Chapter 1552: Regret

Editor: Henyee Translations

Qiao Xuan anxiously awaited Shao Yunduan’s return to the capital in the coming days.

The prefectural magistrate’s wife harbored a deep-seated resentment toward the Deputy Prefect’s wife for her arrogance, conceit, and consistent efforts to make life difficult for others. Despite this, she couldn’t resist the temptation to personally mock her. Making discreet arrangements, she orchestrated a meeting, bringing a maidservant into the prison while dressing up for the occasion.

Upon seeing the prefectural magistrate’s wife, the once-arrogant Deputy Prefect’s wife lost her composure. Stripped of her former haughtiness, she couldn’t fathom the intentions behind the magistrate’s wife’s visit.

Overcome with emotion, she threw herself against the bars, tears streaming down her face as she pleaded for mercy.

“Our Old Master has been wronged. He must have been unjustly accused… Sister, I implore you to inform the authorities. Plead for our release and save our Old Master…”

The prefectural magistrate’s wife stood there, a quiet smile on her face. She observed the Deputy Prefect’s wife’s pitiful state and tears, experiencing a fleeting sense of satisfaction mingled with a trace of sympathy.

However, this momentary compassion swiftly transformed into the realization that the Deputy Prefect’s wife deserved her current plight. Such a person, in her view, wasn’t worthy of sympathy, let alone assistance. Moreover, at this juncture, no one could come to her aid.

“Save your energy,” the prefectural magistrate’s wife spoke slowly. “Do you not comprehend the gravity of your past actions, both yours and your husband’s? Even if you are innocent of the attempted assassination of Lord Shao, you cannot escape the repercussions of your past deeds.”

The Deputy Prefect’s wife froze, her tears ceasing. Deep down, she was acutely aware of the unsavory actions she, her husband, and their family had committed. Exposed one by one, these deeds left little room for any hope of redemption.

Why was she still pleading with the woman standing before her?

Ah, yes. How had she overlooked it? The scheming woman had undoubtedly come to revel in her humiliation, hadn’t she?

“Are you satisfied?” The Deputy Prefect’s wife shot a fierce glare at the prefectural magistrate’s wife with her red and swollen eyes. She clenched her teeth, her expression fierce. “You must be thrilled to witness me in this sorry state! I knew you didn’t visit out of kindness. Ha, you’re here to revel and mock me!”

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“Wretch! Wretch! What pride do you have left? Just wait. Who doesn’t get their feet wet when crossing a river? Will your magistrate remain untainted and blameless? One day, he’ll meet the same fate, and you’ll be in my shoes! Just wait!”

“Shut up!” The prefectural magistrate’s wife felt a twinge of unease. As an official, everyone dreaded such ominous words. They were considered more than just harsh; they were considered malevolent.

“You truly never change! As the saying goes, a virtuous wife avoids conflict. It’s no wonder your Old Master has met this fate. Ours, an Advanced Scholar on two lists, possesses a virtuous character and innocence. He would never engage in sordid affairs!”

“You’ve reminded me. In the future, I’ll assure our Old Master that he’ll emerge unscathed! Sadly, you won’t be around to witness it!”

“Do you realize your worth? How dare you provoke Lord Shao? You’ve earned this fate! Speaking of which, Lord Shao and Madam Shao are truly our lucky stars. Once they arrive, won’t I get the chance to fully vent my frustration? Stay here, continue your tirade if you wish. This is all that’s left for you!”

The prefectural magistrate’s wife sneered and waited for the maidservant to depart.