Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Two days had come and gone, and during that time, Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan had spent an entire night together, reluctantly preparing to bid each other farewell.

Qiao Xuan cherished the unique dynamic between herself and Shao Yunduan. Despite their physical separation and individual pursuits, they found solace in supporting one another whenever they could. This approach, they believed, was the key to sustaining their relationship and allowing it to thrive in the long run.

All she desired was to find comfort in herself, a solace that would enable her to lead a fulfilling life after their impending separation.

In Yangzhou, there were numerous tasks that required her attention, including the relocation of Ms. Zheng’s grave, tending to the vast 100,000 mu of mulberry gardens, and establishing a tea plantation across 50,000 mu of land.

Qiao Xuan had requested Zhao Shu not to accompany her to Hangzhou but to remain in Yangzhou with Uncle Qing, assisting in managing these two estates.

She pondered the fact that Aunt Qing was in Hangzhou and considered traveling there with her. Zhao Shu contemplated this for a moment and, after careful consideration, decided against joining them.

He understood the importance of avoiding any hint of impropriety. Officer Shao was still stationed in Yangzhou, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to keep Madame Shao company.

Despite the strong bond between Madame Shao and Officer Shao, the threat of baseless rumors loomed large. People tended to believe that where there was smoke, there was fire, and these rumors could be harmful without any basis in reality. It was an unexplainable situation, and Zhao Shu was relieved that he chose not to accompany them.

Meanwhile, Shao Yunduan was not just idly staying in Yangzhou. He had a demanding itinerary that required him to visit numerous cities in the south. So, once Qiao Xuan departed and their personal affairs were settled, he was ready to fully immerse himself in his work.

Zhao Shu had been grappling with whether or not to report the management of the two estates and the mulberry garden to Officer Shao.

However, it became clear that Officer Shao had little interest in these matters. They planned to share this information with Madame Shao upon their reunion.

With that, Zhao Shu went about attending to his own responsibilities.

Meanwhile, there was entertainment to be had at the Zhao Family’s residence.

The loss of such a significant sum of money had left Zhao Mu deeply unsettled.

Both Zhao Zhai and Zhao Ye kept their distance, fearful of provoking his anger.

Zhao Mu couldn’t help but contemplate meeting Qiao Xuan and finalizing the contract.

He believed that some level of amicable rapport should exist between him and Madame Shao, given the substantial wealth he was parting with. Madame Shao had stated her commitment to paying the market price, and she appeared resolute in her decision.

Yet, the urgency of signing the contract weighed on his mind.

Once the workshop commenced operations, there would be no turning back; the ramifications of any delays were too significant to contemplate.

This year, he might not succeed, but he planned to purchase fields for mulberry tree cultivation. In the following years, he would acquire silk, ensuring he was not as vulnerable as he currently felt.

Zhao Mu set out to locate Madame Shao, only to discover that she had departed Yangzhou. He wondered if and when she would return, though doubts lingered.

The managerial responsibilities rested firmly in someone else’s hands.

Zhao Mu couldn’t help but feel ignored by Madame Shao, who hadn’t spared him a moment’s thought. She had entrusted the management of the vast 100,000 mu of mulberry fields to the manager.