Mrs. Guan understood that if Qiao Xuan persisted in making friends with the other ladies, she would find ample opportunities, and Mrs. Guan couldn't prevent her.
Nevertheless, Mrs. Guan found it unbearable to witness Qiao Xuan's sociable interactions right under her nose. Seeing Qiao Xuan chatting amiably with the other ladies filled her with discontent, and she silently wished that the ladies would ignore Qiao Xuan altogether.
Sensing it was almost time for a break, Mrs. Guan stood up and suggested that everyone head to the garden stage to enjoy the show. This tactical move aimed to curtail the Prefect's wife's conversations with the other madams, which had become an eyesore for Mrs. Guan.
Qiao Xuan, along with the others, exited the reception pavilion.
