Caiyue and Caihua burst into laughter.
Qing Yan, feeling embarrassed, scratched his head and hastily declared, "Old Master is still waiting for my response. I'll inform him right away!"
With those words, he hurriedly made his way out.
The laughter of Caiyue and the others intensified.
Once Qiao Xuan departed, the atmosphere in the garden gained liveliness.
Initially, they attempted to keep their discussion discreet, skirting around the issue. However, as Fan Ruyin initiated the conversation, they collectively decided to abandon secrecy. They bombarded Mrs. Guan with inquiries, hoping to extract information from her.
Residing in the state government office's backyard with Lord Shao and Madam Shao, she occasionally encountered Madam Shao, making her the most knowledgeable among them.
The staggering expenditure of 620,000 taels of silver by Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan astonished everyone. The wealth they possessed piqued the interest of many.
