Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2321: The More I Think About It, the More Secure It Is

Officer Qiao was exasperated. “Hasn’t she had enough time to get her revenge? What more does she want?”

He was baffled by the situation. It was as if she had no sense of gratitude!

There are no parents who are entirely blameless. They had raised her well, arranged a good marriage, and sent her off properly. Despite whatever grievances she might have harbored, without their efforts, she wouldn’t be where she was today.

Even if she held a grudge, wouldn’t the years of suffering have been enough to resolve it? Must she continue to hold onto resentment against her own parents for the rest of her life?

Madame Qiao, however, felt a sense of vindication upon hearing her husband’s frustration. Smiling, she said, “Old Master, don’t worry. With her elevated status and the support she has, she’s become increasingly proud and temperamental. I’m sure she’ll come to her senses eventually. She mentioned that we would meet when the time is right, so let’s just wait.”

Madame Qiao said as well.

Hearing that, Officer Qiao let out a sigh of relief. “I told you that she should get rid of her anger.”

The more he thought about it, the calmer he became. Officer Qiao said with a smile, “Never mind. If staying at the inn for a few days can appease her, then we can stay here!”

She was a girl with a thin skin, so she had to find her own place. As her elders, there was naturally no need for them to argue with her.

Madame Qiao felt a pang of discomfort as she watched Officer Qiao smile at their beloved daughter. Despite her irritation, she wisely chose not to argue at that moment. Instead, she managed a tight-lipped smile. “Old Master, you are right.”

Miao Cong, on the other hand, was struggling to keep his composure.

He had envisioned, countless times, the glory of arriving in Hangzhou City and meeting his brother-in-law, Lord Shao. He imagined himself thriving in such an environment, surrounded by admiration and respect, and couldn’t wait for the moment. His excitement had only grown with each passing day on the journey. By the time they reached Hangzhou City, his anticipation was at its peak, feeling almost unbearable.

Yet, his father-in-law and mother-in-law seemed to be extending his wait indefinitely, much to his frustration.

It was as if he had climbed a steep mountain and was just about to reach the summit. He could almost grasp it with a small effort, only to find himself held back and asked to wait just a little longer.

How could he endure this?

The wait felt like a relentless torment—one that didn’t kill him but left him gasping for relief!

Miao Cong, increasingly agitated, repeatedly asked Qiao Wei what was happening. He urged her to persuade her father and mother to move from the inn to the magistrate’s residence.

After all, they were family. Who would dare accuse Lord Shao of unfairness? Lord Shao was showing his filial piety; how could anyone possibly fault him for that?

Qiao Wei, already uncomfortable and frustrated, couldn’t tolerate Miao Cong’s incessant nagging. In a fit of anger, she snapped, “Can you just be quiet? If you’re so eager to curry favor with them, why don’t you go on your own!”

Miao Cong was taken aback.

Despite his usual eloquence and intelligence, he found himself at a loss for words.