Chapter 2362: Tian Shanshan

What Ruan Family? Those people were likely not related to the Ruan Family at all. Even if they were somehow connected, they were certainly not part of her biological mother’s family.

She and her husband had been deceived by this seemingly honest family!

Their disguise had been impeccable, and their appearance had been misleading. Her husband, especially eager for her to have a maternal family, had been careful, but they had still fallen for it.

Qiao Xuan wasn’t deeply disappointed, but she couldn’t help feeling a pang of regret knowing her husband would be disheartened.

As for the notion of finding a maternal family, she decided it was best to move on. After dealing with this situation, she would speak with her husband about abandoning the search for her family and no longer pursue the true Ruan Family.

The floor was damp, so Qiao Xuan stood up and looked out the window.

Outside, lush trees and blooming flowers framed a curved stone path. A rockery stood prominently, and behind it, a glimpse of a pavilion was visible.

The surroundings were quite pleasant. Qiao Xuan guessed they were still in Hangzhou City.

In the sprawling city of Hangzhou, where countless residences sprawled across the landscape, finding a single person was like searching for a needle in a haystack. Qiao Xuan hoped her husband would maintain his confidence and not succumb to despair…

As the sound of footsteps approached, Qiao Xuan instinctively took a few steps back.

The door creaked open, and the sudden burst of light caused her to squint and then slowly open her eyes.

She was momentarily stunned.

The person standing before her was familiar, but it took a moment for her to place her: Tian Shanshan!

Why was it her?

Qiao Xuan had considered various possibilities—Shao Liulang’s involvement, connections to the Fan Family, or even the Third Prince who had escaped—but she had not anticipated Tian Shanshan.

Years had passed, yet Tian Shanshan remained a pavilion mistress, indicating she was still unmarried.

A wave of unease washed over Qiao Xuan.

“Humph!” As soon as Tian Shanshan saw Qiao Xuan, her calm demeanor was replaced with a fierce and excited expression.

“You didn’t expect to end up in my hands, did you, Ms. Qiao? Hahaha!” Tian Shanshan’s laughter was filled with pride and a hint of malice.

Her status as a wealthy young lady usually kept her composed, but now her glee was unrestrained, revealing how deeply she despised Qiao Xuan.

Her twisted sense of satisfaction was evident.

Qiao Xuan remained silent, though a flicker of panic crossed her eyes. She needed to appear weak to gauge Tian Shanshan’s next move.

Tian Shanshan’s triumph only grew as she relished her perceived victory. She had always been proud and condescending, viewing Qiao Xuan as insignificant. Despite her arrogance, she had never managed to best Qiao Xuan before.

This victory, however, was the first of its kind for her, magnifying her joy exponentially.

As she observed Qiao Xuan, thoughts of what Shao Yunduan had done for her sparked envy.

Tian Shanshan fixed her gaze on Qiao Xuan and said coldly, “You should know that your end is near now that you’re in my hands. Ms. Qiao, I’m tempted to end your life right here and now!”

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