BXBX NOVEL Chapter 1261 - 1531: Chased Away
“You…”
The maidservant roughly shoved her once more, causing her to stagger. Just as she attempted to force her way in, a sudden sharp pain in the back of her knees sent her crashing to the ground with a cry.
The others were left in shock.
Ah-Ye, who had just finished lunch, swiftly rushed over.
Lixia and the rest breathed a sigh of relief and complained indignantly, “Ah-Ye, these insolent servants are intolerable. They insist on intruding to disturb Madam; please drive them away!”
Ah-Ye agreed and cast a cold gaze in their direction. The maidservants, visibly frightened, instinctively stepped back.
Without any ceremony, Ah-Ye lifted the fallen woman and casually tossed her aside. She screamed and rolled on the ground, her pride thoroughly bruised. While she suffered no physical injuries, her dignity was certainly in tatters.
Liqiu sneered, “Take your soup with you. Our Madam won’t have any appetite for it!”
These words only soured their expressions further.
The maid representing the magistrate’s wife hurriedly interjected, “Well… Miss Liqiu, what do you mean? This is a token of my wife’s goodwill! Miss Liqiu, it’s not suitable for you to decline on behalf of Madam Shao, is it?”
“Why not? It’s none of your business whether it’s suitable or not!” Lixia retorted coldly. “We suspect you have ill intentions. Why are you really here? To offer greetings? It’s clear you’re here to cause trouble! Why don’t you leave? Do you need us to escort you out?”
Terrified, everyone glanced at Ah-Ye. Unwilling to face his forceful removal, they hurriedly made their exit.
Upon hearing the report, the Deputy Prefect’s wife’s face darkened. She reprimanded her subordinate for mishandling the situation and sent him away in frustration.
Such an incident must not be repeated. Now, she needed to devise an alternative plan.
With Ms. Qiao missing and not at the relay station, Lord Shao remained remarkably composed. Little did he expect that the news would be so well-concealed.
His Highness had mandated the revelation of Ms. Qiao’s disappearance, necessitating the formulation of a plan.
Yet, what approach should they take?
The Deputy Prefect’s wife promptly ordered someone to summon her husband. Despite their discussions, a viable solution eluded them. The previous disruptive method had already been employed, and its effectiveness was unlikely to be repeated.
In a moment of desperation, the Deputy Prefect gritted his teeth and sneered. “We cannot fail in such a trivial matter. How can His Highness entrust me with future tasks if we falter? I propose bribing a few individuals to set fire tonight and infiltrate during the ensuing chaos…”
His wife’s eyes lit up, and she eagerly agreed. “Old Master, that’s a brilliant idea. The chaos will create a convenient distraction for us!”
A sinister smile crossed the Deputy Prefect’s face. “I’ll make the arrangements immediately!”
Time was of the essence.
With His Highness having stationed someone in Yanzhou, they needed to establish contact.
Lord Shao had brought along imperial guards proficient in martial arts. Achieving this task solo would be challenging without His Highness’s assistance.
The Deputy Prefect’s wife couldn’t help but suggest, “I don’t understand His Highness’s intentions. So what if Ms. Qiao is missing? Why not use her as leverage against Shao Yunduan? If he refuses to comply, he’ll be a laughingstock, given his grand declarations of loyalty!”
“Once his reputation is tarnished, I doubt he can maintain a foothold in the capital.”
The Deputy Prefect cautioned, “We can’t presume to know His Highness’s plans. It’s better for you to speak less!”