Chapter 1546: She’s Really Here
Editor: Henyee Translations
“What about me?” Qiao Xuan showed no intention of mercy. She spoke with a half-smile, “Do you not recognize me, Madam Qin? Why don’t you take a closer look at me?”
The Deputy Prefect’s wife swayed and moved her lips, but no words came out.
Qiao Xuan advanced, saying, “Madam Qin has been causing a commotion, insisting that I was missing. At that time, I wasn’t feeling well, so I dismissed it with a laugh. But Madam Qin, your actions are becoming increasingly absurd! Do I have a grudge against you? Have we ever offended you, prompting you to spread rumors and slander me?”
“I, I—”
The Deputy Prefect’s wife was flustered. “It’s, it’s Miss Qiao! She was the one who told me that you were missing! Yes, it’s her!”
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Qiao Xuan smiled. “What a joke! Let’s not even discuss the truth of that claim. Are you devoid of reason? Can you not think for yourself? You believe whatever others say? Then why not heed what my husband has said? Do you trust words that paint us in a negative light and wish to cause a stir without cause? Madam Qin, when have we wronged you or Lord Qin? Madam Qin, why not speak plainly?”
“Madam Qin, repeatedly involving yourself in such trivial matters should not leave you embarrassed to make things clear, right?”
“Since you’re unwilling to clarify, let my husband discuss this matter with Lord Qin!”
“I, I—” The Deputy Prefect’s wife’s eyes widened, and her body trembled. She gritted her teeth but couldn’t utter a word.
What could she say? Qiao Xuan’s words left her speechless.
Ignoring her, Qiao Xuan instructed Mianmian, “Tell Ah-Ye to summon our Old Master, Mr. Qin, and the magistrate here!”
The Deputy Prefect’s wife’s vision darkened, and she glanced at the prefectural magistrate’s wife in panic. The prefectural magistrate’s wife had already lowered her eyes, appearing lost in thought. She would not intervene, absolutely not.
She saw and heard nothing.
“And Miss Qiao.” The Deputy Prefect’s wife gritted her teeth. “Summon Miss Qiao as well!”
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Qiao Xuan sneered. “Go ahead; Madam Qin won’t relent until she provides us with an explanation!”
Shortly after, Shao Yunduan, the Deputy Prefect, and the magistrate arrived. With everyone present, Qiao Wei, who arrived late, heard the news of Qiao Xuan’s improving condition. Sun Bai and the others breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Upon realizing that Qiao Wei intended to confront her, the Deputy Prefect’s wife initially felt a twinge of guilt. However, when she noticed Qiao Wei’s defiant stance, her guilt transformed into anger. Qiao Wei defiantly stuck out her chest, unafraid.
She shot a provocative glance at the Deputy Prefect’s wife. What did she have to fear? The Deputy Prefect’s wife lacked any evidence! As long as she maintained her denial, what could the Deputy Prefect’s wife do?
After all, one couldn’t blame others for being gullible and naive, right?
“Miss Qiao, why did you lie to me? What is your motive?! So, you’re manipulating me like a pawn and deceiving me!”
The Deputy Prefect’s wife erupted in fury, shouting immediately.
Qiao Wei’s complexion paled slightly. She bit her lip and denied, “I don’t know what you’re talking about! I have no connection with you. What lies have I told you, Madam Qin?”
Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan hadn’t allowed Qiao Wei unrestricted movement; it was as if she was under house arrest. She hadn’t had any private encounters with the Deputy Prefect’s wife.
These statements made it nearly impossible for anyone to doubt her.