Chapter 1036 Xiang Weinan's Schadenfreude
Shu Yu and Kong Zhiyou weren't exactly friends, but they had known each other for a while.
These are her clients; they want to come and offer their congratulations, and of course she agrees.
"I forgot to send her an invitation, but I would certainly welcome her if she came."
Ding Yuehua understood immediately, and the two chatted while eating.
After chatting with Shu Yu for a while, Ding Yuehua's expression softened. She was exhausted from her trip back from Donggu County. After leaving the restaurant, the two parted ways, and Ding Yuehua went straight back to the Fan family home.
Shu Yu originally planned to go to Yi Ren Ge, but after this delay, she lost the desire to go.
Although she reassured Ding Yuehua, Shu Yu still kept the matter of that Lady Zhang in her heart.
Since we can't go to the prefectural city now, we can at least inquire about her situation first.
Thinking of this, Shu Yu turned around and walked in another direction.
Yingxi quickly followed, "Miss, where are we going?"
"Find someone to inquire about something."
Yingxi was puzzled until the two of them stood at the entrance of the county government office, at which point she came to her senses.
Miss, are you looking for the magistrate to inquire about something?
Shu Yu was a familiar face at the county government office. The guard at the gate led her inside to have tea in the front hall before hurriedly running off to inform Wei Nan.
Xiang Weinan walked over with a big laugh, "Lu Xiangjun should be very busy these days, how come you still have time to come and see me?"
He sat down opposite Shu Yu, poured himself a cup of tea, and said, "So, what do you want?"
"I need to ask you about someone."
"who?"
"Princess Zhang of Dong'an Prefecture."
Xiang Weinan put down his teacup, frowned, and thought for a long time before remembering who this Lady Zhang was.
Why are you asking about her?
Shu Yu shrugged and told him what Ding Yuehua had said earlier.
Xiang Weinan doubted his ears. "Her? Her younger brother wants to propose marriage to you? The Zhang family really thinks they're something special."
Hmm, is this a compliment to her?
Shu Yu expressed her satisfaction, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve into a smile.
However, the next moment, Xiang Weinan suddenly became gloating, "A-Yun doesn't know about this, does he? If I told him that someone was coveting his people, do you think he would go straight to the Zhang family to kill them?"
"Are you just trying to stir up trouble? Don't you know he's incredibly busy right now?" Although Meng Yunzheng didn't say it, Shu Yu knew he was very busy. Several letters had arrived from the capital, indicating that the situation there was becoming increasingly tense.
Shu Yu originally thought he was going back to the capital, and asked him twice, but he always said to wait a little longer.
She had previously thought the time wasn't right, but when she talked to her family about her coming-of-age ceremony yesterday, she suddenly realized—this person was planning to wait until she had celebrated the most important day of her life before leaving, right?
But if he doesn't leave, it means there's more to do and more to prepare.
Shu Yu is now looking forward to her birthday.
Xiang Weinan understood this better than Shu Yu, as he himself was equally overwhelmed with work. Therefore, he only made a few teasing remarks in front of her, without actually adding any more burden to her.
He coughed lightly. "Alright, alright, I won't say anything more."
Why are you so nervous? We're not even married yet!
Shu Yu was finally satisfied. "Tell me about the situation of County Princess Zhang. From what you said earlier, it seems that County Princess Zhang is not a particularly remarkable person?"
The implication in Xiang Weinan's words was that she, a county princess, was not as good as a township lady.
(End of this chapter)
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