Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1384: Fighting For Injustice

Editor: Henyee Translations

Qiao Xuan sneered, “What’s the matter? I’m engaged in a serious conversation with Concubine Du here. What’s your agenda? Who sent you? What are you up to?”

The elderly woman was taken aback. She straightened her posture and retorted with confidence, “What nonsense are you spouting? I don’t understand. I was merely passing by, observing the commotion. Is there something wrong with speaking out against injustice and sharing a few words of truth? Are you suggesting that you’re the only one entitled to express yourself? Oh, the state of this world!”

Qiao Xuan responded icily, “No one’s stopping you from voicing your opinions, but if someone intends to cause trouble, they won’t escape consequences easily. You don’t strike me as a local resident. Where are you from? Where’s your home? What’s your purpose here on New Year’s Eve, and why the sudden concern for fairness?”

The elderly woman became increasingly flustered. She hadn’t anticipated Qiao Xuan’s relentless interrogation; answering these questions would surely reveal her true intentions.

Growing more flustered, the elderly woman retorted, “Why should it matter where I’m from or what I’m up to? Am I not allowed to come and go freely? My, oh my, Madame, you’re quite the tyrant!”

Some of the neighbors didn’t have the warmest feelings towards Qiao Xuan, but they had generally amicable relationships with her and her husband. Qiao Xuan’s probing questions made it clear that something was amiss.

“You’re right, Madame Shao! This woman doesn’t seem familiar, and her presence here on New Year’s Eve is indeed suspicious.”

“Yes, could there be some sort of ulterior motive?”

“At any rate, this elderly woman has a shifty look about her. She doesn’t strike me as a well-intentioned person.”

“I concur!”

“Second Miss, please come to Third Miss’s aid! Second Miss, consider our past interactions and help Third Miss. We’re prepared to assist in any way!”

Moved by this, Concubine Du once again pleaded tearfully, on the verge of kneeling, but Lixia and Liqiu intervened swiftly to prevent her from doing so.

Shao Yunduan spoke up, “Since Concubine Du has requested it, let’s discuss this matter openly. Songshi, please enlighten us on Miss Qiao’s situation.”

“Yes, Old Master,” Songshi replied obediently. She had been waiting for the Qiao Family matter to be resolved, and now she began recounting the events surrounding Qiao Kou’s involvement in taking Qiao Wei away.

She carefully avoided using the word “snatch” as she lacked concrete evidence. Only the Qiao Family and the Ning Family were privy to the truth. Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan had made inquiries, but it wasn’t common knowledge.

However, when it was revealed that the eldest Miss of the Qiao Family, the third daughter, had been married to Miss Qiao, the audience exchanged knowing glances. There was very little left to misunderstand.

Concubine Du, overwhelmed by anger and distress, began to weep, exclaiming, “No! No! Third Miss was framed! It was Elder Miss who disapproved of this marriage and schemed against Third Miss. She’s innocent, or I wouldn’t have implored Second Miss!”

“I find that hard to believe. How could a concubine’s daughter dare to—wait, what are you doing!”

A ruffian tried to support Concubine Du, but before he could complete his sentence, two disguised guards promptly dragged him out.

“Behave yourself!” one guard scolded, “And what about you? You’re not a local, are you? Where did you come from? Are you merely passing through, championing justice?”

The hooligan was left speechless, as the neighbors erupted into laughter.

Now, all eyes were fixed on Concubine Du with even greater intensity.