Chapter 1883: Treating Again Chapter 1883: Treating Again Editor: Henyee Translations “So, I initially thought the 15th was two days from now.
Qingsong Monastery is renowned for its vegetarian fare, so perhaps it’s best to keep the guest list to just Madam Shao.
Mrs.
Jia mentioned she’s tied up at home, or else we could have extended an invitation to her as well.
With a small gathering, we can enjoy the best of both worlds.” Initially, Madam Fan hesitated against Fan Ruyin’s persuasion.
After pondering for a moment, she found no harm in expanding her social circle.
This was how acquaintances turned into friendships.
“But… will Madam Shao agree to e…” To be frank, if she were in Madam Shao’s shoes, she wouldn’t have accepted her own family’s invitation.
“She will agree!” Anything less and she’d be unhappy.
That simply wouldn’t do!
Seeing her sister-in-law’s puzzled expression, Fan Ruyin realized she was rushing things.
She forced a smile.
“Sister-in-law, you’re the matriarch of the Fan Family.
If Madam Shao wishes to be a supportive spouse to Lord Shao, she’ll undoubtedly seek favor with the Fan Family and honor your invitation.” “If you reach out to her first, she may even be eager!” First Madam Fan found this reassuring.
After contemplating for a moment, she smiled and said, “Indeed, fostering a good relationship with the Prefect’s wife would benefit our family.
Very well, I shall extend the invitation tomorrow!” “Absolutely!” Fan Ruyin hastily agreed with a smile.
“But if you’re planning to invite her, why wait until tomorrow?
It’s still early today.
Why don’t we go now?
It’ll give Madam Shao ample time to prepare.” First Madam Fan furrowed her brow and acquiesced.
“Very well…” Initially hesitant to ply, she found herself swayed by the urgency.
Yet, upon reflection, she wondered if this sudden eagerness from her sister-in-law was instigated by her mother-in-law.
Why else would she be so keen on inviting Madam Shao when she had previously opposed the idea?
It must be her mother-in-law’s influence.
With a smile, First Madam Fan remarked, “But on the day of the ceremony, you must engage with Madam Shao warmly and actively.
We cannot afford to repeat yesterday’s mistakes.
If we’ve extended an invitation to Madam Shao, it’s imperative that we alter her perception of us entirely.
Do you agree?” “Certainly, sister-in-law.
I’ll proceed with caution.” Fan Ruyin nodded, her mind focused solely on securing Qiao Xuan’s presence.
As for the future?
Well, she would deal with that when the time came… First Madam Fan couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride at her words.
Such foresight was a rarity!
At that moment, without further delay, arrangements were set in motion.
Gifts were prepared, and they set off, dressed impeccably, to the state government office’s courtyard to extend their invitation… Qiao Xuan accepted with a smile.
First Madam Fan departed, content with the oute.
Lixia and Liqiu exchanged worried glances.
“Madam, I can’t shake off this feeling that something’s off about the Fan family lately!” “Absolutely!
Who keeps hosting endless meals like this?
It’s rather suspicious!” “Madam, perhaps it’s best if you skip the incense ceremony.
I can’t shake the feeling that the Fan family is up to no good.” “A sacred place like the temple is ripe for manipulation.
It just doesn’t sit right with me.” “…” Qiao Xuan cast them a glance and chuckled, “You two are quite observant, aren’t you?
Your vigilance has certainly improved.” Lixia and Liqiu exchanged a smile.
“After all these years by Madam’s side, we must have picked up a thing or two, no matter how slow we were to start!”
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