Just What I Wanted

Qiao Xuan paused, a subtle smile playing on her lips. She then instructed Lixia and Liqiu to fetch some attire suitable for the upcoming banquet at the Fan Family's residence in a couple of days.

Unbeknownst to Mrs. Jia, Qiao Xuan regarded the Fan Family's invitation merely as an opportunity to advance her own agenda.

With Shao Yunduan having already incurred the wrath of the bandits from the three villages, Qiao Xuan was eager to provoke the Fan Family as well. It could potentially yield favorable results!

Both Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan harbored suspicions that these affluent families might have clandestine dealings with the bandits.

The Mei Family and the Huo Family appeared to adopt a neutral stance, seemingly aligning themselves with whichever faction emerged victorious. Consequently, Shao Yunduan deemed them unworthy of serious consideration.