Chapter 2350: His Memories Are Still Fresh
Shao Liulang’s thoughts had bee more intricate over the years. His experiences should have deepened his understanding rather than made it shallower.
When something abnormal occurs, it usually signals underlying issues. He needed to stay vigilant.
Regardless of his plans, Hangzhou City would resist his ambitions. In fact, he could use the city’s response against him to his advantage, potentially using it as leverage to undermine the Fourth Prince.
With the situation reaching this point, there was nothing left to conceal. He had no escape route.
Since he was bound to face challenges eventually, why not take proactive steps?
Why let others provoke him repeatedly?
Shao Yunduan’s eyes narrowed as he resolved to act decisively.
Back at the inn, First Old Master Qiao exhaled deeply, his legs still trembling from the ordeal. He couldn’t help but chastise Shao Liulang. “Lord Shao, you were too impulsive today! This is Hangzhou City. You should have been more diplomatic. Your outburst has angered them, and if Lord Shao retaliates, we could be in serious trouble. Please, take my advice and handle things more carefully in the future!”
First Old Master Qiao patted his chest, his heart racing uncontrollably.
He was genuinely frightened. The couple they had encountered were formidable adversaries. The Qiao Family had clashed with them multiple times, suffering increasingly severe defeats. Eventually, they had been forced to leave the capital and return to their hometown—a memory that still haunted him.
Shao Liulang glanced at First Old Master Qiao and sneered. “What are you afraid of, Officer Qiao? Afraid of Shao Yunduan’s revenge? Let me be clear—if someone like Shao Yunduan really wanted to target us, even if we did nothing, he could easily find a way to make things difficult for us. Your caution is futile!”
“Besides, I’m his cousin. Even if he were to betray the Emperor, he wouldn’t dare harm me, the cousin of the Shao Family. He has to consider his own reputation!”
“But…”
“I know what I’m doing. Officer Qiao, there’s no need to say more. Don’t be so frightened; you’re making us look bad in front of the Emperor!”
“…”
Shao Liulang had expected that First Old Master Qiao, with his long experience as a court official, might offer valuable advice. But his cowardice and fear of Shao Yunduan proved him unreliable.
Age had certainly changed him…
Shao Liulang felt a deep contempt in his heart.
She dismissed him with a casual wave and decided not to elaborate further. Heading back to her room, she resolved not to inform First Old Master Qiao of her plans.
Shao Liulang’s behavior in front of Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan seemed deliberate. He had once been arrogant and impulsive, lacking any strategic thinking, and now he appeared just as unstable.
If that was how he wanted to play it, she would let him continue to seem unchanged.
The real drama had yet to unfold…
The following night, Shao Yunduan hosted a banquet, but only a few of his most trusted aides were present.
First Old Master Qiao felt slighted but kept his plaints to himself.
Shao Liulang, however, was incensed. He slammed the table and furiously accused Shao Yunduan of showing disrespect to the King by hosting such a modest reception for an imperial envoy. He demanded an apology to the Emperor for the perceived insult.
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