Chapter 2414: Won't Be Back for Five or Six Years
This time, it was the Emperor's first lecture series since taking office. Since the downfall of the Second Prince's faction and his subsequent execution, the capital had stabilized. Over the past few years, both the economy and the military had seen significant development.
Now, it was evident that the Emperor intended to promote education.
Both publicly and privately, Meng Yunzheng would not miss this lect...
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Chapter 2413: Extra - Mengmeng the Foodie
Mengmeng grinned mischievously, "Daddy, do you have any other stamps?"
Meng Yunzheng replied, "..." Is she planning to cover the entire drawing with stamps? He did have more stamps, but they were all at the academy.
He shook his head, "There aren't any more here."
"Such a pity." Mengmeng sighed and, looking at her own artwork, was extremely satisfied. After the ink dried, she carefully rolled it up.
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Chapter 2412: Extra - Mengmeng Stamps
Upon taking a second look, he couldn't help but ask, "Mengmeng, what is this a drawing of?"
Mengmeng was surprised. "Daddy, don't you recognize it?"
"...I'm culturally ignorant," he replied.
Little Mengmeng looked at him sympathetically, patted his shoulder, and then generously explained, "It's okay, I'll tell you."
"Alright," Meng Yunzheng placed the drawing back in front of her.
The l...
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Chapter 2411: Extra - A Bit Ugly
Grandma Lu had been watching Mengmeng until she entered the Meng family's house, and only then did she finally shift her gaze away.
As soon as little Mengmeng returned to the Meng family, she immediately let go of Ying Xi's hand and rushed towards the study.
"Daddy, Daddy, I'm back."
Meng Yunzheng was in the middle of writing when he heard her and immediately set aside his pen. He opened the study door, and before he...
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Chapter 2410: Extra - The Beloved Mengmeng
Four years later.
Jiangyuan County, Fenghuai Street, in front of the Lu family's gate.
A chubby little girl was huffing and puffing as she struggled to step over the threshold. It wasn't until one of her little chubby legs landed outside the door that she lifted her round face and said to the person in front of her, "Great-grandmother, I'm leaving now, don't miss me too much."
The elderly lady ...
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Chapter 2409: Conclusion
After talking about the other family members, Grandma Lu looked at Lu Sanzhu, then quietly withdrew her gaze.
Lu Sanzhu, "..."
He couldn't help but raise his wine glass and stand up, saying, "Mother, what about us? Aren't you going to say anything about us?"
Grandma Lu truly didn't want to say anything and replied, "You've always been quite clever. Among your siblings, you're the most adept at finding shortcuts and avoiding ...
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Chapter 2408: Life is Getting Better
Grandma Lu's gaze swept across the faces of everyone present. She said, "Today, this big family gathering is something I never dared to dream of before. Several years ago, the thing that weighed most on my mind was the hope of finding Ah Yu early, of being able to see my sister again. That way, even if I were to pass away, I could do so with a peaceful heart."
Shu Yu hurriedly grasped her hand, and Grandma Lu smiled, saying, "It's...
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Chapter 2407: Grandma Has a Few Words to Say
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow, "You don't need to worry about this. Er Niu is studying now. According to Ah Yun, although his talent in academics may not be as good as Ah Rui's, with some effort, he can still become a top scholar before getting married. As a top scholar, even if he marries a girl from a wealthy family, she will likely be literate. As for the eldest aunt, she can't read a single character, so she both desires and worries about...
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Chapter 2406: Sisterly Chat
Subtle sounds reached Shu Yu's ears as she sat up halfway. She saw two figures sitting in the outer room separated by pearl curtains—Ying Xi and Shu You.
Ying Xi was folding clothes, while Shu You was doing needlework.
Upon hearing the movement, Ying Xi turned her head, and she saw Shu Yu sitting up.
Quickly putting down what she was working on, Ying Xi went into the inner room and asked, "Miss, you're awake?"
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Chapter 2405: Mother and Son Reunited
As the children arrived, the courtyard became livelier. Perhaps it was an inherent instinct, but from the moment these children entered, Wei Qin's gaze instinctively fell on the last two children.
She had heard Shu Yu describe Xiao Songle's appearance, and now, seeing the boy on the left, he looked almost identical to the description.
A well-groomed and clean boy who seemed like a young master, especially when he smiled, h...
