Chapter 1214 The Xiao Family's Purpose

Shu Yu had a bit of a headache. She thought that many people around Xiao Shi would want to talk to her, and that she could easily get away.

Unexpectedly, Xiao only spoke to her, and only occasionally replied to others with a word or two.

Her arm was being held by Xiao Shi the whole time, and she couldn't break free.

Over time, everyone realized that Madam Xiao wanted to have a private chat with Shu Yu, so soon, the group of people went off to admire the flowers in twos and threes.

Shu Yu could only accompany Xiao Shi to a pavilion not far away and sit down.

In an instant, only the two of them and Xiao's personal nanny remained in the pavilion.

Even Ding Yuehua and Kong Zhiyou didn't come along, and Hua Xian was left outside the pavilion.

What's there to misunderstand? Madam Xiao really did have something she wanted to say to her privately.

However, before she could speak, Shu Yu pretended to be stupid and even talked about her experience of being exiled to the southwest.

This topic surprised and astonished Xiao Shi. She thought that a woman who had experienced such a thing would be very sad and would definitely not want to talk about that dark time.

Therefore, among the topics raised by Madam Xiao, there were those about herself, that Lady Zhang, her experiences in the capital, and even the Yao and Qi families, but she made no mention of her exile to the southwest.

Surprisingly, Shu Yu didn't mind at all.

Not only that, when she mentioned the Southwest, she looked happy and even said with some nostalgia, "I met a lot of people in the Southwest. Although the conditions there are tough, they all work very hard to make a living."

This time, Lady Xiao was truly unable to contain her curiosity. Every time she heard about exile, it was accompanied by descriptions of hardship and suffering, making people turn pale with fear. Especially for women, being exiled was a stain on their reputation for life, and their innocence would be lost.

"I've heard there are many prisoners over there, all of them fierce and ruthless. They committed crimes and were exiled; isn't that their punishment?"

Shu Yu turned her head and asked her with a smile, "Is Lord Qi a fierce and ruthless person?"

Xiao was taken aback and shook her head.

Shu Yu then asked, "Was I exiled because I committed a crime?"

Xiao suddenly realized what was happening and shook her head again.

Shu Yu said, "In fact, those who truly committed serious crimes were all sentenced to death and beheaded. Some of those exiled to the southwest did indeed commit crimes, but some were implicated by others, and some were framed. There are many reasons for this, and without contacting them, no one would know what they went through."

Xiao seemed thoughtful; she could understand this point. Some things were quite complicated. She had a friend when she was young, but because her father made a mistake and was beheaded, she herself was sold into slavery.

Xiao sighed, "I've heard that the journey to exile is very difficult, and many people die halfway there. What about you? Have you ever encountered any near-death experiences on your way to exile? Did the officials who escorted you not even let you eat your fill?"

Shu Yu, "..."

The old nanny Gu behind Madam Xiao couldn't help but rub her forehead. "Miss, have you forgotten your purpose? Is this the time to be curious about these things?"

She couldn't help but cough lightly and heavily.

Shu Yu looked up at her.

Xiao Shi suddenly realized what was going on, and she quickly ended the topic of exile, bringing the matter back to Shu You's marriage.

As they were talking, she said, "Your sister is getting married soon, what about you? You've already come of age, shouldn't your parents start planning your marriage too?"

(End of this chapter)