Chapter 1778: Shu Yu Writes a Letter to Report Her Safety

Chapter 1778: Shu Yu Writes a Letter to Report Her Safety

Three days later, Shu Yu estimated that the situation outside the county should have been mostly resolved. The deputy general by General Huang's side, along with a group of soldiers, entered the county.

They brought with them General Huang's message: all the rebels outside had been captured, the crisis in Chenggu County had been resolved, and the city gates could be opened. The people could finally come and go freely outside the county town.

Afterward, the deputy general temporarily stationed himself at the county yamen (government office), assisting Xia Yi in managing affairs.

The soldiers he brought were numerous and all well-trained. They operated under strict military discipline, working efficiently and competently.

These soldiers quickly replaced the guards of Master Yang and other wealthy households, allowing them to finally rest.

With their help, the burden on Shu Yu's shoulders lightened considerably. The next day, she accompanied the deputy general to the black market and brought the girls and laborers who were still living underground up to the surface.

Of course, the primary objective of the deputy general was the weapons stash.

As for the girls and laborers who were brought up, although they felt relieved upon returning to the surface after spending so long underground, they appeared uneasy, unsure of where to put their hands and feet.

The abandoned mansion had been cleared out a few days ago by a group of laborers. After coming out, they temporarily stayed in the abandoned mansion.

Master Yang and the others sent daily necessities, and due to their shared experience of hardships, they could communicate well with each other.

These people's identities and household registrations had not been verified yet. Once things had stabilized in the capital, their identities would be confirmed, their thoughts and wishes would be assessed, and decisions would be made whether to send them back to their hometowns or let them settle here or elsewhere.

After arranging them, Shu Yu decided to take a break. With the deputy general from General Huang's side handling affairs in the city, she took two days off and planned to go to the capital to find Meng Yunzheng.

With the city gates open now, everyone could freely enter and exit. Shu Yu thought of quickly writing a letter to send back to Jiangyuan County, informing her parents of her safety and wishing them well in the new year.

This year's New Year's celebration was destined to be spent here.

There wasn't much to say about the situation in Chenggu County. Shu Yu mentioned the necessary details, but most importantly, she reassured her parents that she was safe. She mentioned that the city lacked manpower, so both she and Meng Yun Zheng, the local official and scholar, had stayed to help.

As she was writing, Shu Yu thought of Granny Fang.

Now she was certain that Granny Fang was her grand Aunt.

However, she wasn't sure about what had happened back then. Why didn't Granny Fang want to talk about her family or return to her hometown?

Shu Yu had initially thought of telling Grandma Lu about this matter, but she was worried that there might be hidden details that could unnecessarily make her happy.

Or... maybe she should clarify things first.

Deciding on this course of action, Shu Yu stopped writing the letter midway and immediately called for Ying Xi. "Let's go, we're heading to the county yamen."

These past few days, she hadn't had a chance to see Granny Fang. They hadn't had the opportunity for a proper conversation.

There was simply too much going on, and Granny Fang had initially refused to bring up the events of the past.

Ying Xi quickly picked up the cloak from the back of a chair and followed behind. They walked out of the escort agency one after the other.

However, when they arrived at the county yamen, they were informed that Granny Fang had left, and she had departed early in the morning.

The official told them, "Now that the city gates are open, Grandma Fang hasn't returned to the village for a long time. She left in a hurry back then, and her home was left in a mess. We don't know the current situation. In any case, it's best for her to return and check on things."