Chapter 1379: Save from the Qiao Family
Editor: Henyee Translations
They were under no obligation to assist Qiao Xuan.
Not only had they refrained from aiding Qiao Xuan, but they had also gone out of their way to curry favor with Third Lady and Qiao Wei. Particularly Qiao Kou, who acted as Qiao Wei’s confidante and strategist, had provided Qiao Wei with nurous ideas to dean and belittle Qiao Xuan.
Their misfortune was entirely self-inflicted. Qiao Xuan had already been remarkably lenient by rely observing their predicants without intervening.
Assisting them was an unimaginable prospect.
If Concubine Du were to actually take her own life in front of the Shao Family residence after being refused, it would undoubtedly trigger an outcry, potentially branding them as heartless and callous individuals.
In such a dire circumstance, no matter how innocent they might be, bla would inevitably fall upon them.
Furthermore, given the longstanding enmity between the two families, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for others to assu that Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan harbored ill intentions towards Concubine Du. Many would readily believe it.
“I speak the truth! I would never deceive Lord Shao and Mada Shao!” Liu Yan asserted earnestly.
Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan exchanged glances, their anger still simring but not overwhelming their senses.
They contemplated the possibility that Liu Yan’s words might hold so truth, but they also recognized it as rely one potential scenario.
Liu Yan served the Qiao Family, and her servitude was under the dominion of Third Madam Qiao. There was no way to ascertain whether she had acted independently or if she was a pawn manipulated by the Qiao Family to set a trap.
It was widely known that the Emperor strongly disapproved of disturbances during the New Year. The individuals who had co to the Shao Yunduan residence seeking assistance had already taken a considerable risk.
After a mont of reflection, Qiao Xuan spoke in a composed tone, “Whether this is true or not, ti will reveal the reality. Your kindness in coming here is appreciated. However, it’s getting late, and it’s best for you to return ho now to avoid any trouble. Lixia, give her with 50 taels of silver.”
“Of course, Mada!”
Liu Yan’s anxiety reached a breaking point as she knelt and implored, “Mada Shao, I don’t want the money. I beg you, could you please help leave the Qiao Family? I’ll be devoted to serving Mada Shao and will never betray you. I can’t endure staying in the Qiao Family any longer! Please, I beseech you, Mada Shao!”
Shao Yunduan responded with cold detachnt, “We have no shortage of servants, and even if we did, we would not consider anyone from the Qiao Family. Do not bring this up again. Lixia, fetch two hundred taels of silver, enough for her to secure her freedom and depart from the Qiao Family.”
“But, sir, I—” Liu Yan began.
“Lixia, Liqiu, escort her out,” Shao Yunduan commanded.
“No, no, Lord Shao, please take in! Mada Shao, have rcy!” Liu Yan pleaded, her terror and desperation evident as tears stread down her face. She cried and begged relentlessly.
Lixia and Liqiu struggled to move her due to her emotional state.
Qiao Xuan, growing increasingly irritated, snapped, “Enough! You’re being insufferable. Don’t assu you can make demands just because you’ve co here with information about us. We have no obligation to grant your request. We won’t involve ourselves further with the Qiao Family, and you’re a part of them. If word gets out, it won’t reflect well on us. Who knows what people will say?”
Liu Yan hastily proposed, “Madam, I can return to Shaoding Village! I promise not to leave before I reach Shaoding Village. I won’t cause any trouble for you. When you have the opportunity, please send back to Shaoding Village. I can serve Old Mada Shao. Please, Mada!”
Tears welled in Liu Yan’s eyes, and though she wished to cry, fear kept her from doing so. She trembled and couldn’t help but whimper.
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