Chapter 1593: Tit for Tat
Editor:Â Henyee Translations
The Crown Prince seethed with anger, adamant about rejecting anyone associated with the East Palace.
However, Shao Yunduanâs demeanor remained ambiguous and perplexing.
Contrary to appearances, Shao Yunduanâs stance was crystal clear.
The Fourth Prince, growing increasingly convinced, desired to expedite Shao Yunduanâs departure from the capital. This individualâs presence in the capitalâs intermediate had brought about too many complicationsâ the farther he went, the better!
Initially skeptical of Princess Consortâs words, the Crown Prince now found himself infuriated and placed blame on Qiao Xuan.
Summoned to the East Palace, Qiao Xuan received a severe reprimand from Princess Consort. The intention was to urge her to adopt a generous and virtuous attitude, to not harbor selfish resentments. What more could she gain by ruining her husbandâs career?
In the face of accusations, Qiao Xuan grew indignant. ââŠI fail to comprehend your meaning, and I donât understand why youâre telling me this.â
Princess Consortâs anger escalated, and she sneered. âYou claim not to understand? Youâve always been audacious and intelligentâwhatâs there not to understand?â
âPrincess Consort, you flatter me; Iâm unworthy of such praise,â Qiao Xuan replied with a slight bow, maintaining composure. âI am not impolite, I am not virtuous, and I am not selfish. Princess Consort, where did you come across these words?â
âYou!â
âPrincess Consort, is my husband worthless and foolish?â
Having seemingly discovered a vulnerability in Qiao Xuanâs demeanor, Princess Consort snapped, âMs. Qiao, how can you speak ill of your own husband? Youâre not a good wife!â
âPrincess Consort, do you not grasp? I am inquiring about your opinion, not endorsing any particular view. So, do you also believe that my husband is not that kind of person? In that case, my husband should be the one to judge whether I am virtuous, magnanimous, or selfish, correct?â
âMy husband has always treated me kindly and has never accused me of being a bad person. I am genuinely perplexed. Where did these accusations originate, Princess Consort? Has someone maligned me in your presence?â
âI will not accept being falsely accused! Princess Consort, kindly clarify and vindicate my reputation!â
Princess Consort, incensed, retorted, âMs. Qiao, are you attempting to force me? How dare you! Do you comprehend the hierarchy?â
âIâm simply seeking an explanation. Otherwise, I wonât endure this tarnished reputation while remaining in the capital!â
Princess Consort, irritated by the mention of staying in the capital, snapped at Dao. âHow dare you resort to such threats! Fine, I wonât beat around the bush; Iâll explain!â
âYou were abductedââ
âPrincess Consort,â Qiao Xuan interjected, expressing confusion. âWhat are you talking about? I am becoming increasingly baffled.â
Princess Consort was caught off guard.
Qiao Xuanâs kidnapping hadnât been made public; Shao Yunduan had informed the Crown Prince privately, with the Crown Prince opting to keep it under wraps.
Upon Qiao Xuanâs pushback, the Crown Prince instructed Princess Consort not to openly discuss the matter.
However, she cared little for the directive. In fact, she relished the idea of seeking revenge and eagerly anticipated the widespread dissemination of this information.
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