Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
It was no surprise that this individual dared to be so arrogant…
He Zhiqing clenched her teeth and decided to reveal half of the truth. Since Qiao Xuan wouldn’t listen to her, she had no choice but to say sothing.
She couldn’t risk whether or not Qiao Xuan would seek out her cousin.
“I didn’t intend to harm her. I wanted to trip her up, but I had no intention of causing her harm. I would have jumped in to save her.”
Qiao Xuan widened her eyes and regarded her as if she were a fool, as if to say, “Do you think I’ll believe such nonsense?”
He Zhiqing felt a twinge of embarrassnt.
Even if she were a bystander, she would find herself perplexed, let alone Qiao Xuan.
He Zhiqing took a deep breath and had no choice but to continue explaining.
“As you know, I am a cousin of the Xie Family, and my family is truly… Well, I have no desire to return there whatsoever. However, sothing happened recently, and my grandaunt intended to send back. I was genuinely worried and scared… Since you are guests today, I thought that if a guest were to fall into the water and I were to fall ill as a result, my grandaunt and the others would surely abandon the idea of sending back…”
“I-I really thought of it at the last mont. I admit that I intended to use Miss Shao, but I certainly didn’t an to deliberately harm her. Moreover, there are nurous servants present in the garden today. If I were to fall into the water and call for help, soone would arrive promptly. Nothing would happen.”
“This is my fault. I shouldn’t have attempted to exploit Miss Shao for my personal concerns. I… apologize to you. I’m sorry! Please, Fifth Madam Shao, be forgiving. Considering that Miss Shao is unhard, let this matter be and refrain from ntioning it to anyone else… Can you promise that, Fifth Madam Shao?”
Qiao Xuan’s gaze turned serious.
She didn’t believe everything He Zhiqing said. Perhaps so of it was true, but it certainly wasn’t the whole truth.
If her relationship with Xie Jingrong were ordinary, Qiao Xuan might have chosen to turn a blind eye to the situation.
But that was not the case.
There was sothing amiss with He Zhiqing.
Why did Mada Lady Xie of the Xie Family want to send her back ho? Why was it necessary for her to stay within the Xie Family? The mont Qiao Xuan ntioned Xie Jingrong’s na, He Zhiqing couldn’t contain herself, revealing her deep concern for him.
Could it be…
Qiao Xuan’s eyelids twitched. Could it be that Mada Lady Xie of the Xie Family wanted to send He Zhiqing away because she held an interest in Xie Jingrong?
It wasn’t an implausible notion.
Xie Jingrong was an elegant young master, and it was natural for his cousins to be fond of him.
Therefore, it seed unlikely that He Zhiqing’s intention was to make Taotao fall into the water, save her, and feign sickness. She was likely targeting Xie Jingrong.
By saving a guest of the Xie Family from drowning, she prevented a potential disaster within the Xie Family. As the sister of the Primus, her act had safeguarded the reputation of the Xie Family and averted trouble. From this perspective, she appeared deserving of marrying Xie Jingrong.
If He Zhiqing pursued marriage with Xie Jingrong for this reason, how could the Xie Family refuse?
To refuse would be seen as ungrateful and callous.
Qiao Xuan couldn’t be certain if her speculation was accurate, but even if it wasn’t entirely accurate, it wasn’t far from the truth.
Perhaps this was only one aspect. Miss He likely had other ans of support!
With these thoughts in mind, Qiao Xuan felt a compelling need to inform Xie Jingrong.
If Xie Jingrong were to be deceived by such a woman and coerced into marrying her, it would be an imnse tragedy.
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