Chapter 1484: Zhao Xi's Diagnosis
Shu Yu was alarmed, and the whole family became tense.
By the time Shu Yu arrived in the courtyard where Grandma Lu was staying, Lu Erbai, Ruan Shi, and others were already there.
Zhao Xi was the first person they called, and he was currently preparing some medicine.
Shu Yu hurriedly approached him and asked, "How is she? Is it serious?"
Zhao Xi appeared relatively relaxed, "It's nothing serious, just a slight fever. She'll ...
Chapter 1483: Falling ill
Grandma Lu seemed unaware of her own similar personality traits as she reminisced about the past with a somewhat childish smile.
"We were both young and hot-headed back then, and in the heat of an argument, we didn't remember each other's kindness. Besides, we had our own families to take care of, so we gradually saw each other less."
"Later on, she was doing well while our family struggled in poverty. She kept advising us not to look for you. I ...
Chapter 1482: Grandma Lu's Regrets
Seeing Shu Yu and Ying Xi standing at the door, Hua Xian was surprised. "Second Miss?"
Shu Yu smiled at her and peeked into the room. She indeed saw Grandma Lu sitting at the table, looking out the window lost in thought. Upon hearing the noise at the door, Grandma Lu looked over.
"Grandma, you're still awake?"
Grandma Lu hesitated for a moment, then waved to them. "Come in, it's raining outside."
Shu Yu entered the room an...
Chapter 1481: Come Eat Supper
Grandma Lu's emotions were unstable, so Shu Yu could only ask Hua Xian to look after her and not disturb her further.
After leaving at Grandma Lu's courtyard, Shu Yu and Ruan Shi went their separate ways to attend to their own affairs.
Shu Yu reviewed the information she received from the Tan family today. She felt it was necessary to understand more about Jiang Kuanyu. Fortunately, the tenants on her estate had interacted with him before, so...
Chapter 1480: Too Sudden
However, as their lives diverged due to the increasing disparity in their living conditions, their friendship gradually drifted apart.
Initially, the old lady from the Liu family had a difficult life. Her husband wasn't easy to get along with, and on top of that, she had a strong and harsh mother-in-law. The old lady had a tendency to eat less and work harder when she was young, especially during childbirth when she didn't take good care of herself, resu...
Chapter 1479: The Old Lady's Anomaly
Seeing Shu Yu's worried expression, Meng Yunzheng couldn't help but chuckle and patted her head, "Don't worry too much. The Second Prince's target is the Emperor, and in their eyes, we are just small fries. We are still operating in the shadows."
At least they didn't know that Meng Yunzheng was originally the current Emperor's man, and that he had already secretly aligned with Xiang Weinan.
They still had their cards to play.
Sh...
Chapter 1478: They Are Different
Shu Yu expressed her agreement, "Fortunately, my younger brother is not like that."
Ruan Shi nodded in agreement, "Yes, after that incident, I was worried for a while that our family might end up like the Zhang family. I had a serious talk with Ah Rui about it. Luckily, your younger brother is becoming more humble and sensible as he studies, and I'm pleased to see that."
Initially, Ruan Shi was most worried about Lu Sanzhu, as he was the m...
Chapter 1477: Killing Two People
Ruan Shi seemed to have inquired thoroughly about County Princess Zhang's affairs. She was particularly concerned about the trouble caused by the siblings who intentionally came to cause problems for her daughter.
"That girl, after marrying Zhang Maolin, caused quite a stir in the Zhang family. She had several conflicts with County Princess Zhang. Zhang Maolin was completely under the control of his new wife and stood on her side. Normally, this ...
Chapter 1476: County Princess Zhang's Downfall
The next day, when Shu Yu was about to leave, Ruan Shi and Ah Xiang had already gone to the Tan family's fabric store for purchases.
Ying Xi informed her, "Madam said that Miss is tired and should rest a bit. They are familiar with the fabric store now, and there are assistants to help with loading the goods. Let's wait for them to return here at the inn."
Shu Yu smiled, "Understood."
Enjoying a rare moment of relaxati...
Chapter 1475: Master Tan Persuasion
Having gathered all the information she needed, Shu Yu sighed and stood up. She addressed Master Tan and his son, "I didn't expect Jiang Kuanyu to encounter such an incident. It seems that even if I want to investigate the issues with that estate, it's no longer possible. I'll have to go back and investigate on my own."
Master Tan tried to console her, "You don't need to worry too much. Perhaps Jiang Kuanyu rushed to make a deal and, consideri...
Chapter 1474: Jiang Kuanyu is Dead Too?
