Sowing Discord

Mrs. Guan's composure shattered upon hearing Qiao Xuan's words. With a disdainful sneer, she retorted, "A hooligan? Madam Shao, that's a bit too far!"

Madam Shao remained firm, "It's not excessive at all. Consider this, you claim to be aggrieved, yet when questioned about the cause, you remain silent. How can others respond?"

Enraged, Mrs. Guan shot accusatory glances at both Qiao Xuan and Mrs. Jia. Rising from her seat, she snapped, "I see through this charade now! You're aiding Mrs. Jia in tormenting me, aren't you? What's the point of rubbing salt in the wound? Haven't you humiliated us enough? If you'd rather not have me here, I'll leave. I won't be a nuisance!"

"Mrs. Guan, please refrain!" Fan Ruyin intervened swiftly, aware of the unsightly spectacle unfolding. She attempted to defuse the tension.