Chapter 1809: Going to the Fan Family Chapter 1809: Going to the Fan Family Editor: Henyee Translations If Old Lady Fan had refrained from touching Scribe Jia, perhaps there would have been a chance to negotiate with Lord Shao.
They could have facilitated a few years of transition.
But now, who could predict if Lord Shao would still be around after that time?
Yet, she couldnât risk causing trouble for Lord Shao herself.
Instead, she resorted to paying hooligans to rough up Scribe Jia.
Now, her options for retreat were blocked.
Despite Lord Shaoâs potential retaliation, no one dared to speak against him.
News of the interrogation results swiftly reached the Fan family.
Old Lady Fan sneered, âHe got off lightly!â She harbored no regrets, nor did she feel any fear.
Just a twinge of irritation at Shao Yunduanâs unexpected swiftness.
Nanny Hang was privy to the events as well.
Recalling the previous night sent shivers down her spine, her legs almost giving way from fear.
She wouldnât dare breathe a word about what happened, not even to her master.
Pretending it never occurred seemed the safest course.
Yet, she dreaded the thought of that person returning or implicating herââŹÂŚ Nanny Hang, usually resolute in aiding Fan Ruyin, now felt a disquieting unease.
Her instincts warned her of impending trouble.
Upon the verdictâs announcement, Zheng Sangge and his men barricaded the Fan familyâs exits, preventing anyone from leaving.
The entire Fan Clan was thrown into shock.
And the news spread like wildfire throughout Anze Province, drawing a crowd outside the Fan familyâs gates, swelling with each passing moment.
It resembled a bustling fair, if not even livelier.
When Old Lady Fan received the news, she was in the midst of sipping cubilose soup with Fan Ruyin and Bai Ruirui.
Old Lady Fan nearly flung the cubilose bowl from her grasp.
âAbsurd!
What kind of twisted logic is this?â Her voice crackled with anger as she rose to her feet.
âIâll see who dares to stop me from leaving!â âMom!â Fan Ruyin was taken aback but quickly intervened.
âPlease, calm yourself.
Youâre the matriarch of our family, our guiding light.
Thereâs no need for you to personally handle such trivial matters.
I assure you, thereâs no evidence left from last nightâs incident.
If anyone dares to confront us, theyâll have to apologize.â Old Lady Fan softened at her daughterâs words.
âIf you say so, then fine.â Fan Ruyin smiled reassuringly.
âIâm certain.â The silver he handed over appeared as ordinary banknotes.
The messenger sent to deal with the hooligans was a trusted servant from the village, his face obscured.
As for witnesses, they were easily swayed or coerced by the government into falsehoods and framing others.
Lord Shaoâs influence was indeed formidable.
âAnd where were Elder Brother and Second Brother when all this happened?
And sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-lawââŹÂŚâ Fan Ruyin seized any opportunity to tease her siblings, a habit she couldnât seem to break.
Old Lady Fanâs expression darkened at the mention, a disdainful snort escaping her lips.
First Old Master Fan and Second Old Master Fan rushed in, their wives trailing anxiously behind.
âMother, whatâs happening?â âYes, what is Lord Shao playing at?â Despite her initial displeasure at Fan Ruyinâs jab, Old Lady Fanâs frustration dwindled slightly.
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