Just as they had guessed, no sooner had they returned home than Gu Yeshi sent his steward to visit each household to apologize on his behalf. Although they were only given some pastries, at least the gesture was there. That day, he had truly lost all face and dignity, making a public spectacle for everyone to enjoy.
As for why he didn't visit in person, it came down to his deep-seated pride. Having to clean up a woman's mess like this already made him feel utterly disgraced. Furthermore, he didn't believe these merchants were worth a personal visit.
The next day, at the invitation of a few other ladies, Bai Suihe met them at a teahouse to listen to storytelling. Bai Suihe listened to the cliché stories, which were merely being read straight from a script. She had initially felt a bit of novelty, but within fifteen minutes, she found it utterly dull. However, seeing the other ladies listening with great relish and occasionally voicing their praises, she felt a bit out of place.
