Chapter 539 Taking the Lead
Shu Yu was not afraid of the Second Miss's schemes and plots. On the way to exile, she wanted to use some means, but it was only to make her life a little better. So she must have had some concerns.
But once someone becomes this ruthless to themselves, it means they have no scruples left, and you have to be careful.
Shu Yu began to focus most of her attention on her.
However, in the following days, apart from having better food and receiving some care from the officials when the Shu family ostracized her, the second daughter did not experience any other unusual symptoms.
Moreover, the second young lady hasn't even had time to get close to her these past few days.
Could it be that she is no longer the person the second young lady most wants to get rid of?
Fortunately, the remaining journey is not long. Based on the pace of our journey, we should be able to reach the southwest in about twelve or thirteen days.
The Lu family, who were following behind, also breathed a sigh of relief. They had been worried that Shu Yu would suffer a lot on the way to exile, but now that they had been following her for more than twenty days, she had been safe and sound all the way. Moreover, the leading official on the way to exile was also helping her, and Young Master Meng would bring her food every day, so there was not much of a problem.
Therefore, the Lu family decided to head to the southwest first.
That evening, Lu Erbai had Meng Yunzheng take him to the post station again, where he met with Shu Yu privately.
This was the second time Shu Yu had seen him on the road to exile. Lu Erbai was in good spirits. Although they had been traveling all the way, the caravan had to follow behind the exile procession and was moving very slowly. In addition, with the doctor Zhao Xi by their side, there was no need to worry about his injured leg getting into trouble again.
After Shu Yu finished eating the pancakes, Lu Erbai told her about his family's decision with a look of relief.
“Ayu, we’re afraid we won’t be able to accompany you any further for the next ten days or so. Your father and I have decided to go to the southwest first to find out what kind of business to do there, whether it’s opening a shop or doing some small business, we need to settle down first. Otherwise, when you get to the southwest, you won’t have a place to stay.”
They can't arrive at the same time as Shu Yu and then wait for her to give them advice and take care of them. What's the point of them coming along?
Shu Yu hesitated, "You're going to the southwest first? We don't know anyone there..."
“It’s alright, we’ll figure it out ourselves. These past few days, we’ve inquired a lot with Young Master Meng and learned a great deal about the local customs and traditions of the Southwest. And don’t forget, we also have three bodyguards. Although they’ve never been to the Southwest, their respective escort agencies have dealings with those agencies in the Southwest, and they communicate with each other, so they’re not complete strangers.”
Upon hearing this, Shu Yu nodded, "Alright then, you go ahead first, and we'll meet in the Southwest."
As she spoke, she took out a purse from her bosom. "This purse was left by the nephew of that Lord Qi. Lord Qi and his entourage are traveling fast by carriage, so they should be arriving in the southwest soon. If you encounter any trouble, take this purse to him; it should be of some help."
Lu Erbai was reluctant to take the job, as Young Master Meng had already told them about the matter of that Junior Tutor Qi.
This favor shouldn't be used casually, and it certainly shouldn't be wasted on them.
But if I don't accept it, Ayu definitely won't feel at ease.
Lu Erbai accepted it anyway. "Alright, Dad will take it." After putting away the purse, he couldn't help but remind her, "Ayu, you must take good care of yourself. Don't push yourself too hard. Once we get to the Southwest, our family will be reunited."
(End of this chapter)
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