Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home Chapter 1428: Indecent Position

Chapter 1428: Indecent Position

Editor: Henyee Translations

The timing for planting potatoes, let alone watermelons and cantaloupes, had not yet arrived.

Potatoes and watermelons typically went into the ground toward the end of March, while cantaloupes were a bit earlier. Combining them within the same planting period was also an option.

The present time was ideal for thorough land excavation and deep plowing.

When the watermelons and cantaloupes ripened, Songshi would take charge of selling them. If circ.u.mstances turned challenging, he could always turn to Zhao Shu for a.s.sistance. Even if Zhao Shu wasn’t in the capital, there would be individuals present to manage such matters.

Qiao Xuan meticulously conveyed all these instructions to Songshi, who would put them into action as soon as the weather improved. Of all the crops, potatoes held a special importance, and Qiao Xuan had emphasized this.

Simultaneously, she prepared a batch of potatoes to be given as seeds, along with other varieties, for Princess Shuangfu.

As Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan returned to the farm, Liu Yan, who had been mingling with the villagers nearby, hurried back and greeted them with a smile.

By that time, the two had already inspected the farm and were in the middle of a discussion with Songshi. Both Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan were displeased with Liu Yan’s abrupt appearance.

Songshi offered a wry smile of helplessness. The Old Master and Madam had merely instructed them to keep an eye on Liu Yan, a.s.suring that she wouldn’t remain at the estate for an extended period. How they intended to handle her, he didn’t know. Liu Yan wasn’t one to easily obey orders; it almost seemed as if Madam had deliberately set her on a path to antagonize him.

Songshi simply couldn’t be bothered with her. Finding her work to do was out of the question. She could roam as she pleased.

He simply reminded her: She could visit the nearby manor for socializing, but she must not divulge anything about the master’s family. The Old Master and Madam preferred to maintain a low profile, and revealing such information would undoubtedly vex them.

Liu Yan attempted to argue with him, a.s.serting, “Of course I know. I’ve been a part of the Qiao Family for so many years. How could I not understand Madam’s character?”

Songshi was left speechless.

His reminder had been effective. Liu Yan had initially intended to boast about her Old Master and Madam’s influence, her own competence, and her role as Madam’s trusted aide. Now, she only dared to tout her abilities and steer clear of any sensitive topics.

At that moment, Liu Yan entered and greeted them with a smiling bow. “Old Master, Madam, when did you arrive? I had no idea. Please pardon my oversight, Old Master and Madam! Had I known, I would have been ready to serve you! There’s no one else in this manor who can tend to your needs. You must have had a challenging time!”

In her speech, she even shot a sly glance at Songshi, as if he were up to some mischief. By withholding information about the Old Master and Madam’s visit, he seemed bent on tarnishing her reputation in Madam’s eyes.

Qiao Xuan frowned, bewildered by how Liu Yan, who had appeared so meek on her previous visit, now spoke so confidently. Did she a.s.sume she would be kept around to serve her and that she was an indispensable figure by her side?

Had she forgotten that she had been sent to monitor her by Qiao Wei in the first place, and she had initially intended to do whatever Qiao Wei instructed?

Where did she find the audacity to believe she held any significant status?

If such an individual remained in her service, it was only a matter of time before trouble arose. Qiao Xuan cast a cold, expressionless gaze at her and curtly snapped, “Leave! Who granted you permission to enter in such a manner?”