Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1431: Princess Is Surprised

Editor: Henyee Translations

Observing their eagerness, Qiao Xuan couldn’t help but be amused. She explicitly conveyed to the manager that she had no intention of conflicting with Jinquan Pavilion, which prompted the manager to gracefully withdraw.

Strawberries proved remarkably straightforward to cultivate and distribute rapidly. Notably, the seedlings that had originated from her garden had been subject to repeated infusions of her wood-based abilities and had unwittingly developed into superior strains.

One key characteristic was their ability to endure winter outdoors even in a location like the capital, provided proper care was taken.

Last year, she had sold numerous seedlings from her garden. Furthermore, individuals from the palace and the Ministry of Revenue had later arrived to dig up potatoes, taking some away amidst the commotion. While strawberries remained somewhat rare at present, they were no longer as scarce as before.

As the number of offshoots multiplied, their prevalence would only increase.

The seedlings she had sold might have been surreptitiously propagated by servants, gardeners, and others who later gave or sold them to others. There was no doubt they had already proliferated far and wide.

Within two years, strawberries would become a common sight in the capital.

This year, there were potential buyers for seedlings from her estate. Qiao Xuan had informed Songshi that should such offers materialize, they should sell at a fair price.

For the time being, they could make the most of this opportunity.

Though not as lucrative as her other core businesses, the income wasn’t negligible. It covered the various expenses associated with managing the farm in Cloud Water Town.

In mid-February, Princess Consort broached the topic of Qiao Xuan’s marriage when visiting Princess Shuangfu.

“The Crown Prince is agreeable, but the decision ultimately rests with you. If you believe it’s suitable, approach the Emperor. I believe the Emperor will approve.”

After all, Shao Yunduan was to marry her, and it made no difference if his wife accompanied him. She was still his biological daughter, and the Emperor wouldn’t make things complicated for such a trivial matter.

Princess Shuangfu was both surprised and delighted. “Is this… truly true?”

Princess Consort cast her a glance. “If you don’t wish to, then forget it. In my opinion, we have numerous accompanying nannies, servants, and eunuchs. Madame Shao is a woman, and she might struggle with the rigors of the journey. She may need to rely on someone to assist her.”

The radiant smile on Princess Shuangfu’s face momentarily wavered.

She hesitated and asked, “Sister-in-law, is Madame Shao… willing to go?”

Princess Consort sneered. “Lord Shao has said she is willing, or else the Crown Prince wouldn’t have suggested it.”

Princess Consort couldn’t comprehend why the Crown Prince harbored such benevolence toward Madame Shao. Why would he consent to such a proposition? Was she entitled to meddle in a princess’s wedding?

She was unsure how to maintain the decorum befitting a woman. A woman who married into another family should dutifully manage her husband’s inner residence and be a good wife. How could she behave in such a manner?

She had kept a close watch on Lord Shao, and now she even desired to accompany him as he saw off the princess. What a preposterous notion!

When the Crown Prince tasked her with discussing the matter with Princess Shuangfu, she had expressed her dissent, but the Crown Prince remained resolute, a fact that deeply irked her.

Were it not for the need to preserve her dignified image before others, she might have spoken critically in Princess Shuangfu’s presence!