[{"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-1724":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},1134642,1463,"Chapter 1724","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1724",1724,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1724: Follow-up Chapter 1724: Follow-up Editor: Henyee Translations The document had been dispatched to town two days ago, and the timely delivery of the rice seeds was crucial to avoid any potential disruptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decision was made to distribute the available half first and devise a plan for the remaining seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving the news and sought updates from Sun Qian and Officer Liu regarding the rice seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, at least half of the rice seeds would reach Liangshan Town promptly, preventing widespread panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While angered and somewhat surprised, Shao Yunduan wasn’t entirely caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t a prefecture capital of other states; it was a nest of bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What couldn’t bandits in such a nest do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a scarcity of resources, it wasn’t entirely unexpected that the bandits would target the rice seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan decided to enhance security measures, increasing the number of escorts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some would be visible, while others would operate covertly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He preferred a slightly delayed delivery to risking another incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already instructed Yuezheng Xiao to prepare around 60,000 catties of rice seeds to compensate for the loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, a repeat occurrence would pose significant challenges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Convening everyone in the state office, Shao Yunduan held a meeting to rearrange the rice seed delivery, emphasizing the importance of a secure transfer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension in the room was palpable, and everyone nodded in agreement, fully aware of the gravity of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere resembled walking on thin ice, with a collective fear of mishandling the task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Shao Yunduan asserted Officer Liu’s innocence and refrained from punishing him, there lingered a sense of uncertainty regarding his true sentiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t shake the feeling that there might be underlying resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The uncertainty of when he might pose challenges in the future lingered in their thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a private meeting, Jia Heming shared a concerning revelation with Shao Yunduan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three powerful mountain bandits—Min Family Tribe, Liuhe Fort, and Tiger Head Tribe—had absorbed numerous vagabonds, gaining immense influence that even the three major families hesitated to confront.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With spring and summer leaving the young and elderly in their care, the mountain’s limited resources led to insufficient food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traditionally, during this period, the bandits descended to collect protection fees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, insufficient funds may have prompted Tiger Head Tribe to resort to robbing food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Heming subtly conveyed that the Min Family Tribe and Liuhe Fort might harbor similar intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a prolonged period, Jia Heming emphasized to Shao Yunduan that the three prominent families had fulfilled their protection fee obligations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, due to Lord Shao’s recent conflicts with these families, they might withhold protection fees this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded absurd but was, unfortunately, the reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, the mountain bandits might target the rice seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expressing genuine concern for Lord Shao’s well-being, Jia Heming proposed acquiring extra security for the journey, even suggesting purchasing protection from potential threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he clarified that this was just a precautionary measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Heming detested the mountain bandits and hoped for Lord Shao to assert dominance over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, Shao Yunduan needed to prioritize his safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey was fraught with risks, and the potential loss of the seeds, if anything went awry, would be too great.\u003C\u002Fp>",552,"2026-06-03T12:01:11.743Z","2026-06-03T12:01:12.825Z",1,"novelbin.me","c1d30e42d25a66c7931ba80018cd16922ac1ff708b581625eec4c86de02358db","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1725","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1723",2438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspringtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-cover.jpg"]