[{"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-1696":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},1134364,1463,"Chapter 1696","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1696",1696,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1696: He Can Do It Again Chapter 1696: He Can Do It Again Editor: Henyee Translations They had doubted Lord Shao’s ability to handle the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, within just a few days, those individuals had already dispersed… In this critical moment, Lord Shao sent someone to seek them out, leaving no room for exploitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with such clarity, none dared to stir up trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the bailiffs were shameless, the scribes were no different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing about Deputy Prefect Guan being assaulted by the bailiffs, they couldn’t approach Deputy Prefect Guan for advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The potential consequences were unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, the following day, the scribes dutifully reported to the government office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them were Cultivated Talents, and a few were Child Students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As scholars, they upheld a sense of dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon meeting, they didn’t appear awkward at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiles and greetings were exchanged as if nothing had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They greeted Shao Yunduan with the same nonchalance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Internally, Shao Yunduan sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was commonly said that officials were as slippery as oil, and these individuals were undeniably slippery… While he harbored little fondness for many of them, their cooperation was necessary for the smooth functioning of the government office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they didn’t cause trouble, he didn’t need to concern himself too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, a few were particularly crafty and cunning, having long colluded with Deputy Prefect Guan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with them was on his agenda, though the time wasn’t ripe just yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certainly, leniency was an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they corrected their course in time, avoiding a point of no return, he might spare them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, these considerations were likely his alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t believe in his commitment to staying indefinitely or in his capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been with Deputy Prefect Guan for so many years, convincing them wouldn’t be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan was mentally prepared for the worst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they couldn’t align with him and instead awaited opportunities to cause trouble, Shao Yunduan couldn’t afford to keep those individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intermediate government office lacked unity, making it ill-equipped to contend with the three families and the bandits, let alone confront them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weak link could easily drag down the entire team, jeopardizing the favorable situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After addressing the issue with the bailiffs, Shao Yunduan dispatched a message to Deputy Prefect Guan the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tactfully avoided any mention of the bailiffs’ visit to his house, having already imparted a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan focused on the topic of spring farming, inviting Deputy Prefect Guan to the government office for a discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan reacted with fury upon hearing the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What does Lord Shao think of you, Old Master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does he believe he can come and go as he pleases?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wants suspension, so be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wants you to return and work for him, let him make the request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humph, it’s not that easy!” Deputy Prefect Guan was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, he hadn’t entertained this perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his wife’s words prompted him to reconsider, and the more he pondered, the more it seemed plausible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dejected, aggrieved, and depressed initially, Deputy Prefect Guan found himself trembling again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could make a stand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Prefect Guan held a different view from the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan had personally conveyed this message to him, and the urgency was palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did this signify?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It suggested Shao Yunduan was at a loss, relying on Deputy Prefect Guan for assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Shao Yunduan didn’t know what to do and could only seek Deputy Prefect Guan’s cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>",585,"2026-06-03T12:01:10.139Z","2026-06-03T12:01:10.533Z",1,"novelbin.me","158b3f1c0b22a04e0e83950955f5d73b179d880938540aaf23caa52782ed8e5f","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1697","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1695",2438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspringtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-cover.jpg"]