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Chapter 2249: Fan Family
To seize the roster, everyone engaged in both overt and covert battles.
Everyone was eager to join the fray.
They were confident of victory in this campaign. They anticipated unrestrained plunder upon capturing Huaixi—expecting to gain numerous beauties, gold, and silver. It seemed like an irresistible windfall.
Who would willingly pass up such a golden opportunity?
Just two days after Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan arrived in Anze Province, they received word from Zheng Sangge that the Su Family had launched a surprise attack.
Fortunately, Shao Yunduan had anticipated such a move and made preparations. Zheng Sangge strictly followed his orders, minimizing their losses despite being ambushed. Jinhua City remained intact and unconquered.
Without Zheng Sangge’s adherence to Shao Yunduan’s orders, Jinhua City would not have survived this assault.
No wonder Consort Su displayed such arrogance; she had every reason to. The Su Family exhibited courage and prowess, unlike the forces under the Hangzhou Prefect.
Recognizing the Su Family’s aggression, Zheng Sangge understood they were merely the vanguard and thus bolstered defenses. He promptly instructed his men to relay updates to Shao Yunduan without delay.
Shao Yunduan received the urgent news and hurried back to the provincial city from Anze Province.
Huaixi Province was under Shao Yunduan’s jurisdiction, and crucially, it lacked nothing. The Su Family had underestimated Huaixi’s resilience compared to Hangzhou Province, leading to their miscalculation.
Concerned, Ms. Fang and Eldest Uncle prompted Qiao Xuan to remain in Anze Province for an additional two days to settle her nerves before departing.
Regardless, her return wouldn’t significantly alter the situation. There was no harm in delaying her return for a couple of days.
Coincidentally, Qiao Xuan once again found herself in the midst of affairs in Anze Province.
Anze Province served as her and Shao Yunduan’s stronghold, accommodating refugees and displaced persons from various regions. Ms. Fang and her family also resided there. Any turmoil in Anze Province would spell trouble for them all.
During such times, maintaining order and stability was paramount.
With Taotao and others present, Anze Province remained peaceful, save for the occasional disturbance caused by the Fan family.
Qiao Xuan hadn’t anticipated Fan Ruyin and Bai Ruirui returning from Huaixi Province in such a disheveled state. Their appearance only reinforced her disdain for them upon their return to Anze Province.
Instead of focusing on Shao Yunduan, her attention turned to Shao Sanlang!
The mother and daughter were adamant about marrying Bai Ruirui into the Shao Family by any means necessary.
Qiao Xuan was perplexed. There had to be a motive behind it. After all, Shao Yunduan’s control over Huaixi Province was not exclusive, given the numerous powerful factions in the world. His domain was hardly noteworthy.
The Fan Family wouldn’t risk everything solely for the sake of the Shao Family.
She had attempted to allure Shao Sanlang, but he showed no interest in her.
However, at last month’s flower banquet, Bai Ruirui and her daughter conspired against Shao Sanlang and nearly succeeded! This incident left Yang Xiaoni in tears and even provoked a confrontation with Shao Sanlang.
Fortunately, Ms. Fang remained level-headed and didn’t let Shao Yunduan’s position cloud her judgment. She handled the situation impartially and comforted Yang Xiaoni.
Without her calm demeanor, who knew what chaos could have befallen the family?
Disorder easily brewed when the household was in disarray.
Fan Ruyin and her daughter’s repeated interference could no longer be tolerated. This issue had to be resolved once and for all.