Chapter 86 Being My Daughter Makes You Walk Sideways
The number of forest farms in Yuzhou can be counted on one hand.
More than half of them belong to the Su family; the timber they need comes from these forest farms.
After inquiring, I learned that Linzhou and Jiangzhou, which are located nearby, all purchase timber from Boss Su's forest farm.
No wonder they are so fearless.
Yao Shisan wants to do business in grain and medicinal herbs.
We'll definitely need to buy timber then.
Compromise time and time again will only embolden the wicked.
Dealing with this villain will not only benefit her, but also the people of Yuzhou City in the future.
Yao Shisan sat in the carriage waiting for Wei Xun and Shuang'er to return from the mountain.
Shuang'er even picked a bagful of wild fruits and brought them back.
Wei Xun, who was behind her, quietly helped her carry a lot of things.
"..."
"You two went on a trip, didn't you?"
Shuang'er said, "These fruits are sweet and sour, and you can't find them in the capital. I thought you would like them, so I picked more."
"The old man at the forest farm owns all the fruit; it's just some cheap little fruit, and he lets us pick it as much as we want."
Wei Xun was slightly more reliable. "The forest farm actually belongs to many farmers, but they have been combined into one forest farm. All the timber here can only be sold to Su Kun."
"The price is even lower than other forest farms."
Yao Shisan: "Don't they have any complaints?"
Shuang'er said, "Of course they have complaints! But they don't dare to resist, otherwise Su Kun would have someone set the mountain on fire."
"The old man said that someone was secretly selling other people's timber. After Su Kun caught him, he burned down the mountain twice. His left leg was burned while saving his youngest son. Now no one dares to do it."
She frowned. "Such a thing actually happens. Doesn't the government care?"
"No matter what, they reported it to the authorities and were beaten up the next day."
Wei Xun felt as if a layer of mist had flashed before his eyes, as if something, or someone, was guiding him to do something.
But he still couldn't see clearly.
Yao Shisan: "Let's go back first, and we'll put on a play tomorrow."
The next day.
She bought a lot of timber directly from the timber shop opposite Su Kun.
Mr. Chen was overjoyed.
Su Kun gave a sour snort, "Without my timber, she'll still have to redo it."
Boss Chen scoffed, "Does that mean only Boss Su in the whole world has timber?"
Su Kun wanted to ask something more, but Boss Chen turned around and went back to his shop.
Having finally gotten a chance to vent his frustrations, he didn't want to ruin his good mood.
Su Kun sensed something was wrong and immediately ordered the waiter to go to the warehouse to gather information.
The waiter knew how formidable his master was, so he turned and ran out.
He went to the warehouse once to check its size and calculate the amount of timber needed.
From afar, Xiao Er could see that the warehouse construction was in full swing!
Isn't that the kind of timber that only the Su family's timber business has?
He turned and ran back.
"What!"
Su Kun jumped up immediately.
He turned and rushed into Chen's Timber Shop across the street, yelling, "You bastard surnamed Chen, how dare you steal my timber!"
Even though Mr. Chen didn't want to have a conflict with him, he couldn't stand being framed by him.
"Who stole your timber! Boss Su, you need evidence to prove your claims!"
"How come there's my family's timber in that newly built warehouse on the east side? Didn't you deliver it there?"
"Madam Yao just bought the wood for the frame from my house today, what do you mean by 'your house' wood!"
Upon hearing whose warehouse it was, Boss Chen immediately understood.
He snorted, "The timber from Boss Su's house isn't anything rare, so why can't people buy it elsewhere?"
Su Kun absolutely did not believe that this was bought from outside.
Timber transportation is heavy and slow, so it's impossible for it to be delivered overnight.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
That leaves only the forest farm.
These old fogies still haven't learned their lesson!
Yao Shisan lowered the carriage curtain. "Let's go."
After returning to the mansion, she went straight to the main courtyard.
She hadn't seen Xiao Shu since she fell into the water last time.
The fact that Xiao Shu's guards were standing at the entrance of the main courtyard meant that he was there.
"This humble woman greets Your Highness, Prince Cheng."
Xiao Shu looked up from behind the book and glanced at her lightly.
"When did Yao'er become so formal?"
Yao Shisan, “…”
For some reason, she had a bad feeling whenever she heard those two words.
Xiao Shu's fingertips, which were gripping the book, turned slightly white.
He then put down the book and said, "Speak, what is it?"
Yao Shisan smiled and said, "I've heard that there's plenty of wild game in Longchang Mountain. Would Your Highness be interested in hunting?"
"hunting?"
His gaze fell on her. "You...can hunt?"
Yao Shisan, “...I can eat.”
"Heh." Xiao Shu chuckled softly.
Just when Yao Shisan thought he had no chance, a calm voice came over.
"I haven't hunted for many years, and I'm itching to get back to it. Tell Steward Qing to prepare the carriage and cooking utensils."
"Going into the mountains to hunt."
Yao Shisan didn't expect that he would agree so easily...
She had prepared a whole speech, ready to appeal to their emotions and reason.
After all, Xiao Shu had taken advantage of her so many times before...
When Steward Qing learned that it was actually Madam Yao who wanted to go hunting, he couldn't help but speak up.
"Your Highness..."
Xiao Shu's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes darkened slightly.
"Qingbo, do you also want to be my master?"
Steward Qing shut his mouth.
Just as Yao Shisan was about to get into the car, Xiao Shu's lazy voice drifted over, even though he hadn't boarded yet.
"This car."
She lifted one foot and then silently put it down again.
Xiao Shu didn't see Fu'er. "Where's that little thing?"
