Chapter 1071: What Second Miss?
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Songshi felt a surge of anger upon hearing the old woman’s words. He sneered and retorted, “Second Miss? Who is your Second Miss? Are you sure you haven’t mistaken the address?”
The old woman stared at him unwaveringly for a moment before a smile crept onto her face, erasing her arrogant demeanor. “Our Second Miss bears the surname Qiao and goes by the name Xuan. She is your madam. You’re such a bother. Hurry up and let me in.”
This old woman was none other than Auntie Ling, known for her shrewdness.
Moreover, she had been testing Qiao Xuan just now. Finally, she understood that the Qiao Family hadn’t been lying. Qiao Xuan truly intended to sever ties with the Qiao Family. Not even the Old Master or Madam had the authority to do so.
Auntie Ling couldn’t help but feel a mix of sorrow and anger for her mistress. In truth, her mistress was deeply hurt. Upon hearing that Shao Yunduan had achieved a high position as the Primus and was esteemed by the Emperor, and that Qiao Xuan had saved the peony flower entrusted by the Empress Dowager to the Emperor, her condition worsened, and she lost her appetite for several days.
How could she not harbor resentment? Of course, she resented her!
When Qiao Xuan’s fiancé was poisoned, Madam Qiao couldn’t bear to stand idly by and wanted to intervene. But now, Qiao Xuan had achieved such remarkable success!
What had Madam Qiao stirred up before? It would have been better if she hadn’t stirred anything up at all!
That would have meant granting Qiao Xuan a bright future, and Madam Qiao was fortunate not to have choked on her own blood.
Now, hearing that the main household had severed all ties with them, Madam Qiao couldn’t even put on airs in front of Qiao Xuan anymore.
Auntie Ling had personally witnessed how Qiao Xuan and the others managed to afford a decent house in the capital shortly after their arrival. Although it was small, it was well-maintained and situated in a good location, intensifying her distress even further.
This Second Miss was truly flourishing. Not everyone could afford a house in the capital, even if one became an official.
Auntie Ling had to admit that, with his meager official salary, Shao Yunduan wouldn’t be able to afford a house in the capital for another 20 years!
As Auntie Ling contemplated the rewards bestowed upon Qiao Xuan and her husband by the palace, she couldn’t fathom how a mere residence compared.
The more she dwelled on it, the angrier she became.
Her heart ached for Madam Qiao.
Refusing to acknowledge that his mistress was the Qiao Family’s Second Miss, Songshi retorted bluntly, “If you’re truly from the Qiao Family, then you should know that they hold nothing but disdain for our Madam and have already severed all ties with her. If you’re here to find someone, go ahead. But don’t speak of finding the Qiao Family’s Second Miss here! If you’re looking for the Second Miss, I’m sorry to inform you that you’ve come to the wrong place. I cannot allow you to enter.”
Auntie Ling couldn’t contain her frustration and sneered, “You won’t let me in? Hmph, such audacity from a mere servant! Let the neighbors be the judge of your logic.”
If Songshi thought he could intimidate Auntie Ling, he clearly didn’t know how long she had been by Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan’s side. With a smile, she added, “Very well, go ahead and raise your voice as loud as you can. I’ll make sure my wife presents everyone with the evidence she has in black and white! Oh, and let me remind you that my wife doesn’t tolerate injustice, and she just might report this to the Heavenly Mansion Office to ensure they’re aware of it. What do you think?”