Chapter 2023: Daily Life - Part 2
Da Bao felt particularly wronged when he apologized. Could the little guy even understand?
Shu Yu couldn't help but laugh. Why were they all such characters?
She comforted the crying baby in her arms, "Alright, don't cry anymore. Let's not argue with your uncle. Auntie has brought you lots of things. Come, let's see if you like them."
Shu Yu carried the little one straight into Yu Garden, and all the things she had brought back for...
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Chapter 2022: Daily Life - Part 1
Shu Yu chatted with Grandma Lu for a while, and soon they heard cheerful voices from outside.
When she got up to check, she was surprised to find that her older sister, Shu You, was the first to return. She was holding a lively little child who was full of energy, making it challenging for Shu You to keep him in her arms. She was sweating from exhaustion.
"Ah Yu!" Shu You happily approached, and the child in her arms suddenly squirmed...
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Chapter 2021: Sending Uncle Three to Collect Debts
However, Grandma Fang's motivation wasn't solely about earning money; she also found joy and fulfillment in creating exquisite clothes. She longed to craft fine garments from high-quality fabrics, which gave her a sense of accomplishment.
Seeing this, Grandma Lu and Yuangui didn't object, but they advised her to manage her time well and not overexert herself.
Hence, Grandma Fang's wages were based on piecework – she was...
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Chapter 2020: Buying a House in Liufang Lane
Zhao Xi had already started the medical clinic in partnership with Doctor Xu by the time Shu Yu returned. She wasn't present for the grand opening.
However, the medical clinic had garnered significant publicity. Firstly, Zhao Xi's reputation had quietly spread over the past couple of years, especially among wealthy households in the county who knew of his exceptional medical skills.
When Old Doctor Zhao had gone to Chenggu Coun...
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Chapter 2019: Xiao shi's Departure
Xiao Shi was well aware of Gu Mayi's thoughts. She smiled and said, "Sooner or later, I have to return. Besides, I miss my parents."
"We can bring Master and Madam here. It's a good opportunity to get away from the rumors and gossip in the capital and relax here," Gu Mayi suggested.
Xiao Shi shook her head. "My father was poisoned in the Xiao family before, and his health is greatly affected. There's no need to make him tr...
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Chapter 2018: The Least Regrettable Thing
This time, Xiao Shi remained silent for even longer. She took a couple of sips of tea and then spoke with a subdued tone, "Yes, this time, he will agree."
He would agree to the divorce.
"He's a very responsible person, both to me and to his family. Now that the Xiao family is no longer what it used to be, and the Xiang family is at its peak, he should find a suitable girl from a similar background for marriage."
Xiao Shi ha...
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Chapter 2017: Xiao Shi's Intention to Divorce
Xiao Shi responded with a soft ''Hmm.'' She said, ''He came a few days ago. He mentioned that things in the capital have more or less been resolved now. My parents are fine, and the uncle who once plotted against us has had his head chopped off. It's time for me to return.'
Shu Yu was well aware of these events. Over the past half year, order had been restored in the capital.
During the rebellion led by the Second and Third Pr...
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Chapter 2016: Farewell Visit from the Xiao Family
As the carriage passed by the outskirts of the town, Shu Yu didn't stop but lifted the carriage curtain to take a look at her extensive sunflower fields.
According to Da Niu, in the six months she had been away, more and more people had come to buy sunflower seeds. The nearby villages, especially those near Shishi Village, had seen people making money by growing sunflowers. Da Qi from the Da Zhuang family had planted sunflowe...
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Chapter 2015: Worried Ying Xi
Ying Dong hadn't anticipated bringing up this matter on the way, but he also hadn't expected his sister to be so sharp. Not only did she guess it, but she also came to him seeking confirmation.
With things reaching this point, Ying Dong decided not to hide anything further.
Shu Yu listened and chuckled, saying, ''After all, the expression of someone in love can't be concealed.''
Ying Xi felt somewhat proud and replied, ''Since you've m...
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Chapter 2014: Ying Dong and Hua Xian
At this moment, both carriages were parked by the riverside to rest, and they planned to camp here for the night.
When Ying Dong approached, Shu Yu gestured to a large stone nearby, "Have a seat. What is it that you want to talk to me about?"
Ying Dong sat down, glanced at Ying Xi, who was staring at him, and then cleared his throat. He sat down firmly and waited for him to confess.
Ying Dong sighed and ignored her, turning ...
