Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2143: Old Trade: Exploration

Qiao Xuan arrived in Huaixi province accompanied by Mianmian, Lixia, and Songshi, while Liu Fu and Taotao remained sufficient for their needs in Anze Province.

Once settled, Songshi wasted no time in leading his team out of the city, resuming their familiar pursuit: Exploration!

Spanning across the vast expanse of Huaixi, exploration was paramount for logistical assurance. For Qiao Xuan, unlocking and cultivating new lands meant ensuring bountiful harvests.

Had it not been for their desire to avoid undue attention and astonishment, their yields wouldn’t just be ample but staggering—enough to defy belief.

Thus, Qiao Xuan wasted no time in dispatching Songshi to locate suitable territories upon their arrival in the province.

Enthusiastic and invigorated by his new venture, Songshi embraced his role with zeal, leading his team personally in their quest.

Qiao Xuan had already formulated her plan: to tap into underground springs within the flatlands. With a secure water source, transforming the terrain into fertile grounds became a viable prospect.

Expanding into arid expanses, they could procure fruit-bearing trees from Yuzhang, introducing varieties such as longan, lychee, mango, mangosteen, pineapple, banana, dragon fruit, and more, for both domestic consumption and exportation.

Indeed, the cultivation of these fruit trees was unprecedented in the region.

Regardless of the abundance of sugarcane, it remained a lucrative commodity exchangeable for currency.

Cotton, with its promising future demand, held significance as a key material.

Furthermore, increased production of silver fungus, mushrooms, tea tree mushrooms, wood fungus, and similar goods could generate substantial revenue.

This initiative wasn’t limited to the province’s periphery; expansion into other counties was viable, emphasizing the necessity for large-scale operations.

Qiao Xuan shared her vision with Shao Yunduan, who wholeheartedly endorsed it, deeply moved by his wife’s unwavering dedication to their shared prosperity.

His gratitude overflowed, strengthening his love for her. In her presence, his affection knew no bounds, his heart longing to be hers completely.

To facilitate her endeavors, Shao Yunduan appointed two scribes to heed Qiao Xuan’s directives and manage logistical affairs.

Recognizing his wife as more than a mere homemaker, Shao Yunduan affirmed her rightful place by his side, deserving of admiration and respect, embodying virtues beyond domesticity.

Qiao Xuan’s acceptance of the responsibility was met with genuine enthusiasm.

“Why not?” she responded, her confidence unwavering.

In Anze Province, Madam Shao’s capabilities were widely acknowledged, earning unanimous approval.

While some officials within the magistrate’s office harbored reservations, adhering to traditional gender roles dictating women’s confinement to domestic affairs, the prevailing sentiment didn’t deter Madam Shao’s ascent.

For the public servants, the notion of a woman assuming authoritative roles within governmental affairs seemed preposterous. Yet, they dared not voice dissent openly, resorting instead to private grumblings and veiled mockery.

However, neither Qiao Xuan nor Shao Yunduan paid heed to such murmurs, their focus unwavering in the face of skepticism.

Under Songshi’s meticulous oversight, and with Qiao Xuan’s active involvement, plans were set into motion.

Within days of their arrival in the provincial capital, invitations were dispatched to the esteemed wives of local elite families and key officials, summoning them to a banquet.

The purpose was twofold: to forge alliances and gauge their perspectives and values, and to assuage any lingering doubts or concerns among the populace.

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