Chapter 2296: What's Your Plan

Chapter 2296: What's Your Plan

Shu Yu's gaze fell on the letter. "Indeed, you're right. If you say that Fang Xiyue and her family were guarding against the Shu family and wouldn't reveal my address, then Shu Quan could have easily sent the letter to Dongqing Temple. They should have been able to locate me more easily than you."

Hou Shi furrowed her brows. "So, what does this mean?"

"Because you are now part of the Wan family, and lord Wan is an official appointed by the court. In this letter, Shu Quan not only mentioned my situation but also the Second Prince. If you inform lord Wan of this matter, which involves the remnants of the Second Prince's faction, it will surely reach the ears of the imperial court. If the court sends people to investigate in the southwest and discovers that there are indeed remnants of the Second Prince's faction, then Shu Quan will have accomplished a great deed. When it comes to rewarding merits, he will naturally leave that place. Moreover, he can use this opportunity to completely distance himself from Shu Feng. Whatever Shu Feng does in the future won't implicate the Second Branch."

Shu Yu chuckled, "Do you think it's only the main branch that dislikes me? The Second Branch also has a deep grudge against me. If this matter has nothing to do with the Second Prince, Shu Quan would never have written this letter to inform me. He would have preferred to see both Shu Feng and me suffer."

Informing her was just a side note for him.

Shu Quan probably still didn't know that she was now a county princess.

It was fortunate that Hou Shi had been brought back to the capital by lord Wan. Otherwise, Shu Yu wouldn't have had the chance to see this letter.

Hou Shi rubbed her temples. "Even at this critical juncture, the people of the Shu family still resort to schemes. Ah Yu, what's your plan now? It's definitely a trap in the southwest. If you go there, you'll fall right into their hands."

"I know, Aunt Hou, don't worry. I'll keep this letter for now. I want to go up the mountain and discuss it with Ah Yun. He's more informed about this matter and has a better understanding of court affairs. I'll go find out what he thinks."

Hou Shi nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, yes. Ask Yun Zheng for his opinion. He's well-informed in this area and understands court affairs better. You should go and talk to him."

Shu Yu carefully put the letter away. She didn't delay any longer and prepared to leave.

As if she remembered something before leaving, she said to Hou Shi, "Don't tell anyone about the content of this letter. If anyone asks about Young Master Wan sending you a letter, just say it's from an old friend you had a good relationship with at the post station."

Hou Shi's expression turned serious. "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

Fortunately, at this moment, there were only the two of them in the house. Even Xia Yan and Ying Xi had voluntarily stayed outside the hall.

Shu Yu nodded, finished packing her things, and then left with Xia Yan and Ying Xi, heading straight to Zhenglu Academy on the mountain.

Meng Yunzheng had just finished a meeting and was about to inquire about Wan Yan's situation when he saw Shu Yu rushing over.

Seeing her appear so anxious, he immediately thought of the letter that was recently sent down the mountain. His heart tightened, and he quickly approached her, asking in a low voice, "Is there a problem with the letter from the southwest?"

"Yes, let's go inside and talk." Shu Yu nodded and followed Meng Yun Zheng back to his residence.

She handed him the letter, and after he read it, his brows furrowed tightly.

"Shu Feng is involved with the Second Prince's affairs again? He's really trying to turn the tables."

Shu Yu replied, "From being a talented individual to a prisoner under house arrest, he naturally can't accept his fate. If he could have waited for a general amnesty, there might have been a glimmer of hope. But in the past few years since the new emperor ascended the throne, there hasn't even been a small-scale amnesty. He feels that there's no future ahead. If someone approaches him at this time, he's willing to take the risk."