Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Zhao Zhai comprehended his meaning and panic gripped him. “Officer!”

“What else do you wish to convey?”

Zhao Zhai’s heart raced, his fear intensifying. He opened his mouth but choked down his objection.

He knew what needed to be done, but he hesitated in the officer’s disfavor.

Zhao Mu and Zhao Ye were unaware of the situation, resulting in the absence of both father and son. Zhao Zhai was left to bear the burden alone.

He reluctantly agreed to pay 10,000 liang as compensation and offer a public apology in court.

The 10,000 liang would undoubtedly be covered by the intermediaries; it wasn’t his concern. However, when he had to bow before Sun Qian and apologize in the courtroom, Zhao Zhai forced himself to do it, his face turning crimson with embarrassment. He secretly cursed Zhao Ye.

Thus, the misunderstanding was resolved, and the Zhao Family gained notoriety in Yangzhou.

Sun Qian returned to the hostel.

Zhao Zhai vented his anger and humiliation on Zhao Shu and Zhao Ye. Zhao Shu was right there, and he wasn’t going to let him off.

As they exited the government office, Zhao Zhai couldn’t hold back any longer and stopped Zhao Shu, sneering, “Now that you’re back, why don’t you return to the mansion? Come with me!”

They weren’t in court, so there was no need to consider Zhao Mu and the Zhao Family’s face. As for Zhao Zhai, Zhao Shu couldn’t care less about him. He sneered as if he had heard something unbelievable. “I told you I’m not returning to the mansion. That’s my home, where I was born and raised. If I’m not going back, where else would I go?”

Zhao Zhai felt a pang of heartache. He hadn’t returned to the Zhao Family until he was 12 years old, born to a concubine. He simply couldn’t find the words.

Before he realized what was happening, Zhao Shu and Uncle Qing had already departed in the wagon.

Zhao Zhai seethed with anger as he spat in the direction they had departed. He stormed over to the Zhao Family’s wagon and curtly ordered the coachman to hasten their journey. He needed to return home as quickly as possible.

Once they were back at the Zhao Family estate, Zhao Shu wouldn’t have any leverage over them; they would all be on the same side.

In truth, Zhao Mu, Zhao Ye, and Ms. Qin were already aware of Zhao Shu’s court appearance. But now that Zhao Shu had openly declared his intentions, Zhao Mu’s presence at the court would be futile.

The entire Zhao Family would suffer public humiliation.

There was no point in pursuing it further.

The entire household awaited Zhao Shu’s return.

Ms. Qin seethed with anger, inwardly cursing why this troublemaker had chosen this moment to come back and disrupt her plans!

She still held strong confidence in her scheme, believing that as long as Zhao Shu didn’t return, she would secure 100,000 mu of mulberry fields.

However, Zhao Mu was deeply irritated by recent events.

They had given away precious possessions to play with antiques and money, subjected themselves to humiliation in court, and made a mockery of their reputation, all for nothing!

Zhao Shu returned to the Zhao Family accompanied by Uncle Qing and eight formidable servants.

The moment he stepped into the mansion, the housekeeper ushered him into the main hall, saying, “Old Master and Madame Qin are waiting for you.”

Zhao Shu shot the housekeeper a cold, disdainful look. “Madame Qin? Is my father married to a second wife?”

The housekeeper stammered, “No, no…”

“Then where is this Madame Qin about?”

“….”

Zhao Shu sneered and brushed past him.

Inside the main hall, Zhao Mu and Ms. Qin occupied seats on the left and right flanks of the main chair, with Zhao Ye seated on the left side of the main chair. The maids and elderly women stood nearby, holding their breath, their expressions taut with tension