Chapter 1252: Unthinkable
Editor:Â Henyee Translations
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Zhao Mu sneered, dismissing the sum of 110,000 liang as inconsequential. âA mere 110,000 liang? The Zhao Family possesses far more than that. Butler, withdraw 110,000 liang from the account.â
âYes, Old Master!â
âMr. Sun, what are Madame Shaoâs intentions regarding the 100,000 mulberry fields?â Zhao Shu inquired, feigning innocence. âSince the mulberry garden belongs to Old Master and his wife, what are your thoughts on it, Young Master Zhao?â
Zhao Shu nodded in agreement. âIndeed, Iâve already sold off the mulberry garden!â
This revelation sparked another surge of anger within Zhao Mu. He couldnât help but seethe with frustration at his disobedient son.
It was an immutable fact, one that gnawed at him relentlessly.
Taking a deep breath, Zhao Mu continued, âMadame Shao, are you planning to sell the silk, orâŠâ
His heart ached once more at the thought.
The silk produced from the 100,000 mu mulberry field should have rightfully belonged to him, sparing him the need for any liang!
Yet now, it had all slipped through his grasp.
Unfilial son! Unfilial son!
Sun Qian clarified, âWe are indeed selling the silk. My Madame has made it clear that only those who excel will have the privilege to purchase it. If you wish to acquire some, Old Master Zhao, you may discuss it directly with the manager. My Madame isnât personally involved in these matters.â
The manager in question was not under Qiao Xuanâs authority but was instead managed by Zhao Shu and Uncle Qing.
Sun Qian was merely a pawn, playing her role according to Zhao Shuâs scheme.
Upon hearing Sun Qianâs words, the Zhao Familyâs hearts skipped a beat. Madame Shao was not personally overseeing such a substantial enterprise? This revelation hinted at the Shao Familyâs considerable influenceâŠ
He couldnât even bring himself to contemplate it.
This only deepened the apprehension Zhao Mu and the Zhao Family felt towards Qiao Xuan. They couldnât afford to underestimate Zhao Shu either.
Zhao Mu found Sun Qianâs tepid response to be deeply dissatisfying. The silk issue gnawed at him, stoking his irritation.
However, Sun Qian remained indifferent to Zhao Muâs feelings. Once the money was in his possession, he took his leave.
Before departing, Sun Qian patted Zhao Shu on the shoulder and mustered a forced smile. âOld Master suggests that Young Master Zhao pays him a visit when you have the time. We could have a chat.â
The expressions on Zhao Mu and Zhao Yeâs faces shifted slightly. Meanwhile, Ms. Qin ground her teeth in silent frustration, cursing inwardly. This woman had clearly aligned herself with an influential family, explaining her audacity.
Zhao Shu graciously nodded, maintaining his smile. âYour kindness is greatly appreciated, Old Master Shao. Iâll be sure to pay you a visit in the near future!â
Sun Qian acknowledged the response with a nod before making his exit.
With Sun Qianâs departure, the pretentious atmosphere surrounding Zhao Mu dissipated. He turned to glare at Zhao Shu, still finding him irksome, though he couldnât vent his anger.
Moreover, what would be the point of eliminating him? The 100,000 mu of mulberry fields would never be returned.
Zhao Mu had initially harbored thoughts of wresting back control of the mulberry fields from Madame Shao before Sun Qianâs arrival. However, following the encounter, he dared not even entertain such notions.
He couldnât afford to provoke the homeowner, given the formidable obstinacy of their servant.
Zhao Mu understood all too well that he could ill afford to offend Madame Shao and her husband. The knowledge that he was Yangzhouâs wealthiest individual and the loss of respect from the local authorities was evidence enough of this shift.
In the end, the Zhao Family found themselves at a loss regarding the mulberry fields, a laughingstock without any recourse.
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