Chapter 1560 The New Residence Arranged for the Xiao Family
Upon seeing Shu Yu, Madam Xiao let out a long sigh of relief and eagerly grasped her hand, "A Yu, you've finally come."
"Sorry I'm late."
Xiao shook her head. "I know you're trying to avoid attracting attention."
The two sat down to the side, and Madam Xiao said, "I've had people keeping an eye on the area these past few days, but we haven't found anyone suspicious. It seems you were right; Hao Dingshan really wasn't after me. That's good, otherwise I was really worried that something might have happened in the capital."
She paused, then asked hesitantly, "Has there still been no news from the capital?"
Shu Yu shook her head. "No."
However, she knew that Meng Yunzheng had sent another letter to the capital.
Originally, Meng Yunzheng had a separate way to contact the new emperor, who was then the fifth prince. Later, Gong Qiu was beheaded, and Meng Yunzheng's cooperation with the new emperor ended, so there was no need to contact him anymore.
Until Qi Lie came to Jiangyuan County, Shu Yu started doing business with the palace.
After that, they could contact the capital city directly through Qi Lie.
Who knew that after they discovered the problem with Changjin Prefecture last time, they sent a letter to Qi Lie but never received a response. Not only that, Meng Yunzheng's 'letter of greeting' to Xiang Weinan also went unanswered.
The two guessed that either of the contacts might be unavailable, or that something might have happened to them.
So Meng Yunzheng revived his old communication channels, this time directly contacting the emperor.
Madam Xiao was somewhat disappointed. "Ayu, if there is any news from the capital, please be sure to tell me immediately."
“Okay.” Shu Yu nodded. “I know you’re worried about your parents and Xiang Weinan. I won’t hide it from you when I get a reply.”
Thank you.
Shu Yu took a sip of water. "Let's wait and see about what's going on in the capital. I came here today for other things. I've arranged a new place for you to stay, but it might not be as free as it was at Dongqing Temple."
Madam Xiao laughed and said, "There aren't many requirements now. We're just grateful if we don't get exposed. I'm fine with any place."
She thought Shu Yu had found her a place inside the city, but to her surprise, Shu Yu said, "This place is still outside the city, but it's a bit far from Dongqing Temple. It's a village."
"Zhuangzi?"
Shu Yu said, “There’s an old couple living in this village. They’re family. The village now belongs to them, but you have to pretend to be their distant niece who has just suffered a misfortune and lost her family. She’s going to seek refuge with them. So you might have to change your appearance a little.”
After all, those who have suffered misfortune and seek refuge here are penniless and have nowhere else to go. They can't just wear veils like they did when they lived in Dongqing Temple.
Shu Yu scrutinized her features. "I'll teach you some ways to conceal it in a bit. It doesn't need to be complicated. Make your eyebrows thicker, your skin darker, add two moles, wear coarse linen clothes, a headscarf, and change your hairstyle. That should be about it. Anyway, you've just arrived here to stay with your aunt and uncle. You're unfamiliar with the place and have some trauma, so you're timid and prefer to stay in your room. You don't see many people. But you can't completely hide your face. Just take a couple of steps at the gate of the estate once or twice, and you'll look like that."
Don't make it too mysterious. Everyone's busy; a day or two of attention is enough. Besides, the manor isn't in a village; there aren't many people around.
That means those around Xiao can only remain in the shadows.
(End of this chapter)
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