He couldn't find any traces of the meanness, pride, or stupidity his mother had described in Qiao Xuan.
On the contrary, she captivated his attention.
She exuded a calm, natural, and elegant aura that made his eyes light up.
Despite the obvious ostracization and isolation from Madame Qiao, her mother, and the Qiao Family servants, Qiao Xuan walked among them without a trace of timidity, embarrassment, or anger.
It was as if they were attempting to suppress and ridicule her, but she stood tall and strong, emanating confidence that seemed to disregard Madame Qiao's existence.
To Qiao Xuan, those people were nothing more than insignificant clowns.
County Magistrate Yang's heart skipped a beat. He couldn't accept this.
What troubled him even more was that she had noticed him too, yet her gaze held no emotions.
It was as if he, like everyone else, was merely a stranger in her eyes.
But how could that be?
