Chapter 1772: Chapter 1772: Good News from Meng Yunzheng
The people had already collected their emotions, turned around with the belongings of their family members, and thanked Shu Yu.
Shu Yu advised them to take care of their health and to seek help from the county office if needed.
Everyone nodded and left the abandoned mansion together.
Watching them lower their heads in deep sorrow, Shu Yu sighed, and when she looked up again, the snow had gotten heavier.
With snow falling this heavily, itâs hard to say how Meng Yunzheng and Qi Lieâs plans were progressing.
Just as this thought crossed her mind, Xia Yan rushed in hastily, with snowflakes in his hair, and upon reaching the corridor, shook them off, saying excitedly, âSecond Young Lady, Sirâs letter brings good news.â
Xia Yan had been helping at the city gate lately, so he was the first to hear news from outside.
Shu Yu hadnât expected that just as she was thinking about Meng Yunzheng, news from him would arrive.
She quickly took the letter from Xia Yanâs hand, tearing it open with a bit of urgency.
The letterâs content was brief, just a few lines, but it made Shu Yu let out a long sigh of relief.
Ying Xi asked, âMiss, how is Young Master Mengâs progress going?â
Shu Yu smiled uncontrollably, âEverything is going well, Yun and Qi Lie have already taken Changjin Prefecture.â
âSo quickly?â Itâs only the third day.
Shu Yu laughed, âActually, since we discovered something was amiss in Changjin Prefecture and reported it to the capital, the Emperor sent people to investigate secretly. Blending in several strangers into the prefecture is much easier than entering the black market, so they werenât entirely without help. Moreover, General Huang hasnât engaged in a full clash with the black market rebels yet, just some occasional skirmishes, so he has sufficient manpower to assist them.â
Thus, although their time was short, the preliminary preparation was extensive.
They even knew who could be bribed among those people and who were die-hard loyalists that needed to be dealt with first.
Compared to Chenggu County, the prefecture was easier to plan for.
âDid Sir mention when he would return?â Xia Yan asked.
Shu Yu shook her head, âAlthough the plan went smoothly, the magistrate of Changjin Prefecture resisted fiercely after learning of his exposure, trying to escape by jumping into the water, but ended up drowning directly. Without leaving any survivors, the aftermath in the prefecture became complicated. With fewer hands than in Chenggu County, Yun and Lord Qi are likely not able to return soon.â
This seasonâs cold weather means everyone is dressed heavily, so once someone falls into the water, their clothes get soaked and heavy. When the magistrate was retrieved, he was already dead.
However, itâs a relief that the matter was resolved.
Shu Yu put the letter away and called over Ying Xi and Xia Yan, âLetâs go back to the escort agency and share the good news with Uncle Meng.â
Outside, the snow was still falling, but Shu Yu couldnât be bothered. She eagerly dashed into the snow and ran towards the Meng Family Escort Agency.
Halfway there, she came across Meng Pei driving a carriage head on.
She quickly stepped forward, âUncle Meng, where are you headed?â
âTo the Mi Family Clinic, seeing that the snow is falling heavily and might not stop anytime soon, Iâm thinking of bringing your young uncle home, as Doctor Mi said itâs already okay for him to recover at home.â
Shu Yu slapped her forehead, realizing she had completely forgotten about this.
âUncle Meng, Iâll go with you.â
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