Chapter 523 The Hou Family Comes to the Door
When the Shu family was still prosperous, the old lady was in charge, and everyone had to live according to her wishes.
Let alone concubines, even the first and second wives, who were the principal wives, were often reprimanded and made to follow the rules.
The two ladies had long hoped for her death so they could take charge of the household.
Unfortunately, the old lady lived a good life when the Shu family was doing well, but she died when the Shu family fell on hard times.
As for her granddaughters, they always try to please her in order to get better resources. There's not much affection between them.
So after a few perfunctory words and a few sobs, they had to continue their journey.
The officials didn't linger long; after disposing of the old lady's body, they continued escorting everyone on their way.
However, perhaps because they had truly faced death on the road to exile, their fear intensified, and the atmosphere remained gloomy throughout the journey.
Shu Yu eats and drinks as usual. She stays in the carriage, lying down when she gets uncomfortable sitting, and squatting when she gets uncomfortable lying down. However, around noon, she can still come out to stand for a while and relax.
As soon as she came out today, she saw Lady Hou walking over.
Shu Yu narrowed his eyes, and the officer on the other side also frowned.
"Is this woman out of her mind? We finally had a couple of days of peace, and she goes and provokes us again?"
"I'll go take a look."
As soon as the official stood up, he was stopped by another official.
The latter said, "What's the rush? Let's see first. If something really happens, we can go over then. It'll also be a good opportunity for the other members of the Shu family to see and give up hope completely."
This official was the same man Shu Yu had met before who had been seduced by the Hou family; he had even given the Hou family two steamed buns.
Shu Yu didn't know if the two got back together, as she never met them again.
Hou walked to Shu Yu's side, and seeing that no one from the officials' side came over, she breathed a sigh of relief, and then said to Shu Yu with a dry laugh, "Um, Third Miss."
Shu Yu looked at Madam Hou, "Is something the matter?"
She wasn't really familiar with the Hou family, but they didn't have any animosity towards each other either.
Hou licked her dry, cracked lips and said in a hoarse voice, "Third Miss, could I beg you to let my daughter rest in the carriage for a while? She has a high fever and her limbs are weak; she can't walk at all."
Shu Yu followed her gaze and looked behind her, only to see that the Sixth Miss had fallen to the ground, looking as if she had fainted.
Seeing her like that, Madam Hou's eyes also reddened. "If we continue our journey this afternoon, she simply won't be able to hold on. She's so young, I'm so afraid she'll end up like the old lady, gone in an instant. Third Miss, please, please help me this once, I'll do anything for you, even be your slave."
"Why should I help you?" Shu Yu remained unmoved. "You're barely able to take care of yourself right now, how can you expect to work like a slave for someone else?"
Madam Hou was taken aback. She looked up at Shu Yu in front of her. Sure enough, she had changed. She was no longer the timid and cowardly third young lady she used to be.
People who have died once have become so indifferent.
Shu Yu chuckled and said, "Besides, this is a prison cart. Although I'm sitting inside now, I'm not in charge. You should go and beg those officers."
Hou shook her head. "I know, this prison cart was bought with your money."
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow. "You're quite well-informed."
Hou was actually not confident. "You're right, I'm really struggling to take care of myself right now. But what about the past? Can I use our past friendship to make amends?"
(End of this chapter)
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