Chapter 2140: Going to the Province
The mother and daughter departed with heavy hearts.
âMother, what should we do?!â Bai Ruirui fretted, her frustration palpable.
It felt like standing before a mountain of gold, knowing that crossing it would yield profit, yet they couldnât bring themselves to take the step. Who would willingly let go of such an opportunity?
Initially, they believed this to be the safest course of action, but it seemed their expectations had been misplaced.
Nevertheless, could they afford to abandon their efforts? They had awaited this moment with fervor.
Qiao Xuanâs warnings bore the weight of imminent repercussions. Fan Ruyin dared not bring her daughter back here, lest she be accused of harboring ulterior motives.
âLetâs journey to the provincial capital,â Fan Ruyin proposed, determination etched in her voice. âWeâll assess the situation there first. I refuse to believe this to be an impenetrable barrier!â
Although Lord Shao had spurned them previously, circumstances might have evolved. With his newfound power, surely his disposition had shifted? He was only human, after all. How could he resist the allure of companionship? Without it, life would be dreadfully mundane!
Bai Ruirui shuddered at the thought of Qiao Xuanâs wrath. âI⊠I fear invoking Madam Shaoâs angerâŠâ
Fan Ruyin smiled wryly. âThatâs precisely why you must exert yourself. Once youâve captured Lord Shaoâs affections, what can Madam Shao possibly do? Shouldnât Lord Shao be entitled to a companion of his own? A woman consumed by jealousy holds no sway over us!â
Bai Ruirui mulled over her motherâs words, enticed by the promise of a brighter future. With a shy nod, she concurred, âMother speaks wisely. Itâs true!â
If Lord Shao favored her, he would safeguard her.
In that scenario, Madam Shao would pose no threat!
As the scion of a distinguished lineage, she wasnât born into penury. Were Madam Shao to entertain any thoughts of harm, other affluent families would express their dismay.
Lord Shao wouldnât allow such injustice to befall her.
Unaware of the mother-daughter duoâs intentions, Qiao Xuan dispatched someone to monitor their movements.
Within two days, word arrived that Fan Ruyin and Bai Ruirui, accompanied by a retinue of servants, had discreetly departed Anze Prefecture City. Their trajectory suggested they were en route to the provincial capitalâŠ
Qiao Xuan required little deduction to discern their motives. Mere days ago, they had showered her with flattery, expressing a desire to serve her. Yet, rebuffed, they promptly set off for the provincial capital.
Was Bai Ruirui out of her mind?
Two years prior, sheâd caused an uproar by aggressively pursuing her husband. And now, signs of her scheming were resurfacing.
Was her husband truly that captivating?
Qiao Xuan doubted it. She leaned toward the latter possibility: Bai Ruirui likely harbored ulterior motives.
With a cold smile, Qiao Xuan penned a letter to Shao Yunduan, alerting him to the abnormal behavior of the Fan Family. Despite their attempts to ingratiate themselves with her, their efforts were rebuffed, prompting the mother-daughter pair to decamp to the provincial capital. Their intentions remained unclear.
Under Shao Yunduanâs stewardship, Huaixi province had been governed efficiently. However, the specter of hidden agendas loomed large. Prefect Liu, once considered ineffectual, had amassed considerable influence over the years. It was improbable that the Fan Clan remained untouched by such machinations.
Could Old Lady Fan truly possess such a temperament and acumen? Qiao Xuan harbored doubts.
Their family had a criminal record, and Shao Yunduan had ruined their foundation and severely injured their vitality. It was hard to guarantee that they would not hate him.
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