Shao Yunduan continued conversing with County Magistrate Qiao and County Magistrate Yang, but Madame Tang grew increasingly irritated, no longer wishing to lay eyes on Qiao Xuan. Thus, she declined the invitation and returned to her guest room.
She couldn't deny it; Shao Yunduan wasn't all that different from her son.
What depressed her was the fact that after Qiao Xuan called off the engagement with her son, she should have been wallowing in regret and misery. Yet, here she was, leading a seemingly peaceful life. It didn't make sense.
What annoyed Madame Tang the most was the emotional comment made by the elderly auntie next to her. "The Second Miss is so fortunate to have married the esteemed Provincial Champion. They make such a perfect couple!"
Madame Tang's expression changed.
She would have snapped back at her, but she held her tongue in consideration of her own presence.
