[{"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-1838":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},1134806,1463,"Chapter 1838","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1838",1838,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1838: Fan Family’s Treat Chapter 1838: Fan Family’s Treat Editor: Henyee Translations “…I’ve never attended such a large family banquet before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m feeling quite unprepared and uncertain… What if I embarrass myself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps I should find a polite excuse to decline the invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can discuss it further later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Shao, what do you think?” Qiao Xuan offered a reassuring smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First Madam Fan extended a personal invitation, so it wouldn’t be wise to decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t fret, I’ll be by your side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as the wife of the Deputy Prefect, even Old Lady Fan will have to accord you some respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s there to fear?” “The Fan Clan might be influential, but it’s not a den of tigers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just stick with me when the time comes.” “Well…” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia couldn’t refuse Qiao Xuan’s kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, she nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll trust your guidance, and I hope you’ll offer some advice!” “Don’t worry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although, I should caution you that Scribe Guan’s wife might also be in attendance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just be mentally prepared.” Scribe Guan’s wife?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially unfamiliar with the term, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia’s anxiety heightened as she pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um…” Qiao Xuan chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s no secret that Old Lady Fan and the lady of the Fan Family have never seen eye to eye with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Scribe Guan’s wife isn’t one to be underestimated either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s not one to take being sidelined lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s only natural for the Fan Family to extend an invitation to her!” Wasn’t it obvious that he was aiming to stir up trouble and enjoy the spectacle?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia glanced anxiously at Qiao Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan was not one to be trifled with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Historically, all the scribes’ wives had to cater to her whims.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who failed to flatter her adequately or were simply not to her liking were met with disdain and ridicule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Heming had never found favor with Scribe Guan, and Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia had been subjected to Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan’s mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan’s volatile nature, encountering her at the Fan family’s gathering could easily lead to confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that mean… Qiao Xuan grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s there to fear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We won’t incite trouble, but we won’t allow ourselves to be pushed around either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s merely a scribe’s wife; there’s no need to be intimidated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she crosses a line, give her a piece of your mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She won’t relent unless Scribe Guan intervenes, and I doubt he’d be willing to do that!” Though still somewhat apprehensive, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia felt reassured by Qiao Xuan’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s consideration, she nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll trust your judgment.” Qiao Xuan’s smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t fret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she oversteps, I won’t hesitate to address it.” Shao Yunduan had been instrumental in promoting Deputy Prefect Jia, and during a conversation with Qiao Xuan in the office, he expressed great satisfaction with Jia’s performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was even pleasantly surprised by Jia’s adept handling of various administrative tasks, marveling at his efficiency and organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since assuming the role of Deputy Prefect, Jia’s capabilities had grown exponentially compared to his time as a scribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan couldn’t help but feel fortunate – he had stumbled upon a valuable asset!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only natural for Qiao Xuan to safeguard Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia; they were a team, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia felt completely reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile, she rose and took her leave.\u003C\u002Fp>",562,"2026-06-03T12:01:13.656Z","2026-06-03T12:01:16.301Z",1,"novelbin.me","d5505119a563022c49c61cc779e0cc64268bbbc454c70610c436ec83bd08d94d","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1839","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1837",2438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspringtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-cover.jpg"]