Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1545: Forcing

Editor: Henyee Translations

The Deputy Prefect’s wife sneered, “Who can’t talk big? Where’s the evidence?”

“It’s our family’s affair where our Madam is. Since when do we need to prove it to the Deputy Prefect’s wife? What the Deputy Prefect’s wife is saying is truly amusing!”

“That’s correct. Just last night, our Lord severely reprimanded the two maidservants beside Madam Qin for spreading baseless rumors. Madam Qin, you witnessed it yourself. Why? It’s only been a night, and you’ve already forgotten!”

“You’re the ones spouting baseless claims!” The Deputy Prefect’s wife, humiliated, erupted in anger. “Madam Shao’s disappearance is a serious matter. If you conceal it like this and someone ends up harmed, don’t blame us and our Old Master. We won’t be able to justify ourselves then!”

“At a time like this, when it’s a matter of life and death, you’re still in denial! Heh, did Lord Shao instruct you to act this way? Lord Shao is truly heartless!”

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“Our Lord and Madam share a deep bond. What could you possibly understand? It’s absurd and comical for such words to reach our Lord!”

“That’s right. Our Lord doesn’t even have a concubine. Not many men in the world can claim that. Madam Qin, uttering such remarks is truly ludicrous!”

Enraged, the Deputy Prefect’s wife turned to the prefectural magistrate’s wife. “Sister, say something! It’s too degrading not to argue with these two maidservants!”

The prefectural magistrate’s wife felt a headache coming on. She had no desire to intervene.

“Ladies, is Madam Shao at the inn?”

“Indeed.”

“Ha! Then bring her out!”

“Our Madam can decide for herself. She hasn’t fully recovered and is taking a stroll in the backyard. We don’t dare to disturb her. Lord has instructed us not to disrupt her peace.”

“Excuses, all excuses!”

“We speak the truth, as sisters…”

The Deputy Prefect’s wife was on the brink of exploding with anger. She sneered, saying, “Who would believe your version of the truth?”

Lixia retorted, “Why won’t you believe us?”

The prefectural magistrate’s wife had no desire to get involved and wished to feign ignorance. She didn’t want to be present at all. As long as she wasn’t around, it didn’t matter if they caused a commotion.

Smiling, she tried to persuade the Deputy Prefect’s wife, “Perhaps Madam Shao is genuinely taking a walk in the backyard? If there’s nothing else, let’s leave first.”

“This is undoubtedly a lie!” The Deputy Prefect’s wife, about to explode with anger, declared, “Didn’t I instruct her to stay in bed and recuperate? She’s not here at all. We’ve come this far, yet you persist in lying through your teeth!”

Lixia argued, “It’s evident that you’re the one causing a scene. What if you’re wrong? What will you do then?”

Madam Qin sneered. “If I’m wrong, I’ll kneel down and kowtow three times to your Madam to apologize. Then, I’ll kowtow to you and your sister to apologize! Now, can you invite her out? If she’s genuinely here, why hide behind the curtain!”

Qiao Xuan entered slowly, holding Mianmian’s hand, and said calmly, “Madam Qin, your statements are quite intriguing!”

A sudden hush fell over the room.

All eyes turned to Qiao Xuan, and gasps filled the air.

The prefectural magistrate’s wife was overjoyed and finally felt a sense of relief!

“Madam Shao, have you recovered? Congratulations!”

Truth be told, she didn’t want any trouble in Yanzhou City. Smoothly sending her away would be ideal!

This was excellent!

However, the Deputy Prefect’s wife widened her eyes as if she had seen a ghost. “You, you—”