[{"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-1969":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},1134987,1463,"Chapter 1969","springtime-farming-a-happy-wife-at-home-chapter-1969",1969,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1969: Concubine Yan Chapter 1969: Concubine Yan Editor: Henyee Translations Before First Madam Lu could respond, Concubine Yan interjected calmly, “Madam Shao, what do you imply?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t Lord Shao favor our third daughter and wish for her to become his concubine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have you consulted Lord Shao about this matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it appropriate for Madam Shao to dismiss our daughter?” Concubine Yan’s words were not rooted in genuine knowledge; rather, Second Old Master Lu had instructed her to speak thus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, she felt a sense of satisfaction in carrying out his directive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consider the context: ordinarily, she wouldn’t even merit a meeting with the Prefect’s wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, here she stood, facing her directly, subject to her reproach and questioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How dignified and gratifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Lu Xianyun was the only daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without this opportunity, her prospects might involve a marriage to a lesser son of a concubine, or even a family far beneath the Lu’s status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could anyone compare to Lord Shao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was widely known that Ms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao was the sole wife of Lord Shao, without any concubines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marrying into such a household would elevate Lu Xianyun’s status significantly, especially with support from both the Lu and Mei families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With time, bearing a son and daughter would further enhance her standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This opportunity was akin to a ticket to greatness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing it up would mean forgoing such a lucrative opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most significantly, Lord Shao had unequivocally shown favoritism toward Lu Xianyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His defense of her that night, along with his instructions to escort her home, spoke volumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, when Concubine Yan boldly confronted Qiao Xuan, she exuded an air of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xuan’s demeanor turned icy as she addressed First Madam Lu, “And this…?” First Madam Lu observed the scene with a demeanor akin to watching a theatrical performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She interjected with a smile, “This is Concubine Yan, the biological mother of our third daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is inexperienced in such matters and her words may lack finesse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Shao, I hope you’ll forgive her forthrightness!” Qiao Xuan scoffed, “Is there no one else left in the Lu Family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or does a concubine now hold authority?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you believe I am so insignificant that even a concubine is permitted to prattle before me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you recognize the ignorance and rudeness of concubines, why permit her to speak out of turn in my presence?” First Madam Lu was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concubine Yan grew flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Madam Shao, you can’t—” “How dare you!” Lixia’s glare bore into Concubine Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you no regard for my mistress’s words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does the Lu Family hold my wife in such low esteem?” Startled, Concubine Yan faltered, turning to First Madam Lu for assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First Madam Lu intervened, restraining Concubine Yan, and offered a placating smile to Qiao Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Madam Shao, please accept our apologies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We hold you in the highest regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concubine Yan is not always rational and tends to become overly anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please pardon her.” Qiao Xuan regarded them with a faint smile, remarking, “If I were to take offense and not let her off lightly, it would reflect poorly on my character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering her insolence, I could have reprimanded her and castigated the Lu Family for her impudence!” “Moreover, hasn’t our Lord already refuted these rumors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What basis does she have for her claims?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When has our Lord ever indicated a desire to take her as his concubine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concubine Yan, did you hear such words directly from our Lord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or did someone from your family relay this information?” Concubine Yan recoiled, remaining silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak up!” Qiao Xuan demanded sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve posed a question to you; 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