Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1742

Chapter 1742: Robbery Chapter 1742: Robbery Editor: Henyee Translations Deputy Prefect Guan seized the chance to provoke Lord Shao, capitalizing on his silence to entice others into mischief.

Individuals accustomed to enjoying perks were reluctant to relinquish them easily.

Wielding the account book, Deputy Prefect Guan taunted Scribe Fang, sneering, “No need to look so despondent.

I’ll return it once I’m done.

What use do I have for this?

Can you eat it?

You should have handed it over earlier instead of creating a scene!” “Indeed!” “Looks like he prefers the hard way!” “I extended an olive branch, but he rejected it!” “He’s not shameless; he’s just overconfident!” “Hahaha, exactly!” Scribe Hu and his cohorts mocked and jeered, escorting Deputy Prefect Guan away.

With nothing more to witness, the timid ones discreetly retreated to resume their tasks.

Those with a close rapport with Scribe Fang remained, offering support and solace.

At that moment, Sun Bai, Qing Yan, and others entered with Shao Yunduan.

Frowning upon hearing the report, Shao Yunduan inquired, “What’s happening?” “Lord!” “Lord Shao!” Everyone greeted him hurriedly.

Scribe Fang bowed, cupping his hands.

“I’ve disappointed you, Lord.

Deputy Prefect Guan took the ledger.

I failed in my duty.

Please punish me, Lord!” Shao Yunduan wore a cold expression, his dark eyes inscrutable.

The deep red uniform added to his aura of authority.

Casting a glance at Scribe Fang, he uttered a few indifferent words from his thin lips.

“I’ve made it clear that if you fail, there will be consequences.

You’re sentenced to two months of punishment.

Repeat the offense, and it’ll be six months.” Hearts skipped a beat among the onlookers.

Some had contemplated pleading for Scribe Fang, but fear silenced them.

“Yes, thank you, Lord,” Scribe Fang accepted his punishment respectfully.

Lord Shao had warned him earnestly when assigning the task, even offering the option to decline if he found it challenging.

Scribe Fang, however, perceived it as a straightforward assignment.

After all, wasn’t it merely obtaining approval to access various account books?

He failed to realize the complexity of the situation in Anze Province.

Back in the office, Shao Yunduan coldly summoned Deputy Prefect Guan and all the scribes present.

Deputy Prefect Guan and his companions were joyously examining the ledger together.

Upon seeing over 20,000 taels of silver in the account book, excitement surged.

They declared that everyone had worked hard lately and proposed sharing the silver among themselves.

With more than 20,000 taels, each person stood to gain a significant amount.

One individual grumbled, questioning why Lord Shao, clearly affluent, couldn’t allocate more than 100,000 taels for his own family.

Despite repaying debts, he wasn’t lacking funds.

Why the rush?

Any surplus silver should be utilized within the government office first!

If Lord Shao owed money to other families, they wouldn’t insist.

In their opinion, Lord Shao was overly frugal.

As they discussed, Shao Yunduan arrived to summon them.

The room fell silent, all eyes turning to Deputy Prefect Guan.

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