Fan Ruyin reluctantly bowed her head, feeling the weight of resentment heavy upon her shoulders. Accompanied by First Madam Fan, she trudged toward the backyard gate of the state office. Though the entrances were unguarded, Qiao Xuan's indifferent demeanor made their passage tense.
As First Madam Fan exchanged pleasantries with Qiao Xuan, Fan Ruyin's countenance remained clouded with distress. Ignoring her sister-in-law's attempts to prompt her, she trailed behind with a sullen expression.
Internally, First Madam Fan seethed with frustration. She recognized Fan Ruyin's ploy to manipulate her into speaking on her behalf, a tactic she found repulsive. Determined to reveal the truth to her patriarch, First Madam Fan resolved to confront the situation head-on.
