Chapter 534 My Surname is Qi
Hou pondered whether she should ask the other party for some actual compensation. She just didn't know how much silver to ask for, considering the other party was also a prisoner and might not have much money on him.
As she was pondering this, the middle-aged man smiled and said, "Don't let my appearance fool you, I can still help with some small favors."
Shu Yu shook her head again. When Hou heard the words "Xiao Mang," she hesitated even more and didn't speak.
The middle-aged man nodded and said, "Since you haven't decided yet, then just owe me for now. I heard that your group is also going to the Southwest, so we might meet again there. If you encounter any difficulties then, feel free to contact me."
Upon hearing this, Madam Hou immediately shut her mouth. She still had the strength to spare, and the official had been looking after her along the way. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, she and her daughter should have no problem reaching the southwest alive.
The real hardship began after she went to the southwest. She didn't care much, but the sixth daughter was only eleven years old, and she had to think about her future.
If this person still has connections in the southwest, this favor might still come in handy.
As for Shu Yu, that was exactly what she was waiting for.
She saw things even more clearly than Lady Hou, and she knew that in those days, not all exiles were the same. Even if this person was exiled to the southwest, he would most likely end up working for the government.
Having connections in the government makes things easier.
Shu Yu immediately replied, "Alright, may I ask your name, sir?"
"My surname is Qi."
He didn't say anything more.
The two men in tight-fitting clothes standing next to him reminded him that it was time to leave. The middle-aged man nodded, then glanced at Shu Yu again before turning and walking out.
As soon as he left, Madam Hou breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to the leading officer, "Brother officer, who is this Mr. Qi?"
The head officer glanced at her sideways. "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Have you forgotten about the man in black from last night?"
Hou immediately shrank her neck, and thinking of how she had been on the verge of death, she couldn't help but shudder.
"Let's go, it's time for us to set off." The head officer led the two out of the front hall.
No sooner had she stepped out the door than another young man appeared.
The man nodded to the leading official, then looked at Shu Yu and Madam Hou.
Shu Yu noticed that this person looked somewhat like Mr. Qi from earlier, so she figured they must be relatives.
The young man said to the two men, "Thanks to you for saving my uncle last night, this is a token of the Qi family's goodwill, please accept it."
His attendants immediately handed over two purses to the two men.
Shu Yu was somewhat surprised, and Hou Shi's eyes widened even more—the surprise came unexpectedly.
Mr. Qi didn't say much to them. After seeing that the two had accepted the purse, he said to the leading officer, "I hope that you will take good care of them on this journey."
He knew how difficult the journey to exile was for women, and he felt it was a small favor he should do to help.
"There's a mule cart parked outside. Thanks to the officer for his help last night. He must be tired from the journey, so he can take a rest."
It was said to be for the officials, but it was actually for Shu Yu and his group.
The leading officer understood immediately and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Lord Qi, I will take good care of them and deliver them safely to the southwest."
Mr. Qi nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave.
The leading officer chuckled, carefully pocketed a silver note, and beckoned to Shu Yu and the other man, "Let's go, let's set off too."
(End of this chapter)
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