Concubine Du's expression darkened. "I-I had nothing to do with this! I don't know them! I didn't summon them!"
Qiao Xuan sneered, "Of course, Concubine Du, it's not you, and it has nothing to do with you. They just coincidentally strolled by and decided to take your side!"
Laughter erupted among the neighbors.
Shao Yunduan questioned, "Do you expect us to believe your words?"
Concubine Du persisted, "I swear, I had no part in bringing them here!"
Qiao Xuan challenged, "Will you swear that if your daughter, Qiao Kou, conspires against Qiao Wei's marriage, she'll face a solitary, unsupported existence for the rest of her life?"
Concubine Du conveniently ignored Qiao Xuan's remark and continued shaking her head. "It's not related to me; I didn't summon these individuals. Third Miss is innocent, Second Miss, please help her…"
Before Qiao Xuan could respond, the neighbors burst into laughter. "Absolutely, it's all just a chance encounter!"