Capítulo 2383: Backlash
Qiao Wei grew anxious. If she knelt down, how long would it take? So she had to swallow her anger and force a smile as she pleaded with Tian Shanshan, claiming she was not feeling well.
Tian Shanshan was indifferent to her excuses. She sneered and ordered someone to make Qiao Wei kneel. If she refused, she would be tied up and forced to kneel.
Tian Shanshan regretted not dealing with Qiao Xuan earlier and was determined not to miss this chance now.
Qiao Wei, filled with fury and hatred, turned and ran out. She went to Lord Tian, knelt before him, and tearfully complained about Tian Shanshan’s actions. She asked Lord Tian if her family had offended the princess or the Tian Family, so she could apologize if told.
Lord Tian’s face alternated between red and white, showing his anger and frustration.
Everyone knew that Tian Shanshan was venting her anger on the Qiao Family, including First Old Master Qiao. They were Qiao Xuan’s parents and relatives. Tian Shanshan had suffered greatly in Hangzhou City and was severely tortured. How could the father and daughter let it go?
It would be unacceptable if they did not vent their anger on the Qiao Family.
But when Qiao Wei shouted, things took an unexpected turn.
As the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Lord Tian was a first-rank official and a relative of the emperor. It would be too degrading for him to torture and make things difficult for the people around him.
Suppressing his anger, he ordered someone to help Qiao Wei up. With a pleasant expression, he claimed ignorance of the matter, suggesting a misunderstanding. He comforted Qiao Wei and arranged for someone to send her back.
Lord Tian knew he had to stop Tian Shanshan.
After returning to the capital, Tian Shanshan still had to discuss marriage. If she went overboard and many people witnessed it, there was no guarantee bad rumors wouldn’t spread. Such rumors would be detrimental to both her and the Tian family.
Tian Shanshan, however, cared little for reputation, knowing she had long lost hers.
Yet, she couldn’t disregard the Tian family.
Forget it. Once back in the capital, she would have ample opportunity to deal with them!
Qiao Wei, this bitch, still dared to set her up. She wouldn’t take this lying down.
She couldn’t let any member of the Qiao Family bully her, not one, nor another.
Tian Shanshan ceased actively seeking trouble, but when she saw Qiao Wei, her eyes were cold, sending a chill through anyone who noticed.
Qiao Wei knew the temperament of people like Tian Shanshan all too well, because she was the same.
But now, she was the one being bullied in a disadvantaged position.
Qiao Wei had no intention of returning to the capital with her. Initially, she had cried and begged her mother to persuade her father to leave the capital far behind. She didn’t want to return to her ancestral home either; she wanted to find another place to stay.
But Madame Qiao couldn’t bear to leave. She couldn’t return to the capital, as she would be too ashamed. But if they didn’t go back to their ancestral home, where could they go?
And Old Master Qiao was even worse.
Without an official position, he felt lost and empty. Apart from going back to his ancestral hometown to do nothing, he couldn’t lift his spirits.
Qiao Wei hated them for being so disappointing.
She might as well go all out. If they didn’t leave, she would.
She was originally unwilling to leave just like that. Before leaving, she even tricked Tian Shanshan.
She took the initiative to express to Tian Shanshan that she was willing to apologize and kneel in her room for the night, begging Tian Shanshan to let bygones be bygones.
Qiao Wei was so tactful that it made Tian Shanshan feel happy and proud.
Tian Shanshan, confident and arrogant, didn’t think Qiao Wei would dare to play tricks in front of her.