Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1554: Forced Away

Editor: Henyee Translations

He wanted to witness Lord Shao’s choice, the man who had always professed deep love for his first wife.

To his surprise, the person had already been successfully captured. Before the news could reach the capital, she was silently rescued!

Furthermore, the six people he dispatched to oversee her all met unnatural deaths, leaving no traces of their corpses—only torn clothes, bones, and hair, possibly consumed by wild beasts.

This revelation left the Fourth Prince shocked, angry, and bewildered. Could the other party be an immortal, capable of foresight? How else could they swiftly locate his men and save Qiao Xuan?

It seemed impossible, but the undeniable truth shattered his disbelief!

Realizing he had almost no chance for another attack, and with their vigilant stance increasing, the group was just days away from reaching the capital.

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Unexpectedly, Shao Yunduan sought revenge on his behalf. He ruthlessly dealt with the Deputy Prefect of Yanzhou, rendering him beyond salvation—a discarded pawn.

Shao Yunduan, supposedly assassinated, must have staged the event. The Fourth Prince failed to react in time, forced to witness his rival’s success.

Now, he had to strategize for the aftermath. He knew this incident would undoubtedly enrage the Crown Prince. How could he divert the Crown Prince’s attention and dissuade further investigation? He had his work cut out for him.

In early October, Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan finally returned to the capital.

When they left, it was chilly in spring. Upon their return, the croplands were bare, having already endured the autumn harvest.

Songshi and Qingyan welcomed them joyfully. Coincidentally, Zhao Shu was also in the capital, joining in the warm reception with Songshi and Qingyan.

When Shao Yunduan laid eyes on Zhao Shu, memories of the incident involving him and Taotao flooded his mind. However, with more pressing matters at hand, he decided to set aside that issue for the time being.

Zhao Shu, adept at interpreting body language, sensed Shao Yunduan’s lack of hostility and breathed a sigh of relief. Emboldened, he shamelessly roamed around the Shao residence, treating it as if it were his own.

Qiao Wei was swiftly picked up by County Magistrate Qiao upon her return to the capital. The next morning, she departed for County Magistrate Qiao’s office without even stopping at the Qiao Family residence.

During her journey, Shao Yunduan sent a letter to County Magistrate Qiao, employing both persuasive and firm language. However, the outcome was far from favorable. Fearing the consequences, County Magistrate Qiao contemplated dispatching someone to the capital to retrieve Qiao Wei.

Upon learning that the noble lady had invited Qiao Wei to stay, and sensing potential trouble brewing, County Magistrate Qiao regretted his decision. If he had known, he would have never allowed her to stay.

Upon receiving the report, Shao Yunduan seized the opportunity to meet Old Master Qiao in secret. Without mincing words, he urged the elderly man to leave the capital with the entire Qiao Family and return to their hometown.

Old Master Qiao, irate and ready to argue, sneered in response. Shao Yunduan countered, “Feel free to try, but be prepared to forfeit your official position and your nephew’s future!”