The Husband’s Little Inn

The next day, Shu Rui went to the Lu household to thank Master Lu. He felt immense gratitude for the […]

In late May, a heavy rain fell. The sky was dark, with wind and thunder. By afternoon, the rain continued,

“You’re threatening me!” Bai Dalao clenched the documents, knuckles white. They contained incriminating evidence: his influence over official appointments, secretly

At this moment, the Lu family home was indeed bustling with clinking cups and lively chatter. Lu’s father had invited

Back at Chao Xi estate, after the unexpected encounter with Li Mama, Shu Rui remained uneasy. Though Li Mama had

“Shu Rui.” Lu Ling hurried upstairs, finding him leaning against the wall, unseated, eyes fixed on a spot. Seeing him

The next day, Shu Rui went to the Lu residence to discuss matters regarding the Bai family. Lu Ling did

On the morning of the sixth day of the second month, a series of firecrackers exploded in the sky. The

Time passed quickly. Amid the bustling year-end, Spring Festival arrived. Shu Rui planned to close the inn for three days

As the year-end approached, the city was decorated with lanterns and banners, bustling with activity. Shu Rui bought several modest

With Lu Ling proposing the new business, Shu Rui offered to help run errands, but Lu Ling refused, saying Shu

After the snow, heating with charcoal became essential; Shu Rui nearly ran out of the stock he had stored in

At night, the inn had closed. Shu Rui and the resident lady sent a pot of hot tea downstairs, then

In the following days, Shu Rui remained mindful of the street office’s influence. Lu Ling continued his daily solicitation at

Inside, Lu Fang drank a cup of hot tea, warming his body before rising to inspect another area before returning

At the city gate, people came and went constantly. Guards were stationed outside to enforce city regulations, forbidding merchants from

That day, Yang Chunhua took the opportunity to visit her young uncle’s house and told him about Shu Rui’s plan

A few days later, before dawn, fine rain tapped on the roof. Not heavy, but the air was noticeably colder.

Later, Shu Rui and Lu Ling had breakfast. They checked out the three dormitory guests. Qing arrived at the inn.

This day, the inn closed a bit earlier. Shu Rui, still recovering, had prepared only a small amount of food