Chapter 1779: Catching Up with Yuan Gui

Chapter 1779: Catching Up with Yuan Gui

Shu Yu asked, "When did they leave?"

"They packed up early in the morning and left. Yuan Gui accompanied her," came the reply.

Shu Yu nodded. "I understand. Thank you for letting me know."

With Ying Xi by her side, she left the county yamen and returned to the escort agency. Then, she instructed Ying Xi to prepare a carriage and head directly to Granny Fang's village to check on the situation.

She thought that since she intended to inquire about Granny Fang's situation from the villagers, it was a good opportunity to go and see for herself.

After greeting Meng Pei, Shu Yu and Ying Xi headed straight to the city gate.

Even though the city gates were open now, very few people were leaving the city. People were still worried that there might be remaining bandits outside the city.

Only people like Granny Fang, who were unexpectedly trapped inside the city but had homes outside, would be eager to leave as soon as the city gates opened.

Therefore, Shu Yu and Ying Xi drove the carriage for a long distance outside the city gates and didn't see a single person on the official road.

Not only were people in the city reluctant to come out, but those outside the city also weren't moving around much.

Shu Yu had inquired from Yuan Gui that the village where Granny Fang lived was about fifteen li away. Although it was a bit of a walk, it would take at least a couple of hours.

However, Granny Fang and Yuan Gui had left early, so they should be around by now.

Thinking of this, Shu Yu couldn't help but quicken her pace.

However, just as they had walked about halfway, they saw two figures ahead of them on the road.

A man and a woman, one old and one young, and their figures... were incredibly familiar.

Ying Xi also recognized them. "It's Granny Fang and Yuan Gui. Strange, how did they end up here?"

Upon hearing the sound of hooves behind them, Yuan Gui didn't have time to turn around. He quickly helped Granny Fang move to the side of the road, attempting to clear a path for the approaching people.

However, unexpectedly, the carriage behind them slowed down and even came to a gradual stop next to them.

As Yuan Gui looked up, he was stunned when he saw Shu Yu. "Miss Lu?"

Granny Fang also looked up and appeared somewhat surprised to see Shu Yu. Following Yuan Gui's address, her expression turned even more skeptical as she tightly held onto Yuan Gui's hand. "What... What did you just call Miss Lu?"

Yuan Gui froze, and Shu Yu blinked her eyes.

They exchanged a glance and suddenly realized. Right, they seemed to have never mentioned Shu Yu's identity in front of Granny Fang.

When Meng Qi first introduced her to Doctor Mi and Granny Fang, they addressed her as Xiangjun.

Later, whenever Shu Yu and Yuan Gui talked, it was usually when Granny Fang wasn't present.

And then, Granny Fang went to the county yamen, and they hadn't met since then.

Yuan Gui hurriedly explained to Granny Fang, "This is Miss Lu, a village lord who was personally appointed by the late emperor. As I told you before, the heating patches was invented by Miss Lu herself. She received a reward for her talent."

Talent...?

Shu Yu's mouth twitched. Well, saying it like that wasn't wrong. She did indeed possess a lot of talent.

Only now did Granny Fang understand. She looked at Shu Yu with a mix of respect in her eyes. If it had been before, she might have felt somewhat restrained in the presence of someone with this status. But now, having worked at the county yamen for quite a few days, seeing Xia Yi and the deputy general, Granny Fang was much more composed.

However, she still spoke with a hint of nervousness. "Miss... Miss Lu, I wasn't very polite before. Please don't take offense."

"Granny Fang, there's no need to be so polite. Haven't we made pancakes and cooked together? We've also worked side by side. Just treat me as a junior," Shu Yu replied.

Granny Fang wanted to continue with her politeness, but Yuan Gui spoke up first, asking, "Where is Miss Lu heading?"