[{"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-1710":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},1134628,1463,"Chapter 1710","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1710",1710,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1710: Banquet Chapter 1710: Banquet Editor: Henyee Translations The Huo Family and the Mei Family found themselves in a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Lord Shao truly possess such vast financial resources?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he did, why would he take on a position in Anze Province?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pondered whether he could have used his wealth to attain power more directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the information they had gathered earlier, Shao Yunduan hailed from a modest farming family with an ordinary background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their perplexity, the Huo and Mei families reluctantly decided to collect the debt from the state office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Shao Yunduan could repay them, it was acceptable; otherwise, they feared he would utilize the funds to source seeds from alternative means, causing them to regret their inaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching Shao Yunduan directly, they received the banknotes after Qing Yan retrieved them from Qiao Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan promptly transferred all the IOUs to Qiao Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Qiao Xuan now held the IOUs totaling 620,000 taels of silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the silver in Qiao Xuan’s possession diminished to less than 500,000 taels, it was still an impressive sum compared to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utilizing 200,000 taels to procure rice seeds was more than sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attempt by the three families to use money as leverage against Shao Yunduan proved futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xuan, with a smile, informed her husband about the situation and expressed her intention to host a banquet, inviting all the ladies to witness the unfolding spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan had recently organized a reception banquet for her, and it seemed fitting to reciprocate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet served as a clear counterattack against the three prominent families, revealing that Lord Shao and Madam Shao were untroubled by financial concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan, however, couldn’t help but express his concern for Qiao Xuan’s well-being, glancing at her belly with a touch of worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reassuring him, Qiao Xuan smiled and assured, “I am fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weather is perfect, so we can enjoy some leisurely conversation, admire the flowers, and have a good time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll ask Lixia and the others to stay close this time!” Shao Yunduan agreed but suggested involving Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan to manage the guests, while Lixia and Liqiu would stay by Qiao Xuan’s side for added protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He emphasized the need for Qiao Xuan’s safety in light of the potential schemes and risks posed by those unhappy with the seed and promissory note situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acknowledging his concerns, Qiao Xuan agreed to make a brief appearance at the banquet before retiring to rest, with Lixia, Liqiu, and others remaining to take care of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan, though not entirely willing, had little choice but to accept the responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swift and uncompromising return of the 620,000 taels of silver amazed Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan and her husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xuan’s calm and unquestionable handling of such a large sum left them astonished and made them think twice about crossing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet was scheduled for two days later, leaving the recipients of the invitations in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upcoming event promised to be a spectacle, especially considering Old Lady Fan’s inevitable reaction to the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>",513,"2026-06-03T12:01:11.743Z","2026-06-03T12:01:12.825Z",1,"novelbin.me","facd4d914699b92edffd89dd3a05b0cfef9ffe0d674292b321b46ba7101d48c7","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1711","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1709",2438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspringtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-cover.jpg"]