Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2167: Second Best

Lord Shao found himself in a quandary, considering his two brothers still residing nearby.

With the prospect of not securing a place in the harem, Bai Ruirui contemplated the option of becoming a princess consort.

Initially resistant, Bai Ruirui grappled with the idea. Lord Shao, despite his humble origins, had ascended to the position of Primus, earning admiration for his intellect and skill. However, compared to him, his two brothers were simple farmers.

As the esteemed eldest daughter of the Fan family, Bai Ruirui was well-educated and accomplished in the arts. The notion of marrying a rustic farmer was abhorrent to her, a thought she found difficult to entertain.

Despite her initial refusal, both Old Lady Fan and Fan Ruyin saw merit in the proposal, joining forces to persuade her.

Old Lady Fan’s disappointment in Fan Ruyin was evident, rebuking her for her perceived inadequacy despite her advantageous position. It was a harsh reminder of her failure, leaving Fan Ruyin feeling defeated.

Mrs. Liu rushed to Fan Ruyin’s aid, albeit ineffectively. Her intervention only added to the chaos, further complicating Lord Shao’s situation.

Thankfully, the incident occurred in the provincial city rather than in Anze Province. Otherwise, the Fan family’s reputation would have been irreparably tarnished.

If Lord Shao proved to be uncooperative, his brother would surely be more compliant.

Old Lady Fan orchestrated a meeting between Bai Ruirui and Shao Dalang and Shao Sanlang.

Shao Dalang appeared honest but somewhat dim-witted due to his age. In contrast, Shao Sanlang, though younger, possessed a striking handsomeness.

While he might not match Lord Shao’s prowess, Shao Sanlang had the potential to carve out a name for himself in the future. Appearance mattered greatly.

Despite being married to a woman of considerable attractiveness, Bai Ruirui surpassed her in every aspect, both in looks and youthfulness.

With her array of skills, could she not outmaneuver a mere country bumpkin?

The prospect of potentially becoming Princess Consort once Shao Sanlang ascended to the title eased Bai Ruirui’s resistance.

After laying eyes on Shao Sanlang, Bai Ruirui’s defiance began to wane.

As for Yang Xiaoni, she dismissed her with disdain. How could anyone compare to her? Yang Xiaoni wasn’t even fit to carry her shoes!

Unbeknownst to anyone, Lord Shao’s future rise to prominence meant that no family would readily offer their daughters as concubines to his brothers. Shao Sanlang would be elated beyond measure.

It seemed like a lenient outcome, indeed.

Despite her reluctance, Bai Ruirui could only find solace in the promise of future wealth.

However, her encounter with Shao Sanlang yielded no advantage.

Their “chance meeting” was meticulously orchestrated, yet Shao Sanlang failed to reciprocate Bai Ruirui’s expectations. Instead, he ignored her attempts at flirtation and departed without a second glance.

Bai Ruirui seethed with anger.

She surmised that Shao Sanlang likely failed to grasp his fortune, believing her smiles were not directed at him, hence his indifference.

Yet, the thought of being taunted by Yang Xiaoni in their next encounter gnawed at her. Shao Sanlang’s affable demeanor towards his wife only fueled her humiliation.

Bai Ruirui’s cheeks burned with shame as she retreated, her pride shattered, tears streaming down her face.

Truly, it was a stinging blow to her ego.

But she had brought it upon herself. Whom could she blame but herself?

Little did she know, Yang Xiaoni harbored a deep-seated disdain for her, silently looking down upon her from head to toe.