The Hunter’s Lively Wife
Chapter 1272: Like

Chapter 1272: Chapter 1272: Like

Master Chu dressed with an air of opulence today, unlike his usual casual demeanor; the golden crown and jade hairpin adorning his head lent him a particularly noble and extraordinary appearance.

Before, Su Yunjin had felt that Master Chu was no ordinary man, likely of nobility. Now, seeing his attire, she was even more convinced that he was of royal or noble blood.

Perhaps not expecting to see Master Chu here, Mrs. Qin showed initial surprise before smiling and greeting him, "I’ve seen Master Chu."

Master Chu had business dealings with Mrs. Qin and recognized her. After Mrs. Qin finished speaking, Master Chu nodded politely.

Then he turned his gaze to Su Yunjin.

"Miss Su, I hear that your Zuixiang Restaurant has reopened?" Master Chu looked at Su Yunjin, a flicker of indiscernible emotion flashing in his eyes. However, that emotion was quickly concealed by him.

Though Master Chu quickly hid it, and it wasn’t very obvious, the sharp Mrs. Qin still caught it.

The way Master Chu looked at Su Yunjin was clearly different from how he looked at her. While his gaze towards her was polite and distant, the way he looked at Su Yunjin was the same as how Prince Qi Han used to look at her—with a liking yet with restraint, a look Mrs. Qin was all too familiar with.

Back then, Prince Qi Han had affection for her, but because she had already married Qin Yan, he had to hold back. And now, the way Master Chu looked at Su Yunjin bore a striking resemblance to how Prince Qi Han had looked at her.

Realizing that Master Chu harbored feelings for Su Yunjin, Mrs. Qin couldn’t help but be taken aback. She found it surprising that a man of Master Chu’s status would have feelings for a married woman. Amidst her astonishment, she let out a bitter smile, recalling that when Prince Qi Han liked her, she was also a married woman.

If a prince of Prince Qi Han’s status could take a fancy to a married woman like her, it wasn’t strange for Master Chu to take an interest in a married woman like Su Yunjin.

Moreover, Su Yunjin was a woman who even she, as a woman, couldn’t help wanting to befriend. Mrs. Qin looked at Su Yunjin, and aside from her beauty, Su Yunjin possessed a commendable aura that stood out from most women in the area—a confident and generous nature.

Perhaps it was Su Yunjin’s confident and generous aura that attracted Master Chu. After a few polite exchanges with Master Chu, Su Yunjin noticed Mrs. Qin’s scrutiny of him. Master Chu, sensing Mrs. Qin’s observations, didn’t stay long. He excused himself and left with the servants that accompanied him, passing by Su Yunjin and Mrs. Qin. Su Yunjin watched as Master Chu departed.

Turning her gaze back to Mrs. Qin, who was also examining Master Chu, she asked with a smile, "Mrs. Qin, you’re acquainted with Master Chu, but do you know his true identity?"

Curious about Master Chu’s identity, Su Yunjin assumed Mrs. Qin knew and casually inquired. She stared at Mrs. Qin, thinking she might know the real identity of Master Chu.

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Qin shook her head.

"Madam Su, to be honest, I don’t know his real identity either," replied Mrs. Qin, who had had a few business interactions with Master Chu.

But Master Chu’s identity was shrouded in mystery.

And so, Mrs. Qin didn’t know either.

Putting down her teacup, Mrs. Qin continued, "Master Chu is closely associated with the Prince Qi Residence, and he has an aura that is unmistakably wealthy or noble. In my opinion, Master Chu is most likely a member of the imperial family or nobility. What do you think, Madam Su?"