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Thus, whispers swiftly circulated throughout Huaixi province, all fingers pointing at Qiao Xuan. Allegations tarnished Madam Shao’s reputation, branding her as immoral, envious, and self-serving, unworthy of Lord Shao’s stature. Though Lord Shao seemingly tolerated her due to their past, she remained oblivious to her faults, obstinately refusing to permit Lord Shao to take a concubine.
Despite his heroic endeavors, Lord Shao lacked even a basic household attendant amidst his busy schedule in Huaixi province, a lantable state of affairs.
Madam Shao’s conduct disgraced the ideals of virtuous won everywhere.
Despite Shao Yunduan’s public declaration of affection for Qiao Xuan, the undeniable closeness between Lord Shao and Madam Shao was widely acknowledged.
Yet, among the spurned family clans, a unanimous sentint prevailed regarding Qiao Xuan.
In their eyes, if Lord Shao remained disinclined towards taking a concubine, it was solely the fault of the woman. Her perceived lack of virtue was to bla. Otherwise, why wouldn’t she proactively offer a young and beautiful maiden to her husband’s bed?
However, no one dared voice such sentints aloud.
The circulating rumors mirrored their unspoken desires, tacitly endorsed by many. Privately, they couldn’t help but marvel at the power behind these whispers, echoing their own thoughts with uncanny precision.
With another party taking the lead, whether the clans voiced their opinions openly or in secrecy seed inconsequential.
Shao Yunduan seethed with anger.
Attempting to placate him, Qiao Xuan smiled and offered reassurance.
Originally intending to set a stern example to deter others, Qiao Xuan found herself unexpectedly embroiled in the matter. However, with the issue swiftly resolved, she hoped to preempt any further disturbances in the future.
Qiao Xuan instructed soone to discreetly investigate.
Despite Nanny Liu’s belief in her secrecy, the provincial city offered fewer conveniences than Anze Province. Despite the Fan family’s connections, they couldn’t match the sway of the governnt. It was improbable for soone like Nanny Liu, a re servant, to evade scrutiny.
In no ti, Nanny Liu was apprehended. Officials arrived at her doorstep, promptly arresting her in front of Fan Ruyin and her daughter, escorting her to the governnt office.
She faced charges of slandering Lord Shao’s wife and disrespecting authority. The punishnt: 50 lashes and six months’ imprisonnt. If her master failed to discipline her adequately, a hefty fine of 1,000 taels of silver awaited. Paynt was due within three days, failure resulting in imprisonnt.
The severity of the punishnt underscored the gravity of her actions, leaving little room for leniency.
To serve as a deterrent to others, this punishnt was severe.
Given the gravity of the offense, the net was cast wide this ti. Any subsequent transgressions against him would be t with doubly severe consequences.
It behooved everyone to keep their servants and kin in check. Encountering them directly would only spell trouble if they were caught in wrongdoing.
The entire city buzzed with gossip.
Shockingly, the culprit was traced back to the Fan family—a revelation that sent ripples of astonishnt through the populace.
It was clear to all: without their master’s consent, the servants wouldn’t dare spread such malicious rumors. Moreover, as servants, they had no reason to provoke Madam Shao.
It was undoubtedly orchestrated by the lady of the Fan household.
However, instead of incarcerating her, Lord Shao chose a more lenient approach, imposing a fine of 1,000 taels of silver. Indeed, both Lord Shao and Madam Shao displayed remarkable magnanimity.
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