gu Jiao there, they merely thought of her as a family member of a patient.

Both the second boss and Shopkeeper Wang treated her with great courtesy, and everyone else thought of her as the wife of a student at Tianxiang Academy.

One should never underestimate a scholar, as they could potentially become local dignitaries, wealthy businessmen, or local officials in the future.

However, they never expected her to commit such an act.

"Who would have thought? She seemed so honest and straightforward, but she turned out to be a habitual thief."

"Yes, she stole someone's jade pendant, and their jade ring."