Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2019: Ms. Fang Disregarded This

Ms. Niu and Second Uncle berated their two sons as useless for not attending school. They pointed fingers at the main branch of the family, accusing them of favoritism.

“Why didn’t Shao Liulang ensure his own sons received an education like he did? If he had, our boys might be esteemed scholars by now…”

Shao Erlang and Shao Silang felt utterly demoralized.

What had they done to deserve constant scolding and trouble?

But studying wasn’t something they excelled at, no matter how much envy they harbored.

After finishing their tirade against their sons and daughters-in-law, Ms. Niu and Second Uncle turned their attention to Xianwen, pressuring him to work harder.

Their sons were beyond redemption; they would have to pin their hopes on their grandchildren now.

But how could Xianwen endure such suffering? His protests echoed through the courtyard.

Life in the second branch of the family’s household was filled with the sounds of children being reprimanded and punished daily.

Despite Shao Liulang’s absence for ancestral rites, Third Uncle and Ms. Ma decided to host a lavish banquet to celebrate.

However, this posed a slight dilemma.

When Shao Liulang first arrived in the capital, he essentially depleted their household funds to ease his transition.

While their family still lived comfortably, their coffers were noticeably lighter.

Hosting a lavish banquet seemed out of reach.

Unperturbed by formality, they approached the main branch of the family with a sense of righteousness.

After all, Liulang was also a nephew of the main branch. His success would undoubtedly benefit them too.

And Liulang’s prospects far outshone those of Shao Yunduan. They planned to seek Yunduan out, relying on Liulang to provide for them.

Given the main branch’s ample resources, it was only natural for them to foot the bill for the celebration.

Ms. Fang felt no envy as she observed the couple’s jubilant antics around the village; she found it rather amusing.

Instead, she used them as a cautionary tale for her own children and their spouses. Never become so arrogant as to forget your roots. Shao Liulang wouldn’t get far in his career with parents like that! They couldn’t be a burden to Shao Yunduan…

But Ms. Fang wasn’t about to let them off the hook so easily, especially when they had such a grand scheme in mind.

As the Elder Aunt and Uncle of Shao Liulang, it was expected that Ms. Fang and Eldest Uncle would offer him financial support as a gift.

By rural standards, presenting him with three taels of silver would be considered quite substantial.

With a gleeful demeanor, Ms. Fang generously offered 50 taels of silver to the affluent family.

No matter where the money came from, she knew she would be praised for her generosity.

Though the third branch may have desired more, they couldn’t press further.

Money didn’t just materialize out of thin air from the main branch.

As for whether Shao Yunduan would require Shao Liulang’s assistance in the future?

Ms. Fang couldn’t care less about that.

The future would sort itself out in due time. When the day arrived, the main branch would naturally seek assistance if needed. Until then, there was no cause for concern.

These words were intended to silence the third branch. Ms. Fang had never considered Shao Liulang a dependable individual.

Growing impatient, she instructed them to seek assistance from the second section of the family.

“Isn’t the second section of the family benefiting as well?” Ms. Ma pointed out, her tone laced with frustration. “Honestly, they don’t have any officials in their family and need your protection even more. You should go to their family and ask for money.”

This suggestion infuriated Ms. Niu and Third Uncle.

Ms. Niu’s anger was palpable as she shot a piercing glare at Ms. Ma, causing the latter to falter in her attempt to boast. Before Ms. Ma could utter another word, she was abruptly cut off by Ms. Niu.

“It would suffice if the second branch of the family offered a modest gift,” Ms. Niu retorted sharply. “Why would they be expected to provide funds for a banquet?”