Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1831

Chapter 1831: Qiao Xuan’s Visit Chapter 1831: Qiao Xuan’s Visit Editor: Henyee Translations In truth, Old Lady Fan’s demeanor was frosty.

As Qiao Xuan took her seat, Old Lady Fan fixed her with a sneer.

“Madam Shao, what brings you here to detain my two sons?” Qiao Xuan maintained a composed smile.

“Didn’t Old Master Fan correspond with us, Old Lady?

He elucidated the situation thoroughly.

Our Lord has shown leniency by imposing a mere one thousand taels of silver as punishment.

However, anticipating any misconceptions, I’ve come to clarify matters.” She extended a small token.

“This is a gesture of our Lord’s goodwill.” Fan Ruyin couldn’t resist interjecting, “Madam Shao, you’re correct.

Our family’s finances aren’t bottomless.

Isn’t demanding nearly ten thousand taels a bit excessive?

I speak plainly, Madam Shao, please don’t take offense.” “Indeed, Madam Shao,” Second Mrs.

Fan chimed in.

“Let’s resolve this matter amicably.

There’s nothing insurmountable, is there?

The Fan family is renowned in Anze Province.

Lord Shao’s leniency grants us face, and naturally, the Fan family reciprocatesaEUR|” The implication was clear: in the future, the Fan family would collaborate with Lord Shao’s governance, ready to assist whenever he required their aid.

First Madam Fan, wary of Fan Ruyin’s potential arrogance, intervened with a smile.

Second Mrs.

Fan quickly echoed her agreement, eager to avoid conflict.

Both women harbored a fear of the old lady and her daughter, especially Fan Ruyin.

Her domineering nature had strained her relationship with her husband to the point where he seemed like a distant stranger.

She couldn’t bear to see others thrive, and her eccentric behavior extended even to her own family.

Old Lady Fan huffed in disapproval, shooting a cold glance at her daughters-in-law, but refrained from speaking.

In public, she understood the importance of saving face.

However, Qiao Xuan remained unmoved.

She wasn’t there to negotiate but to deliver a warning.

“Mrs.

Fan, you seem to have misunderstood,” Qiao Xuan maintained her calm demeanor.

“I believe there’s little to discuss, correct?

My Lord has already displayed clemency!” Old Lady Fan seethed with anger.

“Detaining her isn’t letting her off!” Qiao Xuan met her gaze squarely.

“Isn’t it?

The Fan Family concealed the truth, and according to the law, you should face fines exceeding 2,000 taels.

Yet, our Lord only demands 1,000 taels.

Isn’t that an act of mercy?” “But even if we’re required to pay, shouldn’t he release our people from the government office?” Old Lady Fan countered.

“We cannot release them without the full payment, as dictated by the laws of Great Qin,” Qiao Xuan calmly stated, her smile unwavering.

“First Madam Fan, if you doubt my words, feel free to verify them.

We’ve only detained two Old Masters today.

If the Fan Family is truly reluctant to pay, our Lord deems it reasonable.

However, we must thoroughly investigate this matter.

Anyone involved must report to the government office for questioningaEUR”farm stewards, mansion housekeepers, Old Master Fan’s trusted aides, Madame Fan’s household staff, and so forth.

No one will be exempt!” “I believe a thorough inquiry will shed light on this matter!” The members of the Fan family were all speechless.