As long as she found joy and contentment, the opinions of other scribes' wives were inconsequential to her. She remained indifferent, unconcerned, and apathetic…
But now, with her status diminished, she experienced the discomfort of this indifference.
This didn't signify regret for her past actions. Rather, she harbored resentment towards Shao Yunduan for stripping her husband of his position as Deputy Prefect.
Having dealt with Mrs. Guan, Qiao Xuan's gaze turned coldly to Fan Ruyin. "Mrs. Bai, what is your course of action?"
Fan Ruyin felt a rush of blood to her head, her mind reeling. Mrs. Guan's rebuke felt like a personal reprimand, as she had just spoken up on Fan Ruyin's behalf.
Madam Shao showed no mercy to the Fan family.
"I-I was mistaken! I shouldn't have acted impulsively. Madam Shao, I beg your forgiveness…"
Qiao Xuan sneered. "I'm the one seething with anger and resorting to bullying!"
