Chapter 900: Awkward and Angry

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Qiao Xuan admired Qiao Kous adaptability. Despite being slapped in the face by Qiao Wei, once she had recovered, she still willingly played the role of lackey, henchman, lapdog

The temple was rather small, with no scenic view at the back of the mountain. Qiao Xuan simply pa.s.sed the time under the eaves of the hall.

Coincidentally, County Magistrate Yang appeared at the other end of the long corridor. Spotting Qiao Xuan beneath the eaves, County Magistrate Yang hesitated for a moment before walking towards her.

Qiao Xuan seemed to sense something and looked up, locking eyes with him.

After contemplating for a moment, Qiao Xuan descended the steps and stood in the empty s.p.a.ce in front of the hall, beckoning a pa.s.sing young monk.

Officer Yang, are you seeking me out? she asked.

County Magistrate Yang was taken aback, forcing a smile. l have a few words to discuss with Second Miss.

Very well, Qiao Xuan nodded. Please wait here and act as our witness. After all, it wouldnt be appropriate for a man and a woman to make physical contact, and we wouldnt want any rumors to circulate.

County Magistrate Yang, speak your mind!

County Magistrate Yang and the young master were both taken aback.

The young master wore a smile that was more pained than joyous. He couldnt refuse the visitors request, but he also didnt think it was proper for him to be present.

County Magistrate Yang felt a mix of embarra.s.sment and unease.

What did Qiao Xuan mean by suggesting such involvement between them? Why did she think she could get close to him? It should have been the other way around, where he should maintain distance from her, right?

This wasnt how things were supposed to be.

He had already declined County Magistrate Qiao and Madame Qiaos invitation. He had never intended to sever the engagement, but when it was broken off smoothly, he couldnt help but feel a sense of relief.

Because of this situation, he wanted to distance himself from the Qiao Family. However, Qiao Xuans mother had mentioned that County Magistrate Qiao would soon be transferred back to the capital, and they could remain friends. What if their paths crossed again in the future?

In the court, it was always beneficial to have more friends than enemies.

Moreover, his former fiance, the Second Miss of the Qiao Family, was now married to a common-born Cultivated Talent and would no longer pester him. There was nothing for him to fear.

After considering the situation for a while, he found some logic in it.

More importantly, County Magistrate Yang was privy to information that his mother was not aware of. While his mother only knew that the Second Miss of the Qiao Family had married a Cultivated Talent from a farmers background, County Magistrate Yang had learned that the Cultivated Talent was actually the Provincial Champion of the recent Fall Quarter Examination. Barring any unexpected circ.u.mstances, he was likely to become an Advanced Scholar next year.

For some reason, County Magistrate Yang felt a mix of emotions stirring within him. Curiosity took hold, and he found himself wanting to see what his ex-fiance and the accomplished Cultivated Talent were truly like.

Thus, he and his mother traveled to Heshan County.

Although he hadnt seen the Second Miss the previous day, his mother had.

His mothers impression of Qiao Xuan was not favorable. She described her as mean-spirited, arrogant, disrespectful towards elders, and foolishly proud. According to his mother, she was not a person with a kind heart. In retrospect, County Magistrate Yang felt fortunate that he hadnt married her

Hearing his mothers account, he couldnt help but feel a sense of relief as well.

However, as they were leaving that day, County Magistrate Yang caught sight of the Second Miss of the Qiao Family, who appeared quite different from the description his mother had given..