To be cast aside once their utility wanes—how ungrateful indeed!
How could Fan Ruyin not seethe with anger?
It never crossed her mind that perhaps Qiao Xuan was unaware of their contributions. She was convinced that both Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan were privy to their efforts.
If they knew but chose to deny it, what else could they be but ungrateful?
"Since she lacks compassion, she shouldn't blame me!"
With those words, Fan Ruyin redirected her attention to mingling with the elite families of Huaixi province.
Deliberately, she planted seeds of speculation and discord with calm precision.
Needless to say, this tactic proved remarkably effective.
Numerous prominent clans began positioning themselves to demonstrate their loyalty to Shao Yunduan. Naturally, offering their daughters for marriage alliances seemed the safest course of action…
Especially following Shao Yunduan's conquests of Quzhou and Jinhua.
The situation was truly baffling.
