Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1913: Managing Aftermath Chapter 1913: Managing Aftermath Editor: Henyee Translations Everyone exuded energy and excitement, their hearts aglow with warmth and confidence.

With Lord Shao, the Prefect, at their side, worries about the future dissipated – they knew they had made the right choice in following him.

A promising future lay ahead, infusing everyone with vitality as they embarked on what promised to be a splendid day.

Gone were the days of confusion and aimlessness.

With each toast raised in honor of Lord Shao, admiration swelled as it became evident that he remained sober despite the revelry.

His remarkable tolerance for alcohol only served to deepen the respect everyone held for him.

Lord Shao’s prowess, evident in his defeat of the mountain bandits, elevated him to the status of idol among countless bailiffs and constables.

The following day, Shao Yunduan unveiled the reward list he had collaborated on with Jia Heming and others, ensuring that everyone received their due recognition.

Even the most ordinary of bailiffs received a reward of 10 taels of silver each, while Jia Heming, Hang Xingshan, Sun Bai, Sun Qian, Zheng Sangge, and others were granted the highest amount – 500 taels each.

Various increments of 200, 100, 50, and 20 taels were distributed among the remaining recipients.

The rewards were deemed exceptionally fair and just, leaving no room for dissatisfaction.

Each recipient eagerly lined up to claim their silver reward, their faces illuminated with joy.

Qiao Xuan, in a gesture of goodwill, also distributed rewards to those at the back of the court, though modest in comparison, simply to share in the joy and excitement.

Jia Heming and his wife were overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude.

When Jia Heming returned home bearing a bounty of banknotes, Mrs.

Jia could scarcely believe her eyes, her smile uncontainable.

Anticipating a more modest reward, Mrs.

Jia had already envisioned how to allocate ten, twenty, or thirty taels.

However, receiving 500 taels of silver left her at a loss for how to manage such unexpected wealth.

Both Lord Shao and Madam Shao, known for their benevolence, refused any compensation for their efforts.

Their altruism only strengthened the resolve of Jia Heming and his wife to stand by them, assured that following their lead would only enrich their lives further.

Following the rewards, the assets of the Fan family and the spoils obtained from the three villages commenced auction proceedings.

The mountain bandits lived a rugged existence, showing little regard for conventions.

They eschewed productive endeavors, relying instead on coercion to obtain what they needed from affluent families.

Failure to comply meant their goods would be forcibly taken.

Consequently, their stockpile atop the mountain was meager.

Moreover, during the breach of their stronghold, opportunistic allies pilfered some of the remaining wealth, further depleting their resources.

The spoils, including gold, silver, food, and weaponry, were primarily sourced from the national treasury.

Only a scant selection of jewelry, fabric, and a few ornamental items were available for auction.

Additionally, a handful of houses clandestinely acquired at the mountain’s base were put up for sale, though their association with the bandits rendered them undesirable to wealthier buyers.

Ultimately, these items fetched relatively low prices.

Jia Heming, unencumbered by such concerns, purchased a three-acre courtyard situated in a somewhat secluded area within Anze Prefecture’s intermediate city for a mere 100 taels of silver.

Qiao Xuan, mindful of her status as the Prefect’s wife, refrained from making a purchase, despite the attractive prices.

Nevertheless, she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of regret at passing up such a bargain.

Even the residence of Scribe Guan found its way to the auction block.