Fengyu was furious, and intended to support the Fang Family, but their power couldn't outweigh the rumors. She understood that it's better to channel than to block, as blocking only leads to more discussions, which cannot be stopped.
Even with their worldly power, Fengyu and Xie Xun had no means to quell the gossip, nor the feelings of those wishing to revel in the spectacle. It is human nature to delight in dragging deities down and stamp dirty marks on their sacred robes.
After Mrs. Fang fell ill, Fengyu sent Qiuxiang to personally visit the Fang Family with many gifts to demonstrate the palace's stance. Without such gestures, others would still know the palace's stance, since the other protagonist of the rumors is Xie Jue.
