Chapter 1801 Yuan Gui's Plans
Originally, Yuan Gui planned to go hunting in the mountains. He was quite skilled, his injuries had fully healed, and hunting was a quick way to make money.
But neither the old village chief nor Granny Fang agreed. Although General Huang said that all the rebels had been captured, the old village chief said that when the rebels attacked the villages earlier, they fled into the mountains after being surrounded and intercepted by the government troops.
Who knows if there might be a few who slipped through the net and are hiding inside? If Yuan Gui encounters them, it will be too late to say anything.
Since that's the case, Yuan Gui should go back to the county government office and do some odd jobs.
The county government was short-staffed, and since he had worked there for a while and was quite experienced, it would be a good fit for him to go back.
Upon hearing this, Shu Yu stopped trying to stop him, only saying that he would definitely arrive the day after tomorrow.
After Yuan Gui left, she turned to Ying Xi and said, "They're going to meet their relatives the day after tomorrow. We should prepare some gifts, right? Come on, it's still early. Let's go to the street and see what we can buy."
Shu Yu didn't know much about the practice of recognizing relatives these days, so she asked Meng Pei.
Meng Pei was also stumped. He asked the other people in the escort agency, and they all had different opinions.
In the end, Shu Yu decided to buy some everyday, safe food items, but before she knew it, she had bought a whole bunch of random things.
On the day of the family reunion, Shu Yu set off together with Ying Xi and Meng Pei, who said he would come to witness the event.
Because some things needed to be bought on the spot, they set off a little late.
Now, people are gradually starting to walk along the official road outside the city.
Especially for those heading into the city, many people had been staying at home for nearly a month, and some of the things they needed to buy in the city were almost gone. Even though they were somewhat worried, they still went in groups.
I imagine this street will soon be bustling again, after all, the Chinese New Year is just around the corner.
Just as Shu Yu was thinking, she suddenly saw two familiar figures in front of her.
"Yingxi, slow down."
Ying Xi, who was driving the carriage, pulled on the reins. Meng Pei looked out of the carriage curiously, "Ayu, what's wrong?"
"The person in front looks like Grandma Guan."
Meng Pei had never met Grandma Guan before and didn't recognize her, but Ying Xi recognized her after a closer look.
She immediately stopped the carriage beside the two of them, and Shu Yu leaned out and asked, "Grandma Guan, are you... also going to Heden Village?"
Grandma Guan was walking with Grandpa Guan, who was carrying a basket. They were both walking quite slowly.
Upon hearing the voice, Grandma Guan was also surprised for a moment, and then, as if she had just realized something, she quickly knelt down.
Shu Yu was startled, and Ying Xi immediately jumped off the carriage shaft to help him up.
"Grandma Guan, what are you doing?"
Grandma Guan exclaimed, "Oh dear, Mr. Lu, last time this old woman was blind and didn't recognize your status. You, you..."
Shu Yu sighed, "Grandma Guan, don't be so polite. We're from the same hometown, there's no need for such formalities."
She changed the subject, "Are you going to Wodeng Village?"
"Yes, yes, yes. A couple of days ago, Yuan Gui came over and said he wanted to recognize Fang's sister as his relative. We were thinking that things weren't safe outside, so we told Yuan Gui that it wouldn't be right. But then we felt that such an important matter should be witnessed. So, after inquiring and finding out that it was safe outside the city, my husband and I came out of the city."
"Oh, I see. I'm going to Hedeng Village too. Grandma Guan, please get in the car, we'll go together."
Grandma Guan hurriedly refused, "That won't do. We can walk there. Your carriage is so clean, Mr. Lu. We'll get it dirty if we go up there."
(End of this chapter)
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