Chapter 1647: Contempt
It was inconceivable for her to spread baseless rumors. Instead, she chose to lament everywhere about how her Old Master was overworked and exhausted. She painted a picture of his daily struggles, emphasizing how he was so busy that his feet barely touched the ground upon waking. Often, he didn’t even have time to eat, and she couldn’t leave him alone. She had to make decisions and follow his instructions. She expressed genuine concern that if this continued, his health might suffer!
Mrs. Guan smiled, saying, “Old Master, don’t worry. It’s not that I don’t understand the seriousness of the situation! I’m just indignant on your behalf. I only gossip at home. If the family forbids me from speaking, I’ll feel suffocated.”
Deputy Prefect Guan shared her sentiments.
“By the way, you should meet Madam Shao tomorrow or the day after.”
Deputy Prefect Guan smirked as he recounted Qiao Xuan’s words.
Mrs. Guan erupted in anger. “What did you say? That woman! She wants me to pay my respects to her? Ha, who does she think she is! She wants to impose herself on me! I’m utterly disgusted! Just wait; I’ll teach her a lesson! I’ll show her who holds the reins in Anze Province!”
Deputy Prefect Guan chuckled. “Wife, calm down. Although it’s distasteful, isn’t it easier to handle someone who doesn’t hold back? On the surface, you can just appease her with a few pleasant words. After all, once she’s appeased, won’t she still be under your influence?”
Mrs. Guan’s heartbeat quickened. Reflecting on it, that did seem to be the case.
Madam Shao must be foolish to speak so brazenly in front of her Old Master. Such a person was indeed more manageable!
However, Mrs. Guan’s disfort returned when she considered Madam Shao’s arrogance, impoliteness, and sense of superiority.
“I must teach her a lesson! Otherwise, I’ll truly be repulsed!”
This time, Deputy Prefect Guan remained silent, only cautioning, “Don’t go too far. It won’t be good if we end up in a feud.”
Mrs. Guan sneered, replying, “Don’t worry, Old Master!”
In the east courtyard, there was an ample supply of funds and labor. Before long, the purchased items were transported back one by one.
Ms. Miao, Ms. Song, Xia Sanzhao’s wife, Caiyue’s mother, and several other women efficiently organized the space, directing the unloading of items.
The required rooms were swiftly filled with the purchased goods.
Perhaps due to the abundance of mountains, forests, and high-quality wood in the area, the furniture surprised everyone with its excellent materials and craftsmanship.
Lixia and Liqiu selected a set of quality furniture, and the owner gladly arranged for it to be delivered.
There was an assortment of furnishings—Eight Immortals’ Table, chairs, chaise longue, long table, desk, bookshelf, walking bed, wardrobe, dressing table, round table—everything one could imagine.
Having been with Qiao Xuan for many years, Lixia and Liqiu knew her preferences well.
As expected, Qiao Xuan was highly pleased with the chosen furniture.
With the furniture in place, curtains and drapes were partially sourced from the embroidery workshop and custom-made for the rest, ready in three days.
Songshi also purchased several pots of flowers from the market, ranging in sizes and varieties, to adorn the house and courtyard.
Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan, having brought a few pieces of furniture from the capital, placed them strategically to enhance the room’s appearance and reduce the sense of emptiness.
Beds and cabinets for the servants’ quarters were easier to acquire, made from ordinary yet sturdy and durable fir wood.
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