Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1834

Chapter 1834: Moving Out Chapter 1834: Moving Out Editor: Henyee Translations Qiao Xuan retorted sharply, “I am the Prefect’s wife, and the Fan Family poses no threat to me!” With the Fan Family’s affairs settled, Shao Yunduan instructed his men to monitor Deputy Prefect Guan and urged him to vacate the premises.

The western courtyard was thrown into disarray.

Mrs.

Guan’s cries and shouts echoed, her piercing voice reaching even the eastern courtyard.

Yet, she dared not confront Qiao Xuan thereaEUR”whether out of fear or caution, perhaps warned by Deputy Prefect Guan.

Ignoring the occasional curses hurled her way, Qiao Xuan remained steadfast as long as she didn’t give chase.

Given Deputy Prefect Guan’s dismissal, it was only natural for him to relocate from the government office’s premises.

There was no other choice.

In the western courtyard, Mrs.

Guan was devastated.

Despite her prolonged tears, she couldn’t find solace.

It felt surrealaEUR”as if she had been cast into a nightmare.

Was she no longer the Deputy Prefect’s wife?

Had her husband been reduced to a mere scribe?

Setting aside the substantial disparity in income between the Deputy Prefect’s annual salary of 200 taels of silver and a scribe’s meager less than 30 taels, her social status had plummeted.

How would she ever face society again?

Initially refusing to budge, Mrs.

Guan had regarded this place as her sanctuary, having resided here for so many years.

However, the bailiff’s ultimatumaEUR”to vacate within three days or face expulsion by Lord ShaoaEUR”left her seething with anger and resentment, prompting her to reluctantly order the packing of her belongings.

Simultaneously, she dispatched people to organize the house.

In addition to their current residence in Anze Province, they possessed another courtyard.

It was neither grandiose nor modest, but sufficient for their family’s needs.

Yet, they seethed with indignation.

“aEUR| Even if you haven’t contributed lately, your past efforts speak volumes, Old Master.

You’ve dedicated so much to Anze Province.

How can Lord Shao dismiss you so callously?

It seems he’s reluctant to admit his failure to shake Anze Province to its core and incite widespread panic!

You’ve served as Deputy Prefect for a decade.

What transgression warranted your expulsion?” As Mrs.

Guan continued, her despondency deepened.

She exclaimed furiously, “I refuse to leave!

I won’t budge an inch!

Let’s see if they have the gall to forcibly eject us!

Hmph, if they dare lay a hand on my possessions, I’ll challenge their authority!

Is there no law for princes, kings, or rulersaEUR|” Initially, Mrs.

Guan had hoped to remain in the eastern courtyard, but now even the western courtyard was off-limits.

How could she not be furious?

Deputy Prefect Guan glanced at her, his smile tinged with coldness, as he recounted the ordeal with the Fan Family.

“You’re well aware of Old Lady Fan’s character, aren’t you?

She won’t yield an inch to the Shao couple.

Do you honestly believe we stand a chance?” Mrs.

Guan was left speechlessaEUR| “Don’t let anger consume you,” Deputy Prefect Guan sighed wearily, rubbing his tired forehead.

His cold eyes betrayed no emotion.

“Just observe.

This is merely a setback.

We may yet find an opportunity to turn the tideaEUR|” Mrs.

Guan sneered, her teeth clenched.

“Fine, I’ll heed Old Master’s advice!

Anze Province operates by its own rules.

Let’s see how it all unfolds in the end!” Less than three days later, on the second day, Deputy Prefect Guan’s family vacated their residence.

Mrs.

Guan’s disdain for Shao Yunduan was palpable; she stripped the house bare of anything movable, leaving not a single curtain behind.

She even instructed the servants to uproot numerous flowers and trees from the garden, claiming she had planted them herself.

Since she was leaving, she insisted on taking them along.

The once-lush garden was now a chaotic scene of upturned soil, broken branches, and scattered leaves, a testament to Mrs.

Guan’s spiteful departure.