Song Changxuan let out a deep sigh. "All this shouting and fighting every day, aren’t you afraid of setting a bad example for Xuan?"
Thinking of her son, the displeasure on Ge Qiutang’s face lessened considerably. "My son certainly won’t learn anything bad," she said.
Right, she had a son. What did that Ji woman have to compare with her?
She glared at her husband and said curtly, "I’m going to pick up our son. I’ll bring your change of clothes over in a bit."
Only after she left did Qiao Shaoguo turn to Song Changxuan. "Changxuan, everyone says Ge Qiutang is a wild one, but she still takes good care of you. Since you chose to take responsibility back then and now have a son, it would be better to rein in some of those thoughts."
Song Changxuan understood what Qiao Tuan meant, but he truly couldn’t explain himself clearly. After all, the rumors circulating were so detailed and vivid. He sighed. "Ever since I decided to marry Ge Qiutang, I’ve let go of Ji Rongjia. You might not believe me, but I’m telling the truth."
Although it’s said that there’s no smoke without fire, Qiao Shaoguo also knew many things were spread by the gossipmongers in the Agricultural Reclamation Group. "It’s time to rectify the group’s atmosphere," he said.
He had barely finished speaking when Ge Qiutang walked in, holding their child and carrying a bundle.
She tossed the bundle onto the bed and looked at Qiao Shaoguo. "Qiao Tuan, my Changxuan was injured on duty. Since I’m taking care of him, am I eligible for some kind of allowance?"
Qiao Shaoguo hadn’t expected Ge Qiutang to know about such things. "Who told you that?"
Ge Qiutang didn’t answer him directly. "I may not have eaten pork, but I’ve seen pigs run. I’ve been in the group this long; I can’t be completely clueless about everything."

If it were someone else who had gotten lost on the mountain, he, as the regimental commander, would surely have righteously declared: ’This is Song Changxuan’s duty.’ But his own nephew was involved. No matter what he said, everyone would think he was using his public office for private gain.
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