Chapter 1818 Chen Bing Has Not Returned Yet
Grandma Fang was increasingly confused. "Congratulations to me for what?"
The two women looked at each other in bewilderment. "Sister Fang, you didn't know? Didn't your aunt's granddaughter say that she was bestowed the title of Princess Wen'an by the Emperor?"
Grandma Fang was stunned, and even Yuan Gui was frozen in place.
"What did you say? Ayu has become a county princess?"
"Oh my, such a joyous occasion! Why didn't Lady Lu tell you? What did she say while she stayed at your house for so long?" The two women were astonished.
Grandma Fang shook her head. "We just chatted about everyday things. I asked them how they were doing lately, and she said everything was fine. She said she really liked the clothes I made for her and even wore them today."
As they talked, they finally realized what the county princess really meant.
She suddenly became excited and grabbed the two of them, asking, "What's going on with this Princess Wen'an? Tell me quickly, how did she become a princess? Isn't she supposed to be a village lady?"
"Sister Fang, don't worry, we don't really know the specifics either. It's just that we went to visit relatives in the county town today, and we overheard people talking about County Princess Lu. Apparently, it's all over half the county town. Just yesterday morning, the county magistrate personally went to the Meng Family Escort Agency with an imperial edict. Not only did the Meng Family Escort Agency receive an imperial plaque, but County Princess Lu was also conferred the title of Wen'an County Princess. That's quite impressive."
"Speaking of which, this County Princess Lu is really low-key. I heard that the Meng Family Escort Agency went to many noble and wealthy households early this morning to see County Princess Lu, but I didn't expect that County Princess Lu had gone out to visit relatives early this morning. We thought about it and realized that County Princess Lu's relatives are none other than you, Sister Fang. So we rushed back after finishing our meal at our relatives' house. County Princess Lu really did come to see you."
Grandma Fang was stunned by what she heard. Not only her, but many villagers who heard the commotion came out at this moment.
Listening to the two women recounting increasingly fantastical rumors circulating in the county town, everyone was filled with amazement.
The old village chief said to his wife with emotion, "Grandma Fang can finally enjoy a life of luxury from now on."
"Enjoying a life of luxury goes without saying. What I'm concerned about is that County Princess Lu now holds a prestigious position. Do you think she'll help the Fang family's daughter get revenge for the injustices she suffered back then?"
The old village chief shook his head. "I don't know. It's a pity we don't even know who bullied Granny Fang back then."
Shu Yu, whom they were thinking about, had indeed never forgotten Chen Bing. She thought Chen Bing would come back during the New Year, but now it was already the second day of the Lunar New Year, and he was still staying in the prefectural city.
On the way back to the city, the carriage passed by Chen's general store again.
The shop is open; the shopkeeper didn't even close it on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Business was slightly better before the New Year. These past two days have been good too, since more people are visiting relatives, so there's more demand.
Meng Yunzheng sat opposite her and, seeing her frown, asked, "How about I ask around for you after I go to the prefectural city?"
"No need. I see that the grocery store needs to be restocked. Chen Bing wouldn't entrust this kind of thing to a clerk who's only been here for two months. Most likely in the next few days, the Chen family will at least have someone who can make decisions."
She's not in a hurry.
Meng Yunzheng didn't say anything more.
After returning to the Meng Family Escort Agency, all the people who had come to pay their respects that morning had left.
Shu Yu went back to her room to rest, while Meng Yunzheng accompanied Meng Pei to visit the elders of the Meng family.
After they left, the escort agency became even more deserted. Shu Yu had nothing to do and was just about to sort out the congratulatory gifts that others had given her when she heard Meng Han's loud and boisterous voice.
"Sister Shuyu, Sister Shuyu." You could tell from the voice that she rushed in anxiously.
(End of this chapter)
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