As for Li Shan, Yang Chuxia’s intention was never against him, considering that the accusers weren’t actually pointing at him either, so the fine of several hundred silvers ultimately closed the matter.
After leaving the county government office, Li Shan was so excessively deferential to Yang Chuxia that it made her feel uneasy. She was still alive, wasn’t she? What was his excessive courtesy supposed to mean?
"Miss Yang, I am really grateful for your mercy today! I must repeat, I truly had no part in this incident. When I received the news, you had already rushed to the county city."
"It’s best for you if it wasn’t you," Yang Chuxia pondered and then continued, "But you’d better not run that kind of booth. If one of your men makes a mistake, and something happens again, you’ll not be so lucky."
"Yes, yes, yes! You’re right, Miss Yang," Li Shan nodded in agreement, but he had no plans to close down the establishment.
Those who had such establishments and had established themselves would not easily shut down. After all, these places made money.
"Then let’s part ways here."
After leaving the government office, Yang Chuxia planned to return to the shop, thinking about heading to other counties the next day.
However, Li Shan followed her, without showing any intention of leaving.
"Is there something else you want to say?"
Li Shan awkwardly chuckled and then said, "I wonder if Miss Yang would be interested in the business of the Beauty Pavilion? If you are, I would be happy to let you purchase some shares."
Yang Chuxia’s mouth formed an "O". She disapprovingly thought, Li Shan, is it really appropriate for you to involve a lady in running a brothel? Is it really?
Ignoring her private disdain, Yang Chuxia thought about it and then asked, "Why did you choose me? The Beauty Pavilion seems to be the most profitable, how can you be willing to share the profit with others?"
Li Shan, who had gained a lot from the education of the Li Family’s old lady over these years, may not be good at reading, but he was very insightful with business.
"Miss Yang, truly, Wangshui Town has at least a dozen large and small inns, not to mention the ones without a reputation. Those who can operate these places usually have some background, very few are like me, without much background. Furthermore, the Beauty Pavilion is doing quite well and attracting some covetous eyes. I thought about it, you are familiar with the Mu Family, so..."
He didn’t finish his sentence, but Yang Chuxia understood his meaning. He was interested in the Mu Family. He thought that she was backed by the Mu Family.
Unfortunately, her relationship with the Mu Family wasn’t that close. She was only slightly acquainted with Mu Shaoling.
After thinking about it, she shook her head, "I am afraid I have to disappoint you, Young Master Li, I am not interested in the brothel business."
Although Young Master Li was somewhat disappointed, he didn’t give up. He just said, "Miss Yang can think it over. If you become interested one day, I am always open to you joining. As for your shop in Wangshui, I will help to keep an eye on it."
"Thank you very much, Young Master Li!"
After saying goodbye to Li Shan, Yang Chuxia returned to her shop.
After a night, Yang Chuxia wanted to finish inspecting her stores as soon as possible and return to the village, so she left the city early in the morning with her servants.
"Miss, Miss, look. Those people over there look like our folk," Fugui called out.
Having left the city not too many miles ago, Fugui called out to her. Yang Chuxia opened the curtain of the carriage to take a look. It indeed seemed to be one of their own servants.
"Let’s go see who’s in it," she ordered.
The servant on the other side had obviously seen Fugui and his group, and quickly shouted, "Miss, Miss! Our Young Master is in front!"