Chapter 2194: Better Behave

Sun Hao glared at him fiercely. When he thought of Wu Guan, who would turn hostile and start a fight at the slightest disagreement, he ultimately backed down.

He wasn’t afraid of being beaten up–he was a straightforward person and considered it honorable to be beaten for the sake of his general. What he feared was losing face.

It would be too embarrassing to be beaten up here without enough manpower to fight back.

“Wu Guan is the unreasonable one. Forget it, let’s not talk about him anymore. I won’t stoop to his level. But even though Lord Shao is recuperating, is it really impossible to see him in public?”

“General Sun!” Jia Heming’s face darkened as he snapped coldly, “In Huaixi Province, you should speak more respectfully about Lord Shao. Otherwise, something unpleasant might happen.”

Sun Hao was unconvinced. “How am I not being polite?”

Jia Heming only stared at him coldly. Though he was just a scholar, his gaze gradually made Sun Hao’s hair stand on end.

He realized that Jia Heming was not joking.

Sun Hao had no choice but to soften his tone. “I don’t mean any disrespect. I came all the way here just to see Lord Shao. That’s not too much to ask, is it?”

Jia Heming said coldly, “Lord Shao is recuperating. No one is allowed to disturb him. If you are not satisfied, you can leave tomorrow.”

Sun Hao choked and glanced at Jia Heming. Though he was straightforward, in front of Jia Heming, he was forced to become a punching bag.

“I just want to meet Lord Shao and talk to him. I won’t disturb him!”

“It’s not up to you or me to decide whether it’s a disturbance. Our madam will have the final say.”

“…”

Sun Hao had no choice. After holding it in for a while, he finally gave in. “Then I’ll have to ask you to report to Madam Shao tomorrow and let me see her.”

Jia Heming glanced at him and snorted. “I must remind General Sun that our madam values rules above all. When you see her, you’d better be respectful and follow the rules. Otherwise, who knows what might happen.”

Jia Heming’s repeated cautions almost made Sun Hao lose his temper. “Thank you, Deputy Prefect Jia. I understand!”

“Hmph!” Jia Heming dismissed him and ordered him to leave.

Sun Hao felt he couldn’t stay any longer. If he did, he would definitely lose his temper. He immediately left with a dark expression and returned to the inn.

Jia Heming flicked his sleeves and went to the backyard to report to Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan.

Shao Yunduan did not show up when Lord Yang came, and he would not show up this time either.

The next morning, Qiao Xuan met Sun Hao in the reception hall of the government office.

Liqiu, Lixia, Ah-Ye, and another guard stood on her left and right. A row of guards lined the walls of the reception pavilion. When Sun Hao entered, he couldn’t help but feel a chill in his heart.

Even though he had initially looked down on Madam Shao, Sun Hao didn’t dare to do so now. Regardless of his opinions about Madam Shao, the two formidable guards were intimidating.

If Madam Shao ordered him to be taken down, his two or three servants wouldn’t stand a chance.

The prospect of being humiliated by a woman and potentially facing severe consequences sobered him.

With this thought, Sun Hao became unexpectedly respectful and cooperative.

“Greetings, Madam Shao.”

Qiao Xuan was dressed in a purple embroidered dress with narrow sleeves and a matching light-colored gown. The pearl hairpin in her elegant hair added an air of luxury, ensuring no one dared to underestimate her.