Chapter 1961: Busy Chapter 1961: Busy Editor: Henyee Translations Most of the road repairs involved filling in the original foundation and widening so sections.
The overall layout remained largely unchanged, provided one was willing to endure hardship and adhere to provincial regulations.
Manpower for road repairs was readily available through conscription, with nearby commoners providing the necessary labor force.
The governnt historically employed this thod whenever manpower was needed.
However, the real challenge lay in financing the road repairs.
Procuring materials such as stone, wood, sand, and essential dical supplies, particularly trauma dication, required significant funds.
Additionally, providing daily als for laborers was essential, as Shao Yunduan insisted on ensuring they worked on full stomachs.
Laborers engaged in physical work typically consud large quantities of food, often requiring five or six fist-sized stead buns each or even more to feel satisfied.
eting these financial demands posed a considerable obstacle.
While the state office’s finances had improved sowhat, they were not yet affluent enough to freely allocate funds for such projects.
Furthermore, the road repairs presented an opportunity to solicit donations from wealthy families and businessn who stood to benefit the most from the improved infrastructure.
Shao Yunduan had been actively engaged in negotiations for contributions in addition to his regular duties.
anwhile, Qiao Xuan was equally occupied with her own responsibilities.
She had plans to cultivate a variety of herbs, star anise, peppers, and fruit trees in large quantities this year.
Ensuring the success of these endeavors required careful planning and execution, leaving her with a full schedule each day.
Despite their busy lives, the couple still found monts to express their affection for each other and spend quality ti with Anan.
Unbeknownst to them, rumors were circulating widely among the elite families, but they had yet to reach the general public.
As days passed swiftly, five days had already slipped by unnoticed.
Five days was enough to confirm the rumors in the public’s heart.
Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan did not co out to refute the rumors, and even those who did not believe it at first started to believe it.
If Shao Yunduan had taken action when the rumors first began to circulate, perhaps he wouldn’t be so frustrated now.
On this particular day, Mrs.
Jia approached Qiao Xuan with a hesitant deanor, as if she had sothing to discuss.
When Qiao Xuan inquired with a friendly smile, Mrs.
Jia hesitantly brought up the rumor she had heard.
“I’ve heard a rumor that Lord Shao has set his sights on the third daughter of the Lu Family and intends to take her as his concubine,” Mrs.
Jia murmured.
“They say the third daughter of the Lu Family is gentle and kind-hearted, not one to stir up trouble.
But with the i Family’s influence, Lord Shao wouldn’t dare disrespect his wife, would he?” Qiao Xuan was taken aback, her mind reeling with disbelief.
“The third daughter of the Lu Family?
How is she connected to the i Family?
And my husband, liking her?
Where on earth did you hear such nonsense?” Qiao Xuan found the idea preposterous.
While it was true that wealth could sotis change a person, there had to be so indication, so shift in behavior.
Yet, for the past few days, her husband had been affectionate and attentive, showering her with affection.
They had made plans to spend quality ti together, enjoying leisurely outings with Anan and even discussing future trips to Liuhe Manor for hunting and exploration.
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