Chapter 1594: Chapter 1595

Editor: Henyee Translations

She cared little about the potential spread of rumors and the trouble it might bring to Qiao Xuan.

Princess Consort spoke coldly, “You understand perfectly well what I’m referring to. There are no outsiders here; they are all my confidants. There’s no need for you to feign ignorance. You were taken–”

“Who abducted me? Princess Consort, enlighten me with the whole story! When did this supposed kidnapping occur?”

Once again, Princess Consort choked, her face fluctuating between red and white.

This time, she found herself speechless.

Could she admit that the Fourth Prince was behind the abduction? She didn’t dare, lacking any evidence.

If news spread through her servants, the Fourth Prince would likely retaliate first.

Feeling the weight of Qiao Xuan’s challenge, Princess Consort grew increasingly embarrassed and frustrated. “You know what happened!”

“I’m genuinely unsure, so Princess Consort, please enlighten me.”

“You!”

Princess Consort panted, glaring at Qiao Xuan. Her chest rose and fell rapidly; she was evidently seething with anger.

“I have underestimated you,” she gritted her teeth, raising her eyes and speaking in a deep tone. “Ms. Qiao, you are even more uncouth than I thought! I’ve never encountered such a shrew in the marketplace. It has broadened my horizons.”

The palace maids and attendants lowered their heads, their bodies tense. Holding their breath, they dared not make a sound.

Auntie Fu, absent due to illness, was missed by everyone. In this charged atmosphere, no one dared to speak, and only Auntie Fu would have the courage to do so.

Certainly, no one anticipated that Madam Shao would dare provoke Princess Consort to such an extent.

Princess Consort, known for her demure and gentle demeanor, had never been witnessed losing her temper or speaking impolitely. Concern and worry spread among those present.

Qiao Xuan, unfazed, felt nothing. While the harsh words from Princess Consort might have caused other noble ladies to faint from embarrassment, Qiao Xuan seemed prepared to engage in another three hundred rounds of verbal sparring.

With a blink, she regarded Princess Consort with confusion. “Princess Consort, since you’ve never witnessed me behaving like a shrew in the market, how can you claim that I am? Pardon my lack of comprehension, but I genuinely don’t understand.”

“You, Ms. Qiao!”

Princess Consort screamed, her embarrassment darkening her vision.

“You’re deliberately opposing me! How dare you!”

Trembling with anger, her voice cracking, Princess Consort grew even more furious.

While Qiao Xuan seemed unconvinced, she chose not to say anything further.

Princess Consort’s anger escalated. “Lord Shao has such a troublesome wife; it’s no wonder he can’t find peace! I will teach you the meaning of virtue!”

Scanning the surroundings, she called out, “Xiaoxing, come here!”

The palace maid named Xiaoxing assessed the situation in front of everyone. Forcing herself to remain composed, she walked forward with a stiff posture, head lowered, and a wildly beating heart. She silently prayed that it wasn’t what she feared…

Princess Consort addressed Qiao Xuan coldly, “Xiaoxing is my favorite attendant–gentle, quiet, talented, and knowledgeable in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Take her home and let her serve Lord Shao from now on! Let’s see how a woman should conduct herself!”

Xiaoxing’s face paled, and fear welled up in her eyes.

She didn’t want to go! Madam Shao would never forgive her!

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