Chapter 1436 Master Miao

Master Miao just smiled and didn't go into the details.

Liu Ru was indeed someone he had personally promoted and cultivated. He initially thought she was ruthless and ambitious. He used to think that was a good thing about her, but he never expected her ambition to be so great that Piaoxiang Courtyard could no longer tolerate her.

Those who run brothels are never clean, and it's impossible for every girl inside to have come in as a legitimate prostitute.

Some people were forced to stay there because their innocence was ruined.

Liu Ru was very skilled in this area, even more so than Master Miao.

But now Master Miao has started looking for other businesses, and since last year, he has basically stopped managing the brothel. He has even forbidden Liu Ru from using extreme methods to force unwilling girls to sell themselves.

As a result, Piaoxiangyuan's business will inevitably be affected.

Liu Ru was in a bad mood and unwilling to accept it, so other owners of brothels came to her. After a few times, Liu Ru simply went with them.

Master Miao didn't stop her, but Liu Ru had indeed betrayed him. Even though he's not as extreme in his actions now and his temperament has changed a lot, he still can't tolerate this kind of thing.

What's more, Liu Ru not only left on her own, but also took most of the girls from Piaoxiang Courtyard with her, and even smeared Piaoxiang Courtyard before leaving.

Master Miao felt that Liu Ru had become arrogant and thought that he could act recklessly just because his temper had improved.

But Master Miao had all the necessary methods, so even though Liu Ru went to another brothel, her life wasn't easy these days.

However, there's no need to tell Shuyu these things.

Master Miao simply looked at his wife and daughter not far away and said, "It's good that Piaoxiang Courtyard is closed. Although we can't make money anymore, our lives seem much more fulfilling."

He used to run a brothel and often had to meet with Liu Ru to discuss matters.

Having spent so much time in brothels, Liu Ru's behavior inevitably became somewhat flirtatious, leading his wife to believe that the two of them were having an affair.

The couple had always been distant, but Mr. Miao had never thought much of it. He hadn't married his wife because he liked her; he just wanted them to do their own thing.

Later, when Piaoxiang Courtyard closed down, Miao's wife thought he was upset and took good care of him during that time. The couple had a rare opportunity to open up and talk a lot, and Mr. Miao also frankly admitted that there was nothing between him and Liu Ru.

He wasn't particularly interested in women; he had a wife and concubines at home, and he wouldn't touch women in brothels.

After his relationship with his wife improved, Mr. Miao felt the warmth of family again after a long time. Before, he only felt like he had a home when his sister was around.

Later, even though he married and had children, he still felt empty and unreal inside.

His current life has completely changed his thinking.

Judging from Master Miao's expression, Shu Yu roughly guessed what was going on, but she remained noncommittal. Master Miao could be considered a prodigal son who had turned over a new leaf, but he had committed many sins in the past.

Therefore, Shu Yu and Master Miao were destined to be unable to see eye to eye.

Fortunately, Master Miao only briefly mentioned the matter of Piaoxiang Courtyard before returning to his concern for his sister's Everlasting Lamp.

"I wonder if Lu Xiangjun has any news about the Abbess of Dongqing Temple, and when she will return."

Shu Yu looked away and pursed her lips. "Master probably won't be back for the next year or two."

"What? It's been that long?"

"However, I met with Master not long ago and also talked to him about you."

Master Miao suddenly stood up and asked excitedly, "What did the abbot say?"

(End of this chapter)