In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 620 - 603: Exclusive Devotion_1

Chapter 620: Chapter 603: Exclusive Devotion_1

"If First Cousin Brother truly takes a fancy to a young lady from a family, it’s just a matter of Parents’ Decree. What’s so difficult about that?"

Su Pan’er smirked, "If he really is interested, we can just have your brother-in-law show his face and ask the Crown Prince to help him propose. I don’t think this is a hard thing to do..."

Speaking about Fei’er reminded Su Pan’er of the issue with Imperial Consort Hua, and she couldn’t help but lose her smile.

Su Huarong helplessly shook his head, "People say you are fierce, but who sees this playful side of yours on purpose? If people saw it, they would surely be scared out of their wits!"

Saying that, he noticed an abnormal expression on Su Pan’er’s face, his gaze grew deeper, and he changed the topic.

"Speaking of which, Fourth Younger Sister. What about the Salt Contract that you gave to First Cousin Brother last time, can you still get your hands on it?"

"Is there a problem with the Salt Contract?"

Hearing Su Huarong’s formal question, Su Pan’er quickly set aside her worries and looked at him.

"Of course not. With the Salt Contract in my hand, I sold the salt in Yongze and Changze. The business is flourishing. In just a few months, I have made three thousand taels of silver. Therefore, I have leveraged a few brothers from the Su family to help run the business. However, recently someone has told me that someone seems to be inquiring about the Salt Contract, saying they’re willing to buy at a high price as long as there is a way!"

Su Huarong’s eyes brightened at this topic.

Having access to sell the salt means huge profits without them having to do anything. They don’t have to worry about being stuck with the salt!

This guaranteed profit business could not but move his heart!

"This must not happen."

Su Pan’er shook her head and rejected Su Huarong’s idea straightforwardly: "The Salt Contract has always been a matter involving the country’s fundamental affairs throughout history. Under these circumstances, we are already taking a huge risk. Although businessmen pursue profits, we must be clear about what kind of money we should make and what we shouldn’t."

Su Pan’er would never forget how the Salt Contract came about.

Even though Mrs. Zhang is currently "one of us", who knows if the tide will turn one day. If there’s a meek lamb, the wolf is never far away.

Under such circumstances, they are operating on a small scale. Although they initially collected a lot of silver under the name of "consultation fee", it was apparent on the surface. The silver they collected indeed gave them peace of mind, but it was too eye-catching.

Fortunately, a few days ago, Qin Yi deliberately took out twenty thousand taels of silver as compensation for the Imperial Guards and soldiers who died protecting Ye Han and herself from the attack of the assassins.

At that time, they opened the vault and emptied it.

It was only then that people moved their focus away from Qin Family’s Mansion.

Of course, this was Su Pan’er’s intention!

They were glad to receive the silver at first, but it also put the Qin Family’s Mansion in the spotlight. They were not short of silver, but if they moved any of it, it would not only attract His Majesty’s attention but also the attention of all government officials.

With the donations they made publicly, the money they earned from their private business, the income from selling Official Salt, and the recurring rewards from His Majesty, they still wouldn’t be able to spend all of it in their lifetime.

Therefore, she rejected it as soon as Su Huarong suggested it.

Nevertheless, it reminded her of another matter.

"You said someone was asking about the source of this Salt Contract. How did they know that you have the Salt Contract in the first place?"

Ordinary people wouldn’t have access even if they have a Salt Contract. Why would this person approach Su Huarong?

"I’ve looked into this. It seems that the other party is not just targeting us. They’ve been inquiring to all businessmen who have a Salt Contract," replied Su Huarong.

"That’s even more wrong."

Su Pan’er furrowed her brows, "Think about it. From the Salt and Iron Envoy and the Salt and Tea Department to the various Transport Envoys, and the county-level Salt Inspectors. This complex system overseas the production, storage, taxation, and distribution of salt, creating a very tight system. Instead of inquiring to small traders, wouldn’t it be better to go straight to the Salt and Tea Department?"

Su Huarong pondered for a moment then inhaled sharply, "Fourth Younger Sister, Are you suggesting that they are putting on a show? Or are they intentionally causing confusion?"

Su Pan’er thought for a while before she spoke.

"We don’t know what the aim is yet. But now it’s a critical time. We need to be cautious." She lifted her hand and pointed to the sky.

Su Huarong’s expression changed. He nodded gravely.

"Don’t worry, Fourth Younger Sister. After I go back, I will immediately remind everyone to keep their mouths shut about this matter and never leak it out."

"That’s for the best."

After Su Huarong left, Su Pan’er leaned lazily on a chaise lounge, teasing little Yan Yan, while her mind was fully occupied with this matter.

Nanny Zhou was sitting by, coaxing Yan Yan to giggle.

Lately, Little Yan Yan had grown a lot. Her white and chubby face, big black eyes, long eyelashes that fluttered, were utterly adorable to Su Pan’er. Especially her pink mouth, it made unconscious cooing sounds.

And if someone played with her, she would smile without a single tooth in her mouth.

Su Pan’er always held her in her arms, cuddling and kissing her repeatedly, she couldn’t bear to let her go.

Unfortunately, she passed out for days after giving birth, which made her miss the optimal breastfeeding period. She did not have milk, so she could only watch as the right to breastfeed was taken from her and passed on to Nanny Zhou and a few other milkmaids.

Fortunately, Little Yan Yan wasn’t picky and was taken care of by a few milkmaids on a rotation. She was chubby and white.

However, Su Pan’er seemed to remember that someone had once said that mother’s milk naturally contains immunity that could help newborns avoid many infections for the first six months after birth.

Nanny Zhou had just given birth, but the other two milkmaids’ children were already four and five months old. She had to plan early and find two more milkmaids to take over...

"Madam, look! Our little lady is laughing at you again!"

Nanny Zhou’s excited call interrupted Su Pan’er’s thoughts. Lowering her head, she indeed saw Little Yan Yan smiling heartily. She couldn’t help but pick her up, she placed her against her cheek and gave her two big kisses.

"Yan Yan, my little darling, do you recognize your mother? Come on, laugh for your mom again, be good!"

Baby Yan Yan responded nicely. After being teased by Su Pan’er, she broke into a cheerful laughter.

Su Pan’er played with her for a while. Suddenly, Little Yan Yan in her arms became upset. Her little mouth puckered up and she cried.

Su Pan’er quickly stood up, holding Little Yan Yan and gently swaying her, trying to soothe her.

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