Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home-Chapter 1710

Chapter 1710: Banquet

Chapter 1710: Banquet Editor: Henyee Translations

The Huo Family and the Mei Family found themselves in a dilemma.

Did Lord Shao truly possess such vast financial resources?

If he did, why would he take on a position in Anze Province?

They pondered whether he could have used his wealth to attain power more directly.

According to the information they had gathered earlier, Shao Yunduan hailed from a modest farming family with an ordinary background.

In their perplexity, the Huo and Mei families reluctantly decided to collect the debt from the state office.

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If Shao Yunduan could repay them, it was acceptable; otherwise, they feared he would utilize the funds to source seeds from alternative means, causing them to regret their inaction.

Approaching Shao Yunduan directly, they received the banknotes after Qing Yan retrieved them from Qiao Xuan.

Shao Yunduan promptly transferred all the IOUs to Qiao Xuan.

As a result, Qiao Xuan now held the IOUs totaling 620,000 taels of silver.

While the silver in Qiao Xuan’s possession diminished to less than 500,000 taels, it was still an impressive sum compared to others.

Utilizing 200,000 taels to procure rice seeds was more than sufficient.

The attempt by the three families to use money as leverage against Shao Yunduan proved futile.

Qiao Xuan, with a smile, informed her husband about the situation and expressed her intention to host a banquet, inviting all the ladies to witness the unfolding spectacle.

After all, Mrs.

Guan had recently organized a reception banquet for her, and it seemed fitting to reciprocate.

The banquet served as a clear counterattack against the three prominent families, revealing that Lord Shao and Madam Shao were untroubled by financial concerns.

Shao Yunduan, however, couldn’t help but express his concern for Qiao Xuan’s well-being, glancing at her belly with a touch of worry.

Reassuring him, Qiao Xuan smiled and assured, “I am fine.

The weather is perfect, so we can enjoy some leisurely conversation, admire the flowers, and have a good time.

I’ll ask Lixia and the others to stay close this time!”

Shao Yunduan agreed but suggested involving Mrs.

Guan to manage the guests, while Lixia and Liqiu would stay by Qiao Xuan’s side for added protection.

He emphasized the need for Qiao Xuan’s safety in light of the potential schemes and risks posed by those unhappy with the seed and promissory note situation.

Acknowledging his concerns, Qiao Xuan agreed to make a brief appearance at the banquet before retiring to rest, with Lixia, Liqiu, and others remaining to take care of her.

Mrs.

Guan, though not entirely willing, had little choice but to accept the responsibility.

The swift and uncompromising return of the 620,000 taels of silver amazed Mrs.

Guan and her husband.

Qiao Xuan’s calm and unquestionable handling of such a large sum left them astonished and made them think twice about crossing her.

The banquet was scheduled for two days later, leaving the recipients of the invitations in disbelief.

The upcoming event promised to be a spectacle, especially considering Old Lady Fan’s inevitable reaction to the situation.