Chapter 1832

Chapter 1832: A Bright Threat Chapter 1832: A Bright Threat Editor: Henyee Translations She was poised to upheave the entire Fan Clan!

Old Lady Fan nearly erupted with fury.

Rising to her feet, she sneered, “If that’s the case, why don’t you start with me, Madam Shao?

Why don’t you take me back to court?” “No need for that,” Qiao Xuan replied with a gracious wave of her hand.

“You’re too elderly for such proceedings.

You can attend to your children.

However, Mrs.

Bai must accompany us!” “Why should I!” Fan Ruyin erupted in anger.

“I fail to see how this is my concern!” Qiao Xuan was taken aback.

“Aren’t you a member of the Fan Family?” Fan Ruyin flushed with embarrassment.

“Of course I am.

Madam Shao, don’t sow discord!

But why should I be involved in this?” “Exactly!” Qiao Xuan maintained her smile.

“Since the Fan Family disputes this matter, our Lord must conduct a thorough interrogation, with all family members present to cooperate.

You’re no exception!” “Indeed.

Old Lady Fan, you needn’t trouble yourself.

After all, you’re elderly, and our Lord is compassionate.” Fan Ruyin seethed with speechless anger.

First Madam Fan and Second Mrs.

Fan exchanged a glance, finding solace in Madam Shao’s words, for some inexplicable reason.

Old Lady Fan, capitalizing on her seniority, sneered defiantly.

“As the head of the Fan Family, it’s only fitting for me to attend the government office!” “That won’t be necessary,” Qiao Xuan replied calmly, showing no haste.

“Old Lady Fan, all you need to do is pay the sum.

Insisting on attending could lead to complications.

What if you encounter discomfort or illness?

It would create unnecessary trouble.

Then, if First Old Master Fan and Second Old Master Fan were deemed unfilial, you’d have to escalate such a trivial matter to court.” “Our Great Qin does not tolerate unfilial behavior.

Our Lord will ensure they are duly punished!” Qiao Xuan asserted firmly.

Old Lady Fan, already formidable in her own right, was momentarily taken aback by Qiao Xuan’s audacity.

Fan Ruyin’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Had her understanding of the world been so limited?

Could truth be distorted to such an extent?

However, Qiao Xuan remained composed, unfazed by their reactions.

In essence, once the payment was made, all would be resolved.

Otherwise, the Fan family would soon discover whether they could afford the consequences.

Lord Shao was resolute and would not relent.

Both she and Shao Yunduan had anticipated Old Lady Fan’s obstinance, recognizing the possibility that she might exploit her seniority to evade consequences.

If she were to claim discomfort or illness at court, Shao Yunduan’s hands would be tied.

Hence, preventing her departure from the Fan family was their only recourse.

As an elderly woman, she was shielded from interference by the Deputy Prefect, scribes, or constables.

No one would dare lay a hand on her.

Except for Qiao Xuan.

Qiao Xuan, being the Prefect’s wife, held a unique position.

Old Lady Fan was restrained in her presence; as women, Qiao Xuan had the audacity to take action where others could not.

If Qiao Xuan could simply elucidate the situation, Old Lady Fan would realize she had no recourse.

Feeling utterly despondent, Old Lady Fan was on the verge of exploding.

She had never encountered such blatant intimidation before.

Lord Shao’s obstinacy was exasperating, and his wife proved to be equally troublesome.

Her daughter’s warnings seemed all too prescient now.

Despite her hardened exterior, Old Lady Fan couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for her son.

Unaware of Qiao Xuan’s jest, she fixated on her with a venomous glare.

“Then waive the 1,000-tael fine!

We’ll make amends.

It’s not that we refuse to pay, but your officials were negligent.

You can’t hold us accountable!”

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