Chapter 1858: Confounded Chapter 1858: Confounded Editor: Henyee Translations First Old Master Fan and the others were left utterly speechless.
The two patriarchs of the Fan family had no grievances about their detention in the Prefectâs office.
Even if they did, they dared not voice them.
After all, Lord Shao was aware of their situation.
Though the fine of 1,000 taels of silver was burdensome, they didnât dare to protest!
Their sister shouldnât have provoked Madam Shao like thatââŹÂŚ âWhatâs the point?â The Fan family had ample goods to sell, and they were already busy enough.
If officials kept hindering their work with constant scrutiny, their stock would pile up in the warehouses, risking spoilage.
The Fan family couldnât afford such losses.
First Old Master Fan couldnât help but chide Fan Ruyin, feeling she was being stubborn for no reason.
There was nothing to gain from angering Madam ShaoââŹÂŚ Second Old Master Fan echoed his sentiments.
Second Mrs.
Fan secretly concurred with her husbandâs assessment.
Fan Ruyin, seething with anger, launched into another tirade, accusing them of looking down on her and plotting to exile her.
The siblings and sister-in-law found themselves embroiled in yet another heated argument.
Old Lady Fan, incensed by her daughters-in-lawâs defiance, cared not for right or wrong.
Since they dared to oppose her today, she resolved to teach them a harsh lesson!
What was so impressive about Madam Shao, anyway?
Ruyin had a point.
Was she entitled to be biased and silence dissent?
Furthermore, todayâs banquet seemed designed to antagonize her.
They wanted her to understand that the Fan Clan wouldnât tolerate disrespect!
Lord Shao hadnât demanded anything from the Fan Family.
Had the Fan Family demanded anything from him?
He had no right to disgrace them!
Old Lady Fan scolded her son and daughter-in-law, siding with Fan Ruyin.
Not only did she refrain from blaming her, but she also offered comfort.
Instead, she chastised First Madam Fan for making a mountain out of a molehill, questioning her motives.
First Madam Fan nearly exploded with fury.
The two patriarchs felt a chill in their hearts.
They hadnât anticipated their sisterâs confusion or their motherâs befuddlementââŹÂŚ Didnât they realize an arm couldnât compare to a thigh?
First Madam Fan cautioned them that allowing her to persist would embolden her further.
Sooner or later, sheâd lead the Fan family astray!
Consequently, they tacitly agreed not to yield this time.
Since First Madam Fan had made the first move, there was no need to capitulate.
They might as well crush her outright to prevent future regrets.
Deep down, the two brothers harbored long-standing dissatisfaction with their sister.
For years, their mother had wielded authoritarian control, making decisions without question.
Yet, this sister of theirs persistently caused trouble.
After enduring so much, anyone would reach their breaking point.
Since the dam had burst today, there was no reason to plug the hole.
Both families were resolute.
Initially furious, Old Lady Fan soon found herself powerless after several rounds of argument.
Continuing to shield her daughter would only drive a wedge between her and her sonsââŹâa scenario Old Lady Fan dreaded.
Her expression darkened, and she remained silent.
Fan Ruyin excelled at manipulation and sophistry.
In terms of logic, she couldnât hold a candle to her.
No matter how vehemently she argued she was aiding Qiao Xuan or that Qiao Xuan was being petty, it wouldnât change the fact that she had offended the Prefectâs wife, potentially putting the Fan Family in jeopardy.
It fell upon her to rectify this mess.
No one was obligated to come to her defense.
In short, First Madam Fan and Second Mrs.
Fan were prepared to resign this time.
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