After Chu Qiao brought the few of them along, they bought an inn along a nearby lake and started to manage it. Firstly, it was to cover their identities. After all, it was weird for a solitary lady to travel together with a maidservant and two children. Secondly, she wanted to find something to do for herself. Idling around was not an option.
Initially, they did not do this for the purpose of making money. However, due to Chu Qiao's unique management style, the way that she maintained exemplary hygiene standards, and the favorable geographical location of the place, this inn came to be one of the most reputable places in the city. Scholars who came to attend the examinations held in spring and autumn would earmark this place as their foremost choice to stay in. Hence, this place earned the title of "Scholars' Inn". During the peak periods, business was booming as the rooms were often full.
