Chapter 1880: Don’t Dare Again Chapter 1880: Don’t Dare Again Editor: Henyee Translations In that case, it was better for him to be proactive and ensure her safety by sending someone to protect her.
It was far preferable to her taking such risks on her own.
Qiao Xuan smiled, nodding.
“Yes, I understand, husband.
I’ll heed your advice.” “Bah!” Shao Yunduan scoffed, not entirely convinced by her words.
He reached down, playfully pinching her soft waist, and whispered, “If you dare to defy me again, I’ll have you confined to bed for three days and nights…” Qiao Xuan blushed, suddenly feeling self-conscious.
She pushed him away, retreating under the blanket, and pouted coyly.
“Just go already.
I-I’ll get up!” Shao Yunduan grinned.
“Are you sure?
Shall I help you change first, or should I take a bath?” “Wife, do you want Lixia and Liqiu to see those marks on your body?” Qiao Xuan’s face flushed hotter, her body turning limp.
She couldn’t bring herself to meet his gaze but still managed to pout.
“It’s all your fault…” From yesterday afternoon until now, she felt utterly embarrassed as the lady of the household!
This man was shameless.
Wasn’t he worried about being slandered behind his back?
Of course not.
He was the master here.
Who would dare speak ill of him?!
Old Master seemed to have an answer for everything, or so he thought.
But Qiao Xuan shook her head inwardly.
Shao Yunduan smiled proudly, unfazed by any hint of shame.
“I’ll have someone prepare a bath for me first, alright?” Qiao Xuan, eager for the soothing warmth of a bath, readily agreed.
With her husband’s persistent teasing, their bath stretched into a four-hour affair, nearly reaching dusk.
Emerging from the bath, Qiao Xuan felt rejuvenated, as if a new chapter in her life had begun.
Meanwhile, the Fan Family, including the two Madam Fans and Fan Ruyin, returned to the city shortly after.
Although today’s gathering lacked the perfection of previous banquets, Madam Shao had clearly signaled her willingness to reconcile with the Fan Family.
The first Madam Fan felt she had achieved her goal and harbored no regrets.
But Fan Ruyin couldn’t shake her disappointment.
Unexpectedly, amidst the festivities, a mishap occurred.
Madam Shao departed early and returned to the city unharmed.
“How unfortunate!” Fan Ruyin lamented, still unaware of the connection between the unconscious men and the bandits.
She only regretted the missed opportunity.
Why hadn’t the bandits struck earlier?
If only they had arrived earlier to snatch Qiao Xuan away.
Fan Ruyin never anticipated a knife at her throat in the dead of night.
“Don’t move!
I’m from the mountain!” The voice belonged to one of the mountain bandits.
Fan Ruyin breathed a sigh of relief, assuming him to be an ally.
“Why are you only here now?
You said you’d snatch someone from Bright Moon Villa during the day.
Qiao Xuan went there today, but you didn’t show up…” “Shut up!” The knife pressed harder against her neck.
“Are you playing dumb, you wretch?!” The searing pain made Fan Ruyin tremble.
She dared not move, her voice quivering.
“What do you mean…” “Are you asking me?” The man’s teeth clenched, his curses venomous.
“Eight of our men went, none returned.
Heard they were nabbed by the authorities!
Did you rat us out, you filthy traitor?!”
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