Chapter 1834: Moving Out Chapter 1834: Moving Out Editor: Henyee Translations Qiao Xuan retorted sharply, âI am the Prefectâs wife, and the Fan Family poses no threat to me!â With the Fan Familyâs affairs settled, Shao Yunduan instructed his men to monitor Deputy Prefect Guan and urged him to vacate the premises.
The western courtyard was thrown into disarray.
Mrs.
Guanâs cries and shouts echoed, her piercing voice reaching even the eastern courtyard.
Yet, she dared not confront Qiao Xuan thereââŹâwhether out of fear or caution, perhaps warned by Deputy Prefect Guan.
Ignoring the occasional curses hurled her way, Qiao Xuan remained steadfast as long as she didnât give chase.
Given Deputy Prefect Guanâs dismissal, it was only natural for him to relocate from the government officeâs premises.
There was no other choice.
In the western courtyard, Mrs.
Guan was devastated.
Despite her prolonged tears, she couldnât find solace.
It felt surrealââŹâas if she had been cast into a nightmare.
Was she no longer the Deputy Prefectâs wife?
Had her husband been reduced to a mere scribe?
Setting aside the substantial disparity in income between the Deputy Prefectâs annual salary of 200 taels of silver and a scribeâs meager less than 30 taels, her social status had plummeted.
How would she ever face society again?
Initially refusing to budge, Mrs.
Guan had regarded this place as her sanctuary, having resided here for so many years.
However, the bailiffâs ultimatumââŹâto vacate within three days or face expulsion by Lord ShaoââŹâleft her seething with anger and resentment, prompting her to reluctantly order the packing of her belongings.
Simultaneously, she dispatched people to organize the house.
In addition to their current residence in Anze Province, they possessed another courtyard.
It was neither grandiose nor modest, but sufficient for their familyâs needs.
Yet, they seethed with indignation.
âââŹÂŚ Even if you havenât contributed lately, your past efforts speak volumes, Old Master.
Youâve dedicated so much to Anze Province.
How can Lord Shao dismiss you so callously?
It seems heâs reluctant to admit his failure to shake Anze Province to its core and incite widespread panic!
Youâve served as Deputy Prefect for a decade.
What transgression warranted your expulsion?â As Mrs.
Guan continued, her despondency deepened.
She exclaimed furiously, âI refuse to leave!
I wonât budge an inch!
Letâs see if they have the gall to forcibly eject us!
Hmph, if they dare lay a hand on my possessions, Iâll challenge their authority!
Is there no law for princes, kings, or rulersââŹÂŚâ Initially, Mrs.
Guan had hoped to remain in the eastern courtyard, but now even the western courtyard was off-limits.
How could she not be furious?
Deputy Prefect Guan glanced at her, his smile tinged with coldness, as he recounted the ordeal with the Fan Family.
âYouâre well aware of Old Lady Fanâs character, arenât you?
She wonât yield an inch to the Shao couple.
Do you honestly believe we stand a chance?â Mrs.
Guan was left speechlessââŹÂŚ âDonât let anger consume you,â Deputy Prefect Guan sighed wearily, rubbing his tired forehead.
His cold eyes betrayed no emotion.
âJust observe.
This is merely a setback.
We may yet find an opportunity to turn the tideââŹÂŚâ Mrs.
Guan sneered, her teeth clenched.
âFine, Iâll heed Old Masterâs advice!
Anze Province operates by its own rules.
Letâs see how it all unfolds in the end!â Less than three days later, on the second day, Deputy Prefect Guanâs family vacated their residence.
Mrs.
Guanâs disdain for Shao Yunduan was palpable; she stripped the house bare of anything movable, leaving not a single curtain behind.
She even instructed the servants to uproot numerous flowers and trees from the garden, claiming she had planted them herself.
Since she was leaving, she insisted on taking them along.
The once-lush garden was now a chaotic scene of upturned soil, broken branches, and scattered leaves, a testament to Mrs.
Guanâs spiteful departure.
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