Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1404: The Qiao Family’s Scheme

Editor: Henyee Translations

Old Master Qiao scoffed, casting a disparaging glance at him. “You make it sound so facile!”

The disparity between a prefectural magistrate and a county magistrate was substantial. How many individuals had to endure a lifetime as county magistrates? It wasn’t as simple as promotion.

He lamented, “It’s a shame. Shao is on the brink of leaving the capital as an emissary, leaving only Ms. Qiao in the intermediate. Ms. Qiao is a woman, what does she comprehend? What knowledge does she possess? I was contemplating a means to bring Ms. Qiao back, mainly for Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law’s sake.”

Madame Lady Qiao chimed in immediately, “Your elder brother is correct, Third Brother. You must not go! I’m convinced that Shao is behind this. He likely orchestrated your departure from the capital deliberately to keep you from visiting that wretched girl!”

The entire Qiao Family unanimously agreed with comments such as, “Indeed!”, “I share that suspicion!”, and more.

Qiao Xuan was the daughter of Third Old Master Qiao, and her lineage remained unchanged. They refused to believe she could be so cold and unfeeling.

Her past grudges against the Qiao Family over the years would soon dissipate, as the family had suffered hardship repeatedly. If Third Old Master Qiao and Mrs. Dong humbled themselves, spoke kindly to her, offered consolation, and feigned vulnerability, Qiao Xuan would undoubtedly soften.

They were confident that Shao Yunduan would treat her well in the future, and she would have her family’s support. If Shao Yunduan mistreated her, the elders would intervene.

It was virtually impossible for her not to be swayed!

Moreover, Shao Yunduan was currently absent from the capital, leaving no one to stand in their way. They were almost certain of their success.

The caveat was that Third Old Master Qiao and Mrs. Dong needed to take action. No one else in the Qiao Family could accomplish this.

The sudden release of Third Master Qiao led the Qiao Family to suspect that Shao Yunduan was the mastermind behind it.

Given Shao Yunduan’s influence in the Crown Prince’s circle, manipulating such matters would be relatively straightforward.

Madame Lady Qiao grew increasingly incensed the more she pondered this. “That Shao fellow is so crafty and malicious! If not for him, we wouldn’t be in this situation. That wretched girl might have already had a change of heart.”

The Qiao Family shared her sentiment.

Which woman would willingly sever ties with her own family? Who wouldn’t yearn for the security of a family to rely on?

Third Old Master Qiao felt worn out. He sighed and reasoned, “Mother, Elder Brother, Second Brother, Sister-in-law, this is a decision made by the Imperial Court. There’s no way to alter it.”

Madame Lady Qiao sneered. “Find a solution. What can you do? You could say that I’m unwell, and you need to stay and care for me.”

Second Old Master Qiao proposed, “Alternatively, Third Brother, if you were to feign a severe injury and claim you’re immobilized, who could compel you?”

“Agreed, agreed!”

Third Old Master Qiao’s face turned pale with frustration. He retorted, “I want to go as well! There are opportunities to seize when I’m away. I refuse to remain a minor official!”

“Furthermore, Qiao Xuan isn’t easily deceived. She shares no father-daughter bond with me, and certainly none with Mrs. Dong. Even if Shao Yunduan departs the capital, that won’t change anything. Forget about it.”

Second Old Master Qiao jeered, “That remains to be seen. What if she encounters a predicament and our family helps her resolve it? What if she faces a crisis and you sustain severe injuries while attempting to save her? How could she remain indifferent?”

Third Old Master Qiao was rendered speechless.