Chapter 2398 Returning to the Capital Together

Of course, Mr. and Mrs. Fang also had other considerations.

Although Ma Lu set off with several brothers, none of them were married and they were all clumsy and inefficient. Fang Xiyue was traveling with the Xu family, so she could keep Lin Shi company.

Ms. Lin is experienced in raising children, so she won't leave Fang Xiyue, a new mother, completely at a loss after the incident.

The Xu family also thought this was a good idea. None of the three family members had the time, except for Xu Zhensheng, who was energetic and energetic. However, he had just recovered from his injuries and was already struggling to travel. He certainly couldn't do anything else.

If Ma Lu and his brothers were with them, they would feel much more at ease.

Both sides reached an agreement and immediately decided to depart the day after tomorrow.

Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged a glance, then said, "In that case, we'll stay another day and travel with you."

The group looked at her with surprise and delight. Shu Yu smiled and said, "Although we are returning to Dong'an Prefecture, we will be traveling together for a part of the journey. And since this is a rare opportunity, why don't we take a detour and visit my home so I can show you hospitality, rest for a couple of days, and then you can continue your journey north?"

The Xu and Fang families thought it was a good idea, as this way they wouldn't need to hire bodyguards separately and could travel with Lu Ji's caravan.

Furthermore, since this was their first time in the capital, they were unfamiliar with the city and were understandably anxious. It would be good for them to ask Shu Yu about the situation in the capital along the way.

Xu Dali, in particular, had many questions about Lord Jing, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, who was about to become Xu Zhensheng's superior.

The matter was settled. Although Fang Xiyue was reluctant, she felt at ease when she thought that they would be reunited soon.

Shu Quan, who had been standing by watching, hesitated for a moment before finally smiling and saying, "Princess Lu... you see, we're also setting off the day after tomorrow. Why don't we travel together?"

The Shu family is going back to Jincheng Prefecture, which is not far from the capital. They can travel together and keep each other company, right?

Shu Yu glanced at him sideways, "Whatever, you can take care of your own food, clothing, and shelter. We won't interfere."

Even if she disagrees, it makes no difference as long as the Shu family follows behind them.

Shu Quan: "No problem, we'll take care of these ourselves."

He didn't dare ask them to do anything, but fortunately the Emperor had rewarded them with silver this time. Tomorrow they would buy a mule cart, and the whole family could follow behind.

The families were all very happy. Aunt Fang said hurriedly, "Since you're leaving the day after tomorrow, let's have a good get-together tonight and have a meal together. It's a rare opportunity like this in the future."

She said to Steward Yu, "Steward Yu, our house is too small. Could we borrow the estate for a while and invite a few families we are on good terms with to come over for a meal together?"

"Of course." Steward Yu was happy to do this favor. Even if County Princess Lu wasn't here, Xu Zhensheng would be working at the Dali Temple, and the Ma brothers would be working for Lord Qi. Their future prospects were so bright that even he couldn't catch up with them.

It's never a bad thing for him to do good.

Having received confirmation, Aunt Fang called Lin Shi and Ying Xi, and the three of them went to the county town to buy food.

The Shu family didn't contribute. They didn't have much money, and the journey would be expensive. They would also need money to settle down in the future. They wanted to spend the money wisely and decided to pool their money with the Xu and Fang families to host the banquet.

(End of this chapter)