Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home-Chapter 1693
Chapter 1693: Deputy Prefect Guan’s Bitterness
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Chapter 1693: Deputy Prefect Guan’s Bitterness Editor: Henyee Translations
Mrs.
Guan patted her chest, letting out a relieved sigh.
“That scared me to death.
Old Master, don’t be sad!
I’ll settle the score with those troublemakers later!
Hmph, none of them can escape!” Mrs.
Guan said with resentment.
Determined, she decided that even if those individuals had to face bankruptcy and sell themselves as slaves, she would make sure they compensated for their losses.
Otherwise, they would all end up in jail.
Deputy Prefect Guan felt extremely frustrated.
“Shut up and let me have some peace!”
His wife was unaware of the true value of the painting.
If she knew, it might drive her to anger-induced demise.
In the current situation, he dared not say anything.
The idea of finding those responsible for compensation seemed plausible, but who could he hold accountable?
The chaos of the moment made it unlikely for anyone to admit guilt willingly.
Furthermore, if he pushed them into a corner and they fought back fiercely, he would be the one facing unfortunate consequences.
He was no longer solely in charge of the Prefect’s office, and throwing her in jail was out of the question; Lord Shao would never agree to it.
Deputy Prefect Guan knew without asking that the bailiffs wouldn’t follow his orders.
Bitterness consumed him as he contemplated the situation.
If only he had known the extent of those troublemakers’ lawlessness, he would have paid them off.
Twenty taels per person, totaling 60 people, amounted to only 1,000 taels.
Reflecting on it, he realized he had lost several thousand taels.
His anger was overwhelming, and his heart ached at the loss.
No, if he had given the six troublemakers twenty taels of silver from the start, ten taels per person would likely have resolved the issue peacefully.
The more Deputy Prefect Guan thought about it, the more his heart ached, and anger threatened to make him vomit blood.
The doctor finally arrived, confirming Deputy Prefect Guan’s suspicion of a fractured left arm accompanied by bruises.
Sensing slight pain in his chest and abdomen, he opted to address all issues at once.
The consultation and medicine incurred a few taels of silver!
Observing her husband’s sorry state, Mrs.
Guan instructed someone to procure and prepare the medicine.
Rising angrily, she declared, “I’m going to find Madam Shao.
Lord Shao must intervene.
If he refuses, I won’t leave so easily!”
“Stop right there!” Deputy Prefect Guan sternly halted her, his frown deepening.
“Come back; you’re not allowed to go!”
“Old Master!”
“Isn’t it embarrassing enough?
If Shao Yunduan seizes this opportunity to investigate, think about it for yourself!”
“!”
Mrs.
Guan was instantly rendered speechless.
“Could it be! settled just like that?
Old Master, there’s so much silver.
We incurred substantial losses this time!”
Deputy Prefect Guan trembled, experiencing the pain once again.
Not only physical pain but also aching in his heart.
The famous calligraphy and painting from the previous dynasty had cost him 4,600 taels of silver!
“What else?” Deputy Prefect Guan glared at Mrs.
Guan, sneering.
“There’s still a long way to go.
Just wait and see!
Hmph, as long as she’s still here, she’ll recoup what she lost.
This matter ends here.
Don’t mention it again!”
Taking a deep breath, he spoke in a low voice, “I want to rest well now and strive to recover as soon as possible to resume my duties in the government office.
It’s in your best interest to refrain from provoking me further.”
Mrs.
Guan was left speechless.
Feeling aggrieved, she mumbled, “This is so!”
It was infuriating!
After all the trouble, he ended up suffering a double loss!
Deputy Prefect Guan had closed his eyes, signaling his exhaustion.
He didn’t want to talk anymore.
Any further discussion would only fuel his anger.
Unsatisfied, Mrs.
Guan decided to visit Qiao Xuan’s place.
