No Choice

However, the IOU note had to be written in Qiao Xuan's handwriting.

The note detailed the events of the previous day and explained the debt owed. Madame Qiao and Qiao Wei also left their fingerprints on the note as a sign of acknowledgment.

Madame Qiao reluctantly agreed, fully aware that the note served as a bargaining chip in Qiao Xuan's possession. Neither party expected the debt to be repaid, nor did they anticipate Qiao Xuan to inquire about it.

Madame Qiao had no choice but to accept the terms.

In exchange, Qiao Xuan promised not to tell the incident not be reported to the Old Master.

Madame Qiao reluctantly agreed, with the condition that the money would be provided to Qiao Xuan within three days after their return to the county.

However, Madame Qiao only had 1,000 liang in cash.