Chapter 1848

Chapter 1848: Venting Anger Chapter 1848: Venting Anger Editor: Henyee Translations In the midst of the tense exchange, Qiao Xuan found herself caught in the crossfire of accusations.

Maintaining her composure, Qiao Xuan intervened calmly, “You both hold differing perspectives.

Was there anyone else present to witness the incident?” “No,” Mrs.

Guan responded bluntly, without a moment’s hesitation.

“The absence of a third party only reveals her true nature.

Ha!

If there were a witness, they’d surely uphold their dignity, wouldn’t they?” Mrs.

Jia’s eyes widened.

Was Mrs.

Guan indirectly insinuating something about her?

It seemed everything was spiraling because of her!

“That’s a challenging situation,” Qiao Xuan remarked.

“The absence of a third party means lack of evidence, rendering both your accounts inconclusive.” Fan Ruyin interjected with a smile, “It seems you might be exhibiting some bias, Madam Shao.

One can’t help but understand Mrs.

Guan’s skepticism.

After all, Lord Shao’s reputation as an upright public official is widely known.

But are you trying to cover something up?” Qiao Xuan’s smile remained enigmatic.

“What are you implying, Mrs.

Bai?” “I wouldn’t dare to presume too much in your presence!

But it’s unlikely that Mrs.

Guan would simply discard a jade bracelet worth hundreds of taels of silver!

It’s more plausible that the altercation resulted from a disagreement, perhaps even an accidental push.

Surely, you wouldn’t exhibit bias towards Mrs.

Jia simply because of her status as the Deputy Prefect’s wife, would you?” “But we must ensure Mrs.

Jia isn’t unjustly accused!

With differing testimonies and no third-party witness, it’s unjust to favor either party!

What do you mean by something unreasonable?

Aren’t unexpected events a part of life?

Some may feel wronged and resort to framing others.

Do you deny the existence of such individuals?” “I must also inquire, Mrs.

Bai, why such evident bias towards Mrs.

Guan?

Are you deliberately stirring up trouble?” Silence fell upon the gathering.

Qiao Xuan’s unexpected outburst directed at Mrs.

Bai left everyone taken aback, implicating her in the conflict.

Mrs.

Guan smirked inwardly, amused by Qiao Xuan’s apparent lapse in judgment.

How could she involve Mrs.

Bai like this?

As anticipated, Mrs.

Bai bristled with indignation.

“I merely sought to express a balanced perspective.

Why accuse me, Madam Shao?” “I find your stance anything but impartial.

Without a witness, what basis do you have for your claims?

Just because you’re Mrs.

Bai?” Qiao Xuan’s tone sharpened with each word.

“Madam Shao, please refrain from overstepping,” Mrs.

Bai retorted sharply.

“What?

You’re allowed to make snide remarks and unfounded accusations, but I can’t speak up?

Overstepping?

How dare you speak to me, the Prefect’s wife, in such a manner?” Qiao Xuan’s voice dripped with indignation.

“You—” “Sister!” First Madam Fan intervened, sensing the escalating tension.

“Madam Shao, this is all a misunderstanding—” “There’s no room for misunderstanding, I’m all ears,” Qiao Xuan declared icily.

“Mrs.

Bai, apologize.” “You want me to apologize!” Mrs.

Bai’s disbelief was palpable, her expression incredulous.

Fan Ruyin was flabbergasted!

She jabbed her finger accusingly.

How dare Qiao Xuan publicly ridicule her and demand an apology, even if she was sowing discord!

Couldn’t she allow others to voice their concerns when faced with injustice?

Fan Ruyin practically steamed with indignation.

“You—why!” “You’ve shown blatant disrespect towards me!” Qiao Xuan’s sneer dripped with disdain.

“I’ve tolerated your behavior for the sake of the Fan Family, but your audacity knows no bounds.

Do you believe I have no patience?

Or perhaps you believe the Fan Family wields unchecked authority in Anze Province?” “You…” “Apologize!

Otherwise, don’t expect me to show you any courtesy!”

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