But what could he do?
He could not compete with the other party.
The other party would not reason with him at all.
After a while, Lord Tian managed to suppress his anger and said coldly, "I can't make this decision. I need to send a message back to the Emperor for instructions."
Shao Yunduan responded, "Do as you see fit."
Both parties parted on bitter terms.
Lord Tian requested another meeting with Tian Shanshan and the others, but Shao Yunduan rejected the request without hesitation.
He was not inclined toward leniency, especially regarding Qiao Xuan. While Tian Shanshan had harmed Qiao Xuan, Shao Yunduan did not resort to torture. Keeping her in the dark prison was punishment enough. He saw no reason to extend any further kindness.
Tian Shanshan and the others remained unaware of Lord Tian's arrival or their relocation to Jinan City.
Frustrated, Lord Tian began to plead with Qiao Xuan, perhaps under the impression that she might be swayed by sympathy.
