Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1533: Another Visit

Editor: Henyee Translations

Lord Shao was now the favorite of the Crown Prince and Minister Old Yun. The Emperor also held him in high regard. If they offended him, could it potentially impact her husband’s future career?

The more the magistrate’s wife dwelled on this, the more anxious she became. She couldn’t help but attribute the trouble to the Deputy Prefect’s wife.

To think that she had the audacity to suggest solutions. Wasn’t all of this caused by her?

“Sister,” the Deputy Prefect’s wife suggested earnestly, “why don’t we personally apologize to Madam Shao and clarify the situation? If we make things clear, those two girls won’t be able to stir up trouble. Otherwise… it could really cause unnecessary concerns! I didn’t anticipate it would escalate like this. I truly acted with good intentions…”

The prefectural magistrate’s wife hesitated, considering what her servants and maidservants had faced during their visit earlier in the day. “This… doesn’t it seem inappropriate? After all…”

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After all, the servants had been forcibly chased out just hours ago!

“What’s inappropriate about that?” The Deputy Prefect’s wife responded casually with a smile. “Madam Shao is just suffering from a cold, not a serious illness. She has seen the doctor, taken medicine, and rested for quite some time. She must have woken up by now, right? We’re visiting her with good intentions—just to meet, talk, and convey our concern. It’s not like we’re doing anything else. If Madam Shao doesn’t appreciate this small gesture, then, really…”

The Deputy Prefect’s wife sighed softly. “If we refrain from going, it might be disastrous if Madam Shao genuinely believes the slander of those two maidservants!”

The magistrate’s wife made a firm decision. “Sister, you’re right. We should personally attend to Madam Shao. That’s how hosts should behave.”

“Exactly! Why don’t we go now?”

Although still a bit hesitant, the magistrate’s wife agreed. “This matter should not be delayed. If it is, Madam Shao might…”

Without further delay, the magistrate’s wife decided, “Let’s go now!”

“Okay!”

The Deputy Prefect’s wife felt secretly delighted and somewhat smug. Wasn’t this another opportunity? This time, she wanted to see if the two maidservants could stop her and the magistrate’s wife!

Upon arriving at Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan’s residence, they asked someone to report their presence. Lixia and Liqiu were left with a headache.

The prefectural magistrate’s wife and the Deputy Prefect’s wife had come personally, and Lixia and Liqiu were just servants. How could they stop them?

Lixia hurriedly went to the study to report to Shao Yunduan.

Shao Yunduan sensed that something was amiss, and his eyes sank.

Of the Prefect and Deputy Prefect, there must be something wrong with one or both of them.

Sending their wives to probe indicated a connection to the kidnapping of his wife. Were these two madams attempting to expose his wife’s disappearance?

His annoyance was evident, but he subconsciously let out a sigh of relief. This meant that his wife should be safe for the time being.

That’s good, that’s good…

Recognizing that Lixia and Liqiu couldn’t stop the wife of the magistrate and the wife of the Deputy Prefect, Shao Yunduan decided to meet them personally.

The Deputy Prefect’s wife was dumbfounded.

She hadn’t expected Shao Yunduan to meet them in person. Wasn’t there a distinction between men and women? As an official of the court, did he have to deal with the two of them himself? Didn’t he understand the protocols?

On the other hand, the prefectural magistrate’s wife was also taken aback, but she quickly felt secretly pleased.

She had come to the residence to explain the situation under the guise of a hospital visit, ensuring that Shao Yunduan wouldn’t misunderstand her. What better opportunity than to clarify herself directly in front of him?