Chapter 2829: A Shopkeeper Without being in Charge

"You've endured your self-imposed penance for decades, and you've already settled your debts. Starting today, it's time to conduct yourselves admirably and serve Her Excellency, Lady Qiaoqiao of Xuanji School," Qiao Mu declared with a cool, composed expression.

Chen Qi and Qiao Mu were both taken aback, their gazes fixed on Qiao Mu, who had left them bewildered.

This seemingly aloof young woman possessed a perceptive insight that surpassed anyone's expectations.

/She had an uncanny ability to discern their true intentions from their words./

For individuals of their stature, confrontations were far from straightforward. They had to grapple with their own inner turmoil.

These two individuals were unwittingly inflicting pain on themselves due to their remorse over Xuanji's demise.

/In essence, they were punishing each other./

Had Xuanji still been alive, her fiery temperament would likely have led to them being thoroughly reprimanded.