Chapter 2314 Ma Lu Returns
Shu Yu looked at the newcomer in surprise, "Ma Lu?"
Wasn't he working for the governor and not at home? How come he's suddenly appearing in Zhengdao Village?
Before they knew it, Ma Lu had run up to them and said with a smile, “I just got home when I heard from A Yue that you were here. I rushed to the manor, but the manor manager said you went hunting in the mountains. I couldn’t wait any longer, so I came over to try my luck. I didn’t expect you to be back so soon.”
He also raised the bow and arrow in his hand, clearly preparing to go into the mountains to hunt with them.
Ma Lu was overjoyed, especially when he saw Meng Yunzheng. He was reminded of the time they hunted a tiger together in the deep mountains, and his heart was instantly filled with excitement, making him want to do it again.
However, according to A-Yue, they had important business to attend to this time and could not stay in Zhengdao Village for too long, so they had to regretfully give up.
Meng Yunzheng nodded to Ma Lu and asked, "I heard from Aunt Fang that you are now working for the governor. Congratulations. But why did you come back today?"
"I just happened to be on vacation these past two days, and the adults didn't have anything going on, so I came back to see A-Yue and the kids. I'm so glad I'm back, so I can see you all again."
Shu Yu asked curiously, "Ma Lu, now that you're working for Lord Cheng, do people outside have to give you some face?"
Ma Lu said somewhat embarrassedly, "No, that's not true. Lord Cheng is the governor, and I'm just a lucky little lackey. I actually work for Guard Cheng Xian. It's just that Guard Cheng Xian isn't at the manor recently, so other guards have assigned us. That's why I have less to do and was able to come back."
Shu Yu was taken aback. "Cheng Xian isn't at home?"
"Yes, a little over a month ago, I was sent out on an errand by my superiors. As for what it was, I don't know."
A month ago?
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged a glance. It wasn't that they were being overly sensitive; it was mainly because Shu Quan's letter yesterday mentioned that Shu Feng had also secretly left Zhengdao Village a little over a month ago by pretending to break his leg.
Although these two events occurred at the same time, it's still uncertain whether they are related.
Ma Lu, "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing. We saw Chengxian in Changjin Prefecture last year. We thought that since we've come all the way to the southwest, we might be able to see him again if we have the chance."
It's hard to say about Ma Lu; he doesn't know when Cheng Xian will return.
As they spoke, they turned and headed towards Zhengdao Village.
Halfway there, Xu Dali took his prey and went home first.
As soon as he got home, his wife, Lin, greeted him with a smile and took the game from his hands. "You've had a great haul following the county princess and young master Meng up the mountain. Why don't we invite the county princess over for dinner tonight? They treated the Fang family yesterday, so it's our turn to treat them today."
Xu Dali shook his head, "The county magistrate and the others will be returning to the county town this afternoon, and they won't be staying in the village tonight."
Mrs. Lin said with some regret, "Are you leaving so soon?"
"Hmm." Xu Dali thought for a moment, "Make your specialty spicy stir-fried chicken. I'll send it to the Fang family in a bit. It's a rare occasion for them to come, so please let them try your cooking."
"Okay." Lin took the game into the kitchen.
As I approached the kitchen door, intending to ask Xu Dali to help me start a fire, I saw him go straight into the room, take out the only writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone in the house, and quickly begin grinding them.
(End of this chapter)
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