[{"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-1693":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},1134361,1463,"Chapter 1693","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1693",1693,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1693: Deputy Prefect Guan’s Bitterness Chapter 1693: Deputy Prefect Guan’s Bitterness Editor: Henyee Translations Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan patted her chest, letting out a relieved sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That scared me to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master, don’t be sad!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll settle the score with those troublemakers later!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, none of them can escape!” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan said with resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Determined, she decided that even if those individuals had to face bankruptcy and sell themselves as slaves, she would make sure they compensated for their losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they would all end up in jail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Prefect Guan felt extremely frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up and let me have some peace!” His wife was unaware of the true value of the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she knew, it might drive her to anger-induced demise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the current situation, he dared not say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The idea of finding those responsible for compensation seemed plausible, but who could he hold accountable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaos of the moment made it unlikely for anyone to admit guilt willingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, if he pushed them into a corner and they fought back fiercely, he would be the one facing unfortunate consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no longer solely in charge of the Prefect’s office, and throwing her in jail was out of the question; Lord Shao would never agree to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Prefect Guan knew without asking that the bailiffs wouldn’t follow his orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bitterness consumed him as he contemplated the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only he had known the extent of those troublemakers’ lawlessness, he would have paid them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty taels per person, totaling 60 people, amounted to only 1,000 taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reflecting on it, he realized he had lost several thousand taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His anger was overwhelming, and his heart ached at the loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, if he had given the six troublemakers twenty taels of silver from the start, ten taels per person would likely have resolved the issue peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Deputy Prefect Guan thought about it, the more his heart ached, and anger threatened to make him vomit blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doctor finally arrived, confirming Deputy Prefect Guan’s suspicion of a fractured left arm accompanied by bruises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing slight pain in his chest and abdomen, he opted to address all issues at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consultation and medicine incurred a few taels of silver… Observing her husband’s sorry state, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan instructed someone to procure and prepare the medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rising angrily, she declared, “I’m going to find Madam Shao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Shao must intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he refuses, I won’t leave so easily!” “Stop right there!” Deputy Prefect Guan sternly halted her, his frown deepening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come back; you’re not allowed to go!” “Old Master…” “Isn’t it embarrassing enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Shao Yunduan seizes this opportunity to investigate, think about it for yourself!” “…” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan was instantly rendered speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be… settled just like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master, there’s so much silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We incurred substantial losses this time!” Deputy Prefect Guan trembled, experiencing the pain once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only physical pain but also aching in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The famous calligraphy and painting from the previous dynasty had cost him 4,600 taels of silver!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else?” Deputy Prefect Guan glared at Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan, sneering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s still a long way to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just wait and see!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, as long as she’s still here, she’ll recoup what she lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter ends here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t mention it again!” Taking a deep breath, he spoke in a low voice, “I want to rest well now and strive to recover as soon as possible to resume my duties in the government office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s in your best interest to refrain from provoking me further.” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan was left speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling aggrieved, she mumbled, “This is so…” It was infuriating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all the trouble, he ended up suffering a double loss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Prefect Guan had closed his eyes, signaling his exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to talk anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any further discussion would only fuel his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsatisfied, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan decided to visit Qiao Xuan’s place.\u003C\u002Fp>",652,"2026-06-03T12:01:10.139Z","2026-06-03T12:01:10.533Z",1,"novelbin.me","bb776a1806250a0ec8123ed1a672bfd6b5e030dc8e29f4a02b22437746007dd3","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1694","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1692",2438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspringtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-cover.jpg"]