Chapter 536 Hou's Choice
Shu Yu rested her chin on her hand. "That's right. The man in black has been taken away; he'll definitely be interrogated in secret."
These are things she couldn't possibly find out.
I just don't know if Meng Yunzheng will find out.
Thinking of him, Shu Yu couldn't help but look down at the beaded bracelet on her wrist. He had thrown it out last night, and if she hadn't been sharp-eyed and kept it safe, those two men in tight-fitting clothes might have seen it.
“Girl, you were right not to make any demands this morning,” the lead officer on the carriage shaft continued. “You should definitely save up this favor. That Junior Tutor is a big shot, and it’s not easy to owe him a favor. You’ll reap many benefits in the future. Not to mention anything else, just the fact that the Emperor will reinstate him in the future and release you from exile will be a simple matter.”
Shu Yu sighed; her ideal was to leave the Southwest in three months.
Qi Shaofu was at the center of a political vortex, and his exile might not necessarily be solely due to offending the emperor; it could be the result of a power struggle between several factions. Therefore, his return might not be so simple or easy.
However, Lady Hou also contributed to this incident, and she and the Sixth Miss might be able to use this favor in the future.
Just as Shu Yu was thinking of the Hou family, the mule cart stopped, ready for lunch.
At the same time, Hou's voice could be heard from outside.
Hou's mule cart was right behind them, so Shu Yu could hear everything they said clearly.
The Shu family members were clearly very envious of Hou's cart. After all, walking was too tiring. To be honest, a large part of the reason they had been able to endure for so many days was their hatred for Shu Yu. They wanted to see if she could still be so arrogant after they arrived in the Southwest.
But forcing themselves to stay alive wasn't an option; the old lady was already dead, which terrified them, fearing they would be next. Unable to gain any advantage from Shu Yu, and now seeing Hou Shi receiving such good treatment, they were filled with envy and hatred, naturally setting their sights on her.
Shu Yu lifted the curtain and looked back. The first person to come looking for Madam Hou was the Second Madam.
The second wife was the legitimate first wife, while Hou was the concubine of the second wife; to put it bluntly, she was just a servant.
How could a servant ride in a cart? Yet she, the lady of the house, could only drag her heavy handcuffs and shackles along the way, feeling miserable and miserable.
Therefore, as soon as she arrived, the second wife asked her to get down and give the cart to herself and her two daughters.
When Hou was in the Shu family, she lived a very cautious life and served the mistress of the house very well.
Looking at the second wife in front of her, Madam Hou smiled and said, "This cart isn't mine. We're prisoners too. If you're so capable, go ask the constables. Why are you putting on airs like a lady in front of me?"
The second wife stared at her in astonishment. "Madam Hou, do you know what you're saying?"
“I know my daughter is still sick and needs rest. I hope you won’t disturb us and give us some peace and quiet.”
"You..." The second madam squinted, "Madam Hou, is the master still alive? Aren't you afraid that after we get to the Southwest, I'll tell him about this and he'll kick you out of the Shu family? Although the Shu family is now in decline, you and your daughter are unfamiliar with the place in the Southwest. Do you think you can survive alone there?"
Hou remained silent.
Shu Yu looked at her lowered head and slightly clenched hands, and was somewhat curious about Hou Shi's choice.
Although such threats were of little use to Shu Yu, they did have some effect on Hou Shi and the Sixth Miss.
(End of this chapter)
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