The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 871: Chapter 871: Meeting

Xiang Weinan felt almost moved to tears by the genuine emotions in her letter; he had no idea that her writing skills were this impressive.

He carefully stored the letter away and sighed, ”Well, this letter is appropriate whether it’s for Mister Qi to read or for the Emperor to read.”

Mister Qi, for one, already holds Shu Yu in high regard; her role was indispensable for his reinstatement to his former position.

This is a family matter of the Shu family which doesn’t really affect Mister Qi, so naturally, he will speak in her favor.

As for the Emperor, having the words ’Dongqing Temple master’ is already weighty enough. Not to mention that Shu Yu’s concealment is excusable, and she poses no threat to others. He even thinks that the affectionate bond between Shu Yu and the Lu family is precious, so he would be even less likely to fuss about it.

However, Shu Yu still had one concern.

”The vice minister of the central judicial office was in charge of investigating the Shu family case. By rights, he should have thoroughly looked into where I went during the time I left the Shu family. I’m just worried that my confession might affect him.”

”Oh, that won’t happen,” said Xiang Weinan, waving his hand dismissively. ”Lord Jing is the Emperor’s man, and the Emperor only instructed him to investigate Mr. Shu’s crimes thoroughly and also to carry out other secret missions. Moreover, Lord Jing was not the only one who came to Dongan Province; the Second Prince and Third Prince’s confidants were also there. Back then, Lord Jing seemed to be overshadowed by those two, meaning most of the Shu family’s case was uncovered by them. Any oversight would be their fault.”

Shu Yu suddenly understood. Alright then, as long as it wouldn’t harm Lord Jing, and might even set up the Second Prince and Third Prince, she could hand the letter over to Mister Qi with peace of mind.

”Then I’ll trouble you to deliver the letter to the capital, please hurry, and ensure it personally reaches Mister Qi Chan’s hands.”

”Rest assured, leave it to me.”

Xiang Weinan carefully sealed the letter and then added, ”Does Yun know about this?”

”He knows, I’ve discussed it with him.”

With that, Xiang Weinan didn’t ask any more questions.

After wrapping up their business, Shu Yu prepared to return to Shangshi Village where the Lu family was waiting for her in the courtyard.

Seeing her come out, they all gathered around, ”Yu, is everything settled?”

”Yes, let’s go. We still need to buy incense, candles, and paper money.”

The Lu family had been away for more than eight months, missing New Year celebrations and also the Qingming festival, so they could only postpone the ancestral tribute to now.

On the way out of the city, they would pass by a shop selling incense, candles, and paper money. After buying what they needed and returning to Shangshi Village, they would go up the mountain to visit their grandfather.

The old lady had said that with such great joy befalling the Lu family, they had to inform the old head first. Especially since their Yu had become a Village Chief, it was a matter of ancestral pride. After all, the Lu family could track back eighteen generations as mere farmers, but now one of their own had become a Village Chief, how splendid that was.

Thinking of this made the old lady somewhat hurried and excited.

The group left the Office and unexpectedly saw Daniu and others waiting at the entrance.

Lu Sanzhu held up his hand and frantically waved in their direction, ”Yu, Yu, Yu!”

Shu Yu, ”...” Your mother is right here, isn’t it a bit much that you only have eyes for me?

Lu Sanzhu thought it was fine as he ran up to her excitedly and asked, ”Are you really a Village Chief now? You’re so incredible! You... Ow, ow, ow, Mother, why are you pulling my ear?”

The old lady scoffed coldly, ”Do you even remember I’m your mother?”

”Of course, I do,” Lu Sanzhu said with a sheepish smile as he turned around. He greeted each of the Lu family members, one by one, including Lu Erbai standing aside, and even paused when he saw Hu Li at the end.