Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1473: Qiao Wei Injured

Editor: Henyee Translations

Qiao Xuan nodded and directed her gaze towards Qiao Wei, who clutched her injured calf. “What happened?”

Qiao Wei shot her an angry glare and retorted icily, “Can’t you see for yourself? I’m injured!”

Qiao Xuan gave an incredulous glance to those present. “You may leave now, lend your assistance wherever necessary, and retire to rest once you’re finished. We still have a morning journey ahead of us.”

Initially, no one harbored a fondness for Qiao Wei, but upon hearing this, they concurred and dispersed, leaving only Qiu He behind.

Qiao Wei seethed with anger, casting a hateful glare in Qiao Xuan’s direction.

Qiao Xuan sneered, “Why are you staring at me? Return to your tent if you have the time. You’re not the sole person injured, and yet, you’re the only one making a scene! Miss Qiao, are you concerned that others might not notice your fine singing voice?”

Qiao Wei’s face flushed with anger, and she snapped, “I was bitten by a wolf on my leg! I was bitten by a wolf! Observe it for yourself!”

The wolf’s bite had nearly frightened her to death, and her leg had bled profusely. At the time, she believed she might face death or be left with a permanent injury. Fortunately, the two guards managed to eliminate the wolf in time. Despite this, the wound on her leg remained substantial, causing excruciating pain that left her incapable of withholding her cries.

Qiao Xuan was taken aback and shifted her gaze to Qiao Wei’s leg. She observed the blood staining her dress. The darkness of the night obscured the wound, which Qiao Xuan wouldn’t have noticed without Qiao Wei’s remark.

Qiao Wei’s sobbing grew louder.

Qiao Xuan cast a stern look at Qiu He and spoke coldly, “Your mistress is injured, yet you stand here motionless? How callous! In that case, you needn’t serve her any longer! Leave!”

“Madam Shao—”

“What, am I not entitled to give you orders?”

“Qiao Xuan, do not overstep your bounds!” Qiao Wei rebuked angrily. “He is my servant, and you have no right to shout at him!”

“I can’t give her orders? So what?” Qiao Xuan scoffed and turned to Ah-Ye. “Take her away and teach her a lesson!”

“Yes, Madam!” Ah-Ye, who consistently followed Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan’s directives, promptly led Qiu He away.

“Miss! Miss!”

“Enough!” Qiao Xuan delivered a resounding slap to Qiu He’s face, her voice sharp. “What’s the matter? Can’t I issue commands to you? You’re nothing more than a servant. From where did you acquire such impertinence? How dare you look down on me? By what right? Do you think I will tolerate it?”

Qiu He, covering her stinging cheek, felt an overwhelming mix of humiliation and anger. She lowered her head and refrained from making any further noise.

With no alternative, she bowed her head because she served Qiao Wei. Qiao Xuan was prepared to scold her and even strike her, leaving her with no room to resist.

Qiao Wei stood in stunned silence, quivering with rage. Were it not for her excruciating leg pain rendering her immobile, she would have risen to confront Qiao Xuan in a brawl.

No one treated others in such a degrading manner!

“W-What’s the meaning of this?!”

“I’m merely providing your insubordinate servant with a lesson,” Qiao Xuan jeered. “There’s no need to thank me! Ah-Ye, escort her away!”

“Yes, let’s go!”

This time, Qiu He didn’t dare to resist and cast a desperate plea towards Qiao Wei. However, Qiao Wei merely fixed a glare on Qiao Xuan and chose not to utter a word.

She was well aware that Qiao Xuan had no intention of giving her any face. Would saying anything change Qiao Xuan’s mind?

Qiao Xuan was merely seizing an opportunity to ridicule her.

Why should she demean herself?

Why hadn’t this wretched woman been eliminated during the daytime assassination? The attackers were completely inept!