Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1427: Unsettled

Editor: Henyee Translations

Ms. Ma and Third Uncle’s words left Zhao Shu utterly bewildered.

It was as if he harbored suspicions that they might not be Shao Xiaozhi’s biological parents. After all, the Shao Family wasn’t destitute to the point of offering their daughter as a concubine out of sheer necessity. What could they possibly be thinking?

Moreover, Shao Xiaozhi was Shao Yunduan’s cousin. Did they not concern themselves with her dignity?

Zhao Shu held a deep-seated disdain for them, and he wasn’t shy about expressing it. He silenced them with a pointed remark, “Your son is pursuing the recommended man examination, the Advanced Scholar examination, and a path to becoming an official, correct? If he achieves that status and has a sister who is wed to a merchant’s family as a concubine, aren’t you worried about the potential harm to his reputation? Even I, despite my own shortcomings, wouldn’t dare to take an Advanced Scholar’s sister as a concubine for my household!”

“Don’t bring this up again!”

Ms. Ma and Third Uncle were taken aback. They were irked by Zhao Shu’s final statement, yet they also swelled with pride for their son, as if he were already a high-ranking official.

However, the couple dispelled such thoughts.

Ms. Ma attempted to persuade Shao Xiaozhi, “Once your brother attains the status of an Advanced Scholar and becomes an official, you can marry anyone you desire. Why must you wed Young Master Zhao? In due time, you could even become the wife of an official! I don’t think Young Master Zhao is anything special. He’s a mere businessman, looking down on others!”

Shao Xiaozhi had shed tears for quite some time, and even though her love for Zhao Shu remained, she couldn’t ignore Ms. Ma’s words.

She started thinking about Taotao. He would undoubtedly wed an official’s daughter in the future, right? It made sense for her to seek an official as well. Perhaps her husband might even surpass Taotao’s husband in capability. In the end, Taotao would have to show her respect!

With this in mind, Shao Xiaozhi began to feel slightly comforted.

Yet, she struggled to regain her composure.

At times, when she caught sight of Zhao Shu, she regarded him with a distant, sorrowful, and restrained gaze, causing a shiver to run down his spine from a distance. He’d quickly find a way to escape her presence.

Was she completely unhinged?

It was truly perplexing!

He had even managed to lead Taotao into a misunderstanding, causing her to treat him coldly for two whole days before he finally explained himself and showered her with affection.

Following his departure from Shaoding Village, Shao Xiaozhi felt adrift. The thought that she might never see him again in the future left her truly despondent for a couple of days.

Taotao, too, was beset with worry. She missed him dearly, but she grappled with the uncertainty of what Fifth Brother and Fifth Sister-in-law would think. She sensed a strong affinity for Young Master Zhao, yet she had to heed her elder siblings.

After all, she was rather inexperienced and fully trusted that Fifth Brother and Fifth Sister-in-law had made the best decision for her.

Oh, how wonderful it would be to have the best of both worlds…

In the blink of an eye, half a month had slipped away in the capital.

With the sun’s warmth, the weather had already turned quite pleasant. The distant fields were starting to show signs of spring, with grass shoots poking through, casting gentle, shadowy figures. Many trees and flowers were brimming with buds, waiting to burst into bloom with the arrival of the spring rain…

Though the chill of winter still lingered in the air, the farmers were already hard at work.

The wheat, which had lain dormant through the winter, now stood tall and lush, a verdant sea of green. The vegetable gardens had also begun to be tilled, readying the soil for the planting of a variety of crops.

Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan made their way to the farm, instructing Songshi to organize the agricultural tasks.

It wasn’t time to plant potatoes just yet. Despite Qiao Xuan’s ability to expedite the process with her wood-based abilities, the Imperial Plantation had a full schedule this year, so they would have to wait their turn.

Once the Imperial Plantation was set, they would begin planting anew.

This way, their activities would draw less attention.