Chapter 812 When to Return Home

Shu Yu had a general idea, but she still needed to confirm with Qi Chan.

The latter smiled and said, "This is all thanks to you. I have been reinstated. In a few days, after I finish dealing with the matters at hand, I will set off back to the capital with Lord Qian and the others."

Shu Yu was pleasantly surprised, "Then I'll congratulate you, sir."

Qi Chan waved his hand, "Congratulations, congratulations. Speaking of which, this is all thanks to you. Otherwise, I might not have been able to return to the capital."

"You're too kind, sir. With your abilities and talents, you would have been able to return even without me."

"You should still call me 'sir'. It sounds better here."

“Sir.” Shu Yu readily complied, but there was still a question she was quite curious about, “Sir, it’s not surprising that I was released without charge after presenting the fever pack to the Emperor. However, isn’t the title of ‘County Lady’ a bit too sudden?”

At most, they'd reward you with more silver, or give you a plaque with some kind of inscription—that's the normal procedure.

Qi Chan smiled and said, "Actually, I also find it strange."

The Emperor wasn't a generous man. In his eyes, Shu Yu was nothing more than a prisoner from a remote area, a woman surnamed Lu. She had done a good deed by presenting the heat pack, but being released without charge was already a grace, not to mention the other rewards she received.

But he actually bestowed upon her the additional title of "Lord of the Township".

Qi Chan stroked his chin and said, "I'll inquire about this matter after we return to the capital, but it's ultimately a good thing for you."

She was just a young girl, and she didn't get involved in court politics. Even if she became the head of the village, she wouldn't block anyone's way.

Qi Chan reassured her, then asked, "Now that you're no longer a prisoner in exile, and you don't need to work anymore, you can return to Jiangyuan County anytime. Have you decided when you're going to leave for your hometown?"

"Although I don't need to work, I still need to find someone in the village to take over the roster matters before I leave. It should take no more than ten days. If it's any later, the weather will get hot, and it will be difficult to travel then."

Qi Chan nodded, "That's right. After today, we'll be going our separate ways, and we don't know when we'll meet again. I get along very well with you, you always bring me surprises. Speaking of which, I still owe you a favor, and I don't know when I'll be able to repay it."

"The fact that they haven't paid me back means I haven't encountered any major trouble. I actually hope things will continue smoothly like this."

Qi Chan laughed, "That makes sense, but you've helped me many times. You can come to me even if you're not in trouble."

After he finished speaking, Qi Chan gave her a slip of paper. "It contains the address of the Qi family in the capital. If you have the chance to come to the capital, just come to this place to find me."

Shu Yu accepted it without hesitation, saying, "Then thank you very much, sir."

This is the Junior Tutor of the Capital, highly valued by the Emperor, a great patron. It's always a good thing to be on good terms with him.

Shu Yu and Qi Chan had finished speaking when Lord Cheng and the others returned from their tour. Judging from their expressions, they didn't seem to have much to say about the estate.

Taking advantage of the opportunity when Wang Changdong took them to the flower hall for a meal, Shu Yu hurriedly ran out and quickly went to the gate of the manor, pulling the old lady inside.

When the others saw her come out, they were about to go up and talk to her. However, Shu Yu acted too quickly and pulled the old lady inside.

(End of this chapter)