The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1604 - 1603

Chapter 1604: 1603

Su Qingyue smiled and said, "One hundred thousand taels is completely unrealistic. Even one thousand taels can buy a decent store in the capital, and with frugal living, one can have a secure livelihood for a lifetime. From a hundred thousand taels to just one thousand, the disparity is striking. If each of the three best top sells for ten thousand, but the most popular sells for only one thousand, wouldn’t it be even more talk-worthy? Where there are people, there is the martial world, and where there is the martial world, there are rumors. Such a huge disparity will only make the ’Secret Fragrance and Sparse Shadows’ brand more famous and prestigious, ensuring a thriving business in the future."

Pausing for a moment, she continued, "With my arrangement, one thousand taels of silver represents the maximum capability for men. Even in a prosperous place like the capital, an ordinary family earns just one tael to several taels of silver per month. No matter how many wealthy people there are, there’s a limit to their spending. One thousand taels of silver is indeed the upper limit for the first night of the world’s number one prostitute."

Everyone knew that ’Secret Fragrance and Sparse Shadows’ had a daily income of a lot of money. Lady Feng admired the master’s skills in planning and strategizing, transforming a new brothel in a remote area into the world’s number one brothel within five years, maintaining its position steadfastly. The master was truly wise and resourceful, "Master, you are wise."

"Enough with the flattery." Su Qingyue frowned slightly.

Lady Feng asked cautiously, "Master, do you have any grudges with Xiao Yuchuan? He seems to know you are the Unparalleled Young Master, offering twenty thousand taels of silver, clearly targeting you."

Except for Fu Chou and a few other confidants, Lady Feng was unaware of Su Qingyue’s past. Su Qingyue couldn’t well say that Xiao Yuchuan was her ex-husband. Maybe he wanted to rekindle their past romance? Or he couldn’t let go of being dumped by her over five years ago and wanted to break her heart and then abandon her in revenge?

"You don’t need to ask about this matter." Su Qingyue stood up and left Secret Fragrance and Sparse Shadows. Before leaving, she instructed, "Lady Feng, the business in the building is yours for now. I won’t be appearing temporarily."

"Understood."

Su Qingyue left the elegant room like an ordinary guest and returned to the Su Mansion.

Xiao Yuchuan, meanwhile, took a rest at the largest inn in the capital. Just as he reached the inn’s entrance, he saw a sedan chair parked there, with four chair carriers and Xiao Chonghuan and his wife, Shen Yun, eagerly waiting beside it.

Upon seeing Xiao Yuchuan, Shen Yun ran up joyfully, "Chuan’er... is it you?"

She wanted to rush forward and hug her son but was scared off by his cold and fierce eyes, not daring to approach him.

Xiao Chonghuan also walked over excitedly, his old tears flowing, "Chuan’er, my son Chuan’er!"

Over five years ago, he had thought the maid Shuang’er was pregnant with his child. The maid had given birth to a son and weakly reported the good news to him. After seeing the newborn son, he immediately killed both the child and Shuang’er.

The Xiao family’s direct lineage had a unique birthmark on their heads. As the child grew and the hair grew longer, it was hidden in the hair, unnoticed by anyone.

Shuang’er’s child didn’t have the birthmark; it was clearly not Xiao Chonghuan’s bloodline. If he didn’t eliminate it, wouldn’t he be cuckolded?

Chuan’er remained his only son, and he regretted turning against him.

In the past five years, no other woman had conceived his offspring.

He still hadn’t found the adulterer. The thought of it made his stomach ache with anger.

Compared to the emotional tears of the Xiao couple, Xiao Yuchuan showed no reaction.

"Chuan’er..." Shen Yun cried out emotionally, "Where have you been all these years? Do you know how worried I’ve been about you?"

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