Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1783

Chapter 1783: A Family of Muddles Chapter 1783: A Family of Muddles Editor: Henyee Translations The situation had concluded, or so they thought.

However, at the banquet, while the gifts from the first branch of the family appeared impressive, they lacked practicality, and the monetary contributions were meager.

The grand plan of the third branch to accumulate wealth during the event had floundered.

Following the banquet, Shao Liulang focused on preparing for the upcoming Spring Quarter Examination.

Successive matchmakers arrived at Shao Xiaozhi’s doorstep with marriage proposals.

Ms.

Fang identified two or three families that seemed suitable for Shao Xiaozhi, yet both Ms.

Ma and Third Uncle adamantly rejected them all.

Were they incapable of polite refusal?

Their haughty demeanor seemed to suggest they could control the heavens, dismissing proposals as if they were beneath their notice.

To make matters worse, they flaunted this behavior in the village.

Shao Xiaozhi proved no exception to the family’s pride.

She displayed the same arrogance as her parents.

Even the loss of her admirer to Taotao failed to elicit much sorrow or indignation from her.

No matter Young Master Zhao’s virtues, he remained a mere businessman.

Once her brother attained official status, she planned to marry into officialdom herself, leaving Taotao far behind.

Ms.

Fang sighed in frustration.

She utilized the missteps of the third branch as cautionary tales for her own children and in-laws.

They needed to recognize their limitations and avoid frivolity that could tarnish their standing.

When discussing marriage in the future, they must consider their children’s prospects carefully.

Underestimating Shao Yunduan’s worth could lead to marrying into an unsuitable family, bringing untold difficulties.

Marriage into a prominent family involved navigating a web of elders, relatives, friends, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law, as well as managing various household staff.

A wife of an official must adeptly navigate bureaucratic social circles, lest she become a laughingstock.

Failing to do so could strain her husband’s position and their relationship, rendering her life untenable.

How could it be so simpleaEUR| How could someone like Shao Xiaozhi end up as the wife of an official!

To be frank, Zhao Shu’s family was exceedingly humble.

If Zhao Shu were just an official and not from a prominent family like the Yuezhengs, she would never have consented to his union with Taotao.

Her daughter was merely a rustic girl.

Her circumstances improved only because of her brother and sister-in-law.

Nonetheless, it was inconceivable for her to marry into such a prestigious household.

Ms.

Xu had harbored hopes of her daughter, Shao Qing, marrying into an official’s family once she came of age.

She even dared to dream about an alliance with the third branch of the family.

But upon hearing Ms.

Fang’s remarks, she abandoned the idea.

Perhaps it wouldn’t be a bad idea for her daughter to wed a merchant or a country gentlemanaEUR| In late July, Shao Yunduan received a missive from home and perused it alongside Qiao Xuan.

All was well back home, with various businesses flourishing.

Though the flowers in the field weren’t as vibrant as before, The Zhang Family’s teahouse production had slightly diminished, and the orchard’s fruit yield was slightly lower, overall, everything remained steady.

No significant changes were apparent.

Qiao Xuan breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.

This indicated that her abilities had subtly influenced the plants, optimizing their growth to a degree.

As long as the soil and water conditions were suitable and managed properly, yields would remain consistent, a marked improvement over those without such abilities.

She felt reassured.

After all, it was impractical for her to traverse the world multiple times a year solely for this matter.

In this era, transportation was arduous, making such journeys challenging.