Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1520: Interrogation

Editor: Henyee Translations

“I have a few questions for you. Answer honestly, and you might just make it out of this alive. If you’re not up for it, then we can end this right here. I can find someone else willing to cooperate. Let’s test your endurance, shall we? Or do you fancy your chances at escape?”

The man’s face contorted, attempting a mocking expression as he continued to glare at Qiao Xuan.

Remaining composed, Qiao Xuan advised, “Think carefully. You’ve got one shot, and once it’s gone, there’s no turning back. There are six of you, and I don’t need your cooperation. I may be just a woman, but cross me, and you won’t get off lightly. Consider this: a few scars on your face and hands – would they attract creatures like you? Think about it.”

Fear replaced anger in the man’s eyes as he stared at Qiao Xuan, a chill running down his spine.

Madam Shao’s tactics were ruthless.

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Qiao Xuan smirked, “Make your decision, a simple blink will do. No lies unless you think you’re cleverer than the Primus’s wife!”

The man struggled with his response. He had planned to deceive Qiao Xuan, but her reputation and demeanor intimidated him.

She was the wife of the powerful Primus, Lord Shao, who had chosen her over the Elder Miss of the Tian Family. Her audacity in publicly humiliating the Fourth Princess Consort showcased her extraordinary courage.

Facing capture the previous day, she showed no fear. It was evident her resilience surpassed ordinary people.

Now, confronted with her stern words, lying seemed impossible.

Bound tightly by vines, the man dreaded spending another night in the chaotic grass patch. The mere thought of enduring it was nightmarish. Madam Shao’s threat of cutting his face and hands, possibly attracting swarms of ants, sent shivers down his spine.

It was too terrifying!

This woman was too terrifying…

He teetered on the brink of collapse, anxiously blinking, afraid that Qiao Xuan might renege on her promises.

Qiao Xuan chuckled, extracting weeds from his mouth. The man spat out grass and stones, shaking his head, instantly feeling more at ease.

To his surprise, Qiao Xuan didn’t immediately release him. Instead, he looked at her expectantly, eager for her questions.

Anticipating her queries, he couldn’t wait for her to be satisfied so that he could be freed.

Qiao Xuan regarded him with disdain. “Is your master the Fourth Prince?”

Guiltily avoiding eye contact, the man nodded stiffly.

With a cold tone, Qiao Xuan pressed, “Who is working for you in Yanzhou?”

“Yes, yes… Deputy Prefect.”

“What’s the purpose of confining me in this place?”

“I-I don’t know! His Highness only ordered us to keep you under house arrest and trap you here. He didn’t provide any further instructions… I swear it’s the truth. I wouldn’t dare lie!”

Snorting, Qiao Xuan didn’t doubt his words. Those assigned such tasks likely lacked knowledge of the upper echelons and merely followed orders without much insight.

“What plans has the Fourth Prince made for the Yanzhou residence?”