Chapter 1597: Complaint

Editor: Henyee Translations

Shao Yunduan gently caressed her face and spoke with sympathy, “My poor wife, you must be frightened and filled with regret. You must be going through a terrible time…”

Qiao Xuan couldn’t help but chuckle within the warmth of his embrace.

As anticipated, the Princess Consort refrained from airing her grievances to the Crown Prince.

Despite her anger, she composed herself, presenting a dignified and virtuous facade when she encountered the Princess Consort again.

Though she refrained from vocal complaints, hints of her discontent still slipped through.

“I attempted to console her, hoping that Ms. Qiao would influence Lord Shao upon returning home. Lord Shao values her opinion, but Ms. Qiao appears reluctant and uncooperative. I’m concerned that…”

“I’m at a loss! I can’t decipher her thoughts. I’ve asked her numerous questions, but she seems unwilling to share anything.”

“Crown Prince, Ms. Qiao seems to harbor animosity towards me and the East Palace!”

“But Lord Shao places his trust in her. With her by his side, I fear…”

The Crown Prince frowned, grappling with conflicting thoughts.

If not for Qiao Xuan’s covert financial assistance, he would have sought Princess Consort’s aid to exert pressure on Qiao Xuan.

“In the end, it’s not ideal for Lord Shao to be without allies. If you were to inquire, Lord Shao might not refuse.”

“Alright, no need to concern yourself with that,” the Crown Prince interjected, cutting off Princess Consort.

Hadn’t he mentioned it jokingly? Fortunately, he only voiced it half-seriously. Even if refused, it wouldn’t be overly awkward.

Once was sufficient.

“Here’s the plan: tomorrow, send some pastries to the Shao Mansion and deliver them to Ms. Qiao. Have someone engage her in conversation, persuade her. She might not voice her concerns in your presence, but it could be more effective coming from the servants and maids.”

Princess Consort seethed with annoyance!

She was tempted to flatly reject him!

Today, Ms. Qiao exhibited no mercy and left in a haughty manner.

Yet, in the end, Princess Consort dispatched someone to deliver pastries to Ms. Qiao the next day as a gesture of consolation and an attempt to coax her into a civil conversation?

Ms. Qiao would likely revel in the notion that she was receiving an apology.

The situation was undeniably exasperating!

Even the empress, noble consort, and troublesome sisters-in-law in the palace had never subjected her to such humiliation.

But compelled by the Crown Prince’s statement, she found no grounds to refuse.

“Yes, Crown Prince, I understand…”

Through gritted teeth and considerable frustration, Princess Consort managed to force these words out in a tone that resonated across the entire area.

While Qiao Xuan had initially intended to visit Liu Fu, Qing Lian, and Qiaoqiao the next day, Princess Consort had preemptively sent someone.

Upon their arrival, Auntie Liang and the two maids were welcomed, expressing gratitude for the two boxes of snacks. Qiao Xuan couldn’t decipher Princess Consort’s intentions!

One thing remained certain–her husband’s intuition was correct; Princess Consort refrained from escalating the situation.

Had she intended to do so, today’s envoy would not have delivered snacks but demanded an apology.

Expecting Auntie Liang to depart after offering snacks, Qiao Xuan was surprised when she revealed that Princess Consort desired a private conversation. Instructing Lixia and Liqiu to stand guard at the door, the two accompanying maids awaited outside the parlor.

As a witness to the events of the previous day and Princess Consort’s confidant, Auntie Liang did not extend a warm welcome to Qiao Xuan.

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