Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1413: A Little Awkward

Editor: Henyee Translations

Bang! Shao Yunduan slammed her fist onto the coffee table beside her, her gaze icy as she locked eyes with Zhao Shu. “I thought that as partners, we should stick to the rules and refrain from interfering in each other’s affairs. Do not investigate my family any further, or you’ll leave me with no choice but to be impolite.”

Zhao Shu was left utterly bewildered…

His mind went blank as he stood there, dazed.

Quickly, Uncle Qing stepped in and clarified, “Lord Shao, please don’t misunderstand. Our Young Master is genuinely interested in marrying Miss Shao. He’s not seeking a mere marriage alliance!”

Zhao Shu snapped out of his stupor and anxiously exclaimed, “Yes, yes, Lord Shao, I’m innocent! Please don’t think that way! I genuinely want to marry Taotao!”

How could Lord Shao possibly misconstrue his intentions? Zhao Shu was shocked and wrongly accused!

Shao Yunduan, however, remained skeptical of his words. “Is that so? Have you been to our village? What were you doing there?”

The trio of master and servants found themselves at a loss.

An uncomfortable silence hung in the air…

Zhao Shu averted his gaze, his smile carrying a hint of guilt. “You’re absolutely right…”

Qiao Xuan offered a reassuring smile. “Young Master Zhao, please rise. Uncle Qing and Aunt Qing, take your seats. Let’s have an open conversation and clear the air.”

Zhao Shu gratefully nodded to Qiao Xuan but proceeded with caution. He glanced at Shao Yunduan’s uninviting expression. Only when he noticed no signs of her intervening did he gingerly get to his feet. “Thank you, Madame Shao…”

Seeing Zhao Shu’s movements, Uncle Qing and Aunt Qing followed suit.

Zhao Shu sat down, still on edge. As he caught the unfriendly look Shao Yunduan was giving him, a shiver ran down his spine. He couldn’t afford any further delay and began explaining everything from the very beginning…

Speaking of this, it all began with mere curiosity.

Zhao Shu was genuinely thrilled about Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan’s victory over Zhao Mu and held them in high regard. Upon learning that they hailed from Yuzhang, he couldn’t resist his inquisitiveness.

Coincidentally, he found himself with plenty of leisure time. After all, his family had left behind a capable team of managers to handle their affairs. Delegation was the name of the game, and there were always competent individuals to carry out his instructions.

With that in mind, he decided to explore Yuzhang and enjoy his time there.

During his stay in Yuzhang, he serendipitously made the acquaintance of Yuezheng Xiao.

It struck him that Madame Shao, who had a remarkable aura about her, might be a well-known figure in Yuzhang as well. Lord Shao, despite his humble origins, had never faced financial woes after settling in the capital. On the contrary, they were exceedingly generous with their wealth.

It was clear that their prosperity couldn’t have been amassed through farming alone.

This piqued Zhao Shu’s curiosity, and he couldn’t help but pose the question to Yuezheng Xiao.

After some inquiries, the pieces fell into place.

What a coincidence! Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan had a close connection to one another!

This revelation further deepened Zhao Shu’s admiration for the pair.

Thus, he decided to journey from the provincial city to Heshan County with the intention of visiting the Shao Family in Shaoding Village.

After all, he was already in the vicinity.

As business partners, and with Lord Shao and Madame Shao being occupied in the capital, he saw his visit as an opportunity to exchange news and share their experiences.

It was a natural extension of their relationship.

Ms. Fang and Taotao missed Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan deeply, but they understood that the distance and the demands of their capital life made frequent visits impractical, especially for Shao Yunduan.