Chapter 1814: Meng Family and Meng Yunzheng's Rewards
"Ah..." Meng Pei almost choked on his tea upon hearing this statement.
He looked surprised and raised his head, asking, "Announce an imperial edict?"
"Yes," Tang Wenqian stood up, his expression serious as he continued, "Meng Pei, Meng Yunzheng, and Lu Shu Yu, step forward to receive the edict."
Meng Pei was taken...
Chapter 1813: Tang Wenqian Comes to Pay New Year's Respects
Meng Han glanced at Shu Yu's red envelope again and saw three silver ingots of ten taels each. She was momentarily speechless.
But she quickly got excited again and grabbed Shu Yu's hand, saying, "Sister Shu Yu, I have money now, so let me treat you to something. I'll tell you, there's a small stall in Chenggu County that...
Chapter 1812: Let's Sneak Away
As she was lost in thought, her hand on the left was suddenly held by someone.
Turning her head, Shu Yu heard Meng Yunzheng whisper, "I'll take you to see the fireworks later. I brought them back from the capital."
Shu Yu couldn't help but chuckle. "I'm not a three-year-old child."
"Playing with fireworks can be too risky for a three-ye...
Chapter 1811: Lunar New Year
A few years ago, Tang Wenqian passed the imperial examination and became a juren. Originally, he was planning to take things step by step, participate in the next year's provincial examination, and gradually climb the ladder of the imperial examination. He aimed to become a jinshi, enter the Hanlin Academy, and then rise from the eighth or ninth rank to perha...
Chapter 1810: The New County Magistrate is an Acquaintance
The roles of Prefect and County Magistrate were distinct, especially in the recently turbulent Changjin Prefecture. The selection process had to be exceptionally cautious.
Fortunately, they had Qi Lie, General Huang, and Meng Yunzheng. With these three figures in place, the Emperor wasn't in a rush. They could take their t...
Chapter 1809: The Third Prince Is Dead
Meng Yunzheng replied, "The Third Prince is dead. They planned to force their way into the palace, thinking it was a foolproof plan, and the Third Prince personally led the charge. Unexpectedly, they fell into the trap set by the Emperor himself and were shot on the spot."
After the death of the Third Prince, upon receiving the news, Consort ...
Chapter 1808: Lord Jing Injured
Shu Yu paused in her application of ointment. "Has the situation in the city finally settled?"
"More or less," Meng Yunzheng sighed. "Some died, some were captured. The atmosphere in the city was tense for two months, but it finally calmed down before the New Year."
According to Meng Yunzheng, the situation in the capital city was even more b...
Chapter 1807: Meng Yunzheng Returns
Doctor Guo nodded, "Yes, I've heard that Doctor Zhao has his own unique methods for treatment, and sometimes his prescriptions can be quite radical."
In that case, Aunt Fang should refrain from seeing other doctors for now.
"I was thinking the same way. So, before we return to Dong'an Prefecture, Aunt Fang's situation will still require y...
Chapter 1806: Doctor Guo's Intentions
After the banquet ended, most of the people didn't leave. Some helped clean up the tables and chairs, while others gathered to chat.
Seeing that the room where Grandma Fang was had many people, Shu Yu was about to step out for some fresh air. Just as she reached the doorway, Ying Xi approached and told her that Doctor Guo was looking for her.<...
Chapter 1805: Call Me Third Sister or Ah Yu
These are all early procedures. After finishing the incantation, Yuan Gui kneels down, offers tea to Grandma Fang, and presents the things he's prepared as gifts of filial piety.
The items are not expensive, just everyday necessities like firewood, rice, oil, and salt, things used in the household.
Grandma Fang has also prepared a...
Chapter 1804: Recognition of Kinship
Grandma Fang was rendered speechless by Shu Yu's words, which left her with no choice but to accept the gift.
Grandma Feng, who was nearby, also advised her, "This is the sincere intention of the Village Lord. You and your sister were separated for over thirty years. Now that you're reuniting, it's both rare and fateful. There's no need to decl...
Chapter 1803: Shu Yu's Gift
Shu Yu nodded at Yuan Gui and pointed to the back of the carriage, saying, "I brought a gift for Grand Aunt. Help me take it out. Let's go in and see her first."
Yuan Gui immediately agreed, "Sure thing."
However, once he entered the carriage and saw the piled-up items, his face couldn't help twitching involuntarily.
This is... a gift? He ...
Chapter 1802: Blessings from the Village Lord
Shu Yu had already gotten off the carriage. "Grandma Guan, don't be polite with me. You're all clean and fresh; there's no need to worry about getting dirty."
She insisted, with Meng Pei persuading by her side, and finally, there was no other option. Grandma Guan and Grandpa Guan exchanged glances and then both got onto the carriage.
Chapter 1801: Yuan Gui's Plan
Originally, Yuan Gui planned to go hunting on the mountain. He was skilled and had fully recovered from his injuries. Hunting was a quick way to earn money.
However, whether it was the old village chief or Grandma Fang, both disagreed. Although General Huang said that the rebels had already been captured, the old village chief mentioned that when the ...
Chapter 1800: Decided to Acknowledge Each Other
When Shu Yu returned to the county town, the sky had already darkened.
The people at the escort agency had all returned, so Shu Yu told Meng Pei about finding her paternal Grand aunt.
Earlier, the Lu family had asked Meng Pei to help find friends from all over the country to search for information about her paternal grand aunt...
