Chapter 1840

Chapter 1840: Confrontation Chapter 1840: Confrontation Editor: Henyee Translations Second Mrs.

Fan was hosting the guests in the garden pavilion, while First Madam Fan stepped out to welcome Qiao Xuan.

Fan Ruyin, adorned in resplendent attire, trailed behind them, wearing a smile.

First Madam Fan’s expression darkened momentarily, but unable to voice her thoughts, she relented.

Upon spotting Qiao Xuan and Mrs.

Jia, First Madam Fan warmly greeted them upon their arrival at the mansion.

Though no one else noticed, Mrs.

Jia caught several disdainful glances from Fan Ruyin.

Feeling irritated, she suppressed her emotions and feigned ignorance.

Unbeknownst to her, Fan Ruyin’s contempt for her deepened.

In Fan Ruyin’s eyes, Mrs.

Jia appeared undeserving of her position as the Deputy Prefect’s wife, seemingly elevated through sycophancy rather than merit.

With a smile, Fan Ruyin remarked, “Madam Shao and Mrs.

Jia seem to share a close bond.

The relationship between the Deputy Prefect’s wife and the Prefect’s wife is truly exceptional!” Qiao Xuan shot her a glance before nodding with a polite smile.

Fan Ruyin grudgingly acquiesced, but before she could question why Mrs.

Jia hadn’t been as close to Mrs.

Guan before, First Madam Fan swiftly intervened.

Sensing the impending negativity, First Madam Fan swiftly redirected the conversation with a smile.

“Sister, are the pastries in the pastry room prepared?

Could you please check for me?

I’d greatly appreciate it!” Though disgruntled, Fan Ruyin couldn’t openly defy her sister-in-law’s request.

Reluctantly, she complied, casting a disdainful glance at First Madam Fan before departing.

What was her sister-in-law insinuating?

Madam Shao and Lord Shao held no regard for the Fan Family; they had brought disgrace upon them, causing considerable financial losses.

So why should she restrain herself from making a few cutting remarks?

Did the Fan Family now grovel at the feet of others?

Since when had the Fan Family become so feeble and susceptible to bullying?

After being slapped, were they to eagerly present their cheeks for another strike?

Was her mother’s invitation merely a facade to reconcile with her?

Did her sister-in-law remain oblivious to this?

First Madam Fan extended polite greetings and ushered Qiao Xuan and Mrs.

Jia to the pavilion.

The assembled guests greeted them warmly, with Qiao Xuan reciprocating with a genial smile as she settled beside Mrs.

Jia.

Many women discreetly appraised Mrs.

Jia.

While some were familiar with her, most were not.

However, today’s gathering would acquaint them with her.

As the Deputy Prefect’s wife, Mrs.

Jia now commanded a different level of respect.

Henceforth, any invitation extended to the Deputy Prefect would naturally include his wife.

Inviting the Prefect’s wife to a banquet was considered an honor.

Several guests couldn’t help stealing glances at Mrs.

Guan.

Known for her prickly temperament, her pallid complexion betrayed her inner turmoil.

Despite her efforts to maintain composure, her visible tension didn’t go unnoticed.

Internally, many chuckled, yet a sense of anticipation lingered.

It was evident that the Fan Family’s deliberate inclusion of Mrs.

Guan was meant to provoke discord.

It appeared the Fan Family harbored a deep-seated animosity towards Lord Shao and Madam Shao…

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