Shao Yunduan's eyes were filled with a chilling sneer as he looked upon the scene.
That was a good plan!
Deep down, he knew that the unexpected encounter with Qiao Wei at his doorstep while he was inebriated, and with Qiao Xuan absent, was no mere accident. It had to be orchestrated, likely involving the Tian Family or the Fourth Prince's mansion. Only they could have ensured he got drunk tonight.
While the Qiao Family might have seen this as a golden opportunity to bring Qiao Wei closer to the Crown Prince, they couldn't have controlled whether he would end up inebriated or not.
Recognizing the scheme at play, Shao Yunduan jotted down a few notes and dispatched Songshi to the Crown Prince's mansion. He instructed Songshi to find the patrolling soldiers and inform them that he had forgotten about an urgent matter that needed his attention. This way, he could excuse his hasty departure from the current scene to avoid potential trouble.
