Compensation

The following day, Mrs. Guan arranged a substantial gift and sent the nanny and the two girls to visit Qiao Xuan, intending to offer an apology.

The explanation crafted was, naturally, centered around the nanny and the two maidservants failing to adequately care for their young master. The maids, given to gossip, uttered a few inappropriate words about their master. Mrs. Guan's son, feeling neglected during her guests' entertainment, became displeased, and that led to the regrettable incident.

"I sincerely apologize, Madam Shao!"

Mrs. Guan expressed remorse and handed over the nanny and the two maids to Qiao Xuan, instructing her to deal with them as she saw fit.

Qiao Xuan found herself disgusted once again.

Handing them over to her for punishment?

"They are your servants, Mrs. Guan. I have no authority over them. You may administer the punishment yourself."