She stood up and declared, "Inform Madame Lin that I am taking my leave!"
Giving Qiao Xuan a disdainful glance, Madame Qin made it clear that she had no desire to associate with her.
Madame Lin happened to be in the kitchen, and Xiaoxiang nodded before leaving to deliver the message.
The other madames became anxious, attempting to dissuade Madame Qin.
"Madame Qin, please reconsider. It'll be so dull without you!"
"Yes, it's such a rare gathering. Isn't it enjoyable to chat and laugh together?"
"Mrs. Shao is still young and inexperienced. Madame Qin, you possess magnanimity. Please calm down."
Mrs. Zhou turned towards Qiao Xuan. "Mrs. Shao, apologize to Madame Qin!"
Smugly, Mrs. Han chimed in, "Indeed, just apologize, and Madame Qin will forgive you. Don't you want to preserve the harmony of this gathering?"
