Chapter 1793: Chapter 1793: Yuan Gui Regrets Accepting Kinship
When Shu Yu reached the center of the village, she saw the village chief of Hedeng Village being supported as he walked towards her.
Shu Yu quickly took a few steps forward. The village chief made a gesture to salute, but she steadied him with a hand. "Old Village Chief, thereâs no need for such formalities. Iâm just here to see Granny Fang."
The Old Village Chief was already quite elderly, but he walked fairly steadily, leaning on a cane, looking in good spirits.
"Itâs no trouble at all. Itâs rare for Monarch Lu Xiang to visit. Why not come to my house for a cup of tea? I can have someone call for Granny Fang."
"No need, Iâll go myself."
The Old Village Chief nodded, "Alright, Iâll accompany Monarch Lu Xiang."
Shu Yu originally intended to exchange a few polite words, but then thought about how Granny Fang had lived here for thirty years. Not knowing how she was doing, she simply followed the Old Village Chief slowly, taking the opportunity to learn more.
The Old Village Chief was also curious about Shu Yuâs visit, feeling a bit anxious.
After a few steps, he couldnât help but ask, "Monarch Lu Xiang, what business do you have with Granny Fang? I heard from Yuan Gui that theyâve been working at the county office these days. There shouldnât be any mistakes, right? Actually, theyâre all honest and decent people..."
Shu Yu listened to the Old Village Chiefâs rambling, but all along he was defending Granny Fang, which warmed her heart. She smiled, "I just have a personal matter to ask Granny Fang about. I know sheâs doing well."
The Old Village Chief felt relieved. They hadnât walked far when someone hurriedly ran towards them.
This person looked about the same age as Shu Yu, but his face was full of anger. He ran up to the Old Village Chief and said, "Grandpa, that Yuan Gui doesnât want to recognize Granny Fang as family anymore. Heâs changed his mind."
The Old Village Chief was stunned, then started frantically winking at his little grandson, signaling him to stop talking.
The latter only realized Shu Yu was by the Old Village Chiefâs side, obscured by the wall, after he had run up. His face changed at once, but he had already said everything he needed to say.
Feeling regretful, the Old Village Chief could only smile at Shu Yu, "This is my little grandson, heâs impulsive. Monarch Lu Xiang, please donât mind him."
Shu Yu smiled. It was exactly this matter he mentioned that puzzled her.
"What do you mean Yuan Gui doesnât want to recognize Granny Fang as family anymore? What happened?"
The village chiefâs grandson stammered, trying to come up with an excuse but worried it wouldnât suffice.
The Old Village Chief sighed before explaining, "As Monarch Lu Xiang may know, Granny Fang has been on her own for years. Now, she and Yuan Gui get along well. Neither of them have any family left, so someone suggested that they might as well become family, so they could take care of each other in the future. Both were willing, but just as they were preparing, Granny Fang fell ill and went to the county town, and she just returned yesterday."
Now that sheâs back, the matter of recognizing kinship was back on the agenda.
The Old Village Chiefâs family got along well with Granny Fang, and as the village chief, she let her descendants handle the joyous occasion of their recognizing kinship.
Why does it sound like something went wrong now?
The Old Village Chief looked at his grandson, "Why did Yuan Gui suddenly change his mind? Did something happen? Did he say anything?"
The latter huffed angrily, "Who knows what heâs thinking. I think he just found work at the county office, feels like he has prospects, and doesnât want to take care of Granny Fang anymore. He even found an excuse, saying maybe Granny Fang still has family in the world. Grandpa, listen to what kind of nonsense heâs saying!"