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Chapter 2013: Three Big bundles
Ying Xi shook his head, ''No, I'm not particularly curious. Why would I go look at a man's bundle?''
Shu Yu, '...' A man's bundle? That's your brother, you know.
As they spoke, Ying Xi looked back at his own older brother, ''Actually, I didn't suspect anything at first. It was that day when we went to pay our respects to our parents early in the morning. Since it's been a long time since we met, and we didn't know when we'd get the chance a...
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Chapter 2012: Miss, Something's Wrong with My Brother
"Heading south? But Meng Pei just said that the Lin family went back to their northern hometown for the funeral."
"So, did he depart from the north and take a ship heading south?" Shu Yu speculated. "Or is it possible that he was already in the south and is now returning home?"
Meng Pei shook his head. "I'm not sure. I inquired with the authorities, and Lin Yong's records were indeed canceled. The direction Lin's famil...
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Chapter 2011: The Passenger Ship Heading South
Sure enough, Meng Pei rubbed his face and said, "I asked around, and it's true that the Deputy Escort Head and his family are no longer here. The neighbors nearby said that he suddenly fell seriously ill two years ago, right after San Leizi's attempt to take over the escort agency failed. The illness came on very suddenly, and in just two days, he passed away."
Shu Yu was taken aback. This... was indeed very sudden, unusually so...
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Chapter 2010: It's Too Coincidental
Meng Pei frowned, did he mention the Xuan Yuan Sword to Lin Yong?
No, he shouldn't have.
He carefully recalled for a while, then shook his head, "Although he was the Deputy Escort Head of the escort agency, and we had a good relationship, I trusted him. But the Xuan Yuan Sword is too important, it concerns the Meng family, and I wouldn't easily tell anyone about it."
Moreover, ever since the Xuan Yuan Sword was buried under the Full ...
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Chapter 2009: But the Deputy Escort Head Has Already Passed Away
Although Lin Yong was the Deputy Escort Head, he had a sensitive nature. When he saw Ying Dong wasn't happy, he would come over and chat with him.
At that time, Lin Yong's son had passed away a year ago, so seeing Ying Dong was like seeing his own son. They grew closer over time.
What's more, Lin Yong and Ying Dong shared the same surname, so he felt even closer to him.
It was this familiarity tha...
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Chapter 2008: I've Seen the Deputy Escort Head
Coincidentally, Meng Pei currently had no major tasks to attend to. He had merely lent his name to the Jiangyuan County escort agency, occasionally going on a trip as a guard, and receiving payment based on his escorting assignments.
Since he had sensed that Chenggu County might not be safe, he had rushed back to his hometown. He had informed the escort agency that he might not be able to return for a short period, so he tempora...
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Chapter 2007: The Newly Restored Quansheng Escort Agency
After Lu Sanzhu and his wife finished their worship on the mountain, they began vigorously promoting Shu Yu.
They said that Shu Yu was highly regarded by two emperors. The late emperor had granted her the title of Village lord, and the current emperor had made her the County Princess, even bestowing her with many gifts.
Not only that, but Ah Yu also had connections with the imperial guards and was friends with t...
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Chapter 2006: Lu Sanzhu's Competitive Spirit
Familiar faces?
Following Ying Dongfang's gaze, Shu Yu looked over, only to see a bustling crowd.
"Since they're familiar faces, should we go say hello? We need to stop by the inn first," Shu Rui and the others hadn't joined them at the port and were waiting at the inn.
Ying Dong shook his head and climbed onto the carriage shaft. "No need, he's already gone."
"Alright, let's head back then," Shu Yu waved to t...
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Chapter 2005: The Cheng Siblings Haven't Gone Far
So the group quickly left the inn and boarded the carriage, heading to the harbor.
In the early morning, the harbor was bustling with activity, filled with people coming and going, and various shouts and calls echoed around.
Shu Yu and her group followed the Xu family manager to their cargo ship, where they saw samples of brushes of different sizes.
Shu Yu wasn't very knowledgeable about writing materials like brush...
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Chapter 2004: Can Silver Tickets Keep Warm?
Da Niu was delighted and quickly got up to greet them.
After everyone entered, they exchanged pleasantries, and Da Niu led them to the upstairs guest rooms.
Shu Yu remained silent; it was enough to leave this deal to Da Niu and Da Zhuang. She quietly followed behind the group upstairs.
Since they didn't know her, and Da Niu didn't object, they didn't say much about her presence.
These merchants had clearly ...
