Chapter 1707: Giving It to Her Chapter 1707: Giving It to Her Editor: Henyee Translations The sum of 80,000 taels of silver was undeniably substantial.
Had it not been for Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan, no one else could have procured such a significant amount for the Prefect.
It raised a dilemmaââŹÂŚ How could this Prefect maintain any dignity and confidence in front of these affluent families?
It was no wonder each Prefectâs tenure was short-lived.
Beyond the threats posed by bandits and outlaws, the influence of these powerful families might also play a role.
If these prominent families were covertly connected to the bandits and outlaws, each Prefect would likely seethe with frustration yet dare not voice their grievances.
What a vexing situationââŹÂŚ Qiao Xuan remained silent, and Fan Ruyin reveled in her satisfaction.
Being the Prefectâs wife didnât alter the fact that money could overwhelm even a hero.
Without funds, how could one hope to control the Fan family?
Lord Prefect was too naive.
Did they genuinely believe the Fan Clan was an easy target?
Fan Ruyin continued, âMadam Shao, we are facing our own challenges.
Please understand, Madam Shao and Lord Shao!â Qiao Xuan smiled.
âYou need not be overly polite, Madam Bai.
However, 80,000 taels of silver is a substantial sum.
I will need to consult with my husband.
How about this, Mrs.
Bai, return tomorrow and donât forget to bring the IOU.â Both First Madam Fan and Fan Ruyin were taken aback.
What did this mean?
Was Madam Shao truly planning to repay the money?
Indeed, 80,000 taels of silver was a considerable amount.
How could they produce it immediately?
Nevertheless, having made the statement, there was no room for retraction.
Fan Ruyin promptly agreed, wearing a smile.
Qiao Xuan nodded and smiled.
âItâs a deal!â First Madam Fan felt even more ashamed and uneasy.
Feeling embarrassed to stay any longer, she quickly stood up with a smile and bid farewell.
Qiao Xuan didnât prolong the encounter and arranged for someone to escort them out.
Upon Shao Yunduanâs return, Qiao Xuan shared the encounter with a smile.
âHusband, it appears the three families have no intention of cooperating with you!â Shao Yunduan had been planning to revoke their privileges when the Fan Family voiced their objection, and the other two families followed suit.
Although Shao Yunduan anticipated this development, he didnât expect it to unfold so swiftly.
âIt seems we canât rely on them for the seeds.
The Fan Family has made their stance clear, and the others are likely to follow suit.
Iâve implicated you again!â Qiao Xuan smiled.
âItâs not a big deal.
I have the IOU, and Iâm not accepting the money for free!
With the taxes due this year, theyâll be repaid.â Shao Yunduan smiled and embraced her.
âOf course!â Even so, without Qiao Xuan, he wouldnât have managed it.
If all the prominent families joined forces, the cost would exceed 600,000 taels of silver.
Where could an ordinary Prefect Lord procure such a sum?
After discussing for a while, Shao Yunduan voiced his concern.
âThe money is one thing, but Iâm worried they might take other actions.
My wife, donât go out so easily, and keep an eye on Songshi and the others.â Shao Yunduan wasnât overly concerned about Songshi and the land reclamation.
The three big families were more likely to target him or his wife rather than the servants.
What use was there in targeting servants?
They wouldnât expect him to retaliate over a few servants.
They wouldnât dare to touch the Wasteland since they had their own fields.
Their audacity to meddle here stemmed from the belief that consequences wouldnât follow.
If they did provoke a reaction, they would be at a disadvantage.
After all, their fields were superior and more numerous.
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