Qiao Xiguan hurriedly said, "How could that be, my sister-in-law has things to take care of, I totally understand. Speaking of Mingli, how is he doing over there? I heard that he's studying with the best teachers at the best school."
Qiao Xiguan's words were very skillfully crafted.
First, she made clear her own attitude, showing that she was not a petty person. Then she generously inquired about Mingli's situation, and particularly emphasized "the best teachers at the best school," naturally to put Qi Huifen at ease and imply that Gu Yaoqi's arrangements were good and needed no changing.