Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1424: Understanding

Editor: Henyee Translations

Eldest Uncle sneered. “He might understand, but do you? He claimed he wanted to marry Taotao, but he already has a fiancée! He’s a liar!”

However, Ms. Fang remained unfazed by his accusation. She rolled her eyes and remarked, “He’s just trying to distance himself from the third branch, that’s why he’s being clever about it.”

“Uncle, I’ve already explained this to Aunt. I’m only trying to appease Third Uncle and the others. Otherwise, I’m afraid they might get entangled and tarnish everyone’s reputation. That wouldn’t be appropriate.”

“I shouldn’t have deceived you. Please forgive me!” Zhao Shu bowed respectfully to Eldest Uncle.

Eldest Uncle…

After all this time, was he the only one who looked foolish??

Ms. Fang quickly interjected, “Zhao, don’t be so formal. It’s all a misunderstanding. My husband didn’t know what was happening, and he made a mistake. I’m not holding it against you!”

Eldest Uncle…

Eldest Uncle remained skeptical. “Really?”

Zhao Shu smiled. “Of course, I wouldn’t dare to lie to you, or Lord Shao wouldn’t forgive me!”

True.

Ms. Fang sneered. “You’re quite something! You’re assisting the third son and his wife! Are you out of your mind? It’s not that I don’t like Xiaozhi, but do you really think she’s a match for Zhao?”

Even Ms. Fang wasn’t entirely convinced that Taotao could measure up to Zhao Shu!

Taotao was considerably more capable than Xiaozhi!

Eldest Uncle admitted with guilt, “I-Third Brother and his wife kept insisting that I should give it a try…”

Since Zhao Shu’s arrival, it wasn’t the first time Eldest Uncle had been observed engaging in foolish acts. Zhao Shu had grown accustomed to it and didn’t hold it against him. Instead, he quickly spoke up to defend his uncle. “Auntie, it’s all because the third branch is causing so much trouble!”

Ms. Fang agreed, saying, “You’re absolutely right!”

Eldest Uncle: “…” They were his own brother and daughter-in-law.

Ms. Fang praised Zhao Shu once more. “You’re so astute!”

Zhao Shu replied, “Haha, Auntie, you’re too generous!”

Eldest Uncle felt even more embarrassed.

He sighed and couldn’t resist asking Zhao Shu, “How did you figure it out, I mean, with them…”

Zhao Shu pursed his lips and adopted a disdainful expression. Without hesitation, he responded, “I’ve encountered such situations many times! It’s not so simple to outsmart me! How can parents continuously praise their daughter to a stranger and even insist on her accompanying a guest? Her intentions were all too obvious. If there wasn’t an issue, it would be considered a miracle!”

Eldest Uncle nearly clutched his chest, overwhelmed with embarrassment…

Conversely, Ms. Fang was thoroughly delighted. She sneered, “They can try whatever they want!”

Eldest Uncle couldn’t help but interject, “Enough!”

“Feeling embarrassed, are we?” Ms. Fang sneered. “Then you should watch your own actions. Do you think they aren’t feeling embarrassed?”

Eldest Uncle didn’t appreciate her words. “Fine!” He responded and walked away.

Ms. Fang muttered, “What an old fool!”

Eldest Uncle believed the matter had come to a close.

To his surprise, Shao Xiaozhi had a limited understanding of the world. She genuinely believed herself to be the future wife of an official and had taken a liking to Zhao Shu. She wept miserably at home.

Ms. Ma was so irate that she berated Eldest Uncle incessantly.

It seemed as though Eldest Uncle bore the blame for this setback.

However, she wasn’t willing to abandon the matter. She prodded Third Uncle, and the two of them approached Eldest Uncle once more. Ms. Ma then conveyed to him that she had developed an interest in Zhao Shu.