Chapter 1073: Guilty!

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Auntie Ling grew increasingly annoyed by Qiao Xuans words.

Why are you doing this?!

Qiao Xuan sneered, Youve already done it, so why are you suddenly afraid of me? When did you become so timid? Thats not like Madame Qiao!

Auntie Ling was left even more speechless.

Qiao Xuan sarcastically remarked, What did Madame Qiao do back then, and why did I end up in the water? Auntie Ling, do you think I know or not?

Auntie Lings expression changed. Second Miss, dont spout nonsense. Madam has never harmed you!

Qiao Xuan smiled even brighter. When did I say she harmed me? By the way, Im starting to suspect that youre feeling guilty.

Im just angry that you let your imagination run wild and falsely accused Madam. Second Miss, youre just s.h.i.+fting blame! Forget it, forget it. I cant force you to acknowledge it. Ill have Old Master and Madam personally invite you later! See if you can bear that.

Theyre the ones who disowned their own bloodline, so why cant I accept it? Qiao Xuan said curiously. Also, dont just focus on the benefits my husband and I have received. The Tian Family is a formidable force. Have you forgotten about them?

The Emperor has commended and made decisions for me. I saved the Emperors peony flower, and both the Emperor and the palace have praised and rewarded me. Even if the Tian Family despises us to the core, they wont dare to lay a finger on us for at least a year or so. But if they find out about the Qiao Familyhehehe, guess who the Tian Family will direct their anger towards? Can you handle that?

Auntie Lings expression slightly changed. Her eyes flickered, and she lowered her head in silence.

Of course, the Qiao Family had considered this possibility, but they didnt dwell on it too much.

Hearing Qiao Xuans words, Auntie Ling couldnt help but feel a tinge of fear

Qiao Xuans eyes were filled with disdain. She knew that they were all cut from the same clothpeople who only cared about their own benefits and refused to share any risks. It wouldnt be so easy to deal with them.

She smiled. Go back. Dont forget that Qiao Hongxi owes us 4,000 liang! My husband and I have spent a lot of money lately, so were in a tight spot financially. Were truly dest.i.tute, so we cant afford to be indifferent about our reputation. It just so happens that my husband is at Hanlin Academy too. When we see Qiao Hongxi, itll be convenient to ask him about it!

Apparently, Auntie Ling was aware of the 4,000 liang debt as well. She clenched her teeth and said, Youre cunning, arent you!

It takes one to know one, Qiao Xuan replied with a smile. I learned from the best, didnt I? How did you treat me in the past? And now you want me to be grateful? What a joke!

Auntie Ling was left speechless, and she departed in a sorry state.

When she arrived home, she didnt want to tell Madame Qiao the truth, fearing that it would aggravate her illness. However, Madame Qiao was astute and didnt take the matter lightly. Auntie Ling couldnt conceal anything during the interrogation. Eventually, she couldnt bear it any longer and revealed the whole story.

Madame Qiao leaned against the couch, gasping for breath. That wretched girl! I deeply regret it! Why did I let her get married? Why didnt I eliminate her?

Madam, please lower your voice. You cant say such things Auntie Lings eyelids twitched as she hastily cautioned her.