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Chapter 2404: Son, Well Done
Grandma Lu was momentarily puzzled. Who was this young lady? She hadn't even noticed her when she entered the room.
Seeing her gaze at Wei Qin, Shu Yu promptly introduced her with a smile, "Grandmother, this is my sister-in-law."
Earlier, she hadn't introduced Wei Qin as she could sense her nervousness. Since arriving in Jiangyuan County, Wei Qin had been in a state of extreme tension.
Shu Yu knew that she would soon mee...
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Chapter 2403: Shu Yu Is Expecting
Shu Yu sat down, and even before Meng Yunzheng had taken a seat, he instructed someone to fetch a cushion and place it behind her back.
Grandma Lu watched this with a puzzled expression, and then she saw Meng Yunzheng holding a cup of warm water, gently blowing on it before offering it to Shu Yu.
Grandma Lu and Ruan Shi exchanged glances, clearly confused.
"Yu, are you not feeling well?"
On the side, Fang...
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Chapter 2402: Returning Home Before the New Year
Shu Quan knew that this was his younger sister and her husband's way of repaying him for his kindness yesterday.
What he didn't expect was that Shu Yu, the employer, would agree to advance half a year's wages for his younger sister and her husband. Shu Yu had initially refused, but Shu Zhao explained that Shu Quan had approached them, which made Shu Quan view Shu Yu with a new perspective.
In the end, Shu Yu agr...
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Chapter 2401: Agreement to Become Part of the Family
Shu Zhao widened her eyes and exclaimed, "Brother, this can't be."
Shu Quan gave her a stern look and said, "Foolish girl, can you let me finish? I know that these days, having a grown man become part of another family is something most people can't accept. However, your situation is unique. If your husband enters our family, your child will bear the Shu surname, and the child will have a clean record. In the future, t...
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Chapter 2400: County Princess, Take Care
Including Shu Yu's carriage, their group was quite substantial.
Shu Yu also needed to meet up with Yuan Gui and their caravan from Hetai Prefecture.
Originally, they had planned to leave without fanfare, but to their surprise, when they were leaving the city, they saw Wang Changdong and his family, along with Kang Shuxian, Tao Hongdan, and a few other young ladies standing there.
Shu Yu was momentarily stunne...
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Chapter 2399: Farewell, Zhengdao Village
On that evening, estate was particularly lively.
Wu Shi brought her parents, and her brothers had gone into the mountains in the afternoon to hunt some wild chickens and rabbits to add to the feast.
During their time in Zhengdao Village, the Xu and Fang families had made friends with many of their neighbors. Those who could attend the gathering came, and while there was a sense of reluctance, there was even more envy am...
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Chapter 2398: Traveling Together to the Capital
Of course, there were other considerations for Fang Xiyue's parents.
Although Ma Lu was traveling with his brothers, they were all inexperienced in many aspects, and they had no family members traveling with them. Fang Xiyue was accompanied by her child, and traveling with the entire Xu family provided some companionship.
Lin Shi had experience in taking care of children, so Fang Xiyue, a new mother, wouldn't be ...
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Chapter 2397: Rewards for the Shu Family
Wu Shi had already been emotionally scarred by the Shu family's mistreatment, and her sensitivity had grown. Faced with these rumors and whispers, she had no choice but to endure passively. Even after returning to her maternal home, her sisters-in-law had become much quieter, and her young nephews didn't dare to go out to play anymore.
Now, she had been acknowledged by the Emperor, cleared of her criminal record, and even received...
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Chapter 2396: Rewards for Wei Qin and Wu Shi
Shu Quan had grown impatient waiting on the side. The Xu family had been rewarded, the Fang family had received their rewards, but there was still no news for his Shu family.
Thankfully, the county magistrate continued with the announcements, and this time it was about Wei Qin.
Wei Qin was initially puzzled because she felt she hadn't done much. However, as she listened to the imperial decree being read, she quickly...
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Chapter 2395: Rewards for the Fang Family
The Xu family members raised their heads in surprise. What did this mean? Reporting to the Ministry of Justice in the capital?
Was it what they had hoped for? Not only were they pardoned from their crimes and had their properties restored, but even Xu Zhensheng had a legitimate job now?
The county magistrate looked at them and said, "Aren't you going to express your gratitude?"
