Chapter 831 Leaving the Place of Exile
The county town was just as lively. The news of Shu Yu becoming the village head spread like wildfire. Although she did not live in the county town and most people did not even know her, many people still came to visit her.
Not to mention the neighbors, even the families of Nguyen's competitors who usually set up stalls with her came to her door.
Fortunately, Shu Yu didn't know any of them, so she simply stayed at the Meng family's house to avoid any trouble.
People from the Huifeng Escort Agency also arrived, and even offered to escort them to Dong'an Prefecture, but Lu Erbai politely declined.
The Lu family bought some local specialties here. Now they have three vehicles, two mule carts, plus Meng Yunzheng's horse-drawn carriage, which can still carry quite a lot of things.
Once everything was ready, the family decided to set off.
Early that morning, Shu Yu went to the county government office to meet the county magistrate.
The magistrate was very friendly to her and even prepared a gift for her. Shu Yu thanked him, and then the family set off to leave the county town.
As soon as they arrived outside the city, they saw a number of people standing at the city gate waving at them.
The Fang family of three, Ma Lu and his five, the Xu family, the Zhang siblings, the Wang Changdong family, the bodyguards from Huifeng Escort Agency, and some people who had a good relationship with the Lu family all came to see them off.
This parting may truly be the last time we meet.
Da Hu was the first to tear up, and Xu Zhensheng quickly ran over. The two brothers hugged each other, whispering and exchanging gifts.
A moment later, Fang Xiyue ran up to her with red eyes, "Ayu, we've prepared some dried meat and dried mushrooms for you to take on your journey. You... take care, and if you have the chance, come back to visit us again."
Shu Yu patted her on the shoulder. "Yes, there will definitely be an opportunity. When you have time, read some books and learn some characters, and you can write letters later."
"Um."
After Fang Xiyue finished speaking, the others also stepped forward.
Wang Changdong was the last to arrive, and he looked somewhat excited.
Just yesterday, he went to the county government office. The county magistrate told him personally that he could choose one of the existing officials in the village to succeed him, and that he would be working in the county government office from now on.
Wang Changdong didn't sleep most of last night, and he still has dark circles under his eyes.
He knew that he was able to achieve what he had today entirely thanks to Shu Yu.
So when Shu Yu was leaving, he prepared a large bag of things, saying, "I don't have much to offer, just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it."
Shu Yu looked at the bulging package in front of her and said without hesitation, "Thank you."
It's getting late; if we delay any longer, it will be noon.
Wang Changdong took a step back first and said to the others, "Alright, alright, let's stop here and let Lu Xiangjun set off. If we stay any longer, he won't be able to find lodging tonight."
Actually, she could make it; Shuyu planned to stay at the inn tonight.
Hou probably doesn't know she's leaving yet; she should at least go see her before she goes.
The people who came to see them off stepped back a few paces, and the Lu family's car began to slowly move forward.
As Xu Zhensheng watched the car drive further and further away, he immediately started running after it, waving goodbye to Da Hu with all his might.
Fang Xiyue, Luo Qing, and the others then ran a few steps, stopping only when the car was out of sight.
"He's really gone," Wang Changdong murmured.
Although several days have passed, looking back now, it still feels like a dream.
He stood there for a long time, then sighed, "Alright, let's go back."
(End of this chapter)
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