The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1530 day-off request 1

Chapter 1530: 1530 day-off request 1

However, in ancient times, society was even more a place where the strong preyed upon the weak. Without power and influence, one might escape troubles, but once problems arose, one would be nothing but fish on the cutting board for those with power.

In Wushan Village, I was falsely accused of murder by the Zhu Family. Had I, Su Qingyue, not been clever, I would have been wrongfully killed long ago.

With great difficulty, I relied on my own abilities to live a better life. Had my skills been inadequate, the Xiao couple would’ve killed me not knowing how many times over.

Nowadays, no matter how good the business of my shop is, due to lesser power compared to the Xiao Family, I have no choice but to close the doors.

I have also realized that my nature, Su Qingyue’s nature, is to never allow anyone to trample on me, and thus, I must become strong!

I will build my own power and influence so that no one can say I am unworthy of anyone! With my ability to make money, I don’t need to settle for an ordinary life!

From now on, no longer will I heed anyone else’s facial expression!

Glancing at the pleasure in Qinghe’s eyes, I imagine he must feel a flicker of hope hearing Yinzhu say so.

But I have no taste for marrying an elder brother and then remarrying a younger brother.

Besides, even though Qinghe is physically two years older than me, my soul is much older than him.

In my heart, Qinghe has always been like a younger brother to me.

Since there is no possibility, it’s better not to give any hope, Su Qingyue said indifferently, "Qinghe is not suitable for me."

The tiny, almost invisible glimmer of hope that had ignited in Xiao Qinghe’s eyes was ruthlessly extinguished by Su Qingyue’s words.

He struggled to curl the corners of his lips, his gaze becoming dim and speechless.

Knowing that her young Lady was displeased and Master Four was unhappy, Maid Yinzhu wished she could slap herself for letting those words slip, "It’s this servant’s fault, I shouldn’t have spoken out of turn."

Seeing Maid Yinzhu kneeling with a face full of self-reproach, this maid had always been loyal, "You may rise."

People often say the wrong things at times.

At that moment, a servant walked into the yard, "Young Lady, Master Four, Lady Xiao’s maid Shuang’er is outside the door seeking an audience, saying the son-in-law has sent her to relay a message to you, young Lady."

"Let her in."

"Yes."

Shortly after, Maid Shuang’er entered Qin Garden and greeted Su Qingyue with a bow, "This servant has seen the young Mistress." She also respectfully greeted Xiao Qinghe.

"What brings you here?" asked Maid Yinzhu.

"This servant comes by the young Master’s command to notify the young Mistress that the young Master will be departing with the Master and Lady back to the capital this afternoon," said Shuang’er with respectful deference, still addressing Su Qingyue as the young Mistress.

Needless to say, she was referring to Xiao Yuchuan as the young Master, and the Master and Lady as the Xiao Chonghuan couple.

Su Qingyue felt as if a heavy blow had struck her heart, spreading pain, yet her face remained as tranquil as still water.

"So soon?" Xiao Qinghe spoke, "Third brother’s injury shouldn’t have healed yet."

"The young Master only wishes to leave earlier. Orders have already been given to pack the baggage onto the carriages. I estimate they will soon depart," Shuang’er explained. "Master Four, please be at ease. Although the young Master’s injury is not yet healed, it is not life-threatening, and the Master and Lady have an imperial doctor accompanying them, so they will not let anything befall the young Master."

"That’s good," Xiao Qinghe said with a mild sense of melancholy in his chest.

"Master Four, our young Master asked me to inquire if you would like to see him off," Shuang’er added.

Xiao Qinghe looked across at Su Qingyue, only to see her serenely unaffected, as if the departure of the third brother mattered not in the slightest.

He knew, the question that third brother had relayed through Shuang’er was actually meant for Qingyue.

The third brother wanted Qingyue to ask him to stay.

He believed, if only Qingyue would ask the third brother not to go, he would undoubtedly