"Thank you, Your Excellency," ...
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Chapter 2394: Rewards from the Xu Family
As Shu Yu and her companions walked inside, she nodded and said, "Yes..."
Before she could finish her sentence, a familiar voice filled with excitement came from outside, "Officials from the yamen are here! Officials from the yamen are here! Steward Yu, come out quickly!"
Shu Yu paused and turned her head to look in the direction of the entrance. "It seems so, Shu Quan?"
Aunt Fang whispered, "Yes, it's him. E...
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Chapter 2393: The Girls Regain Their Vigor
With Qi Lie's departure, it suddenly felt quieter, and the temperature began to drop in the Southwest.
However, this season had pleasant weather in the Southwest, with significant temperature differences between day and night, making it easy to catch a cold.
In mid-October, the Luji store in the Southwest finally opened for business.
Accompanied by the crackling sound of firecrackers, customers, filled with...
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Chapter 2392: Parting Ways, Farewell
But now, they also knew that this money probably came from He Fang's dealings in the black market, and they likely wouldn't have such good income prospects in the future.
So, they wondered if they could open a small stall.
Of course, Zhi You, the skilled embroiderer, would continue with her delicate embroidery work, fetching high prices. The others with average skills could assist Ah Ru and sell some snacks.
The ...
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Chapter 2391: What Will Happen to Cheng Jiatong
Tao Hongdan sighed, "Shuxian, you're still young, there's no rush to make decisions like this. We've spent several years in the black market, and we've grown tired of men. But you're different, there's no need for you to suffer with us."
In this day and age, it wasn't easy for women to live independently. They had experienced a lot, and that's why they had established the independent women's household to rely on their o...
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Chapter 2390: I Won't Marry
Shu Yu didn't linger in the cell. She glanced at the tearful Cheng Jiatong and left with Kang Shuxian and the other girls.
He Fang silently watched their retreating figures until they disappeared around the corner.
When they emerged from the prison, it was already late in the day, and the distant sunset painted the sky golden.
Kang Shuxian and the others stood at the prison gate, suddenly hugging each other and sobbin...
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Chapter 2389: No, You Are Not Innocent
Shu Yu paused in her tracks and turned to look at the adjacent cell.
Near the cell door, a woman with disheveled hair shouted towards her. When she saw Shu Yu turning her head, she eagerly pushed her hair aside, revealing her gaunt and haggard face. Anxiously, she said, "County Princess, County Princess, do you remember me?"
Shu Yu squinted her eyes, and the official standing nearby frowned, "What's with the commotion...
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Chapter 2388: Is the County Princess Here to Rescue Us?
In this cell, there were five girls whom Shu Yu had seen before, but she couldn't remember their faces clearly.
The only one she recognized was Kang Shuxian, whom she had briefly met on the road.
After being entangled in the black market disputes twice, the five girls were all overwhelmed. They huddled in a corner, not making a sound, reminiscent of their numb expressions when trapped in Changjin Pref...
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Chapter 2387: Several Girls Locked in the Dungeon
Now that Wei Qin had recovered from her journey, she wanted to make a trip back to Qingxuan County.
"I have some things left in Qingxuan County that I'd like to retrieve before leaving," she explained. After all, she might not return to this place in the future.
Shu Yu replied, "But most of the backyard of Cheng Family's shop has been burned down, especially your room. Even if it hasn't burned down, the rem...
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Chapter 2386: The Cheng Family Departs Like Adults
Shu Quan did feel somewhat regretful about the ten taels of silver, but he had already given it away, and he couldn't ask for it back. He didn't want to cause any trouble before being fully pardoned. If his brother-in-law couldn't go, so be it. These matters should be settled before they could escape from their guilty status.
After soothing her daughter to sleep, Shu Zhao said to her mother and elder brother, "It's alrig...
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Chapter 2385: The First Apology from the Shu Family
The Shu family had left, but when they reached the doorstep, Shu Zhao, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly stopped in her tracks.
Both Shu Quan and Gu Xinghua looked at her in surprise. Then, Shu Zhao turned around, facing Shu Yu, and said with seriousness and calmness, "I'm sorry."
Shu Yu raised her head, somewhat surprised, as she looked at her.
However, Shu Quan's eyes lit up, thinki...
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