Chapter 1713

Chapter 1713: Want to Inquire Chapter 1713: Want to Inquire Editor: Henyee Translations Caiyue and Caihua burst into laughter.

Qing Yan, feeling embarrassed, scratched his head and hastily declared, “Old Master is still waiting for my response.

I’ll inform him right away!” With those words, he hurriedly made his way out.

The laughter of Caiyue and the others intensified.

Once Qiao Xuan departed, the atmosphere in the garden gained liveliness.

Initially, they attempted to keep their discussion discreet, skirting around the issue.

However, as Fan Ruyin initiated the conversation, they collectively decided to abandon secrecy.

They bombarded Mrs.

Guan with inquiries, hoping to extract information from her.

Residing in the state government office’s backyard with Lord Shao and Madam Shao, she occasionally encountered Madam Shao, making her the most knowledgeable among them.

The staggering expenditure of 620,000 taels of silver by Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan astonished everyone.

The wealth they possessed piqued the interest of many.

Yet, the matter of the seed wasn’t solely solvable with money.

Rumors circulated that an agreement had been reached between Lord Shao and the three prominent families.

What was Lord Shao’s strategy?

Time pressed on, and the curiosity about Lord Shao’s actions grew.

Had he already set his plan in motion?

This concern weighed heavily on their minds.

If the three big families faltered and lost their privileges, it would be even more detrimental for second- and third-class families like theirs.

Mrs.

Guan inwardly sighed.

How could she possibly know?

Her Old Master, citing his recovery as an excuse, declined to assist Lord Shao.

Similarly, she claimed to be attending to her Old Master and restricted her outings.

She hadn’t visited Qiao Xuan or engaged in any conversations with her.

She had no intention of attending.

Qiao Xuan’s frustration with her arose from her Old Master’s refusal to aid Lord Shao.

Despite being the wife of the Prefect while the other was merely the wife of the Deputy Prefect, Mrs.

Guan found herself overshadowed.

Could she openly confront and engage in a feud, especially considering her current pregnancy?

Her knowledge about the Shao Family was limited to what others knew, and she felt too embarrassed to admit it.

Revealing her lack of information would only emphasize her perceived incompetence.

In an attempt to divert the conversation, Mrs.

Guan stuttered and tried changing the subject.

Fortunately, attention soon shifted to Lixia and Liqiu.

Though they were only two young girls, being Madam Shao’s maids meant they were privy to more information than Mrs.

Guan.

However, due to their loyalty to Madam Shao and the Shao Family, they had to be cautious and not divulge too much.

Surrounded by maids and housekeepers, they were bombarded with compliments and enthusiastic greetings.

Despite Qiao Xuan’s precautions, the overwhelming enthusiasm caught them off guard, leaving their minds in turmoil.

Fortunately, the crowd, aware of their master’s high status as the wife of the Prefect, refrained from asking intrusive questions or adopting an aggressive demeanor.

Lixia and Liqiu, in turn, held their ground, refusing to reveal more than necessary.

Nonetheless, there were certain aspects they could emphasize, such as boasting about their Old Master’s wealth and Madam’s extensive collection of exquisite, beautiful, and exceptionally precious jewelry.

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