Madam Shao's Offer

She raised her hand threateningly towards Mrs. Jia, who instinctively recoiled.

Amused by Mrs. Jia's reaction, Mrs. Guan chuckled derisively. "You're unworthy of being the Deputy Prefect's wife! What significance do you hold? You're nothing in my eyes!"

Mrs. Jia retorted, her voice trembling, "I may be insignificant, I'm aware of that, but I am still the Deputy Prefect's wife. You should show me some respect, or else—"

"Or else what!" Mrs. Guan's fury boiled over as she fixed Mrs. Jia with a steely glare. "What can you possibly do? Are you threatening me?"

Mrs. Guan found the situation ludicrous and demeaning. How dare Mrs. Jia assert dominance in her presence?

Drawing courage from Madam Shao's support, Mrs. Guan remained undeterred.

Mrs. Jia's heart raced, her legs feeling like jelly. "M-my… My husband is now the Deputy Prefect. If you continue like this, I will report your behavior to him!"