Chapter 805: Chapter 805: Tang Wenqianâs Future is Boundless
The Lu family members were taken aback, âReally?â
âYeah.â Others might not know, but Shu Yu was clear.
Following Xiang Weinan meant that Tang Wenqian was now tied to the Fifth Princeâs boat.
As long as he did something of substance during this critical year before the Fifth Princeâs ascension to the throne, his future was bound to be bright.
The old lady then said, âScholar Tang is indeed a good man; he even helped us retrieve Dayaâs dowry last time. If he has a good future, it would reflect well on the whole Shangshi Village.â
She paused, then snorted, âItâs just that his mother is a difficult person to deal with, always dragging her feet. Sheâs totally incompetent but acts all high-and-mighty. Always so calculative and full of herself, behaving every day like sheâs some great lady, which is not endearing at all. Itâs fortunate that Scholar Tang had been sent to school to study and gain some common sense since he was young, otherwise he would have surely been led astray by her.â
Listening to her long and detailed complaints, Shu Yu smiled and continued reading.
Tang Wenqianâs letter wasnât long; it merely outlined the situation briefly. After reading it, Shu Yu set it aside.
The sky had gone completely dark, and Shu Yu said, âLetâs reply tomorrow.â
However, Lu Erbai said, âThereâs no need to reply. We should be able to return to Jiangyuan County soon; we can meet them in person when we get back.â
Shu Yu fell silent. In a little while⊠Ah, the problem was that the Imperial Decree from the capital hadnât arrived yet.
But Lu Erbai had a lot of confidence in her, âItâs probably just been delayed on the road. The Heating Pack you invented is so useful and convenient, thereâs no way it wonât be rewarded. Besides, it was Mister Qi who presented it. The Emperor wonât disregard it; didnât Brother Yao wait for his recognition?â
That made sense.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do, so Shu Yu was no longer anxious.
But as she waited, another half month went by.
By the end of March, several people from the Heichang County office arrived suddenly, and not long after, the new county magistrate, who had just taken office two months ago, set out directly for Righteous Dao Village.
At that time, Shu Yu was washing clothes by the river. Now only she and the old lady lived at home; there werenât many clothes and they werenât very dirty, so she could easily wash them and return home.
But there were several girls by the river, including one who had come to talk to her at the riverbank last time.
This time, she didnât offer to help Shu Yu. Instead, she crouched directly on the stone slab in front of Shu Yu, chatting and picking up the clothes beside her to scrub.
âLady Lu, I just finished washing mine, let me lend you a hand. After this, letâs go back together.â
Shu Yu was speechless, ââŠâ
She looked at the girl named Qingqing in front of her, feeling somewhat troubled.
Last year, when she spoke to her, Qingqing was somewhat bashful and very nervous.
After a few months, had she grown bolder? To the point of taking the initiative like this.
Shu Yu knew what she was thinking â it was all about wanting Zhao Xi, wasnât it? But Zhao Xi was currently smitten with Daya; surely she couldnât help a stranger over her own sister.
Shu Yu took the clothes from her hands, smiling, âNo need. Iâm planning to jump in the water in a bit to see if I can catch some fish after I finish washing. Since youâve already finished, why donât you head home first? Things must be busy at home; donât delay your own matters.â
Qingqingâs hands emptied, and her expression stiffened momentarily. She hurriedly said, âIâm not busy, I, umâŠâ
Before she could finish her sentence, another girl walked over.
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