Chapter 1548 - 1543: Mu Dade and Ruan Xiao Jiao’s Affair Discovered (Fourteen Updates)

"Brother Dade, you’re so good to me!"

Qin Xianglan grabbed Mu Dade’s neck and, taking advantage of his inattention, stole a kiss on his cheek.

Mu Dade was extremely fond of this side of Qin Xianglan.

Alluring and seductive, she always made him lose control!

This was a feeling that neither Mrs. Jin nor Ruan Xiao Jiao could give him.

That night, Qin Xianglan clung to Mu Dade like a vine, even when Mu Dade got up at night, she had him hold her.

The next day, Mu Dade got up early, first prepared breakfast for Qin Xianglan, and then had breakfast with her.

When the sun rose, Mu Dade left the house.

As soon as Mu Dade left, Qin Xianglan, who was originally lying in bed, got up as well.

The events of last night made Qin Xianglan very uneasy, so she decided to follow Mu Dade to see where this man went besides the government office.

At first, Mu Dade indeed walked in the direction opposite the government office, but gradually he veered off course.

Qin Xianglan followed all the way, increasingly feeling that something was off with Mu Dade.

Finally, she saw Mu Dade enter a restaurant. Qin Xianglan hesitated for only a moment and then followed him in.

After talking with a waiter for a few moments, the waiter led him to the second floor.

Qin Xianglan came up to that waiter and said, "Hey there, I’d like to ask you about something. The man just now went to one of the private rooms on the second floor. I’d like to book the room next to his!"

The waiter was about to refuse when Qin Xianglan smiled at him, all charm and softness.

Qin Xianglan looked pretty and knew how to entice men. With her subtle guidance, the young waiter was utterly captivated.

"I’ll take you!"

The young waiter eagerly led Qin Xianglan to the second floor and picked the private room next to Mu Dade’s.

In gratitude, Qin Xianglan gently brushed her hand over the young waiter’s wrist.

"Thank you, kind sir!"

The walls of the private room were paper-thin. Qin Xianglan moistened a finger and poked a hole in the wall.

Through the hole, she could see Mu Dade in the room he occupied.

At this point, only Mu Dade was inside, drinking tea.

Qin Xianglan’s doubts grew more intense.

Could it be she had misjudged, that Mu Dade was well-behaved and there was no other woman but her?

Yet reality would soon hit her hard in the face.

Watching the woman, heavily pregnant, walk in through the door made Qin Xianglan grit her teeth, almost to the point of shattering them.

She pressed her ear tightly against the wall, eavesdropping on the conversation between Mu Dade and this woman—

"Jiaojiao, you’ve worked hard!"

In the private room, Mu Dade approached and helped Ruan Xiao Jiao sit down slowly.

Ruan Xiao Jiao wore a smile. Although she was now plump and bulging with child, her face remained pure and beautiful.

"Brother Dade..." Ruan Xiao Jiao called out.

Mu Dade pulled her into his arms and comforted her gently.

"Last night, I received word that you wanted to see me and here I am today!" Mu Dade said.

"Is our son behaving? Did he kick you?" While speaking, Mu Dade extended his hand, gently caressing Ruan Xiao Jiao’s rounded belly.

Ruan Xiao Jiao shyly nodded, "He’s quite restless at night! He often kicks me, but I’ve told him to behave!"

"Yes, Jiaojiao is well-behaved too." Mu Dade gently caressed Ruan Xiao Jiao’s face; her skin was smooth and delicate to the touch.

Ever since becoming pregnant, Ruan Xiao Jiao’s skin had improved, glowing with rosiness.

If not for her protruding belly making such acts inconvenient inside the restaurant, Mu Dade would definitely have wanted to take her there and then.

"By the way, Jiaojiao, you haven’t told me why you asked me to come!" Mu Dade inquired.

"Of course, there’s good news! I heard from the County Magistrate that the Qianzhou Prefecture wants to use our dock as a transshipment point for goods.

From now on, the government’s salt and iron will be routed through here. You know the profits from salt and iron; even just from transport, there won’t be a small amount.

The County Magistrate’s plan is to appoint an official from the county government to manage the dock, overseeing the movement of goods. It’s a lucrative position, and if you can win it, the Silver will roll in by the load!"

Ruan Xiao Jiao’s voice was crisp and pleasant to hear.

Mu Dade was delighted by the news she brought.

"Jiaojiao, you truly are my lucky star; this news couldn’t have come at a better time!"

To be the dock manager at the county dock meant overseeing not just official ships, but also private ones.

If he could collect a little protection fee here and there, he’d really strike it rich.

"Although I’m unsure if this opportunity will come my way, I have no power or influence, and it seems the County Magistrate favors County Magistrate Zhang more. I’m worried I won’t have the chance!"

Mu Dade wore a face of grievance, and Ruan Xiao Jiao pursed her lips, softly saying, "Silly, since I’ve told you, of course, I’ll help you win it!

You just focus on doing your current job well; I’ll handle the rest!"

"Jiaojiao, you’re so good to me!" Mu Dade kissed Ruan Xiao Jiao on the face.

Ruan Xiao Jiao smiled, "You’re the silly one. You’re the father of my child; if I’m not good to you, who would I be good to?

Just remember, in this life, no matter who betrays you, I, Ruan Xiao Jiao, will never betray you!"

"Jiaojiao..."

On one side, Mu Dade and Ruan Xiao Jiao were affectionate, while on the other, Qin Xianglan was scared to death.

Ruan Xiao Jiao...

She had heard the name and knew about this person.

She was the County Magistrate’s concubine, yet now she was entangled with Mu Dade.

And she was carrying Mu Dade’s child.

The child...

Oh heavens, this is a matter that could cost one’s head.

Even if Qin Xianglan was ignorant, she knew that sleeping with the County Magistrate’s woman and placing a cuckold on him could only have one outcome.

Surely, it would mean being reduced to dust.

No, she could not become a concubine to Mu Dade; that would be a death sentence, it would surely mean death!

Qin Xianglan was utterly panicked, her face pale, constantly rubbing her belly with her hand.

Before, she thought she could compete with Mrs. Jin, but the current situation seemed like staying with Mu Dade would be a death sentence.

She wouldn’t need to deal with Mrs. Jin; Mrs. Jin would end up dead.

No way!

She had to come up with a plan!

Qin Xianglan’s mind was in chaos, yet she found it hard to simply give up on Mu Dade.

Especially after just hearing Ruan Xiao Jiao talk about a lucrative position she was setting up for Mu Dade.

Was there any way for her to trick Mu Dade out of his money without losing herself?

Qin Xianglan furiously pounded her head with her fists, suddenly thinking of someone.

Mu Danian, he was the only unmarried man in the Old Mu Family. If she ended up with Mu Danian, she’d still be part of the Old Mu Family but not part of Mu Dade’s household.

Isn’t the Old Mu Family planning to split up?

Perfect, she’d make a fortune, get Mu Danian to split from Mu Dade, then kick Mu Danian aside and take her son far away.

In just a moment, Qin Xianglan had already planned her course of action!