Yao Shisan: "Hmm...it's still a bit dangerous in the mountains, so I'm not taking her."
"With me here, how could I possibly fail to protect a mere little thing?"
Xiao Shu immediately had someone bring Fu'er out as well.
"Little thing, don't you like rabbits? I'll hunt one for you alive."
"Little rabbit!" Fu'er didn't know where her mother was going, but her eyes lit up as soon as she heard the word "rabbit."
She pouted, "Mother doesn't even take Fu'er with her when she sees the little rabbit."
Xiao Shu reached out and grabbed the back of her collar, pulling her into his arms. He then strode onto the carriage.
Shuang'er was somewhat anxious and silently asked what to do.
Yao Shisan gently shook his head.
Xiao Shu traveled with plenty of guards.
This trip will only be thrilling but safe.
There are many wild game dishes on Longchang Mountain, which Yao Shisan heard from diners at a street stall.
The owner of Shengjinglou Restaurant, which serves the best wild game in the city, has an exceptional skill that is said to have been passed down from the imperial chefs of the previous dynasty.
The game hunted by hunters in Longchang Mountain is mostly sold to Shengjinglou.
Therefore, after setting off, Xiao Shu also brought over the major owner of Shengjing Tower.
Yao Shisan couldn't help but shrink back when he thought about what might happen later.
The exciting hunt was interrupted; one wonders if Xiao Shu will kill someone then...
But when she thought of the dozens of families in the forest farm who knelt before her last night, moved to tears of gratitude, she remembered...
She is not a saint, and she cannot bear such a heavy burden for something done casually.
She was powerless and helpless, and could only scheme.
I wonder if Xiao Shu will be furious after learning the truth, making her debts even worse.
never mind.
Anyway, it's already 20,000 taels.
Having too much debt doesn't bother you; having too many lice doesn't make you itch.
Xiao Shu was indeed in a very good mood.
He had lived in the capital for many years, and had never hunted so leisurely before.
Yao Shisan rode in a small horse-drawn carriage up the main road.
Xiao Shu grabbed the little thing, immediately switched to a fast horse, and took a shortcut up the mountain.
"Fu'er!—"
Yao Shisan stretched out his hand, and the people in front of him had already disappeared!
Fu'er's screams and laughter drifted away in the mountains and forests with the sound of the wind.
Halfway up Longchang Mountain, there is a spacious and flat place suitable for camping.
Judging from the traces, some people would invite their friends to go up the mountain.
It's midday now, the hottest time of the day.
A cool breeze was blowing in the mountains.
If you're really coming to visit, it's a good place.
Xiao Shu's guards were well-trained and quickly set up camp and even built a stove.
After everything was in place, a signal flare was fired.
This allows those who go out hunting to find campsites.
The first to return were the guards, who brought back Fu'er and actually brought back a live rabbit.
Ignoring the pain in her bottom from the horse's jolting, Fu'er quickly had the guards release her little rabbit.
Yao Shisan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Fu'er return.
When Xiao Shu returned with his guards, everyone had gained a great deal!
Behind Xiao Shu were bloodstains left on him by the struggling prey during the hunt.
They even hunted a wild boar!
Wenxi looked at the pile of snow-white rabbits on the ground and said, "I heard that winters in Yuzhou are cold and damp. These furs can be used to make a winter coat for Fu'er."
"Rabbit fur is nothing, we'll use fox fur later."
Xiao Shu washed his hands with the water from the water pouch, seemingly unconcerned.
Wenxi glanced at King Cheng in surprise.
Ignoring everyone's gaze, he turned and went back to his tent to change his clothes.
The owner of Shengjinglou acted quickly, boiling water, plucking feathers, and putting half a roasted pig, roasted rabbit, and roasted chicken onto the grill.
The remaining wild game was fried, stewed, and boiled using all sorts of cooking techniques!
It's even more lavish than a fancy restaurant!
In an instant, the aroma of meat filled the entire mountain forest, making people's mouths water.
Even Yao Shisan, who frequently glanced towards the forest farm, couldn't help but get distracted.
Wenxi used a knife to cut the roasted chicken into small pieces on a plate.
"Please have some, Your Highness."
Xiao Shu picked up the chicken leg from the container and turned to look at Fu'er, who was feeding the rabbit carrots.
"Eat up, this is the pheasant you see."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Fu'er dropped the radish, picked up the chicken leg with both of her little hands, and began to eat heartily.
Xiao Shu smiled, then slowly picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth.
"Little one, is hunting fun?"
"That was fun! Your Highness, can you take me with you next time?"
Fu'er, her mouth greasy from eating, now looked at him with nothing but admiration.
Xiao Shu's lips curled into a smile, his gaze sweeping over Yao Shisan before returning to Fu'er.
"I will take you as my goddaughter. From now on, you can call me Father, and I will take you with me."
“Father!” Fu’er was very perceptive.
Xiao Shu picked Fu'er up in one swift motion. "Let me tell you, from now on, in Yuzhou City, you'll be the eldest daughter of the Cheng Prince's Mansion, able to walk sideways as you please!"
Apart from Xiao Shu and Fu'er, everyone else gasped in shock.
Father?!
Yao Shisan's fingertips trembled, and a thought flashed through her mind.
She then dismissed her ridiculous idea.
She's not some kind of celestial being...
It's still because Fu'er Yuxue is so cute!
Back in the capital, didn't Lady Zhao quite like Fu'er?
Yao Shisan was in a state of panic, having completely forgotten that Zhao Shi valued the jade tiger.
Wen Xi frowned and glanced at Yao Shisan and Fu'er.
It can't be what she thinks...
Watching this scene unfold, Steward Qing could only sigh softly.
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