Chapter 1779 Catching up with Yuan Gui and the other two
Shu Yu then asked, "When did you leave?"
"She packed her bags and left early this morning, with Yuan Gui accompanying her."
Shu Yu nodded. "I understand. Thank you for letting me know."
She took Yingxi out of the county government office and back to the escort agency. Then she had Yingxi prepare a carriage so they could go directly to Granny Fang's village.
She thought that she had originally wanted to ask the villagers about Grandma Fang's situation, and now that she had some time, she might as well go and see her.
Shu Yu greeted Meng Pei and then led Ying Xi straight to the city gate.
Although the city gates are now open, very few people are leaving the city. Everyone is still a little worried, fearing that there may still be lone bandits wandering around outside the city.
Only families like Granny Fang, who were unexpectedly trapped in the city but whose homes were outside, would be so eager to leave as soon as the city gates opened.
Therefore, Shu and Yu drove their carriage a long way out of the city gate, but did not see a single person on the official road.
Not only were people inside the city afraid to come out, but people outside the city also rarely went out.
Shu Yu had inquired with Yuan Gui and learned that the village where Granny Fang and the others lived was fifteen miles away, which was quite a distance on foot, taking at least an hour and a half.
However, Grandma Fang and the others left early, so they've probably all arrived by now.
Thinking of this, Shu Yu couldn't help but speed up.
When they were halfway there, they saw two figures hurrying forward ahead.
A man and a woman, an old man and a young man, their backs... they looked strangely familiar.
Yingxi recognized them too. "It's Granny Fang and Yuangui. Strange, why did it take them so long to get here?"
Hearing the sound of horses' hooves behind them, Yuan Gui didn't have time to turn around. He quickly helped Granny Fang to the side of the road to make way for the people behind them.
To their surprise, the carriage behind them slowed down and even came to a stop right next to them.
Yuan Gui looked up and was stunned when he saw Shu Yu. "Lu Xiangjun?"
Granny Fang also looked up and was somewhat surprised to see Shu Yu. Then, upon hearing Yuan Gui's address, she grabbed his hand with a look of suspicion, "You, what did you just call Miss Lu?"
Yuan Gui was stunned, and Shu Yu blinked as well.
The two exchanged a glance, then suddenly realized that they had never mentioned Fang's identity to her.
When Meng Qi first introduced her to Doctor Mi and Granny Fang, he addressed her as Miss Lu.
Later, Shu Yu and Yuan Gui spoke only when Granny Fang was not around.
After that, Granny Fang went to the county government office, and the two never saw each other again.
Yuan Gui quickly explained to Granny Fang, "This is Miss Lu, a title bestowed upon her by the late Emperor. The heated pack I told you about was invented by Miss Lu, and she received the title based on her own talent."
Talent...?
Shu Yu's lips twitched, but it seemed that there was some truth to it; she was indeed full of talent.
Upon hearing this, Granny Fang finally understood, and her gaze towards Shu Yu was now filled with reverence. Before, she would have been somewhat reserved around someone of this status, but now, having worked at the county government office for several days and met Xia Yi and the deputy general, Granny Fang was much calmer.
But she was still a little nervous when she spoke, "Lu, Mr. Lu, I was not very polite before, please don't hold it against me."
"Grandma Fang, there's no need to be so polite. Haven't we made pancakes and cooked meals together? We've worked side by side, so just treat me like a junior."
Granny Fang was about to be polite when Yuan Gui spoke first, asking, "Where is Lord Lu going?"
(End of this chapter)
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