The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1398 - Chapter 1398 1398 Be careful, young Mistress

Chapter 1398: 1398 Be careful, young Mistress Chapter 1398: 1398 Be careful, young Mistress “Is that so.” Su Qingyue’s expression remained calm and unruffled, offering no response nor a word on the matter.

“Qing’er, you should follow me instead, the Xiao Family will never accept you.” Chang Haotian’s eyes filled with compassion, “Xiao Yuchuan does not know how to cherish your goodness, but I do.

I guarantee I won’t let you down in this life.”

“Master Chang’s affection is appreciated, but Su Qingyue is not fortunate enough to accept it.”

“Don’t call me Estate Owner like an outsider; call me Haotian, or Hao, Brother Tian, Tian Tian…

whatever you like.

.Co

Just not Estate Owner.”

She did not glance at him, instead steadfastly walking towards the Xiao Mansion.

He followed right behind her the entire way, unworried about the gossip and judgement of passersby.

…

the Xiao Mansion

Upon returning to the Mansion, Xiao Yuchuan had just stepped into the hall when he saw Xiao Chonghuan sitting there.

A man dressed in unremarkable clothing was kneeling on one knee, reporting to Xiao Chonghuan, “Master, Chang Haotian had been following Su Qingyue the entire way…”

Upon noticing Xiao Yuchuan’s arrival, and finding it inconvenient to continue, the man halted his report.

Xiao Chonghuan spoke sternly, “Chuan’er is not an outsider; speak your mind.”

“I saw Chang Haotian and Su Qingyue acting intimately in public.

Master Chang even asked Su Qingyue to call him Haotian, Brother Tian, Tian Tian…

He suggested that the young Mistress marry him, and it seemed she did not object to the idea,” the subordinate reported.

Xiao Chonghuan shot Xiao Yuchuan an assessing look, his face expressionless, “Chuan’er, what do you think?”

“It’s just Chang Haotian getting ahead of himself,” Xiao Yuchuan replied with little inflection in his voice, “I trust my wife’s character.

If she had been interested in Pear Blossom Villa’s power, she would have married Chang Haotian in the first place, not me.”

“At that time she didn’t know that Chang Haotian was only twenty-eight years old; she thought he was thirty-nine and naturally had no interest.

Now it’s a different story,” Xiao Chonghuan said icily, “Chuan’er, there’s not a single woman who isn’t tempted by power and wealth, especially with a young and promising Estate Owner like Chang.”

“Does that include Lady Xiao?” Xiao Yuchuan’s lips curled with a trace of scorn.

“You!” Xiao Chonghuan’s face turned red with anger, “Your mother is of course different from other women.

Is this how a son speaks of his mother?”

“What gives you the right to slander my wife?” Xiao Yuchuan retorted angrily, “Master Xiao, please leave.

I, a mere village man, am not fit to be the legitimate son of a first-class family.”

Xiao Chonghuan left in a huff, not exiting the Mansion but heading to Yi Garden instead.

He had only one son and could not afford to lose his heir no matter what.

“young Master, every word I just said is true; there was no lie,” insisted the man who was previously kneeling, “Master sent me to investigate the young Mistress for your benefit.

The young Mistress was indeed acting extraordinarily intimate with Chang Haotian today.

I saw her looking at the Estate Owner with eyes that clearly hinted at an affair…”

Xiao Yuchuan threw a punch, driven by inner strength, that sent the man flying backward several steps until he dropped to his knees, “young Master, please calm your anger!”

“If you want me to calm down, then trade your life for it!” Xiao Yuchuan clenched his teeth in rage.

“As you command; I just beg the young Master to beware of the young Mistress, for her relationship with Chang Haotian is indeed far from ordinary, and I swear on my life that my words are true!” The man raised his right palm and struck his own crown, shattering it.

He collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

Xiao Yuchuan was shocked.

A simple village man, he had never seen someone die on command, especially in such a severe manner.

Beholding the corpse on the ground, he couldn’t help but be shaken by the extent of the Xiao Family’s power, able to dictate life and death with a single command.