Chapter 1672: Can’t Let Them Go Easy
Deputy Prefect Guan and his wife were left stunned.
Mrs. Guan was about to speak when Deputy Prefect Guan gave her a warning look. He then smiled and bowed sincerely, saying, “Yes, yes. Lord is right. I will certainly follow your instructions. Lord, please rest assured.”
Shao Yunduan nodded. “You may leave now.”
“Thank you, Lord. I apologize again for the disturbance.”
Deputy Prefect Guan bowed once more and exited the room with Mrs. Guan.
As soon as they left, Shao Yunduan rushed back to the bedroom.
“My love…”
“I’m fine.” Qiao Xuan smiled and gently squeezed Shao Yunduan’s hands. She reassured him, saying, “Caiyue and Lixia protected me, and Guan Jialing is just a child. How much harm could he cause? I’m truly fine, don’t worry.”
“I just felt that we couldn’t let them off so easily. We had to put on an act.”
Children could indeed be quite troublesome.
Shao Yunduan held her hands, feeling a sense of relief. “I’m glad you’re okay. Please be cautious in the ing days, and be even more vigilant in the future…”
Upon receiving Songshi’s report, the blood in his veins seemed to freeze. In that moment, it felt as if his heart had stopped beating!
He dared not contemplate what he would do if something had truly happened to his wife!
Shao Yunduan chose not to disclose Mrs. Guan’s words to Qiao Xuan, which only fueled her anger.
After consoling Qiao Xuan, Shao Yunduan advised, “I believe Mrs. Guan is an ignorant and self-centered individual. Keep your distance from her and those in the west courtyard.”
Qiao Xuan nodded with a smile. “I never intended to befriend Mrs. Guan.”
“He will e tomorrow to offer an apology. If you prefer not to see him, you have every right to decline.”
Qiao Xuan smiled. “Certainly not!”
Shao Yunduan grinned. “Well, that man is a bit thoughtless and muddled. I hope you won’t take offense.”
Qiao Xuan chuckled. “Alright, I won’t let it bother me!”
They continued their conversation for a while. Concerned about Qiao Xuan’s well-being, Shao Yunduan eventually assisted her in lying down, tenderly kissed her, and then left.
The reception banquet at the restaurant naturally came to an end.
Seizing the opportunity, Shao Yunduan decided to suspend Deputy Prefect Guan, necessitating a visit to the government office.
With a sneer, Shao Yunduan was eager to see what kind of response would be elicited.
Returning home, both Mrs. Guan and Deputy Prefect Guan appeared disgruntled.
Mrs. Guan fumed, “Lord Shao is truly influential! He exploited the opportunity to suspend you, Old Master! Humph, it seems he’s using this as an excuse to seek revenge!”
Deputy Prefect Guan, while also displeased, displayed a more posed demeanor. He replied indifferently, “Don’t make a fuss. He’s the Prefect. If he wants to suspend me, he’ll find a reason. Besides, it’s quite fortunate. I’ve been occupied all year, and now I can enjoy a break. A half-day of leisure is a rare blessing!”
“I’m curious to see how Lord Shao manages the entire government office. I’ve been in charge for so long; there’s no part of the government untouched by my influence. A few instructions from me, and Lord Shao won’t be able to do much! He’ll have no choice but to plead with me to return!”
He eagerly anticipated Shao Yunduan ing to beg him to return!
Upon hearing his words, Mrs. Guan’s eyes sparkled with delight. She couldn’t resist gloating and said with a smile, “Excellent! Old Master, that’s a brilliant plan! Since Lord Shao thinks he’s clever, let him enjoy himself!”
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