[{"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-1786":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},1134765,1463,"Chapter 1786","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1786",1786,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1786: Sooner or Later Chapter 1786: Sooner or Later Editor: Henyee Translations However, following this incident, Deputy Prefect Guan found himself even more diminished in the eyes of his peers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His abandonment of those who stood by him during adversity only served to highlight his lack of gratitude after reaping benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sarcasm and dissatisfaction painted him as selfish and utterly devoid of empathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would willingly associate with such a cold-blooded individual if not for ulterior motives?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Prefect Guan seethed with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Deputy Prefect, he had lost all semblance of prestige and dignity within the government office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the incident with the account book, contempt from Jia Heming and his cohorts had intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lord Shao effortlessly endeared himself to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few meager fruits were all it took to elicit gratitude from everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly remarkable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the spectacle concluded swiftly, Shao Yunduan was aware of the incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled at Deputy Prefect Guan’s outburst but didn’t take it to heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all that remained of his tolerance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retained Deputy Prefect Guan solely to avoid further disruption until his wife gave birth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, in the shadows, he was far from idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knowledge of the three prominent families and various bandit hideouts had expanded significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With ample evidence, including Deputy Prefect Guan’s past deeds, Shao Yunduan had initiated thorough investigations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His administration couldn’t afford to harbor someone in the Deputy Prefect’s position who didn’t align with his agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ending was already set in stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towards such a person, he naturally could not be bothered to argue with him over small matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of July, Qiao Xuan, with her swollen belly, finally went into labor one night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since July, the eastern courtyard of the state government had been diligently preparing: midwives, baby clothes, swaddling blankets, gauze, cotton, and an array of medicines stood ready for any eventuality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two weeks prior, the midwives took up residence in the eastern courtyard, providing a sense of reassurance to all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Qiao Xuan could go into labor at any moment after July.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both novices, the couple couldn’t contain their nerves, oscillating between joy and worry, each trying to shield the other from their own anxieties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, their conflicting emotions were palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the awaited day arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the midwives rushed in to announce that Madam’s water had broken, a collective sigh of relief escaped their lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their relief was short-lived as nervousness crept in once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be frightened…” Shao Yun sat by the bedside, gently holding Qiao Xuan’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Addressing the midwives, he implored, “Take excellent care of my wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t leave her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll be outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you need anything, call for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve heard that childbirth can be excruciating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If my wife is in pain, please find a way to alleviate it…” The midwives concealed their amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t it common knowledge that childbirth was agonizing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why else would it be likened to traversing the gates of hell, with some even teetering on the brink?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They understood their Lord’s anxiety for his wife’s well-being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having resided in the state government office for over half a month, they witnessed firsthand his nervousness and adoration towards his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they couldn’t voice their thoughts directly.\u003C\u002Fp>",548,"2026-06-03T12:01:12.930Z","2026-06-03T12:01:15.729Z",1,"novelbin.me","0d3625a5fd41b6e3b6346a3efe8f12ef1bd9790624ad265b378ad9dc191f77de","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1812","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1785",2438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspringtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-cover.jpg"]