Qiao Xuan curtly informed Mrs. Guan that she was occupied and unavailable to receive her.
Mrs. Guan, accustomed to using such excuses herself, found herself on the receiving end this time. The tables had turned, and it was now Qiao Xuan's turn to dismiss her.
Enraged by Qiao Xuan's perceived arrogance, Mrs. Guan hurled insults, accusing her of haughtiness and aloofness. Despite her frustration, Mrs. Guan continued to feign hospitality towards her fellow disciples, maintaining a façade of amiability. However, despite multiple attempts, she was unable to gain entry.
Qiao Xuan had no intention of meeting her at present. She aimed to exacerbate the guilt of those with troubled consciences.
Mrs. Guan grew increasingly apprehensive, fearing that Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan were privy to damning information, hence Qiao Xuan's refusal to entertain her.
The couple deliberated behind closed doors but failed to devise a solution.
