Chapter 795 Shu Yu Returns to the Village
Shu Yu paused, then turned to look at Yao Bo who had just entered.
Now that there was definite news, Yao Bo was not afraid of others knowing. He excitedly told the Lu family, "Just after noon, the county magistrate led the imperial edict messenger from the Ministry of Personnel to my house to read the imperial edict. My father has been reinstated, and the emperor has bestowed many gifts upon him, including a house."
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow. "A mansion?"
“Yes.” Yao Bo nodded repeatedly. “My father is talking with officials from the Ministry of Personnel and the county magistrate right now, so I came to tell you the good news first. I’ve also written down the address of that residence. Uncle Lu, if you need to send us any letters in the future, please send them to this address.”
The Yao family originally owned a house in the capital, but after he was exiled, the house was confiscated and later sold to someone else.
However, the house bestowed upon them by the Emperor was larger than their original one, a large three-courtyard house, and most importantly, in a good location.
The Lu family was happy for the Yao family, and the old lady clapped her hands and said, "Oh dear, this happened so suddenly, I have to prepare some things for you. When are you leaving? I don't know if you'll make it in time."
Compared to Lu Erbai, the old lady had already realized that this was an incredibly powerful connection and support.
This is a high-ranking official in the capital, several ranks higher than a county magistrate.
No matter what, we must maintain good relationships.
Upon hearing this, Yao Bo waved his hands repeatedly, "Grandma Lu, you're too kind. There's no need to prepare anything. If it weren't for Uncle Lu and Second Sister's help, we wouldn't be where we are today. However, we still have to wait a few more days before we can set off. That official from the Ministry of Personnel wants to see Mr. Qi, but since Mr. Qi isn't in Heichang County, he plans to wait a few more days."
What he didn't say was that the official from the Ministry of Personnel had been injured while rushing to catch up with the journey, making it difficult for him to continue.
He could have arrived yesterday, but his injury relapsed, so he had to stay at the post station for another day.
Fortunately, there was a woman named Hou at the post station who had a good medicine. After the official used it, the bleeding stopped and the pain was relieved. He rested for a day before setting off again to Heichang County.
Shu Yu breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that the other party would wait until Qi Chan returned before leaving.
She congratulated Yao Bo and then pulled the mule cart out of the house.
If she didn't leave now, the city gates would close, and she wouldn't be able to go back.
Shu Yu went back alone this time. Today is only the second day of the Lunar New Year, and the liveliness in the county town will last until at least the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
The old lady and the others won't be in Heichang County for long. Given the rare festive atmosphere, Shu Yu didn't want them to stay with her in Zhengdao Village, spending their days doing laundry and cooking.
Didn't Wang Changdong tell the old lady about a lot of places to visit? Shu Yu asked Daya to take them to see them; it's a rare opportunity, they shouldn't miss it.
Anyway, once she returns to Zhengdao Village, she can eat at the manor and won't go hungry for three meals a day.
Moreover, she is not busy at all now. The fever packs have been handed in, and the registration lists have been compiled. Apart from being busy in the morning and evening, she has free time all the time.
The old lady couldn't persuade her otherwise, so she had no choice but to stay in the county town.
But she said she would definitely go back by the sixth day of the first lunar month at the latest.
Shu Yu sat on the mule cart and slowly returned to the village.
Because of the Lunar New Year, the village was quite lively and festive, and the children were able to run and jump around outside, which was a rare treat.
(End of this chapter)
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