Chapter 1478 They Are Different

Shu Yu wholeheartedly agreed, "Luckily, my younger brother isn't like that."

Madam Ruan nodded repeatedly, "Yes, after this happened, I was worried for a long time, afraid that our family would end up like the Zhang family. I even talked to Arui about it. Fortunately, your brother is now studying and understanding, and he is becoming more and more humble. I am happy to see that."

In fact, Ruan was most worried about Lu Sanzhu at first, since Lu Sanzhu was the most likely to act recklessly because he had someone backing him up.

But she was wrong. Her third brother and sister-in-law were petty about small things, but very clear-headed about important matters.

With the Zhang family's example before her, it's understandable that Madam Ruan would have many concerns.

Shu Yu put her arm around her mother's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, our family is different from the Zhang family. County Princess Zhang may not realize her own position, but I know it very well."

Madam Ruan smiled so broadly that her eyes crinkled. "Yes, how can Princess Zhang compare to A-Yu? With A-Yu in our family, such a thing would never happen."

"That's right. Alright, let's go, it's getting late."

After resting for a while, Ruan got up, picked up her bundle, and left the inn.

Shu Yu and the others boarded the carriage, but unexpectedly, when the carriage arrived at the city gate, they saw Princess Zhang again.

This time, Lady Zhang didn't see Shu Yu; she was being helped onto a... mule cart by her maid.

Shu Yu raised her eyebrows. Last time, when he came to cause trouble at her house, he arrived in a magnificent and spacious carriage with guards by his side. Now, he can only ride in a narrow mule cart?

Moreover, the place she just came from seemed to be a small general store.

It seems that Zhang Maolin's accident has had a significant impact on County Magistrate Zhang.

Shu Yu paused for a moment, then lowered the curtains, and the carriage and the mule cart passed each other by.

It was already evening when they returned to the county town. The carriage first went to Liufang Lane to unload all the cloth from the carriage.

While Guo Bing was unloading the goods, Shu Yu happened to go to the Meng family, who also lived in Liufang Lane.

Only Meng Yunzheng was at home. Meng Han had taken Xiao Song Le out to play with Niu Shi today and hadn't returned yet.

Shu Yu told Meng Yunzheng about the information she had gathered from the Tan family. Upon hearing this, the latter frowned and said, "If there really is a problem with the Changjin Prefecture government, then it's not surprising that Qi Lie hasn't replied yet."

After receiving his letter, Qi Lie would most likely send someone to investigate.

The outcome of the investigation is still unknown, but if the government is also under the Second Prince's control, those who went there will undoubtedly face great difficulties. The lack of response suggests something may have already happened. Perhaps… they've alerted the enemy.

Upon hearing this, Shu Yu asked with some concern, "Should we go to Changjin Prefecture?"

"Let's wait and see. Returning now after just coming back will only attract more attention." Especially since he is now one of the top three scholars in Changjin Prefecture and the 'brother' of the Second Prince, every move he makes will be magnified. Who knows, he might be monitored as soon as he enters Changjin Prefecture's territory.

Shu Yu nodded, feeling a little regretful. If only she could have uprooted the Second Prince as well when dealing with Gong Qiu.

If the late emperor hadn't cared so much about saving face, and had simply beheaded the second prince and Gongqiu together, there wouldn't have been so many problems later.

Now things are even worse. The Second Prince has made a comeback and joined forces with the Third Prince. Meng Yunzheng's trump card was exposed when dealing with Gong Qiu, making it even more difficult to deal with them.

(End of this chapter)