[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home":3,"chapter-springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1644":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1134212,1463,"Chapter 1644","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1644",1644,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1644: Pride Chapter 1644: Pride Editor: Henyee Translations Lixia and Liqiu assisted Qiao Xuan as they helped him out of the wagon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the scene that greeted them upon entering the yard and the main house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Prefect Guan wore an apologetic expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m truly sorry, Lord Shao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former Prefect took all the furniture with him or sold it when he departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had personally purchased those items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shall I arrange for someone to buy replacements from the shop?” “No need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a minor matter; I’ll handle it myself.” “Ah, that’s good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord, I’m sure you have excellent taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choosing things personally will ensure they suit your preferences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll have someone take your guys to the market later.” Shao Yunduan responded noncommittally, “Deputy Prefect Guan, I appreciate your efforts today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everything is settled, I’ll host a banquet to express my gratitude to all of you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the days ahead, I’ll rely on Deputy Prefect Guan for various matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope you won’t find me too bothersome.” “No, no, no, Lord, you jest!” Deputy Prefect Guan beamed, waving his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve always been at your service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll follow your orders!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there’s anything you need me to do, just say the word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll gladly share your burdens by providing all the information I possess!” “… I wouldn’t dare trouble you with unnecessary expenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once we’re settled, I’ll host a banquet for you, hahaha!” With a smile, Shao Yunduan exchanged a few more pleasantries before Deputy Prefect Guan took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as Deputy Prefect Guan was about to depart, Qiao Xuan suddenly addressed him with a hint of pride, “Deputy Prefect Guan, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When is Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan planning to pay her respects?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s too late, tell her not to come today; she can return tomorrow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m tired and would like to rest early.” Deputy Prefect Guan was taken aback, quickly putting on a smile and offering profuse apologies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is not feeling well today, so she didn’t make an appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please forgive me, Madam Shao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow, when she feels better, I’ll definitely ask her to come over to pay the respects.” Qiao Xuan remained unyielding, scoffing, “Not feeling well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a coincidence!” She stopped just short of accusing her of feigning illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Deputy Prefect Guan possessed a smooth tongue and eloquence, Qiao Xuan’s words caught him off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, maintaining mutual respect and harmony was essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone should be in good spirits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encountering someone who didn’t show any courtesy was genuinely… Nevertheless, Deputy Prefect Guan, resembling a benevolent Buddha, recovered swiftly from his momentary surprise, and his face soon lit up with smiles once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile exuded warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, Madam Shao, you do have a knack for humor… My wife has always been delicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few days ago, she was mentioning you and eagerly anticipating your arrival!” Qiao Xuan’s expression softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shot him a glance and said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Deputy Prefect Guan truly took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Songshi dismissed the two men and two maidservants who had been serving in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the courtyard door, everyone set to work, carrying luggage and dividing tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the main room, an Arhat bed, an eight-seat table, chairs flanking each side of the table, a long table, and an immovable ancient shelf partition were the only furnishings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking charge, Shao Yunduan directed Lixia, Liqiu, and the others to prepare the Arhat bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He assisted Qiao Xuan in sitting down, saying, “Wife, take a rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lixia, head to the kitchen and boil some hot water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Retrieve the box of snacks and place it on the table so we can satisfy our hunger…”\u003C\u002Fp>",620,"2026-06-03T12:01:06.895Z","2026-06-03T12:01:09.505Z",1,"novelbin.me","3cef00cddabcf322b13af3984f786f63640a807220c1e8667dfe47531e7d6d9a","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1645","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1643",2438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspringtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-cover.jpg"]