Chapter 2053: She Won't Leave

Chapter 2053: She Won’t Leave

Tang Fanghua and Lvmei seethed with anger as Yuan Mi’s laughter rang out. Intrigued, Yuan Mi’s interest piqued. “Oh? This is news to me. She’s got spunk to act up in front of Madam Shao. Is she out of her mind?”

Worried about Caiyue escalating matters, Lvmei interjected, “There was an incident yesterday. Lvying crossed paths with Young Master Shao…”

Caiyue scoffed, her tone sharp. “It wasn’t an accident. It was deliberate malice! Our young master is but a child. When he crossed her path, she stuck her leg out and tripped him. Madam witnessed it firsthand and reprimanded her yesterday! But we didn’t know her identity then. Who’d have thought she’d have the nerve to show up again today!”

Yuan Mi gasped, incredulous. “How despicable! Attacking an innocent child—what sort of cowardice is that? It sickens me!”

“Sickening indeed!”

Tang Fanghua clenched her handkerchief, her body quivering with rage.

She wanted to storm out, but she couldn’t bring herself to do it. What good would leaving now do? It would only paint her as ill-tempered. Better to endure, albeit gritting her teeth, than to worsen her standing in the eyes of Lord and Madam Shao.

“It’s my fault for not disciplining him properly. I apologize sincerely,” Tang Fanghua admitted, her voice heavy with remorse.

Yuan Mi couldn’t resist a sneer. “Finally acknowledging your shortcomings, huh? It’s a rare sight.”

Qin Yuanshan nudged Yuan Mi discreetly, murmuring, “Enough now…”

Aware of the delicate situation, they couldn’t afford to overstep their bounds in Lord and Madam Shao’s residence.

Yuan Mi huffed, shooting a disdainful glance at Tang Fanghua and her attendant before falling silent.

Caiyue shot Lvmei a scathing look before departing.

Qiao Xuan had taken charge of the lunch arrangements herself, mindful of their guests’ preferences from the northwest—strong flavors preferred over lighter fare. The twelve dishes and soup served reflected this, a testament to Qiao Xuan’s culinary expertise. Despite the limited time for preparation, the dishes garnered praise, especially from Qi and the others accustomed to the rigors of military camp life, for whom this meal was a rare treat.

Both Yuan Mi and Qin Yuanshan showered praise on the spread, while Qi beamed with pride, joined by Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan in satisfaction.

Later that afternoon, Shao Yunduan, Qi, and Qin Yuanshan convened in the study, engaging in tea-making and lively conversation. Meanwhile, Qiao Xuan strolled the garden with Anan and Yuan Mi, with Tang Fanghua in tow.

The garden sprawled expansively, enriched by Qiao Xuan’s green thumb. Her affinity with wood empowered the flora to thrive, producing vibrant, lush blooms and robust fruit trees that quickly became a cherished attraction.

Qiao Xuan led Yuan Mi on a fruity excursion, plucking strawberries, mulberries, peaches, plums, dragon fruits, and the last harvest of loquats and bayberries. She even arranged for Jia Heming and his children to join, much to Yuan Mi’s delight.

The allure of strawberries proved irresistible, captivating even the seasoned female general with their delicate, sweet allure.

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