Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2066: Is He That Capable?

He demanded Ms. Qin’s daily penance and prostration before the Buddha, withholding food as leverage to enforce compliance. In this new reality, leaving her temple was out of the question—she was bound to her penitent duties for as long as she lived, lest she face starvation.

For someone like Ms. Qin, the thought of death was unthinkable, ensuring her obedience.

As for Zhao Mu, Zhao Shu found himself at an impasse. While he could bring Ms. Qin to the clan compound or even to court, Zhao Mu remained beyond his reach. Despite Zhao Shu’s legal adoption, Zhao Mu still retained his biological ties. Moreover, Zhao Mu’s indirect involvement in the affair left Zhao Shu reluctant to let him off easily.

Driven by his wrath, Zhao Shu’s actions had already decimated the family’s modest assets, leaving Zhao Mu’s ventures severely depleted. With just 200 mu of fertile land remaining, opening a shop was no longer feasible.

Zhao Shu extended his surveillance to Zhao Di and Zhao Ye, ensuring they faced a lifetime of stagnation and missed opportunities. He even relished the idea of their downfall into decadence, should they choose such a path.

When Zhao Mu’s anger rendered him incapacitated, Zhao Shu and Taotao sought refuge with Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan.

Despite the consequences, Zhao Di failed to learn his lesson. Convinced he held leverage over Zhao Shu, he resorted to bribing individuals to spread malicious rumors and slander about him, accusing Zhao Shu of unfilial conduct and causing their biological father’s demise.

Without requiring proof, Zhao Shu swiftly enacted punishment, ordering his servants to administer a severe beating that left Zhao Di crippled and incapacitated.

Seething with rage, Zhao Di sequestered himself at home, venting his frustrations through wild curses, yet refraining from further scheming against Zhao Shu.

As for Zhao Ye, harboring resentment and possessing a cunning nature, he remained a constant source of concern for Zhao Shu.

In the face of overwhelming strength, all schemes and plots amounted to mere paper tigers.

Given his current stature, Zhao Ye couldn’t even hold a candle to Zhao Shu, let alone concoct schemes against him.

Even if Zhao Shu fell for Zhao Ye’s trickery, Shao Yunduan remained a formidable force to contend with.

Unless Zhao Ye could eliminate Shao Yunduan, Qiao Xuan, and even Qi, he would find himself on the losing end.

But did he possess such capability?

Clearly, it was out of the realm of possibility.

Grateful and admiring, Zhao Shu expressed his appreciation to Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan, acknowledging their pivotal role in his current circumstances. “If not for you, Fifth Brother and Fifth Sister-in-law, I wouldn’t be where I am today! Marrying Taotao enabled me to traverse many places and apprehend that vile slave. I owe you both a debt of gratitude that I will never forget.”

Sincerely spoken, Zhao Shu’s words resonated with his genuine sentiments.

Had it not been for Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan, Zhao Shu would have remained under the thumb of Zhao Mu and Ms. Qin, constrained by their manipulations. He wouldn’t have been able to rely on his biological father for the rest of his days, nor would he have had such a straightforward path to exacting revenge.

This wasn’t the first time Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan had heard such expressions of gratitude from him. It was simply his nature, often showering them with lavish gifts as tokens of appreciation.

Qiao Xuan couldn’t even begin to count the number of expensive jewelry, antiques, calligraphy, and paintings she had received from him.

Reflecting on this, the two couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt. If this pattern persisted, it would become increasingly difficult to accept such extravagant gestures.

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