Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1944

Chapter 1944: Lord Shao’s Luck Chapter 1944: Lord Shao’s Luck Editor: Henyee Translations The outcome was deemed fair by all, with no disputes over the distribution.

Lord and Madam received only a small portion, ensuring most of the spoils were shared among everyone else.

There was little else to be said.

Furthermore, the discovery of such a fruitful hunting ground meant they could return for more in the future.

Qiao Xuan and the others generously provided a portion to the servants, allowing each of them to enjoy a few bites.

However, Lixia, Songshi, and the other stewards were excluded from this share.

Instead, Deputy Prefect Jia, along with Lixia and Songshi, received two portions.

Regrettably, none of the remaining scribes received any portion.

With half of the spoils remaining, Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan were left with a manageable amount, aided by the cold weather allowing for preservation of the sutras, pheasants, rabbits, and wild ducks.

The fresh and succulent venison was processed into meat paste and used to cook porridge, pleasing Anan as well.

It had been quite some time since Qiao Xuan had tasted such fresh venison.

From roasted to stir-fried, grilled to stewed, the meat was prepared in various delectable ways, culminating in a splendid feast.

On a whim, Lord Shao decided to take his wife hunting, and it was only after they returned with a full load that news of their excursion spread throughout Anze City.

Families in the area couldn’t help but marvel at their luck.

Despite Anze Province’s mountainous terrain teeming with prey, Lord Shao seemed unusually fortunate!

Their destination was Mili Town, and considering the time spent en route, it was evident they wasted no time delving into the mountains for the hunt.

Remarkably, they managed to capture ten deer!

While the smaller prey they caught weren’t included in the count, their achievement was nonetheless impressive.

With only 18 individuals in their party, and considering that Lord Shao, Madam Shao, and the younger children and maids lacked hunting prowess, it was quite extraordinary for a group of 12 or 13 people to secure ten fat deer in such a short span!

Their strength and luck were truly commendable.

While they occasionally ventured into the mountains for recreational hunting, they never ventured too deep.

They had never personally hunted deer before, let alone laid eyes on one.

However, there were skilled hunters who captured and sold deer in the area.

Admittedly, it wasn’t a common occurrence.

This was largely due to the elusive nature of deer herds, which typically avoided areas frequented by humans.

They were swift and vigilant creatures, making them challenging to hunt.

The return of Lord Shao with such a bountiful harvest left everyone in awe.

His luck and fortune were undeniable, prompting a collective sigh of admiration.

It seemed one would fare well to align themselves with Lord Shao, fostering honesty and cooperation for future endeavors.

Amidst these reflections, it became evident that the weight of New Year gifts would significantly increase.

As the new year approached, families vied to send lavish offerings to the Prefectural yamen, adhering to tradition.

Qiao Xuan, in her role, accepted these gifts graciously and prepared suitable returns, keeping herself busy in the process.

Some of the offerings were notably extravagant, prompting Qiao Xuan to find justification swiftly.

Given her husband’s recent achievements in subduing bandits and assuming control of a region, it made sense for the attention lavished upon him.

In any case, as everyone participated in the customary exchange of gifts for the New Year, Qiao Xuan reciprocated accordingly, ensuring she could afford to do so.

Before they knew it, the 48th year of Qi Xuan had arrived.

Although Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan had not managed to reunite with Shaoding Village, they found solace in the company of many friends and Anan, creating their own small reunion.

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