Chapter 2166: Chased Away
Fan Ruyin’s anger bubbled to the surface, her facial muscles twitching with fury as she trembled.
Disregarding any restraint, she spat out angrily, “Madam Shao, you’re utterly heartless! When the Sun family led the army in defense, I went out of my way to speak highly of Lord Shao, calming the people! Don’t you remember? How could you treat me like this?!”
Lixia, taken aback, responded with incredulity, “What nonsense are you spewing? My wife has no knowledge of your actions. She’s occupied from dawn till dusk, as are we servants. Your words and deeds hold no significance to her! If not for the recent rumors and Lord’s ire, she wouldn’t have bothered to investigate.”
“As for defending our Lord, you’re not the only one. Many in the city rallied behind him during the crisis. It’s evident who truly has Huaixi province’s and its people’s best interests at heart! At that time, countless voices echoed in support of our Lord. He’s worthy of admiration!”
“So, why do you emphasize your supposed loyalty now? It makes no sense!”
“You switch from defending our Lord to maliciously slandering our Madam in the blink of an eye. Only you know your true intentions. As my wife constantly reminds, trouble often stems from loose lips. And mark my words, this is the final warning! There won’t be a next time! Now, leave!”
With that, Lixia ordered Fan Ruyin to be escorted away.
Infuriated, Fan Ruyin found herself unable to retaliate.
She had spoken up for Lord Shao sincerely, unlike others. Even if others supported him, none matched her dedication.
This was a stark departure from the norm—a betrayal of trust that cut far deeper than mere idle gossip.
In Fan Ruyin’s eyes, Lixia had no right to lump her together with commoners who engaged in frivolous chatter.
Her sense of injustice only intensified.
It felt as though her very essence had been callously trampled upon, leaving her soul bruised and battered.
And she couldn’t shake the feeling that Qiao Xuan orchestrated it all deliberately.
It was envy, plain and simple.
Venting her frustration, Fan Ruyin hurled curses all the way back to their residence, where she and her daughter sought solace in each other’s embrace, tears flowing freely.
Bai Ruirui’s sobs echoed her mother’s anguish. The shame was too much to bear; she couldn’t bear to remain in the province any longer. The prospect of Lord Shao’s acceptance now seemed a distant dream.
Though she knew Lord Shao was destined for greatness, she couldn’t fathom a way to be by his side. She couldn’t bear the thought of being praised by him for her discernment. Perhaps ignorance truly was bliss.
“Mother, what am I to do?!”
The notion of marrying an ordinary man was utterly inconceivable to her.
Fan Ruyin, too, felt utterly powerless in the face of their predicament.
No longer could Fan Ruyin wield her influence as freely in Anze Prefecture City, let alone in the provincial capital.
Yet, she clung steadfastly to the belief that her daughter’s lofty aspirations were divinely ordained—a sign of blessings bestowed upon her.
So consumed were they by their vexation that they even forgot to settle the fine.
Three days later, the officials were on the verge of sealing their door. Fan Ruyin was jolted into action, hastily producing the 1,000 taels of silver to settle the debt. As an added inconvenience, she had to fork over an extra 100 taels of silver as a penalty fee.
At this juncture, with their dignity in tatters, the mother and daughter found themselves with no choice but to retreat from the provincial capital in disgrace. Dejected, they returned to Anze Province.
Upon their return, the sight of the Shao Family reignited Fan Ruyin’s excitement once more.
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