Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1812

Chapter 1812: Mixing Chapter 1812: Mixing Editor: Henyee Translations “Ha, the richer you are, the stingier you are.

Who would think that they have too much money?” “That’s what Lord Shao should do!” “These two Old Masters are interesting.

They actually forgot such a big matter and actually confessed.

Hehe!” “Hang on!” Zheng Sangge’s gaze gleamed with confidence.

His entourage comprised individuals of utmost utility, some his own trusted allies, others former bailiffs now honed into formidable agents.

Their presence alone exerted a palpable pressure on the Fan Family.

And even if, by some miracle, the Fan Family could muster the strength to oppose them, who would dare attack officials in broad daylight, especially after witnessing the fate of those hooligans?

Risking a beating and imprisonment was simply unthinkable.

The two Old Masters of the Fan family grasped the grim reality: unless they conceded defeat, there was no end in sight to this standoff.

Perhaps they could have negotiated, but after the events of the previous night, such a prospect seemed futile.

Lord Shao wouldn’t entertain further discussions.

Moreover, criticism of Lord Shao was off-limits.

After all, the Fan Clan had initiated hostilities.

Even lacking concrete evidence, their guilt was clear to all.

But capitulating under such circumstances would be a bitter pill to swallowaEUR| Just then, Deputy Prefect Guan hurried over with two attendants.

His heart skipped a beat at the sight before him.

After exchanging pleasantries, he addressed the pressing issue at hand.

“This situation can’t be allowed to linger.

We must find a resolution.

How about this?

First Old Master Fan, Second Old Master Fan, let’s convene inside and discuss matters further.” Seeing a potential resolution, the two Old Masters of the Fan Family breathed a sigh of relief, nodding in agreement as they courteously ushered Deputy Prefect Guan into the Fan Residence.

Having Deputy Prefect Guan present was ideal.

He could facilitate discussions with their mother.

Zheng Sangge raised no objections, personally positioning his men to guard the residence’s entrance, ensuring no one could leave while allowing entry.

He mused that Lord Shao’s judgment had been correct.

Deputy Prefect Guan should have remained in the crowd, intervening only as a last resort.

Since Lord Shao had assigned this task to him, it was fitting for him to take charge now.

He anticipated the outcome of negotiations between Deputy Prefect Guan and the Fan Family.

Old Lady Fan was notorious for her stubbornness.

As expected, Old Lady Fan erupted in fury, hurling curses in Deputy Prefect Guan’s direction.

Though not explicitly directed at him, he still felt uneasy.

After all, he held a middling official position.

Yet, Deputy Prefect Guan lacked the confidence and authority to confront the Fan Family as Shao Yunduan would.

He had no choice but to endure Old Lady Fan’s tirade, avoiding any direct association with the scolding.

It was during this confrontation that Deputy Prefect Guan learned of the Fan Family’s extensive land holdingsaEUR”over 260,000 mu, with only 150,000 mu officially registered with the government.

Over 50,000 mu remained concealed.

Considering the scarcity of paddy fields in Anze Province, this was a substantial sum, akin to the fertile lands of Jiangnan.

Deputy Prefect Guan was stunned!

Old Lady Fan adamantly refused to pay taxes on these unregistered lands, citing the family’s historical contributions to the government.

She implored Lord Shao to show mercy, warning that further pressure from him would only lead to mutual destruction.

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