Chapter 38: What Is She Doing

But buying him back to be a servant might be slightly inappropriate.

Su An'an understood Yue Luo's concerns, likely fearing that she would recklessly indulge her compassion, buying one today and another tomorrow, making Shen Manor chaotic.

So she promised, "I know it's inappropriate, but I assure you, I'll only buy this one, and won't randomly purchase any more, alright?"

Having said this, Yue Luo naturally said nothing more, merely stating that it was up to the Young Madam to decide.

Su An'an smiled at her, a friendly smile.

Then she instructed Li San to sit at the front of the carriage and follow her back.

Li San looked at the clean carriage and then at his own dirty appearance, scratching his head he said, "I can run back, wouldn't dare to dirty the young lady's carriage."

Su An'an said nothing, but Cui Yan poked her head out and said, "Sit as you're told. Can your two legs outrun four?"

Li San awkwardly smiled, climbed onto the front of the carriage, the driver gave him a glance without saying anything, then raised the whip, the horse neighed, and quickly drove out of the city.

None of them noticed, just as the carriage drove a few dozen meters, a distinguished nobleman gracefully walked out from Yu Feng Street opposite, dressed in elegant attire.

The nobleman stroked his chin, revealing an amused smile, and then summoned a servant to instruct, "Go, find out whose young lady that was just now."

Such striking beauty, even in the brief moment the curtain fluttered, left him dumbfounded.

The servant, seeing the young master's expression, knew he was intrigued again, hurriedly went out to gather information.

The young master watched the carriage leave, his eyes filled with determination.

Clicking his tongue, he thought there really is such beauty in Luocheng, Junxu hadn't deceived him at all.

When they reached Shen Manor, the sky was already filled with twilight, spreading across the road.

After returning, Yue Luo bid farewell to the Young Madam and the first thing she did was head to Qingjing Pavilion to report today's events to her master.

This included the moment she was sent away to Zilan Courtyard while the Young Madam spoke with her father in the study for two quarters of an hour.

Shen Juncheng was brewing tea, his actions slow and refined, with fair and elegant fingers, they were a beautiful pair of hands.

He didn't pay much attention when he heard she talked with her father for two quarters of an hour.

It was likely just a daughter complaining after marriage if unhappy, what else could they discuss?

However, he was slightly surprised that she reclaimed her dowry.

He had investigated Su Sheng; climbing the social ladder, snobbish, raising a host of daughters just to forge connections in the future.

He originally thought Su An'an perceived him as a benevolent father, would obey entirely, didn't expect she'd seen through a bit and knew to reclaim her dowry, not too foolish.

After Yue Luo finished recounting, she also mentioned that the Young Madam had bought a half-grown beggar child as a servant.

Shen Juncheng seemed indifferent, "Just keep a watch, if he behaves, let him stay."

Yue Luo understood and respectfully took her leave.

After bringing Li San, Cui Yan first let Li San bathe to freshen up his appearance, and then searched for a set of servant's clothes for him.

Li San repeatedly expressed gratitude and hurried to bathe.

It took changing the water three times to wash away his filth; by the time he was clean and brought in front of Su An'an, dinner had begun.

Su An'an put down her bowl and chopsticks, looking at Li San curiously.

She hadn't expected that once clean, Li San had quite a handsome face.

Just too small, even shorter than Cui Yan, when she met him in a past life, it was four years later, he was grown by then, much taller.

She asked, "How old are you this year?"

Li San replied shyly, "I'm fourteen this year, ma'am."

Fourteen?

Cui Yan and Su An'an exchanged a knowing glance; they thought he was just an eleven or twelve-year-old child, but unexpectedly, he's fourteen.

Suppressing her surprise, Su An'an kindly asked a few more questions, upon hearing he was called Li San because he was the third child at home, she said, "Let me give you a new name, alright?"

The name Li San was too grassroots, inappropriate as a servant's name.

Li San nodded, "Yes, please trouble the Young Madam to grant a name."

Su An'an pondered for a moment, then said, "How about Li Liang?"

Gentle and modest, Li San projected that kind of feeling to her.

Li San excitedly agreed, for him, whatever the fairy-like sister named him, it would be good.

Su An'an smiled, then called for a servant to take him to familiarize with the place.

After people left, Cui Yan curiously asked, "Miss, why did you want to buy a beggar?"

Su An'an responded, "Li Liang isn't just a beggar."

He grew up in the street markets, nobody knows the mechanisms of lower life better, moreover, in a previous life she knew, Li Liang was slick, quite clever, had many small channels, he traded information for money.

Therefore, apart from repaying a favor, Su An'an also wanted to find a reliable person, to help her run errands outside, as she couldn't frequently step out.

Having lived a lifetime, she knew about some opportunities, always thinking to acquire some businesses for herself, no longer relying entirely on her family.

Cui Yan, puzzled, didn't understand, and Su An'an did not explain further, only instructing her to be kind to Li Liang.

After Su An'an left, Su Sheng pondered for three days, and finally, decided to take a gamble.

Early the next morning, he secretly went to see the president of the Yudu Chamber of Commerce, Bo Yan.

Bo Yan was surprised, wondering why the young master's father-in-law came stealthily.

After hesitating, he still met him; the meeting lasted a quarter of an hour before Bo Yan left hurriedly.

At Shen Manor.

"What?" Shen Juncheng was equally surprised, "What Su Sheng said is true?"

Bo Yan replied, "Young Master, it should be true."

Because Su Sheng even claimed that with this information, not only could they exchange to join Minzhong for protection, he also wanted the general management rights to the Luocheng Clothhouse.

His appetite seemed a bit large.

If he wasn't confident in the information's authenticity, he wouldn't dare to demand such a large deal directly.

Shen Juncheng frowned, "Have you verified it?"

"Subordinates have also sent people to verify, the news should come by tomorrow."

"Confirm as soon as possible, I want a definite result."

"Yes."

After Bo Yan left, Shen Juncheng pondered, if the information is true, how did Su Sheng know?

His network is so small, he couldn't possibly reveal such classified matters, unless someone told him?

But such major information, whoever undertakes it in Yudu could gain favor, why tell Su Sheng and let him take credit?

It made no sense.

Shen Juncheng pondered, suddenly recalling that a few days ago Yue Luo said Su An'an, after visiting her family, spoke with Su Sheng in the study for two quarters of an hour.

The thought barely surfaced when he shook his head again.

According to the investigation, before her marriage, Su An'an was a typical deep boudoir lady, who never stepped outside, how could she possibly know such confidential matters.

Forget it, Shen Juncheng stopped his thoughts from wandering, and waited in peace for Bo Yan's confirmation.

Before the next day arrived, by the hour of You, Bo Yan had already discovered the truth, Xiao Liu had betrayed them.

Secretly registered properties under his brother-in-law's name, and quietly took two beautiful concubines.

The windfall of wealth clearly indicated he had been found out, and had been persuaded by the opponent, taking their benefits.

Bo Yan was instantly ashamed, this person was chosen by him, he didn't expect to misjudge, immediately knelt, said, "Young Master, I'll go personally to settle him now."

"There's no need." Shen Juncheng appeared calm, "Do not alert the enemy, continue as planned."

However, since they generously gave such a great gift, he should at least reciprocate a little to be at peace.

Upon hearing the Young Master's plan, Bo Yan immediately set to work under the cover of night.

Fortunately, a while back, he secretly intercepted a batch of goods from Minzhong.

Shen Juncheng gazed thoughtfully at the lonely bright moon in the sky, pondering for a while, suddenly asked, "What has she been doing these days?"