Chapter 1799: Ah Gui, You Have Twelve Siblings
Shu Yu's warm and gentle voice quickly smoothed away Grandma Fang's despondent emotions. As she recounted those events, a vivid scene of the interactions among the Lu family's siblings appeared before Granny Fang's eyes, easing her both mentally and emotionally.
"Now among the younger generation, Sister Cui Hua's son is the oldest, fo...
Chapter 1798: Calling Her Grand Aunt
Seeing the situation, Grandma Feng cheerfully ushered everyone out of the room, giving them a chance to talk alone.
Shu Yu sat by the edge of the bed, watching Grandma Fang, who had opened her eyes but still seemed a bit dazed. She softly spoke, "Grand Aunt?"
This entirely different form of address caused Grandma Fang to freeze for a...
Chapter 1797: Plans for the Future
Doctor Guo arrived quickly, carrying a medicine box, and examined Grandma Fang's pulse.
Shu Yu stood by, feeling a bit worried. Grandma Fang had gone through so much in her earlier years. Although she had been taken care of and her health improved, the conditions were limited. Shu Yu was concerned that a sudden intense shock might lead to somethi...
Chapter 1796: They're Still Alive
Shu Yu's expression was so serious that Grandma Fang nearly burst into tears.
It took her a while to find her voice again. "Jiang... Jiangyuan County, Shishi Village?"
"Yes."
"Lu Nanfang, Fang Caiyue..."
"That's right."
Grandma Fang's breathing became even more rapid, and she trembled all over. "They're alive, aren't th...
Chapter 1795: My Grandmother's Name is Fang Caiyue
As Shu Yu entered the house, he saw Grandma Fang sewing clothes. Judging by the style of the clothes, they seemed to be for Yuan Gui.
Grandma Fang was in a good mood, apparently unaware that Yuan Gui didn't want to acknowledge their relationship.
Upon hearing footsteps, Grandma Fang looked up, and upon seeing Shu Yu, she qu...
Chapter 1794: Refusing Kinship Because of Me
Shu Yu froze and couldn't help exchanging a glance with Ying Xi beside her.
The old village chief frowned, "This won't do. Yuan Gui owes his life to Grandma Fang. If he forgets this debt of gratitude, wouldn't that hurt Grandma Fang's heart? She rarely decides to acknowledge kinship, and this young man is so unreliable."
Shu Yu c...
Chapter 1793: Yuan Gui backout
As Shu Yu walked toward the center of the village, she noticed the village chief of Hedeng Village being supported as he approached her.
She hurried forward a few steps and extended a hand to help the village chief, "You don't need to be so formal, Village Chief. I've come to see Grandma Fang."
The old village chief was quite advanced in age, ...
Chapter 1792: Ying Xi's Inquiry
Shu Yu stood outside the grocery store for a long time but didn't see a single customer entering.
Even though Chenggu County had recently experienced a major disaster, there still should have been some people coming and going. It wasn't likely that not a single person had visited the store for so long.
It seemed that the business of this Chen...
Chapter 1791: That Girl is a Village Lord!
Grandpa Guan had just returned, and now he was sent out again.
As he stepped out, he suddenly slapped his forehead. He was acting aimlessly. Where should he inquire? He didn't even know the girl's name.
But if he asked his wife, she wouldn't know either.
Grandpa Guan had to figure things out on his own. He thought it would b...
Chapter 1790: Grandma Fang Sister's Family Didn't Die
After finishing speaking, Shu Yu and Ying Xi left.
Just as they reached the doorway, they saw Grandpa Guan returning. He was taken aback to see two unfamiliar girls in his house. He stood still for a moment until they had walked a distance away. Then, he snapped back to reality and quickly walked back into the courtyard.
Chapter 1789: Are You Truly Just Fellow Villagers?
Suddenly, Shu Yu recalled that Yuan Gui had mentioned being saved by Grandma Fang after falling off a cliff. He had been tended to by the village doctor and hadn't come to the county for treatment.
It seemed that the village doctor in Hedeng Village was indeed extraordinary.
Shu Yu took a deep breath and asked, "What about ...
Chapter 1788: Is That Scoundrel Still Alive?
Listening to this, Shu Yu's heart felt extremely uncomfortable. Grandma Lu had thought that her younger sister had married a virtuous man, but it turned out he was scum. Here, Grandma Fang was helpless and alone, sick, and couldn't even seek revenge.
If their family's old lady knew the suffering her Grand aunt had endured, how could she...
Chapter 1787: Divorced
The shopkeeper was also annoyed; he could understand it happening once or twice, but beyond that, it was crossing the line.
He wrote a letter to his employer, the girl's uncle, explaining the situation. The uncle instructed him to give Chen Bing another three hundred taels all at once, and consider the matter settled once and for all, with no further communi...
Chapter 1786: Unable to Bear Children
Grandma Fang was hesitant to accept, but the girl's uncle advised her otherwise. He said that if they didn't accept the money, the girl would feel uneasy, and others might accuse their family of being ungrateful, which would tarnish the girl's reputation.
Grandma Fang's husband, Chen Bing, also chimed in. He said that wealthy families like the...
Chapter 1785: Her Life Was Too Hard
Grandma Guan nodded and sighed, "Indeed, in the first couple of years when she arrived at the Changjin Prefecture, she endured a lot of hardship. My sister from the Fang family had such a tough life."
Shu Yu pursed her lips and listened quietly.
According to Grandma Guan, she got to know Grandma Fang on the way when she left Dong'an Prefe...