The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 869: Chapter 869: The Large House for Shu Yu

Third Lu had said so, and Daniu could only change direction and head toward the county office.

At this time, the entire Lu family had already met with Lord Xiang.

Xiang Weinan was quite emotional, having always thought that Lady Lu was extraordinary. Now he realized his own vision had been too narrow—this was not just extraordinary; this was clearly a master.

Even in an exile area like that, she could stage a comeback from a hopeless situation, not only befriending Mister Qi but also producing such an envious treasure that directly led to her being appointed as a Village Chief. Impressive, truly very impressive.

Shu Yu was here to handle the registration of her household, and as the newly appointed Village Chief, naturally, she also had to be entered into the records.

After examining the Imperial Decree, Xiang Weinan placed a set of keys in front of her.

”This is the key to your large, three-section compound. I’ve specifically picked a prime location for you. So, what do you say, do you want to go have a look now?”

Upon hearing about the large three-section compound, the rest of the Lu family members were somewhat tempted, their eyes shining at the sight of the keys.

However, reflecting on the original plan, Shu Yu said, ”We need to return to Shangshi Village first. Another day will do. I’ll take the keys for now; just tell me the address.”

Xiang Weinan repeated the address, and Shu Yu gauged it in her mind—it really was a good location, not far from Ningshui Street, and it even lay just one street away from the Ding family.

Shu Yu was very satisfied. As she had guessed, Xiang Weinan did indeed reserve a large compound for her.

”Alright, later I’ll accompany you to Shangshi Village with Hu Li to proclaim the Imperial Decree,” he said.

Having finished speaking, Xiang Weinan called Hu Li, instructing him to prepare. Shu Yu’s return was indeed a triumphant one, and following procedural protocol, the Imperial Decree should be proclaimed again at the place of household registration to prevent misunderstandings—lest others think she had escaped back from the exile area without permission and treat her disrespectfully as an unregistered household.

After seeing that matters here had been settled, Shu Yu said to the rest of the Lu family, ”Grandmother, you all go have some tea outside, I have something I want to discuss privately with Lord Xiang.”

”Alright, take your time talking.”

Once the Lu family members left, Xiang Weinan looked at her skeptically, ”What is it?”

”Mister Qi should have been reinstated by now, right?” she inquired.

Xiang Weinan laughed heartily, ”Of course.”

Unlike the leisurely pace of the Lu family, Qi Chan was rushed to return to the Capital, leaving Heichang County even earlier than Shu Yu. After getting back to the Capital, he entered the palace to express his gratitude and resumed his court position.

Not only did he return to the court in glory, but the Emperor also valued him even more, and it would not be surprising if he were to be promoted again before long.

Assured by this, Shu Yu then took out a letter from her sleeve, ”Then, I’d trouble Lord Xiang to deliver this letter to Mister Qi for me.”

”A letter?” Xiang Weinan was puzzled, ”You’re sending him a letter just after returning?”

”Yes.”

”You need his help with something?” It didn’t seem necessary—after all, she had returned to Jiangyuan County and had even become Village Chief. Why would she need someone else’s help now?

Seeing his curiosity, Shu Yu couldn’t help but chuckle, ”You’ll know if you open it and take a look.”

Xiang Weinan pointed at himself, ”I can read it?”

”Yes, you can take a look.”

After restraining himself for a while, Xiang Weinan ultimately gave in and pulled out the letter.

The content of the two pages was neither long nor short.

Xiang Weinan scanned through it quickly at first, then after finishing, he looked up in astonishment and asked, ”You confessed to him about the early acknowledgment of your kinship with the Lu family?”

”Not confessing could leave potential problems in the future,” Shu Yu sighed, looking very helpless.