Chapter 904: Try It
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Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Wei was taken aback, her hands instinctively covering her face as she let out a piercing scream. In a fit of rage, she lunged at Qiao Xuan, attempting to scratch her. “How dare you touch me, you despicable person! Who do you think you are? How dare you lay a hand on me!”
“What are you all staring at? Grab her and teach her a lesson! Show her no mercy! ”
Qiao Wei’s face contorted with anger as she screamed furiously, her eyes filled with pure hatred as if she were on the verge of losing control.
Qiao Xuan, however, was unfazed and prepared for the onslaught. She pushed Qiao Wei away and retorted sharply, “Is this how a lady from a n.o.ble family is supposed to behave? Such ferocity and malevolence! Madame Qiao, your skills in raising a daughter are truly remarkable, and your own daughter is a shining example as well! ”
Madame Qiao, feeling a mixture of annoyance and surprise, intervened hastily, calling off the maids and aunts who were about to intervene. “That’s enough, stop it now! Wei, enough!”
Madame Qiao felt her face flush with embarra.s.sment and anger. She had just been boasting about Qiao Wei’s manners and composure in front of Madame Tang, only to be thrust into this situation by Qiao Xuan. Madame Qiao couldn’t help but suspect that Qiao Xuan had orchestrated this deliberately, and the thought made her want to retaliate with force.
Madame Qiao’s gaze turned icy as she glared at Qiao Xuan. “Xuan, where are your manners? How dare you lay a hand on your sister! You will be dealt with when we return home!”
Qiao Xuan sneered dismissively. “What’s the point of waiting? Why not expose the truth right now? She’s nothing but a foul-mouthed troublemaker who framed me and tarnished my reputation. She’s practically pushing me towards my demise! I have every right to slap some sense into her!”
“She accused me of hara.s.sing Officer Yang, but did she witness it herself? Who determines what’s mine and what’s not? Who decides what’s real and what’s not? She’s beyond bizarre! She’s no sister of mine, that’s for certain!”
Qiao Xuan let out a mocking laugh. “Oh, what a n.o.ble lady she is! Just a gossip-mongering woman with a corrupt mind!”
“And you!” Qiao Xuan cast a scornful glance at the maids and aunts and spoke with sarcasm dripping from her words. “Dare you lay a hand on me? I am the wife of the Provincial Champion! Test me if you have the nerve!”
Madame Qiao gasped, a mix of astonishment and irritation washing over her.
“Well, well, aren’t you sharp-tongued! Spending so much time in the countryside has certainly changed you!’
Qiao Xuan’s smile widened. “Well, of course, it’s different. As the wife of the Provincial Champion, I can’t simply be framed for no reason, can l? You should be grateful, Madame Qiao. After all, my dear sister here has such a gift for gab. I’m merely being taught a lesson on what to say and what not to say.”
Madame Qiao.”
Qiao Wei, tears streaming down her face, retorted angrily, “What’s wrong with Madame Provincial Champion? She can’t seem to stop talking about herself!
She’s not even worthy of being the official’s wife! I highly doubt that
impoverished village Cultivated Talent will ever rise to the level of an intermediate Advanced Scholar!”
Qiao Xuan sneered, fixing her gaze on Qiao Wei. “l am Madame Provincial Champion, and you are not. Why should I endure such humiliation? Say those words to my face if you dare! A lowly Cultivated Talent from the countryside? Sister, your memory seems to be failing you—my husband holds the t.i.tle of Provincial Champion! ”
“l will remember your words today. When my husband attains the rank of Advanced Scholar, I will slap your face once again!’
“How dare you!” Qiao Wei screamed in outrage.
“That’s enough!” Madame Qiao’s anger surged, causing her chest to tighten and her temples to throb. “Cease this bickering in this sacred place of
Buddhism! You two should know when to put an end to your quarrel. Madame
Tang, it’s getting late. Let us return home.”
Qiao Wei remained defiant, refusing to let the matter rest.. “Mom, l…”