[{"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-1961":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},1134979,1463,"Chapter 1961","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1961",1961,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1961: Busy Chapter 1961: Busy Editor: Henyee Translations Most of the road repairs involved filling in the original foundation and widening some sections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overall layout remained largely unchanged, provided one was willing to endure hardship and adhere to provincial regulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manpower for road repairs was readily available through conscription, with nearby commoners providing the necessary labor force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The government historically employed this method whenever manpower was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the real challenge lay in financing the road repairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Procuring materials such as stone, wood, sand, and essential medical supplies, particularly trauma medication, required significant funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, providing daily meals for laborers was essential, as Shao Yunduan insisted on ensuring they worked on full stomachs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laborers engaged in physical work typically consumed large quantities of food, often requiring five or six fist-sized steamed buns each or even more to feel satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting these financial demands posed a considerable obstacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the state office’s finances had improved somewhat, they were not yet affluent enough to freely allocate funds for such projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the road repairs presented an opportunity to solicit donations from wealthy families and businessmen who stood to benefit the most from the improved infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan had been actively engaged in negotiations for contributions in addition to his regular duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Qiao Xuan was equally occupied with her own responsibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had plans to cultivate a variety of herbs, star anise, peppers, and fruit trees in large quantities this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ensuring the success of these endeavors required careful planning and execution, leaving her with a full schedule each day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their busy lives, the couple still found moments to express their affection for each other and spend quality time with Anan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to them, rumors were circulating widely among the elite families, but they had yet to reach the general public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As days passed swiftly, five days had already slipped by unnoticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five days was enough to confirm the rumors in the public’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan did not come out to refute the rumors, and even those who did not believe it at first started to believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Shao Yunduan had taken action when the rumors first began to circulate, perhaps he wouldn’t be so frustrated now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this particular day, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia approached Qiao Xuan with a hesitant demeanor, as if she had something to discuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qiao Xuan inquired with a friendly smile, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia hesitantly brought up the rumor she had heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard a rumor that Lord Shao has set his sights on the third daughter of the Lu Family and intends to take her as his concubine,” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They say the third daughter of the Lu Family is gentle and kind-hearted, not one to stir up trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the Mei Family’s influence, Lord Shao wouldn’t dare disrespect his wife, would he?” Qiao Xuan was taken aback, her mind reeling with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The third daughter of the Lu Family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is she connected to the Mei Family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my husband, liking her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where on earth did you hear such nonsense?” Qiao Xuan found the idea preposterous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While it was true that wealth could sometimes change a person, there had to be some indication, some shift in behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, for the past few days, her husband had been affectionate and attentive, showering her with affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had made plans to spend quality time together, enjoying leisurely outings with Anan and even discussing future trips to Liuhe Manor for hunting and exploration.\u003C\u002Fp>",582,"2026-06-03T12:01:14.972Z","2026-06-03T12:01:18.232Z",1,"novelbin.me","e0d2fa97c634ef6253ec69e8ee0bec07d6e66ee8979cd872c08fd551e2caea1a","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1962","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1960",2438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspringtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-cover.jpg"]