Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home Chapter 1359: Marriage Envoy

Chapter 1359: Marriage Envoy

Editor: Henyee Translations

Shao Yunduan came to pay his respects, with an additional purpose of delivering the New Year’s money to the Crown Prince.

Three banknotes, each worth 10,000 taels, were discreetly placed in his arms.

Despite the unexpected turn of events, the Crown Prince did not forget the matter at hand. He carefully arranged the banknotes on the table and said, “Officer Shao, please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with me.”

“Certainly, Crown Prince.”

Shao Yunduan didn’t oppose the idea of being a marriage envoy. However, he was concerned about how to break the news to his wife…

If his wife were to find out, she would undoubtedly be anxious. How could he bear to see her worried?

Following that night, Shao Yunduan took Qiao Xuan aside and engaged in a heartfelt conversation. Sensing a positive atmosphere, he eventually broached the topic of his upcoming journey to escort Princess Shuangfu to Qingdi after the New Year.

“…The wedding date has been set. On the eighth of March next year, the Prince of Qingdi will depart for Qingdi, with the princess accompanying him… Please don’t fret, my dear. I will certainly return to the capital in no more than half a year. During the days I’m away, if you’re uncomfortable staying in the capital, I’ll make all the necessary arrangements for you, whether you wish to go to Jiangnan or return home…”

Shao Yunduan remained oblivious to the fact that his wife had been silently listening, without uttering a single word.

His surprise was evident. Why was his wife so composed in response to such unexpected news? Something didn’t seem right; it was very unusual.

“Wife, are you…”

Had she been rendered speechless by fear?

Qiao Xuan blinked, then peered up at him, her tone slightly irritated. “Are you going to send off Princess Shuangfu?”

“Yeah. That’s all.”

“You’re going to escort the princess to Qingdi for her wedding, and you’ll be gone for at least half a year?” Qiao Xuan inquired.

“Yes, but I will do my utmost to return as soon as possible!”

After all, parting from his wife was something he found unbearable. This topic was quite disheartening. He had just brought it up, and the journey was still some distance away, yet he already felt reluctant.

The Fourth Prince and the others were truly despicable! If they had any grievances, they could have directly approached the Crown Prince. What gave them the right to target him?

Qiao Xuan sighed gloomily, “But this journey will take you through many mountains and rivers, and the road is long. Who knows what challenges may arise along the way? If you encounter delays and aren’t able to return, I will be stranded, whether in the capital, the south, or at home. I can’t go home, as my mother would inquire, and I wouldn’t dare to deceive her. If I reveal the truth, both my mother and my family will worry.”

Shao Yunduan sighed in response. “I understand, and I’m sorry.”

Qiao Xuan softly remarked, “If you don’t want me to endure this, that’s acceptable too!”

Shao Yunduan was taken aback. “Of course I don’t want you to suffer.”

“You’ve said it!”

“Of course…”

He couldn’t bear to see his wife distressed, so why would he want to wrong her? However, for some reason, his wife’s words seemed to carry a different meaning…

“Alright.” Qiao Xuan smiled, embracing him and speaking sweetly, “I’m coming with you.”

“Okay… Wait, what? Wife, you…”

“You promised not to let me suffer. You can’t break your promise.”

“…”

“Sweetheart, this is the only way!” Shao Yunduan found himself torn between amus.e.m.e.nt and exasperation.

However, Qiao Xuan didn’t view it as a significant issue. “I’ll be there, and Princess Shuangfu will have someone to accompany her. If any issues arise, Princess Shuangfu can communicate them directly to you, and I can speak on her behalf. It’s rather convenient, isn’t it?”