I'm Not Choosing

Tian Shanshan patiently recounted the bandit atrocities in Anze Province, describing the killings in detail, while Qiao Xuan silently listened.

However, in truth, Qiao Xuan was already well aware of the events Tian Shanshan described. Many of them were not as recent or severe as Tian Shanshan portrayed—some dated back a decade. Yet, Tian Shanshan presented them as recent occurrences.

Upon concluding her account, Fu'er sneered, "Madam Qiao, do you grasp the current situation? Only our Miss is willing to aid Lord Shao. You don't really have a choice, do you?"

Qiao Xuan cast a glance at her. "No need!"

Fu'er displayed a smug smile, but Qiao Xuan clarified, "I'm not making any choice."

"What do you mean?"

"What do you mean?" Qiao Xuan regarded them with an odd look. "Are you expecting me to make a choice? That's absurd! Why should I make a choice?"