Chapter 2348: Accusation

First Old Master Qiao spoke up immediately, “The Emperor has sent us with a decree. You’ve done a commendable job in Jiangnan and have been conferred the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Courage. When will you be ready to burn incense and receive the decree?”

“That’s right,” Shao Liulang added, full of jealousy and sneering. “The Emperor has overlooked the past and still values you highly, granting you an important title. Not just anyone receives such an honor. Many ministers have made significant contributions, but the Emperor has chosen to confer a title upon you! If you have any sense of duty, you should accept the decree with gratitude. If you refuse, it would only suggest ambition or ulterior motives. Claiming to be forced into something is merely an excuse!”

“Shao Yunduan, don’t disappoint me. The Shao Family is innocent, so don’t do anything to bring shame to our ancestors! Otherwise, you won’t deserve to be a descendant of the Shao Family!”

Shao Yunduan: “…”

Qiao Xuan was speechless.

It was rare to see Shao Liulang appear so righteous. It was unclear whether his attitude was genuine or purely fueled by envy.

First Old Master Qiao was taken aback by Shao Liulang’s demeanor and couldn’t help but glance at him quickly.

The Emperor indeed had the foresight to appoint this man as the imperial envoy. He was the only one who dared to be so rude to Shao Yunduan.

Qiao Xuan sneered and said calmly, “You make it sound so simple, but who can guarantee that nothing will go wrong? Many of the Fourth Prince’s men dislike my husband, and my husband and the Fourth Prince have had their disagreements in the past. Sixth Cousin, you’re oversimplifying the situation.”

“Fourth Prince? He is the Emperor!” Shao Liulang snapped angrily, glaring at Shao Yunduan. “How can you allow this woman to speak disrespectfully about the Emperor? Ms. Qiao, you are unfit to be a daughter-in-law of the Shao Family! Remove her!”

At this moment, even First Old Master Qiao’s mouth twitched in disbelief. He was puzzled, unsure whether Shao Liulang was truly so foolish or if he was acting deliberately.

Ms. Qiao and Shao Yunduan had always been close, so how could Shao Yunduan not support her statements? Shao Liulang’s outburst would seem ridiculous unless it was intentional.

If it was intentional, however, it was truly brilliant.

Let’s see how Shao Yunduan responds…

Shao Yunduan’s face darkened as he stared coldly at Shao Liulang. “Apologize.”

“What?” Shao Liulang was still furious. Before he could respond, he was momentarily stunned. “What?”

“Apologize,” Shao Yunduan’s tone grew colder. “Or leave.”

“You!”

Shao Liulang was so enraged he nearly fainted, glaring at Shao Yunduan.

Shao Yunduan remained impassive, his gaze unyielding.

Shao Yunduan sneered. “Guards, take them—”

“Lord Shao! Lord Shao!” First Old Master Qiao interjected in alarm. He quickly smiled and bowed. “Please, calm down!”

He pulled Shao Liulang aside and whispered urgently, “Lord, if things escalate further, I fear we won’t be able to report back…”

Shao Liulang gritted his teeth in frustration and anger. “I can’t believe he dares to do this!”

“This is Hangzhou,” Qiao Xuan reminded him calmly.

Shao Liulang was momentarily speechless. In Hangzhou, Shao Yunduan seemed to have free rein!

With a snort, Shao Liulang fell silent, allowing First Old Master Qiao to pull him back.

He cast a piercing look at Qiao Xuan.

Qiao Xuan smiled and said, “I will not accept your apology if it is not sincere!”

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