Chapter 1818: Chen Bing Hasn't Returned Yet

Chapter 1818: Chen Bing Hasn't Returned Yet

Grandma Fang became increasingly bewildered, "Congratulations for what?"

The two women exchanged glances, "Sister Fang, you don't know? Didn't your granddaughter say she was conferred the title of County Princess of Wen'an by the emperor?"

Grandma Fang was utterly stunned, and even Yuan Gui froze in place.

"What are you saying? Ah Yu has become a county princess?"

"Oh my, such big news, how come Lord Lu didn't tell you? What did she talk about during her time at your house?" The two women were amazed.

Grandma Fang shook her head, "We just chatted about daily life. I asked her how she's been, and she said everything was fine. She mentioned liking the clothes I made for her and was wearing them today."

As she spoke, she finally grasped the meaning behind "county princess."

Excitement overwhelmed her, and she grabbed the two women, asking, "What's this about County princess of Wen'an? Tell me quickly, how did she become a county princess? Wasn't she just a village lord?"

"Sister Fang, don't worry. We don't have all the specifics either. We heard the news while visiting relatives in the county town today. They were discussing County princess Lu, and it seems the entire county heard about it. Yesterday morning, the county magistrate personally took an imperial edict to the Meng Family Escort Agency. Not only did the agency receive an imperial plaque, but Village Lord Lu was also officially conferred as County princess of Wen'an. It's really impressive."

"You know, County princess Lu is quite modest. We heard that many wealthy and noble families came to visit the Meng Family Escort Agency early in the morning to meet County princess Lu, but she had already gone out to visit relatives. We thought about it, and since County princess Lu's relatives are you, Sister Fang, she hurried back as soon as she finished her meal at the relative's house. County princess Lu is indeed here to see you."

Grandma Fang listened in stunned silence, as did several other villagers who had gathered after hearing the commotion.

Listening to the increasingly wondrous rumors from the town, everyone was amazed.

The old village chief remarked to his wife, "Old Fang, from now on, can now enjoy a good life."

"Enjoying life isn't even the issue. What I'm concerned about is whether County princess Lu will help Sister Fang find justice for the wrongs she suffered in the past."

The old village chief shook his head, "Who knows? Unfortunately, we don't even know who mistreated Old Fang back then."

As for Shu Yu, who they were concerned about, she had never forgotten Chen Bing. She thought he would return for the New Year, but now it was already the second day of the lunar new year, and he was still in the city.

While returning to the city, the carriage passed by Chen Bing's grocery store once again.

The shop was open, and even on the first day of the lunar new year, the assistant hadn't closed the store. Business had been a bit better during the pre-festival period, and it had been decent these past few days due to the increased demand from visitors.

Meng Yunzheng sat across from Shu Yu, noticing her furrowed brows. He asked, "Should I inquire about it when I return to the city?"

"No need. I'm certain that the store needs replenishing, and Chen Bing wouldn't leave such matters to an assistant who's only been there for two months. Most likely, within these few days, someone from the Chen family who can make decisions will come back."

She wasn't in a hurry.

Meng Yunzheng didn't say much more.

Upon returning to the Meng Family Escort Agency, the visitors who had come to pay their respects in the morning had already left.

Shu Yu went to rest in her room, while Meng Yunzheng accompanied Meng Pei to visit their family elders.

With them gone, the agency seemed even quieter. Shu Yu had nothing to do and was planning to sort through the gifts she had received when she heard the excited voice of Meng Han.

"Sister Shu Yu, Sister Shu Yu." The tone indicated that she had rushed in.