Steward Tang said, "I inquired about it, and that escort company deliberately kept it hidden to protect their reputation. They had only taken small jobs before, with short routes for escorting goods. The Jiang family's request to escort them back home was their biggest contract. The escort company hoped that this trip would bring them fame. If news of an accident got out, who would trust them with future business?"
So, when something happe...
Chapter 1473: One Person's Death
Master Tan sighed, "Of course, they returned."
"Returned?" Shu Yu was surprised, "When did they return? Weren't they supposed to be sent to the north?"
Master Tan nodded, "Actually, I inquired about this at the beginning of the year. They said they were sent away."
Shu Yu was taken aback, "Sent away? That's not possible because Jiang Kuanyu appeared at the Changjin Mansion."
Master Tan explained, "When the Jiang family left, ...
Chapter 1472: Several Questions from Shu Yu
Master Tan, in fact, didn't have time to investigate this matter. After all, before Jiang Kuanyu left the capital, he had several estates and shops under his name.
Shu Yu rubbed her forehead, "Yes, I originally thought it was just a matter of settling accounts with silver. I met Young Master Jiang for the first time during the transaction, and it's been a while since then. There shouldn't be any issues. But if Young Master Jiang really...
Chapter 1471: Lu Xiangjun and His Acquaintance?
Ah Xiang was quite worried, and Ruan Shi was trying to help with some ideas. However, both of them had limited connections and were not particularly decisive, so they couldn't find a solution to the problem.
As for Shu Yu, being an unmarried young lady, she really didn't have much experience in dealing with such matters, and she felt inadequate in helping.
Thus, while Ah Xiang and Ruan Shi were quietly discussing, Shu Yu cou...
Chapter 1470: Ah Xiang's Worries
Ah Xiang seemed unsure of how to express herself, and once her emotions took over, she couldn't control herself.
Shu Yu poured her a cup of tea. "Aunt Xiang, would you like some water? Tell me about what's troubling Xiao Mei. I'll try to talk to her."
Ah Xiang took a deep breath. "She doesn't want to get married."
Shu Yu was taken aback.
This was beyond her ability to handle.
Ruan Shi explained, "Xiangdi has reached th...
Chapter 1469: Travelling with Ruan Shi
On the second day, Shu Yu planned to visit the Tan family.
Unexpectedly, just as she was about to leave, she found out that Ruan Shi was also heading to the city.
Since there was no rush, she decided to wait and travel with Ruan Shi.
Ruan Shi was going to purchase goods. Nowadays, the fabrics at Yiren Pavilion were all sourced from the city, mostly from Tan family's fabric shop.
It's unclear whether Master Tan knew abou...
Chapter 1468: Something's Wrong
Meng Han's heart was beating fast, feeling like she had inadvertently become involved in some significant event. She wanted to ask more questions, but Meng Yunzheng signaled that she could leave.
"You're going to find Ah Ning, right?" Meng Han replied with a hum, and turned to leave the study. The atmosphere was too tense, and she didn't want to continue discussing it.
As Meng Han distanced herself from the study, she finally let out a sigh...
Chapter 1467: Speculations Confirmed
"And then? What else did he do?" Meng Han furrowed her brows, trying to recall, "There's something else. He was kind to our household servants too. Earlier, Aunt Zhang tripped and fell while on an errand, and Jiang Kuanyu recognized her as someone from our Meng family. He immediately sent her to the doctor and paid for her medical expenses, providing her with food and drinks."
"Aunt Zhang?" Meng Yunzheng asked, "Is that the Aunt Zhang who was...
Chapter 1466: Did Tao Qin Fall for Him?
Meng Yunzheng narrowed his eyes. Jiang Kuanyu's father had passed away in early July, and during the mourning period, it was customary to wear simple and plain white or gray clothing. There was no reason for him to dress like that.
Clearly, he did it intentionally.
He urged Meng Han to continue speaking, and she blinked, almost forgetting where she left off.
Shu Yu reminded her, "You were saying that Tao Qin twisted her foot ...
Chapter 1465: What Clothes is He Wearing?
Meng Yunzheng's expression changed instantly. "You said you saw him at home? In the Meng family?"
Meng Han took a step back, feeling intimidated by Meng Yunzheng's current expression. Although he didn't look fierce, his gaze was more frightening than anything she had seen before.
She swallowed nervously and moved closer to Shu Yu, then nodded slowly. "Yes, at home. I saw him last year on August 16th."
August 16th?
"W...
Chapter 1464: Meng Han Has Seen Him
As she was about to reach the study, An Ning quickened her pace. However, she stumbled and fell when she ascended the steps of the corridor.
