Chapter 1481: I have an appointment with Master Chang at 1481.

“Young Lady, do you really have the heart to let your son-in-law go?”

She shook her head, “I can’t bear it.”

“So, are you testing the son-in-law?”

“No,” Su Qingyue sighed, “I am just letting things take their course, going with the flow. It’s true that returning to the Xiao Family would be a great leap forward for third brother’s career. I don’t wish to return to the Xiao Family, nor is it possible for me to be any man’s concubine. Truth be told, it’s me who has held back third brother’s progress. Without me, he would certainly have gone back to the capital by now.”

Young Lady, but, it took the son-in-law so much effort to become a dragon, and to give up like this… it’s such a pity.”

“I, Su Qingyue, have never cared about whether he is a dragon or not,” Su Qingyue replied with a bitter smile on her lips. “If I could choose, I would rather he just be a simple man from the mountains.”

“The son-in-law would surely be willing to stay for you…”

“For me, and in doing so hold back his rapid ascent in his career?” Su Qingyue said. “That would not sit well with anyone, and I do not wish to hold him back.”

Young Lady…” Yinzhu’s eyes reddened, “You really do have it tough.”

“I am telling you this because I regard you as someone I can confide in,” Su Qingyue said. “Third brother does not know of my intentions. You must not let it slip.”

“This servant dares not mention it to anyone,” Yinzhu knelt down. “I only ask that you allow this servant to serve you for life.”

“Granted.”

“Thank you, young Lady.”

…

In the Elegance Garden wing room, Su Zhenzhu put on her nicest clothes and took out her rouge and face powder to carefully apply a refined makeup. After looking in the bronze mirror and feeling satisfied, she stepped out of the room.

Having inquired the servants about the hour when Xiao Yuchuan usually returned to the Mansion, she waited for him on the road leading to Qin Garden.

After standing until her feet grew numb, she finally saw the handsome figure of Xiao Yuchuan approaching from the distance.

She hurried forward to meet him, coquettishly calling out, “Brother-in-law (cousin sister’s husband)…”

Wanting to strike up a conversation, but Xiao Yuchuan didn’t even acknowledge her and proceeded directly into Qin Garden.

Su Zhenzhu stomped her foot in irritation. She really wanted to follow him into Qin Garden, but considering Su Qingyue was there, she hesitated.

Not long after, Xiao Yuchuan’s voice came from the yard, “The person!”

Maid Yinzhu’s voice responded, “Son-in-law, do you have instructions?”

“Where’s my wife?”

“To answer the son-in-law, the young Lady had to step out for some matters.”

“Where did she go?”

“The young Lady didn’t say, and this servant does not know.”

“Out again!” Xiao Yuchuan’s face showed a trace of anger, “I didn’t see her at the store; it can’t be that she’s busy with the store. I really don’t know what she is up to!”

He headed towards the Elegance Garden.

Xiao Qinghe, who lived in the Elegance Garden, was doing his rounds in the New Moon Medicine Hall, and Chang Haotian happened to be out as well.

The thought that his wife might have gone out with Chang Haotian again made Xiao Yuchuan feel very annoyed!

Su Zhenzhu, having secretly overheard that Su Qingyue was not around, felt thrilled inside, but she maintained a demure demeanor as she approached Xiao Yuchuan from behind, deliberately saying, “Brother-in-law, why have you come to the Elegance Garden?”

Xiao Yuchuan gave her a glance, “Do you know where my wife has gone?” After asking, he scoffed, “Why would she tell you where she’s going?”

Having eavesdropped earlier, Su Zhenzhu had already thought of a plan, “Brother-in-law, I know.”

Xiao Yuchuan was a bit surprised and pressed her, “Where is she?”

“Zhenzhu… Zhenzhu can’t say…”

“What’s there to be afraid of!” Xiao Yuchuan was growing impatient.

She hesitated, “She went out with Master Chang.”

“Impossible!” Xiao Yuchuan exploded, his gaze fierce and ready to burst.

“It’s true, I wouldn’t lie to you,” Su Zhenzhu argued. “I saw Master Chang and his guard leave earlier, and I heard them say they had an arrangement with cousin sister.”