Chapter 1182: One Step at a Ti
Editor: Henyee Translations
By that ti, his followers would not be able to do anything good. However, things had already developed to this point, and there was no turning back.
Qiao Xuan hesitated. Would she pester Shao Yunduan to betray the Crown Prince? The thought troubled her deeply.
On the other hand, Shao Yunduan wasn’t willing to accept her, and the consequences of betrayal were uncertain.
Who should they turn to after the betrayal? This question weighed heavily on their minds as they knew that betraying the Crown Prince would offend many, leading to potentially dire consequences.
Moreover, bad luck seed to loom on the horizon, casting a dark shadow over their decisions.
Qiao Xuan let out a heavy sigh. Emotionally torn, she decided to take it one step at a ti. She acknowledged that the pictures she had seen might not reveal the whole truth, leaving room for doubt.
In any case, she hoped that things might turn around. Even if sothing had truly happened, they could plan ahead and stay vigilant. The option of slipping away if they sensed danger provided a glimr of hope amidst the uncertainty.
She was able to protect herself and Shao Yunduan with her superpower, which brought so comfort amidst the uncertainty.
Additionally, Shao Yunduan wasn’t a highly significant figure, and he could simply leave after resigning. The new emperor might not resort to killing them all, but it was crucial for him to assess the situation and determine his options.
Qiao Xuan managed to calm herself down as she considered this perspective.
Two days later, the family of three from Lord Anping Manor departed from the capital quietly, avoiding unnecessary attention.
Qiao Xuan refrained from visiting or bidding them farewell, but she entrusted Songshi to keep a watchful eye on their departure.
The news of their departure saddened her deeply. The uncertainty of when they would et again weighed heavily on her heart.
With nothing else to do, she waited for Shao Yunduan to return ho. As the days grew colder, she found herself longing for his company.
Unexpectedly, Shao Yunduan’s governntal officers and won began visiting her almost daily, disrupting the solitude she had expected.
Mada Lin and the others from the Hanlin Academy were all present, displaying polite and friendly attitudes towards Qiao Xuan. So of them seed cheerful and lively, exuding a passionate aura.
Qiao Xuan felt compelled to reciprocate their friendliness and treated them in a similar amiable manner. However, she understood that their visits were primarily for Shao Yunduan’s sake and, more accurately, for the influence of the Crown Prince behind him.
Sucking up to the Crown Prince was a privilege not granted to everyone, especially for middle-class officials who favored connections with the lower class. For so low-ranking officers, their entire lives in the governntal office might not lead to a eting with the Crown Prince.
Given the opportunity to associate with Shao Yunduan, they wouldn’t let it slip away. Though they might not imdiately gain substantial benefits, they saw potential advantages in the future.
As Qiao Xuan observed them, she noticed their enthusiasm, yet she struggled to find soone she genuinely connected with. Her amicable behavior was rely a facade, as she felt the lack of true companionship among them.
Mada Su and Mada Lin stood out as the most intriguing cases. They had never treated Qiao Xuan kindly in the past and had been openly hostile towards her. Their reappearance at her door made them appear sowhat embarrassed by their past behavior.
Qiao Xuan could sense their jealousy towards her and Shao Yunduan.
True, not many people in this world could compare to First Mada and the Princess Consort of the Prefecture Lord.
Finally, Shao Yunduan returned ho.
In the afternoon, while Qiao Xuan was chitchatting with Liqiu and Lixia on the heated kang, Songshi’s surprised voice rang out. “Fifth Master is back! Fifth Mada, Fifth Master is back!”
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