In addition, Gu Ning became successful on her own and never hurt them, so they had no reason to attack or defame her. It was amoral and there were more good people than bad people.
Gu Ning also kept a good relationship with many powerful figures. If they still dared to cause her trouble, they would be ridiculously stupid. If they were stupid, they couldn't stay rich for long.
However, if bad people were extraordinarily skilled and influential, it would be another story. After all, the weak were always the prey of the strong in this society and power could solve many problems.
It was the absolute rule.
People unavoidably had grudges with others when they climbed up the social ladder. Therefore, one needed enough evidence to unseat a powerful figure by working with his opponent.
Nevertheless, it was hard to collect enough criminal evidence on a powerful figure, so it wasn't easy.