Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2020: Anyone Would Get Tired Of It

Since the second branch of the family wasn’t forthcoming with assistance, and Ms. Fang wasn’t cooperating, Ms. Ma and Third Uncle begrudgingly accepted the 50 taels from Ms. Fang and added another 10 taels to fund the banquet.

Hosting a banquet for 60 taels of silver was already quite a feat for country folk.

Yet, Ms. Ma and Third Uncle couldn’t shake off their disappointment, knowing it paled in comparison to the grandeur of Shao Yunduan’s hometown banquet.

All they could do now was wait. When Liulang returned in the future, they vowed to make it up to him.

No matter how festive, every celebration had its end.

The banquet of the third branch came and went, and well-wishes abounded. Gradually, people returned to their own lives, paying less attention to the matter.

But not Ms. Ma and Third Uncle.

The couple appeared intoxicated with joy, parading around with their heads held high, eagerly awaiting flattery and praise.

Initially, others indulged them, offering compliments out of courtesy. They feigned envy and admiration, playing along with their charade.

But such flattery grew tiresome over time. Eventually, even the most patient souls would tire of it.

However, Shao Liulang’s high-ranking status in the capital’s hierarchy made him untouchable, dissuading anyone from offending him easily. Consequently, when others spotted Ms. Ma and Third Uncle from a distance, they conveniently averted their gaze, lowered their heads, and hastened away.

Noticing the avoidance, Ms. Ma and Third Uncle grew increasingly irked, venting their frustrations in private.

Their most common refrain was the “wait and see” series.

They vowed that when Liulang returned, none of these people would dare to approach him if he had the power.

And if they had the means, they wouldn’t need to rely on their family’s support in the future!

Meanwhile, at the main branch of the family, Shao Yunduan dispatched someone to fetch Ms. Fang and Eldest Uncle for a brief visit at the end of June.

Ecstatic, Ms. Fang and Eldest Uncle couldn’t contain their joy; of course, they would eagerly accept the invitation to their son’s abode.

The entire family accompanied them, leaving only a caretaker and Chunyu behind to tend to the household.

Before departing, Ms. Fang instructed the Land Officer to look after their affairs and reminded the housekeeper to defer to the main branch’s authority, ensuring no decisions were made without their consent.

If anyone dared to stir up trouble, they would seek justice from the Land Officer, a clear indication of their vigilance against the third branch of the family.

It was evident that they were wary of potential disruptions from the third branch, as they were the only ones audacious enough to instigate conflicts with the main branch.

Unless Eldest Uncle passed away one day, the animosity from the third branch would continue unabated, resulting in occasional flare-ups.

They couldn’t seem to learn their lesson.

When Shao Yunduan sent for them, the entire first branch of the Shao Family eagerly packed their belongings and embarked on the journey with two large carriages — one for the maids and the other for Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan. Accompanied by ten mounted guards, they set out.

This spectacle evoked envy and admiration from the villagers.

Those who had once believed Shao Liulang held more promise than Shao Yunduan underwent a change of heart.

They now saw the superiority of Shao Yunduan.

After all, he was the Primus. When he returned to his hometown to honor his ancestors, it would undoubtedly be a grand affair!

Having served as an official in the capital and now serving as a local magistrate, he was accruing valuable experience. It was only a matter of time before he ascended to a higher position in the capital!

Moreover, the fact that his parents dispatched so many people to fetch his family back suggested they were in good spirits and enjoying prosperity.