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Chapter 2003: So It Was You Last Night
Shu Yu nodded in agreement. It was true; people who traveled and worked in cargo transportation while away from home were mostly men.
These individuals weren't known for enjoying exquisite and delicious meals. In fact, many of them didn't even know how to cook. They stayed on ships for one or two months at a time, and aside from the occasional good meal when the ship docked, their daily diet was quite basic.
Even if there were cooks ...
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Chapter 2002: Encounter of Two Teams
The horse-drawn carriage was waiting in line to leave the city when Shu Yu suddenly called for a halt, leaving Ying Xi momentarily puzzled. She turned to ask, "Miss, what's wrong?"
"Isn't that Da Zhuang?" Shu Yu pointed to a man not far away negotiating with a stall owner.
Seemingly unsatisfied with the negotiation, Da Zhuang shook his head and entered another shop with two men behind him.
Ying Xi immediately nodded and said...
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Chapter 2001: The Thoughts of Three Young Men
Da Bao also squeezed his head out. The carriage window was small, and his face was chubby. When he squeezed in, he almost deformed the faces of Shu Rui and Er Niu.
Both of them looked pained, but Da Bao, oblivious to it all, excitedly said, ''Let's go to Tianning County to see where Big Brother Meng used to live. Ying Dong told us that Big Brother Meng lived there before he turned ten. It's a rare trip, and it would be a shame not to...
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Chapter 2000: Departure
Meng Yunzheng got into the carriage before inquiring about Lu Wu's purpose. After listening to Shu Yu, he pondered for a moment and said, "Isn't there officer Cheng? If he goes back this time and informs the local authorities, it should be quite easy."
Shu Yu hadn't initially thought of Cheng Xian for help, considering his high position as an official under the Prefect Magistrate. She didn't want to owe him any favors.
So, she decided to write lett...
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Chapter 1999: Lu Wu's Request
Lu Wu nodded, "Indeed, they were not originally settled girls. They were... " He paused for a moment, "Girls who initially wanted to return to their hometown. They thought they would be welcomed back home, but they were abandoned instead."
Shu Yu instantly understood. Earlier, when they entered the black market, many people had been abducted.
Some of them came from relatively good backgrounds, and some had loving families. Therefore, after le...
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Chapter 1998: Those Girls Went to the Southwest
Lu Wu scratched his head somewhat awkwardly and said, "I have something I'd like to ask County Princess for help with."
Meng Yunzheng glanced at them, then turned to Shu Yu and said, "You two talk. I'll go rent a carriage."
Once he left, Lu Wu hesitated and then said in a low voice, "County Princess, I... "
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow, curious about what could make him so hesitant. Lu Wu was usually straightforward, but ...
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Chapter 1997: Fulfillment
Meng Yunzheng sheathed his sword and said, "Thank you for the concession."
The audience seemed to snap back to reality at this moment and burst into cheers.
"Amazing, Young Master Meng! Are you really just a scholar who passed the prefectural examination? With your skills, you could easily become the top martial arts!"
"Brilliant! Young Master Meng is truly a rare talent, excelling in both literature and martial arts."
"Young Master...
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Chapter 1996: Sparring with Meng Yunzheng
After speaking, Meng Yunzheng walked to the weapons rack, inserted the long spear back, and then selected a sword. He tested it and walked back to the center of the martial arts arena.
This period of time, he had been busy assisting Qi Lie, and it had been a while since he had the chance to engage in a vigorous fight.
Seeing the excitement on the platform, his fingers started to itch.
He held the sword and said to Meng Xiao...
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Chapter 1995: The Meng Family Martial Arts Arena
The martial arts arena was bustling at the moment, with many escorts diligently exercising.
In the center of the arena, Meng Xiaoshu was wielding a long spear and sparring with someone. He became increasingly fierce as they fought, and Tao Shi, watching from below, grew anxious. "Alright, alright, you've just recovered from your injury. Take a break for now."
"I have no problems at all," Meng Xiaoshu insisted, stepping back...
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Chapter 1994: Tang Wenqian, a Competent County Magistrate
Meng Yunzheng couldn't accompany Shu Yu all the way back, but he was determined to be with her for the few days before her departure. Qi Lie didn't object this time, as he was not entirely devoid of compassion. He granted Meng Yunzheng a three-day leave.
After Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng bid farewell to Cheng Xian, they still had to make a trip back to Chenggu County.
So, the next day, the two of them, accompanied by ...
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