Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1524: Asking for That

Editor: Henyee Translations

Xie Miao hesitated, ready to voice that it might not be necessary. After all, wasn’t Madam Shao already out of danger? Why resort to killing them all?

Unbeknownst to him, Xie Jingrong’s intention was to eliminate those individuals as a warning to the Fourth Prince and to prevent any potential loose talk.

While Qiao Xuan, as a court official’s wife, was unlikely to face harm from the Fourth Prince’s orders—assuming the Fourth Prince had a modicum of sense—it wasn’t guaranteed that the servants wouldn’t spread inappropriate rumors once they were outside.

Xie Jingrong couldn’t afford to let Qiao Xuan’s name be associated with any untoward words.

To him, a few expendable servants were inconsequential when weighed against Qiao Xuan’s reputation. The plan was to discreetly dispose of them to ensure Qiao Xuan’s name remained untarnished. Having spent an entire day and night in captivity, Qiao Xuan was rescued halfway through the next day. Although she was with Xie Jingrong for the entire duration, she needed some time to recover from the ordeal.

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It was a flawed plan, hoping that Shao Yunduan would keep Qiao Xuan’s disappearance a secret, allowing for a quiet return without anyone being the wiser.

Understanding his Young Master’s temperament, Xie Miao sighed and reluctantly agreed, heading to silence those people.

Once Qiao Xuan departed, the man swiftly struggled free from the vines, surprising Qiao Xuan with his speed.

While the Fourth Prince’s men were competent, they were no match for Qiao Xuan in the forest. After breaking free, the man hurriedly sought out his companions.

In no time, all six of them were liberated.

Throughout the night, the six endured mosquito bites and the relentless mountain wind. Bound by the unforgiving mountain vines, their limbs and bloodlines tormented them, causing intense suffering. Gritting their teeth, their expressions contorted in ferocious curses.

Enraged and battered, they harbored a burning desire to extract revenge on Qiao Xuan. The ordeal had left them terrified.

Simultaneously, a chill ran down their spines as they contemplated their near-death experience. Fortunately, the individuals who intervened and attacked were solely focused on rescuing Qiao Xuan and didn’t go as far as killing them.

The realization sank in: Qiao Xuan was the sole mastermind, and no one was coming to their rescue.

After some time, the six regained their composure. Seated together, they engaged in a heated discussion, their emotions a turbulent mix of anger and fear.

Perplexed, they couldn’t fathom how the rescue team had arrived so swiftly, catching them completely off guard.

Their predicament was a result of their own negligence and overconfidence. Convinced that no one would locate them, they had let their guard down, becoming unsuspecting victims of Qiao Xuan’s plot.

They acknowledged that a touch more vigilance would have averted this calamity.

Initially deeming the task straightforward, they had instead bungled it entirely. Their survival now hinged on the mercy of the other party.

What course of action should they take?

Returning in this state, they were certain that His Highness wouldn’t show them any leniency!

“Chase her! We must pursue her! We need to reclaim her!”

“No time to waste. Let’s go, now!”

“Agreed!”

Chasing Qiao Xuan became imperative. Whether they could successfully retrieve her was uncertain, but at the very least, they needed to convey to His Highness that they had made every effort.

Upon Qiao Xuan’s departure, she inadvertently left a trail of crushed grass and scattered leaves—a subtle sign that might escape ordinary notice but was sufficient for them.

Little did the six unsuspecting individuals realize that, by giving chase, they were unwittingly tempting fate…