Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1829

Chapter 1829: Her Heart Aches for the Silver Chapter 1829: Her Heart Aches for the Silver Editor: Henyee Translations Simultaneously, rumors circulated that Lord Shao had issued another decree.

Any oversights during the municipal investigations were to be reported to the government office for re-registration.

A surprise inspection was slated in a few days, and failure to comply would not be taken lightlyaEUR| At the mention of this, countless households trembled with fear.

Overnight, they scrambled to gather the required funds and surreptitiously re-registered at the government office.

Coincidentally encountering acquaintances, they exchanged knowing nods, silently acknowledging the shared predicament.

It was as though they were merely strolling through the government office, yet everyone was keenly aware of each other’s presence.

But that was a concern for another time.

Meanwhile, the missive from the two Old Masters of the Fan family landed in the hands of Old Lady Fan, igniting her ire.

“9,100 taels!

Hmph, 9,100 taels!

Lord Shao must have a penchant for wealth!” “Those two sons of mine are utterly useless.

They’re in a panic over such a trifling matter!” Fan Ruyin’s distress deepened upon hearing the contents of the letter.

Her heart ached at the thought of parting with the silver.

“Mother, we can’t surrender the silver so readily.

It’s a disgrace to our Fan family!

How will we ever hold our heads high in Anze Province?” Nearly 10,000 taels of silver was no trifling amount.

Old Lady Fan’s lip curled in disdain.

“Indeed, it isn’t!” She was well-versed in the art of negotiation.

Given the exorbitant demand, she intended to haggle fiercely.

At most, her sons would be confined to the government office for a mere 500 meters.

She doubted Lord Prefect would dare to take further action against them!

Tomorrow, she would dispatch the butler to negotiateaEUR| First Madam Fan and Second Mrs.

Fan grew agitated.

They couldn’t contain their frustration upon hearing Old Lady Fan’s plan.

She felt no remorse, but they certainly did!

What kind of establishment was the state office?

To even consider subjecting their sons to imprisonment there!

Even if they weren’t subjected to hardship, the stigma of being incarcerated in the state office was unbearable.

Accustomed to a life of luxury with plush beds and soft pillows, could they possibly sleep and eat well in such a place?

“Is that any place for people?” they lamented.

Were they so oblivious to the impact on their reputation in the future?

With tearful pleas, they agreed to bring their children, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren to Old Lady Fan, hoping to sway her with their collective anguish.

No matter what, they had to quickly bring them back!

They could not ignore them like this!

Fan Ruyin couldn’t help but interject, “Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, let’s not stir up trouble.

Lord Shao won’t dare to make things difficult for us.

Even if he keeps them there, they’ll surely be treated differently!

9,100 taels of silver is not a trifling sum.

Surrendering it so easily would only whet Lord Shao’s appetite.

Wouldn’t our Fan family lose face?

We must negotiate.” “Why not foot the bill yourselves, Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law?” Second Mrs.

Fan exploded in anger, retorting, “What nonsense are you spouting?!

Why should we pay?

Isn’t this an issue that concerns us all?

Your own blood brother is the one apprehended by the authorities.

Your words are utterly disappointing!” Fan Ruyin, equally incensed, shot back, “The silver belongs to us all.

You can’t squander it so recklessly!

Second Sister-in-law, you’re too hesitant to part with the silver for Second Brother’s sake.

What more is there to say?!” “You!” “Mother,” First Madam Fan intervened, her tone frosty, “This silver is meant for taxes and fines.

Isn’t it a family matter?

We can provide the funds, but we can’t let them go for naught!

Isn’t this blatant coercion?

Mother, he’s your own son!”