Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1418: This Brainless

Editor: Henyee Translations

This was what genuinely troubled her husband.

If he couldn’t uphold this commitment, he would have to relinquish this prospective marriage.

In that scenario, Taotao, who had already been deeply touched, was destined to endure heartache and hardship.

In the end, Taotao might either persist in her suffering, or the Shao Family might compromise.

However, was Taotao truly accustomed to the conflicts that often arose between wives and concubines within the household? Wouldn’t she suffer greatly?

Unexpectedly, Zhao Shu paid a visit that evening.

Before Shao Yunduan could request his departure, Zhao Shu spoke earnestly, “Lord Shao, I will never take a concubine in my lifetime, and I won’t entertain the thought of another woman. I genuinely care for Taotao, and she’s all I need. I made a promise to my late mother, so rest assured, Lord Shao! Well, I won’t disturb you any longer. Farewell!”

With that, Zhao Shu hurriedly left.

Shao Yunduan was left dumbfounded, unable to make sense of the situation.

Reflecting on Zhao Shu’s words, when Shao Yunduan recounted the encounter to Qiao Xuan, she couldn’t help but burst into laughter and shared details of Aunt Qing’s recent visit.

Shao Yunduan finally grasped the meaning behind those words.

Though unconventional, it seemed to carry weight.

Zhao Shu held profound respect for his departed mother, and he wouldn’t jest about her memory. It was evident that his words held authenticity.

The Zhao Family’s tumultuous history, largely influenced by Ms. Qin and her son, contributed to this complex situation. It made sense that Zhao Shu wanted to ensure history didn’t repeat itself.

Shao Yunduan’s resistance began to wane.

As for Shaoding Village…

At the time, Zhao Shu’s arrival had garnered significant attention.

The primary reason for this was his down-to-earth demeanor. He was a young and handsome man with a warm and passionate personality. He enjoyed exploring every corner of the village, engaging in friendly conversations with the Land Officer and other locals. His generosity also won people over. Despite his short stay in the village, he quickly became a beloved figure.

His friendly disposition and open-handedness endeared him to everyone.

After a while, Zhao Shu developed feelings for Taotao and approached Ms. Fang and Eldest Uncle about it, but Eldest Uncle wasn’t enthusiastic.

Eldest Uncle was well aware of their family’s modest background and felt they weren’t suited for such an affluent household.

Ms. Fang, on the other hand, held a favorable opinion of Zhao Shu. She saw him as a genuinely kind-hearted person without any ulterior motives. He lacked the guidance of a doting father and had lost his mother, which made him quite endearing to her.

However, she was concerned that she might not be thinking it through thoroughly, so she deferred to Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan to make the final decision. Thus, Zhao Shu remained in limbo.

Taotao had developed a fondness for him as well. While her parents hadn’t directly mentioned it to her, she was perceptive and sensed their inclination. Upon seeing Zhao Shu again, she couldn’t help but feel a touch of shyness.

Nevertheless, her life experiences had taught her to push through her shyness and do what was necessary. Even though she and Zhao Shu were often in each other’s company, they maintained a silent understanding, communicating politely with occasional meaningful glances. Zhao Shu’s considerate nature added a unique sweetness to their interactions.

Moreover, since Zhao Shu was residing in the first section of the family, which was quite extensive, as a friend of Shao Yunduan, he made sure not to cause any disturbances unless circumstances necessitated it.

However, while the first section of the family aimed to uphold their reputation, not everyone in the vicinity shared the same sense of decorum.

Shao Xiaozhi from the third section was also approaching the age when discussions of marriage were expected.

However, Ms. Ma had taken a lesson from the ordeal that befell the second section of the family.

She was waiting for her son to reach maturity next year, possibly achieving the status of an Advanced Scholar or something similar. It was only then that she planned to arrange Shao Xiaozhi’s marriage.

The prospect seemed to offer the freedom of choice.

Yet, upon encountering Zhao Shu, both Ms. Ma and Third Uncle couldn’t help but feel a sense of intrigue…