Chapter 2305 Going to the Zhang Family

Fang Xiyue's attention was indeed diverted, and she nodded, "Yes, their family is still in the same place, they haven't moved away."

However, she felt a little strange. She could understand why Ayu went to visit the Xu family. When Shuyu was first exiled to Zhengdao Village, she was in the same group as the Xu family of three when she was clearing land in the fields. Later, she even introduced Xu Dali, who had lost a hand but could read, to do registration work in the village.

The Xu family's life has improved considerably, and the whole family is very grateful to Shu Yu. They keep in touch occasionally, and their relationship has never been broken.

But this family...

The Zhang family did have a good relationship with Shu Yu at first. The Shu family's house was not far from the Zhang family's. When Shu Yu first arrived in Zhengdao Village, she wanted to get along well with her relatives and neighbors, and even exchanged food with the Zhang family using scar removal cream.

Later, Aunt Zhang took a liking to Shu Yu and wanted her to marry her son, which was quite awkward. Although they didn't completely break off relations, they became estranged. Later, Shu Yu returned to Dong'an Prefecture and never contacted her again.

Why is she going to visit the Zhang family this time?

However, Fang Xiyue didn't think much of it, assuming that since she had come all this way, there was no big deal about going to take a look.

So after handing her son over to Aunt Fang, Fang Xiyue took Shu Yu to the Zhang family first.

The Zhang family had heard about Shu Yu's return to Zhengdao Village, but they thought she probably wouldn't come. After all these years, it was uncertain whether she even remembered them.

As they were discussing this, they heard a knock on the door.

Aunt Zhang went to open the door and was stunned when she saw the person standing outside.

"Shu Yu?"

"Long time no see, Auntie, how are you?"

Shu Yu smiled and handed over the gift box. Aunt Zhang took it in a daze, and it took her a while to react. She then greeted her warmly, "It really is you! Come in quickly! Why are you being so polite and bringing so many things?"

"It's not right for us to come empty-handed since we've made the trip."

Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng went inside, leaving Xia Yan to stand guard outside.

Aunt Zhang said, "Come in together, don't stand outside."

Meng Yunzheng laughed and said, "It's alright, let him keep watch."

"Well, alright then." Aunt Zhang chuckled dryly. She had forgotten that Shu Yu was now a county princess, and it wasn't unusual for servants to be guarding outside.

For some reason, Aunt Zhang always felt awkward around Meng Yunzheng. Even though he seemed like a gentle and polite scholar, she felt inexplicably guilty when she met his gaze.

Once inside, Aunt Zhang quickly instructed her daughter-in-law to pour tea for everyone.

Looking at Shu Yu in front of her, and then at her daughter-in-law, Aunt Zhang couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The difference was like night and day.

If Shu Yu and my family had really gotten together back then, they would all be living a better life now and would have left this godforsaken place.

"What about Pingning?" Shu Yu asked.

Aunt Zhang said, "She got married the year after you left the Southwest. She lives in the next village. I'll send someone to call her back so you can catch up."

Shu Yu immediately stopped her, "No need, we're just here for a look around, we won't be sitting here for long, we still need to go see the Xu family later."

When Aunt Zhang heard that she had come to her place before going to the Xu family, she couldn't help but feel happy, and her smile became even brighter.

However, Shu Yu didn't stop for long. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Aunt Zhang and catching up on her recent situation, she left.

(End of this chapter)