Chapter 1481 Let's go get some late-night snacks!

The old lady was emotionally unstable, so Shu Yu could only ask Hua Xian to keep an eye on her, and they would not disturb her anymore.

After leaving the old lady's courtyard, Shu Yu and Ruan Shi went back to attend to their own business.

Shu Yu compiled the information she had gathered from the Tan family that day, and felt it was necessary to learn more about Jiang Kuanyu. Fortunately, her tenant farmers had frequent contact with him before, so perhaps they could find out something.

She plans to visit the estate tomorrow to chat with everyone and also to organize the gift list for this Mid-Autumn Festival so she can distribute it to the workers later.

Thinking of this, Shu Yu took out the account book and checked the accounts.

She stared for more than an hour, and when she came to her senses, it was raining lightly outside.

"What time is it?"

Ying Xi adjusted the lamp wick and said softly, "It's two quarters past 9 PM."

"It's so late already?" It's already 9:30.

Shu Yu stretched and tidied up the ledgers on the table. "Let's go back and rest."

This time wasn't too late for Shu Yu, but for people of this era, they were basically already asleep.

Yingxi hurriedly got Shuyu a cloak. It was already autumn, and although it was still hot during the day, it was getting a bit chilly at night, not to mention that it was raining.

Shu Yu fastened the belt, took the umbrella handed to her by Ying Xi, closed the study door, and walked directly towards Yu Garden.

Yingxi followed behind, carrying a lantern. In the vast Lu family compound, only the two of them moved slowly across the slightly damp ground.

Just as they were about to reach Yu Garden, Shu Yu suddenly turned and walked in another direction.

"Miss?"

"I'll go take a look." Shu Yu headed towards the old lady's courtyard. Originally, she was just worried and wanted to take a look from the outside before leaving. But when she got to the gate of the courtyard, she saw that the house was brightly lit.

Ying Xi was also somewhat surprised, "Is the old lady still awake?"

Shu Yu frowned, took a few steps forward, then paused, turned and left.

Yingxi hurriedly followed, but unexpectedly, Shuyu headed towards the kitchen.

The kitchen was dark and empty. Yingxi quickly lit the candles. "Miss, what do you need me to do?"

"Make some noodles, and add a few eggs."

"I'll start the fire." Seeing that Shu Yu had already put on her apron, Ying Xi walked behind the stove without saying a word.

The noodles are ready-made instant noodles. Kneading and resting the dough now would take too much time. Adding some vegetables, shredded meat, and an egg to the instant noodle cake makes it nutritious enough.

Shu Yu also saw the old lady's favorite shiitake mushrooms in the basket next to her, so she chopped them into small pieces and stir-fried them.

The noodles cooked very quickly, and by the time they were served, Yingxi had already turned off the stove and washed the spatula.

"It smells so good."

Shu Yu smiled and pointed to the large bowl on the other side, "I've saved some for you too, so you and Hua Xian can have some together later."

"Thank you, Miss." Yingxi rubbed her stomach; she was indeed hungry.

Shu Yu took out two food boxes, packed them in, and then each of them carried one back to the old lady's courtyard.

When they arrived, the lights inside were still on, and they could even see Hua Xian's figure flashing by in the room.

The rain had subsided considerably by now. Shu Yu put away her umbrella and gently knocked on the door.

A short while later, Hua Xian came to open the door.

(End of this chapter)