Of course, although Shu Yu was happy to see Ruan Chengqian become the village chief, she would not make things convenient for all the villagers of Ruanjia Village because of this.
Even though Ruan Hai is no longer in Ruanjia Village, there are still quite a few people who followed him and acted as his accomplices.
Putting aside everything else, you can tell from the original experiences of Aunt Xiang and Ruan Chengqian's family.
Shu Yu isn't some kind of innocent victim. She's already said that cooperation is fine, but not just anyone can do it.
With several elders from Ruanjia Village present, no one else dared to say anything.
Once the matter was settled, Shuyu didn't concern herself with anything else.
After Granny Ruan passed away, the Ruan brothers never dared to lay a finger on her again.
Although there is no evidence to prove that the fate of Ruan Hai and his son is related to Shu Yu, the Ruan brothers just feel that no one who encounters her will have a good ending. Especially now that many villagers are speaking up for Shu Yu, the Ruan brothers can only live their lives with their necks hunched.
Ruan did see the two brothers later, but one was in the carriage and the other was outside. Ruan didn't greet them, and they didn't dare to come over and provoke them.
Time flies, and it's already mid-October.
Just when Shu Yu thought Meng Yunzheng wouldn't be back for another half month, he suddenly appeared at the Lu family's gate that evening, looking travel-worn.
It's been a year. At this time last year, after hearing about what happened in Chenggu County, he and Shu Yu rushed back to the Meng family and haven't returned since.
Now, a year later, he has gone from a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the county-level imperial examination) to a Juren (a scholar who passed the provincial-level imperial examination).
"Young Master Meng is back..." The gatekeeper's voice soon rang out in the Lu family's house, startling the Lu family members who were having dinner and causing them to stand up excitedly.
The old lady was the first to react and immediately urged Shu Rui, "Rui, hurry, hurry, firecrackers!"
"Oh, right, I'll go get it."
Shu Rui ran back to her room quickly and took out the firecrackers she had prepared beforehand.
Ah Ning rushed back to the storeroom to get the cut ribbons and flower petals.
Xiao Songle jumped up excitedly and ran outside in a hurry.
Zhao Xi, who happened to be having a meal at Lu's house, dropped his chopsticks and chased after them, picking up little Song Le along the way.
On the contrary, Shu Yu couldn't help but chuckle as she watched her family in a flustered state. She picked up Xiao Huohuo and slowly walked towards the door, saying, "Come on, let me take you to see your future uncle."
"husband?"
Meng Yunzheng entered the room and had just passed the screen wall when he saw Zhao Xi and Xiao Song Le rushing towards him. He looked up to speak, but Zhao Xi pushed him out.
Meng Yunzheng was completely dumbfounded. "..." What? Why won't you let him in?
Zhao Xi pushed him all the way to the door before stopping, saying, "Stand still, don't come in yet."
Meng Yunzheng was even more puzzled. Xia Yan, who was beside him, looked confused. "Young Master Zhao, what are you doing? We rushed back at breakneck speed and came here as soon as we entered the city. Why are you blocking the gate?"
Zhao Xi ignored him and said to Meng Pei and Yan Bo, who had returned with him, "Uncle Meng, please come in first."
Meng Pei chuckled, "Looks like I'm still getting better treatment."
He ignored his own son and led Yanbo inside first.
A short while later, Shu Rui and A Ning came running out, panting.
Shu Rui lit the firecrackers on the ground, and A Ning, along with Ying Xi and the others, scattered flower petals and ribbons on Meng Yunzheng.
The Lu family members were overjoyed and shouted loudly amidst the sound of firecrackers, "Welcome home, Scholar Jieyuan!"
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