Novel Lived
Chapter 1392: Words
Chapter 1392: Words
Editor: Henyee Translations
After neutralizing a hidden threat, they breathed a sigh of relief. It was a perfect time to celebrate the upcoming New Year!
Qiao Xuan couldn’t contain her joy, knowing that she wouldn’t have to deal with that family for at least a few years. The way Third Old Master Qiao had looked at her earlier, with a facade of a caring father, had genuinely disgusted her…
If she were still the original Qiao Xuan, if she hadn’t transformed into the person she was today, Third Old Master Qiao wouldn’t have even recognized her, let alone cared about her. So why was she still pretending?
She couldn’t find a single decent soul in the Qiao Family!
After leaving the Qiao Family behind, Madame Lady Qiao impatiently asked Third Old Master, “What did that Shao guy say to you just now?”
Great Old Master Qiao, Second Old Master Qiao, and others also fixed their gazes on Third Old Master Qiao, all at once.
Under their intense scrutiny, Third Old Master Qiao’s heart raced, and he had an instinct to flee. Reflecting on Shao Yunduan’s warning not to disclose the transfer to the family, he began to understand…
“It was nothing. He inquired about Concubine Du, and I had to clarify things.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Madame Lady Qiao huffed, her interest waning, and she retorted with irritation, “You’re too soft! Who does this Shao guy think he is? Even if you ignore him and don’t show him any respect, what can he do to you? Humph, I’d like to see if he, the one who used to be your son-in-law, could harm you, his father-in-law!”
Father-in-law and son-in-law? Those words stung Third Old Master Qiao, and he felt a tinge of embarrassment. But it was his biological mother who had embarrassed him, leaving him little room for response.
Third Old Master Qiao mustered a forced smile. “…It’s the Lunar New Year. It’s better to clarify things… Why let others accuse us?”
He directed an intense glare at Concubine Du, who remained bound on the ground, her mouth still gagged. “This mess is entirely that woman’s fault!”
Old Master Qiao raised an eyebrow, expressing his doubt. “Third Brother, are you sure Lord Shao only inquired about Concubine Du? Did he mention anything else?”
Third Old Master Qiao immediately became cautious. He put on a smile and replied, “Certainly not, Elder Brother. Do you think Lord Shao had anything else to discuss with me?”
Speaking of which, was it even productive to be angry now? If they hadn’t created a spectacle in the capital and taken actions into their own hands, perhaps he, his daughter, and her husband wouldn’t have ended up in this situation today.
If only Shao Yunduan were still his son-in-law, he would be basking in glory…
But he couldn’t entertain such thoughts. The more he dwelled on them, the more remorseful he felt. The more he thought about it, the stronger the urge to unleash a torrent of curses.
Old Master Qiao smirked. “Third Brother, your tone is a bit excessive! I observed that Lord Shao didn’t appear perturbed, and you seemed rather pleased. I thought you might be discussing something else.”
As soon as he said that, Madame Lady Qiao shot Third Old Master a piercing look.
“Third Brother, don’t try to deceive us!”
“That’s right, Third Brother.” Second Old Master Qiao chimed in with a smile. “If there’s anything advantageous, you shouldn’t keep it to yourself.”
Third Old Master Qiao found himself harboring an indescribable sense of disgust. He strained a smile and said, “Mother, Elder Brother, Second Brother, you needn’t worry. We’re family, after all. Of course, of course.”
Second Old Master Qiao snorted. “It’s good that you understand. We’ve been dragged into this mess because of you! If it weren’t for your daughter and son-in-law, our family wouldn’t be in such dire straits!”
Third Old Master Qiao barely managed to hold back a torrent of curses.