Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1536: Forcing

Editor: Henyee Translations

However, Lixia firmly informed her, “My wife is in shock. Lord Shao is currently with Madam and cannot entertain visitors.”

The Deputy Prefect’s wife sneered in disdain.

Once again, faced with rejection. How much longer could he persist in this refusal?

Just then, a maid positioned behind the Deputy Prefect’s wife spoke in a hushed tone, “I just witnessed someone taking Madam Shao away. Is Madam Shao truly still in the bedroom?”

Another maidservant quickly chimed in, “I-I think I saw it too…”

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Promptly seizing the opportunity, the Deputy Prefect’s wife asserted, “Is it true? Is Lord Shao concealing this out of embarrassment? This is a serious matter! To dispel any rumors, Sister, let’s enter and confirm! If Madam Shao is present, we can put an end to speculations. If she’s indeed abducted, we must devise a plan to rescue her!”

“Lord Shao is bewildered. His wife’s safety takes precedence over his reputation!”

“This transpired in Yanzhou City, and we share a responsibility. If we don’t inspect the situation and express our concern, we won’t be able to justify ourselves in the future!”

Fuming with anger, the prefectural magistrate’s wife felt the urge to vent her frustration.

She had merely stood there without uttering a word. Why did he involve her in everything?!

What did it have to do with her?!

Not oblivious to the strained relations between the Deputy Prefect’s wife and her husband with Lord Shao, she couldn’t fathom why they pulled her into their conflicts.

Suddenly, Ah-Ye burst out and forcefully kicked the two maidservants who had spoken.

Even amid the clamor of the night, the piercing screams resonated with terror.

Ah-Ye’s actions were swift, catching everyone off guard. The Deputy Prefect’s wife, once she regained composure, was both shocked and incensed. She retorted, “How dare you assault my people? I’ll seek an explanation from Lord Shao and Madam Shao regarding their servant management!”

Although Ah-Ye’s kick didn’t physically strike her, it felt like a direct blow to her dignity.

She had uttered more than the two maidservants. Ah-Ye refrained from kicking her due to her status, but she had undeniably suffered a loss of face.

Ah-Ye’s demeanor remained unchanged. He met her gaze and stated, “They spoke ill of our wife with filthy mouths, spreading false accusations.”

“You…”

As the commotion unfolded, both the Prefect and Deputy Prefect approached. The courtyard fire had been extinguished, and order had been restored, prompting their hurried arrival.

The Deputy Prefect’s wife, now even more flustered and enraged, sought solace from her husband.

The Deputy Prefect, seething with anger, demanded, “I demand to see Lord Shao. He owes me an explanation!”

Shao Yunduan emerged from the room at a measured pace, addressing the Deputy Prefect calmly, “What explanation do you seek, Lord Qin? These two servants were maligning my wife, and I find that unacceptable.”

The Deputy Prefect’s wife gritted her teeth, asserting, “Chunlan and Dongmei never lie. If they’ve spoken, it must be true. Lord Shao, if you have nothing to hide, let us enter and verify. Do you have the courage? No!”

“Lord Shao, are you afraid this scandal will tarnish your reputation? Yet, this incident occurred in Yanzhou. Both my Old Master and the magistrate share responsibility. It’s only right to swiftly address the issue. Lord Shao, by concealing it, aren’t you jeopardizing us? I’m genuinely concerned!”

“Lord Shao, do you dare to let us in for a closer look?”

A cloud of suspicion settled over the onlookers as they exchanged glances.