Chapter 2310: Double StandardEditor: Henyee Translations

No one dared to speak out of turn. Moreover, Lu Min, who was acquainted with County Magistrate Qiao and the Qiao Family, knew that the servants of the Qiao Family were telling the truth.

Even though Qiao Xuan had severed all ties with County Magistrate Qiao and had no connection with the Qiao Family, County Magistrate Qiao was still Qiao Xuan’s father, and public discussions about them were inevitable. Who could prevent that?

When someone approached Lu Min to inquire, he chose to remain silent with a knowing smile.

Everyone understood his taciturn response. It was likely that Madam Shao was County Magistrate Qiao’s daughter, but they clearly didn’t have a close relationship.

Further inquiries revealed that Madam Shao was actually the daughter of a concubine. That explained a lot...

Regardless, the Qiao Family was content with their arrangement and showed no inclination to expose or oppose them.

Who could predict if Madam Shao would show mercy?

Moreover, while Madam Shao might have her grievances, she might also be unwilling to see anyone mistreat her family. After all, County Magistrate Qiao was her biological father.

Madame Qiao and County Magistrate Qiao’s family boasted about their connections, reaping numerous benefits and privileges as a result.

Moreover, many opportunists, unaware of the true dynamics, eagerly sought favor with them.

County Magistrate Qiao acquiesced.

Madame Qiao’s animosity toward Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan intensified.

Madame Qiao, along with Qiao Wei and her husband Miao Cong, were present. Madame Qiao pressed County Magistrate Qiao to take action against Qiao Xuan, threatening to tarnish her own reputation if he didn’t comply!

In the past, she had been a lowly concubine’s daughter and had cared little for her reputation. But times had changed. Her reputation could no longer afford any blemish.

Otherwise, Shao Yunduan might not tolerate her!

She knew that Shao Yunduan could marry into any prestigious family, so why had he chosen her?

She had to acknowledge that without her family’s backing, her position was precarious!

Thus, she not only needed to show deference to them but also to elevate County Magistrate Qiao and other members of the Qiao Family. She even considered bringing her son back to secure her status.

Madame Qiao believed that if Shao Yunduan’s power grew, Qiao Xuan’s precarious position would become increasingly dangerous and uncomfortable.

She was a wife without her own family, merely a joke in the eyes of Shao Yunduan’s concubines!

Moreover, why wouldn’t Shao Yunduan take concubines? At this stage, forming alliances through marriage was the most effective way to consolidate power. By marrying into prominent families, he could gain both a beautiful bride and the support of influential clans.

Shao Yunduan, aiming for dominance, would undoubtedly pursue such advantageous arrangements!

County Magistrate Qiao was exhilarated by these prospects, believing he could persuade Qiao Xuan during their meeting in Hangzhou.

Madame Qiao, however, was torn. She couldn’t decide whether she wanted Shao Yunduan to conquer the world or not.

In short, the entire Qiao Family was flaunting their influence. Even Qiao Wei’s husband’s family, the Miaos, became emboldened, engaging in numerous oppressive acts.

County Magistrate Qiao knew Lu Min, and the Qiao Family’s steward also knew Lu Min’s steward. Despite this familiarity, he showed no kindness towards her at all!

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