Chapter 782 A Taoist Nun Arrives
Shu Feng watched coldly, his expression mocking.
He then asked what his second uncle and aunt were doing sneaking out. Oh, I see. They wanted to find Hou Shi alone.
Why not tell them about this? Isn't it because they think that once they find the Hou family, the only benefit will be for the second wife?
Sure enough, Second Uncle wants to be the head of the Shu family, and he doesn't care about the eldest branch at all.
Shu Feng stood outside the door for a while before entering the house with a blank expression.
Shu Yu didn't take Second Master Shu seriously at all. After returning home, she started helping the old lady pack her things.
After she finishes registering tomorrow noon, she can go to the county town for the Spring Festival.
The next day, after the team that was clearing the land went to work, Wang Changdong came over and gave everyone a red envelope.
"It's Lunar New Year's Eve. Everyone has worked hard all year. The red envelopes aren't big, but we hope everyone can share in the joy."
Shu Yu also received one, which contained one tael of silver, which was actually... quite a lot.
Aunt Fang quietly walked over and whispered to her, "Manager Wang gave me three taels."
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow. So many?
She whispered, "Quickly put it away. This is what you got from paper cutting. I suppose Manager Wang sold it for a high price. This is what you deserve."
Aunt Fang was overjoyed. With this money, she could buy more New Year's goods that afternoon. At the very least, she could buy some cloth for the family so that her daughter could dress better.
Fang Xiyue went through a lot of clothes because she frequently went into the mountains.
After distributing the red envelopes, Wang Changdong also gave everyone rice and flour.
At noon, the kitchen in the village prepared several large dishes, which were very sumptuous.
After a lively New Year's Eve dinner and some discussions about the good things to come, it was time for everyone to go their separate ways.
When the hunting and land clearing teams returned, Shu Yu registered them one by one and then extended New Year's greetings to several families with whom he had good relations.
She also prepared some candy and gave it to Xu Zhensheng, one of the family members.
These days, Shu Yu often gives him some candy to sweeten his mouth. The child used to be very quiet, but now he has a good relationship with him, and has even become friends with Da Hu.
As a friend, Da Hu used his own pocket money to buy him a bag of dried meat.
After delivering the goods, Shu Yu and the old lady boarded a mule cart, loaded with many things, and set off directly for the county town.
She was one of the first to leave the village, but since she had already finished her work, it didn't matter.
Wang Changdong's family also lived in the county town, but he was the head steward of the estate and couldn't leave for the time being; he would have to wait until evening.
After Shu Yu left, he checked the situation on the estate. Although the estate was guarded even during the New Year, he was enthusiastic and responsible and checked every room, locking the unlocked ones and closing the windows that were not closed.
After he finished all this and was about to go out to wash his hands, someone knocked on the gate of the manor.
Wang Changdong frowned. "Could it be that someone is causing trouble during the New Year?"
He walked over and opened the door with some impatience, only to find a strange woman standing outside.
No, I should say... a Taoist nun.
Wang Changdong's face inexplicably became more solemn. "May I ask what brings you here?"
"You must be the manager of the estate, benefactor. I would like to ask you about someone."
Wang Changdong looked at him suspiciously. "Who are you asking about?"
"Since this is Zhengdao Village, is there a girl named Shuyu who was exiled here?"
(End of this chapter)
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