[{"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-1949":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},1134917,1463,"Chapter 1949","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1949",1949,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1949: Thoughts Chapter 1949: Thoughts Editor: Henyee Translations He wasn’t a naive, easily swayed individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he succumb to others’ advances so readily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, as the Prefect, he held a position of authority and prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His circumstances had changed since his time in the capital—few would dare to plot against him so brazenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she pondered this, Qiao Xuan found herself growing more reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, another thought crept in… Upon further reflection, she realized that her husband’s current status as the Prefect brought with it a host of individuals seeking to gain his favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t quite the same as their life in the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, despite his reputation, he held a modest rank as a fifth-grade official, attracting little attention from those seeking to ingratiate themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, in Anze Province, he was the authority figure—the one everyone sought to impress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in his efforts to win her favor, he undoubtedly bestowed upon her various benefits: gold, silver, jewels, fertile lands, and perhaps even the attention of other admirers… Yes, Qiao Xuan finally grasped the source of her unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft sigh and a smile, she anticipated what lay ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also couldn’t help but wonder if her suspicions were correct… Undoubtedly, Shao Yunduan must have attracted quite a bit of attention from the women at the banquet today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The New Year’s festivities presented an ideal opportunity for individuals to cozy up to Lord Shao—a temptation that had lured many before the arrival of the new year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Shao had no concubines, and his affections were solely reserved for Madam Shao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the young master still in his tender years, Madam Shao bore the responsibilities of both child-rearing and household management, in addition to navigating social obligations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her plate was undoubtedly full, leaving little room for her husband’s personal care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering this, it seemed only logical that Lord Shao would benefit from the presence of a sensible and considerate companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, anyone capable of presenting Lord Shao with a suitable partner stood to gain considerable influence in the future of Anze Province.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Shao’s capabilities were such that aligning oneself with him promised prosperity and success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the task of providing Lord Shao with a companion he truly admired was no simple feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Shao wasn’t a man of base desires; he was a distinguished scholar hailing from the most flourishing capital in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prior to his relocation, he enjoyed considerable favor even within the prince’s circle, suggesting he had encountered his fair share of captivating individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, how could an ordinary beauty capture his attention?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman would need to possess youth, beauty, intelligence, talent, empathy, gentleness, and consideration—at the very least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would need to exude an allure so captivating, so enchanting, that Lord Shao couldn’t help but be drawn to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In essence, finding such a person was no small feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were always those willing to take up the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, today, an affluent gentleman surnamed Zhuang went to great lengths to procure a clever and youthful maiden named Liu Zhi from Jiangnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While inebriated, he entertained the notion of presenting her to Lord Shao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the entertainment arranged for today’s festivities, the singers and dancers had been meticulously chosen and rehearsed well in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of these talents were specially imported from overseas before the onset of the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elite families of Anze Prefecture spared no expense in their preparations for the banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commencing at noon, the banquet commenced with guests seated amidst the soft strains of music, engaging in jovial conversation and laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ambiance was vibrant and convivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the gentlemen congregated, indulging in food, drink, and musical merriment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, they found themselves unwinding as they engaged in animated discourse.\u003C\u002Fp>",630,"2026-06-03T12:01:14.668Z","2026-06-03T12:01:17.503Z",1,"novelbin.me","737adb9252760b919ff39b31f1699e5c64964bae0aa69f3d7195f1148b2ac80f","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1950","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1948",2438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspringtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-cover.jpg"]