Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1678: Complaint

Fan Ruyin impulsively acted without any intention to harm Qiao Xuan. Her motive was rooted in personal dissatisfaction. Given the opportune moment, she decided to capitalize on it.

The eventual outcome held little importance for her; she was content as long as it brought her satisfaction. Even if she failed to achieve her intended goal, it didn’t bother her. After all, there was no loss on her part.

With the numerous guests present, it was practically impossible to pinpoint her involvement. Moreover, considering the strained relationship between Mrs. Guan and the new Madam Shao, it was evident to anyone that even Madam Shao herself wouldn’t suspect any wrongdoing in her son’s actions. As for Mrs. Guan, would she be able to discern the truth?

As a prominent figure among the three great families, Fan Ruyin had always carried herself with pride. In Anze Province, no one dared to challenge her status.

Old Lady Fan inquired about the reception banquet and the well-being of the Prefect’s new wife. Before the two sisters-in-law could share their thoughts, Fan Ruyin interjected, “Madam Shao is exceedingly arrogant and dismissive. I greeted her with a smile, but she responded perfunctorily and showed no interest in acknowledging me at all… Aren’t all the officials’ wives like this? They are truly vexatious!”

“Why don’t you take a closer look at this place? Let them revel in their arrogance!”

First Madam Fan and Second Mrs. Fan exchanged glances, both rendered speechless and bewildered.

Regardless, they couldn’t recall any instance of Madam Shao disregarding their sister-in-law. It puzzled them, but they assumed it stemmed from their sister-in-law not actively seeking her favor. To Fan Ruyin, this absence of overt flattery appeared as arrogance and neglect.

Internally sneering, neither of them had any inclination to speak up for Qiao Xuan. It seemed a trivial matter, and their mother-in-law consistently protected her. Speaking out might only invite scolding without any substantial benefit.

Old Lady Fan expressed her displeasure, furrowing her brows as she remarked, “I heard that Lord Shao was the previous Primus. He is so young, so his wife must be young too. Young people should be proud! She doesn’t give face to the Fan family in Anze Province. Humph, she thinks too highly of herself!”

Fan Ruyin sneered in agreement. “You’re absolutely right. Let’s wait and see how long Lord Shao can maintain his position here!”

Meanwhile, Qiao Xuan attended to her duties in the mansion while caring for the baby, but she didn’t halt Songshi and Mianmian from their work.

Zheng Sangge returned from Yuzhang province, bringing Yuezheng Xiao’s response.

Yuezheng Xiao straightforwardly agreed to provide the seed as requested by Qiao Xuan. He would also handle obtaining the seeds of King Solomon’s-seal, crow-dipper, Angelica, and Honeysuckle.

Both Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan felt relieved. Their longstanding friendship with Yuezheng Xiao had proven valuable.

Qiao Xuan planned to promote the cultivation of potatoes, herbs, peppers, star anise, and other cash crops in the mountainous region. While she had a preference for more expensive herbs like false starworts and gastrodia elata, it was too conspicuous to cultivate them before establishing a stable foundation. Opting for King Solomon’s-seal, crow-dipper, and similar crops was a strategic move. Though not as lucrative as the high-end herbs, they still held significant value, and Qiao Xuan intended to gradually expand and develop in the future.