Seeing this, Ying Xi hurried over to her and anxiously asked, "Miss Ah Ning, are you alright?"
An Ning lowered her head, rubbed her knee, and smiled at Ying Xi, "I'm fine, it's just an old problem."
An Ning used to suffer from malnutrition, and she would often trip and fall. However, after e...
Chapter 1463: Jiang Kuanyu and the Black Market Gang
Shu Yu slapped her forehead, "I forgot to take the bundle with me."
The bundle that An Ning brought contained not only the three portraits but also her daily necessities and clothes, and it was still here.
"Oh well, I'll send it to her later."
After An Ning left, Shu Yu sat back in her chair and started discussing seriously with Meng Yunzheng.
"Barring any unexpected twists, it's highly likely that Jiang K...
Chapter 1462: Jiang Kuanyu is Not in the City
The young girl grew angrier as she spoke, "No, I have to tell Xiaoya to stay away from Jiang Kuanyu from now on. She can't see him as a good person anymore. I..."
She paused midway, shook her head, and sighed, "Forget it, Jiang Kuanyu has already left Dong'an City. Xiaoya probably won't see him again."
Shu Yu was about to ask An Ning to take a rest when she heard her last sentence and was taken aback, "Ah Ning, what did you ju...
Chapter 1461: Anning Doesn't Understand
Shu Yu thought for a moment and asked An Ning, "When Young Master Tan came down from the hill, did he ask Jiang Kuanyu what was up there and why someone was guarding it?"
"Yes, Jiang Kuanyu told Young Master Tan that it was a black market, and he understood," An Ning said, looking puzzled. "But I don't quite understand, Second Sister. What is a black market? What do they do there? Is it something shady and problematic?"
Shu Yu repl...
Chapter 1460: Unexpectedly, It's Jiang Kuanyu
"You've seen him before?"
Ah Ning nodded, "He looks somewhat familiar."
As Ah Ning spoke, the scroll was fully opened, revealing the portrait on the paper.
At that moment, Shu Yu narrowed her eyes suddenly and blurted out, "Jiang Kuan Yu??"
"You know him?" Ah Ning asked.
Before Shu Yu could answer, Meng Yunzheng realized, "Isn't he the gentleman who sold the estates and the hundreds of mu of land to yo...
Chapter 1459: Three Portraits Brought by Ah Ning
Ah Ning quickly opened the first scroll, "This person is Young Master Tan's cousin from his maternal side. It is said that his family fell on hard times, and although he was also studying, he lived in the town. Two years ago, he came to the capital to take the imperial examination and temporarily stayed at the Tan family's residence."
Shu Yu looked at the portrait on the scroll and had to admit that Young Master Tan's artistic...
Chapter 1458: It's Physical Education Class, Not a Practical Class
In the next moment, Shu Yu frowned again, "But what can we do with that piece of land? I can't grow sunflowers there."
The sunflowers preferred sunlight, but that piece of land was too close to the hill, so it was shaded.
That's why Shu Yu decided to find another location instead of directly buying the nearby fields when she wanted to expand the sunflower field.
Meng Yunzheng had also thought about ...
Chapter 1457: Meng Yunzheng Wants to Recruit Master Wen
Old Doctor Zhao and Ah Ning arrived home after noon. They heard that Zhao Xi was discussing the opening of the medical clinic with Doctor Xu, so they immediately headed there, leaving Ah Ning to enter the house alone.
Before leaving, Old Doctor Zhao said, "Regarding the Tan family's matter, you can explain it to your second sister. Master believes you can clarify it." After saying that, he went excitedly to meet someone, pl...
Chapter 1456: Master Tan Has Some Clues
Zhao Xi mentioned that he wants to open a medical clinic and hopes they can help promote it.
Jiang Yi immediately agreed and promised to promote it whenever possible.
Not only them but also the Ding family's Ding Yuehua and other people who had a good relationship with Shu Yu knew that her brother-in-law was a skilled doctor.
His name spread through word of mouth, and many people in their circle knew about Zhao Xi. They b...
Chapter 1455: Seeking Cooperation
Shu Yu was momentarily speechless and inexplicably on the verge of tears. Was this the so-called "Versailles"? Compared to Doctor Xu's situation back then, her own circumstances were much more difficult. At least Doctor Xu could borrow one or two hundred taels of silver, while she couldn't even find ten taels of silver anywhere.
Doctor Xu was unaware of her emotional turmoil and sighed, "Perhaps it was fate that you appeared at that time. If you...