Chapter 812: Not Part of the Qiao Family
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But Qiao Xuanâs innocence had been tarnished due to her connection with the man who rescued her from the water. County Magistrate Qiao grew furious and blamed Qiao Xuan for bringing trouble to the family.
As he reflected on the situation, even County Magistrate Qiao couldnât shake the feeling that it all seemed too coincidental. He even began to suspect that his wife might have been involved in orchestrating these events.
Furious, County Magistrate Qiao shot a cold glare at Madame Qiao.
Qiao Xuan spoke calmly, âMadame Qiao accuses me of being unfilial. But I would like to ask, what have I done to deserve such a label? Did 1 break any contracts? Did I steal from my in-lawsâ family to benefit my own family?â County Magistrate Qiao and Madame Qiao were both taken aback by her words.
Indeed, their actions had been forcing Qiao Xuan to steal from her in-lawsâ family to help her own. Qiao Xuan had been unwilling to comply, and she could not be considered unfilial.
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The realization struck them both. It was Shao Yunduan who stood before them, witnessing everything.
Forcing Qiao Xuan to engage in such behavior right in front of her husband suddenly seemed incredibly wrong.
Qiao Xuan felt a strong sense of displeasure. She was a married daughter, spending time with her in-lawsâ family. As long as she didnât disrespect or mistreat County Magistrate Qiao and his wife, she should never be labeled as unfilial.
After all, Qiao Xuan, as a married daughter, was not bound by the fate of her familyâs exile and imprisonment. She was no longer a member of the Qiao family, and the notion of manipulating her with the concept of filial piety seemed absurd.
Shao Yunduan sneered with disdain, firmly holding Qiao Xuanâs hand. âDarling, letâs go! Officer Father-in-law, unless you provide a clear explanation of the injustice my wife has endured, we will not attend any further summons from you!â
Qiao Xuan chimed in, âFather, be cautious of your wife. She is capable of deceit and treachery!â
With those words, the couple departed, arm in arm.
Madame Qiao and County Magistrate Qiao were left in a state of shock, unable to utter a word.
Suddenly, a loud bang broke the silence, jolting Madame Qiao from her daze.
County Magistrate Qiao glared at her coldly, his voice filled with accusation. âIs what she said true? YouâŠ
But he couldnât bring himself to utter the words. His legal wife had attempted to harm his daughter, regardless of her status as a concubineâs daughter. She was still his daughter!
âNo, Old Master, please!â Madame Qiao pleaded, sounding as if she had been unjustly accused. âQiao Xuan set me up! She was trying to sow discord between us! Old Master, donât fall for her ploy! Sheâs trying to divert your attention from our demands!â
County Magistrate Qiao was caught in a whirlwind of confusion. He couldnât help but find his legal wifeâs words somewhat reasonable. Qiao Xuanâs accusation seemed like a diversion to avoid discussing their demands.
âBut you must be aware of how you have treated her!â
Madame Qiao wiped away her tears. âOld Master, she is merely the daughter
of a concubine, a product of the woman who betrayed me by sleeping with you! Old Master, 1 too have emotions. How could I ever develop any fondness for her after what happened?â
âBut I have never mistreated her! I provided her with food, clothing, and daily necessities. While she might not have felt particularly well-treated, the truth is, if I truly harbored such hatred towards her, I would have put an end to her existence long ago.â
âAs for how she ended up in the waterâŠâ
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