Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1364: Rumor

Editor: Henyee Translations

The New Year merchandise in the capital was a dazzling spectacle, offering a wide array of options that left one mesmerized.

Every household bustled with activity, purchasing New Year goods and exchanging gifts.

Qiao Xuan was no exception to the festive spirit.

The New Year ambiance held a captivating allure, capable of uplifting one’s mood year after year.

Shao Yunduan was a highly accomplished individual. He might not have been exceptionally popular, but he certainly stood out.

This year, the invitations and gifts seemed more abundant than the previous year, prompting Qiao Xuan to respond with even greater courtesy.

In the East Palace, the Princess Consort directed her procurement team, housekeepers, and stewards to make elaborate preparations for the upcoming New Year.

She meticulously planned for various festive decorations to adorn the residence. Fresh flowers and plants would be arranged both inside and outside the house. Ingredients for a variety of snacks and dishes were carefully selected. She ensured that everyone in the household had their clothing tailored. She arranged for pouches and gold and silver berries as rewards. She also prepared a multitude of small gifts for the noble ladies and young ladies who wished to pay their respects…

Every year at this time, Princess Consort found herself tirelessly occupied.

However, no matter how hectic or challenging the preparations became, she never allowed the secondary concubines or concubines to encroach on her authority. Such moments filled her with immense pride in her role as the Princess Consort!

She relished this sensation.

Whenever such circumstances arose, she felt that all her patience and determination had been well worth it! As long as she persisted for a few more years and endured a bit longer, she would attain heights beyond the reach of any woman in the world.

This thought provided her with boundless courage and strength to face each day with enthusiasm.

This year, in addition to the rewards from the palace, the documents distributed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and contributions from several imperial estates, the Crown Prince bestowed upon her an additional 15,000 taels of silver.

Princess Consort was taken aback by the news.

This year’s harvest had been quite favorable, with the Crown Prince making a substantial contribution and the Emperor’s reward surpassing that of the previous year. The 15,000 taels of silver came as a welcome surprise, almost alleviating all her concerns for the upcoming New Year.

The East Palace was never short on resources, but what they lacked was liquid cash.

Nevertheless, even if their stockpiled supplies were beginning to deteriorate in the warehouse, it was absolutely out of the question for the East Palace to sell them for money, be it openly or covertly.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Such a discovery would have dire consequences.

Now that she had sufficient funds, Princess Consort felt considerably more at ease. She could finally enjoy a comfortable New Year.

Unbeknownst to the Princess Consort, rumors had started to circulate among the noble royal families, the elite clans, and the high-ranking officials.

There were whispers that the Crown Prince had dipped into the national treasury to ensure a more lavish Lunar New Year celebration!

Otherwise, Princess Consort’s struggle to secure funds for the New Year preparations, a well-known issue in the capital’s middle-class circles, would have been a source of great distress.

Yet, this year, Princess Consort appeared carefree, facing no apparent obstacles.

Word had it that Princess Consort had informed her relatives and associates that she had nothing to fret over this year, and they could enjoy a worry-free New Year…

What did Princess Consort need to worry about anyway? It was merely a matter of finances!

She had no cause for concern now. And where did she procure the funds? Naturally, from the Crown Prince!

But where did the Crown Prince acquire his wealth?

Could it be that the Crown Prince could conjure money out of thin air?

‘Or perhaps he was engaged in some sort of business?’

Upon hearing these rumors, the Crown Prince and Princess Consort vehemently denied them.