Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1803

Chapter 1803: Think of a Way Chapter 1803: Think of a Way Editor: Henyee Translations More importantly, this cycle of losses would persist indefinitely into the future, resulting in significant long-term repercussions.

Adding to the strain, the relationship between the Fan Family and Lord Shao had deteriorated to the point where they couldn’t afford any further loss of reputationaEUR| Old Lady Fan concurred, summoning her two sons and inquiring about any viable solutions they might have devised.

Their plan had initially revolved around a private meeting with Lord Shao, offering him increased benefits compared to previous years in a plea for leniency.

Yet, despite their efforts, when Lord Shao greeted them warmly, he steadfastly refused their offerings, opting instead to lecture them tirelessly on the laws of the Great Qin Empire.

The elder members of the Fan family found themselves rendered speechless, their chests constricted with tension.

First Old Master Fan clenched his teeth, realizing that even doubling the benefits promised to Lord Shao failed to sway him.

Meanwhile, a bitter smile crept onto the face of the other elder, First Old Master Fan, as he acknowledged Lord Shao’s indifference to their modest offerings.

It seemed evident that such a trifling sum held no allure for him, especially considering his substantial wealth, which surpassed 600,000 taels of silver without hesitation.

With covert operations ruled out, the two elders reluctantly abandoned their initial strategy, compelled to explore alternative avenues.

Even in the absence of their mother’s prompting, they were already racking their brains to devise a solution.

After all, enduring such annual losses over an extended period was simply untenable.

Learning of their failed attempt to persuade Shao Yunduan, Old Lady Fan’s expression soured with a mixture of anger and disdain.

“Why must you subject yourselves to such humiliation?

Lord Shao will not yield unless we offer him everything we possess!” “Mother speaks the truth.

Elder Brother, Second Brother, your judgment has faltered.

Are you not aware of the true nature of Lord Shao and his wife?

Do you not grasp how they regard our family?

Why must you persist in this futile endeavor?

In my estimation, even if we were to seek an audience, Lord Shao would remain elusive.

Would it not be wiser to approach Deputy Prefect Guan instead?” The two elder members of the Fan family were taken aback, a realization dawning upon themaEUR| Second Old Master Fan furrowed his brow once more.

“But can Deputy Prefect Guan assist us, considering his responsibilities over field investigations and tax collection?” Old Lady Fan scoffed, her tone sharp.

“Isn’t that convenient?

Precisely because he oversees these matters, it’s fitting!

Ha, Deputy Prefect Guan has been stationed in Anze Province for a decade.

What doesn’t he know?

I refuse to believe there’s no one loyal to him within the government office.

If he truly wished to conceal something from that Shao character, it would be child’s play!

Why didn’t you two consider this?

Thankfully, we have the insight of the younger generation!” The countenances of the two elder Fan masters soured.

Yet, Fan Ruyin interjected with a smile, “Mother, don’t fault Elder Brother and Second Brother.

It simply slipped their minds momentarily!

Besides, as a member of the Fan family, it’s my duty to contribute.” “Hehe, I always knew you were capable and dutiful!” The two elder Fan masters remained silent, their spirits dampened.

Having failed to secure an audience with Shao Yunduan, they hesitated to approach Deputy Prefect Guan directly.

Instead, they dispatched a representative to gather information about the inner workings of the office.

Failure to devise a successful strategy would leave them with few alternatives.

After all, who would willingly abandon such a significant matter without exerting every effort?

Their inquiries, however, yielded increasingly shocking revelationsaEUR| Having no official ties to the government, they had paid scant attention to the affairs of the state office.

Their knowledge was limited to the reputation of Lord Shao’s authoritarian rule and the exodus of many longstanding officials and scribes from the government office.