The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1093: Chapter 1093: Staying Overnight at the Jing Family

Shu Yu came out of the study, intending to bid farewell to Madam Chang.

But Madam Chang had already heard from Lord Jing about Shu Yu going with him to the central judicial office tomorrow. She immediately said, ”Why don’t you stay here for the night, Monarch Lu Xiang? I’ll have the guest room prepared for you. This way, it will be more convenient and natural for you to depart from here with my husband early tomorrow.”

Shu Yu thought this was reasonable; if she returned home today and came back early tomorrow, going back and forth multiple times might draw unnecessary attention.

Moreover, she had seen Lord Jing earlier and he was in such a rush that she had no time to clarify many matters.

Perhaps when Lord Jing returned in the evening, she could ask more about the Gong family’s affairs.

At the very least, she only knew now that Meng Yunzheng was in the central judicial office’s prison, but what about Zhao Xi? He came with him; where was he now?

Thinking of this, Shu Yu did not refuse, and instead asked Ying Xi to return to the inn to fetch her luggage and makeup items.

As Ying Xi left the Jing residence, the old woman from the Yao family, who had been waiting outside, spotted her. But she only saw Ying Xi and did not see the real master, so she shrank back to continue waiting.

Who knew, after waiting a long time, she never saw Shu Yu come out, and Ying Xi ended up returning.

Not only that, but as it turned dark, neither the master nor servant left, indicating they were likely spending the night at the Jing residence.

The old woman could only return to report to Madam Yao, who waved her off, indicating she need not wait any longer.

If the other party truly had important matters, they would undoubtedly come looking for them.

However, what she did not know was that Shu Yu had already received accurate news from Lord Jing. Now all her thoughts were bent on meeting Meng Yunzheng as soon as possible, and the matter of going to the Yao family had temporarily been placed aside.

As she stayed at the Jing residence, she awaited Lord Jing’s return. Who knew, she did not see him even as darkness fell.

Around the initial hour of the dog, she finally heard some commotion from the front courtyard, which should mean Lord Jing had returned.

But it was already too late, and Shu Yu felt it was inappropriate to seek him out.

Thus, the next morning, she dressed up early. When Madam Chang came over, Shu Yu had already changed into attendant’s clothes, having Ying Xi check if anything was inappropriate.

Madam Chang was amazed, ”Are you really Monarch Lu Xiang? Your skill is truly... miraculous. Earlier, I saw the makeup you did for my cousin and was impressed by how you highlighted her facial and body advantages. Now I see how limited my knowledge was.”

Shu Yu chuckled, her voice still crisp, ”Mrs. Jing, please don’t tease me, I might become embarrassed under such praise.”

Madam Chang disagreed, ”I’m not teasing you. When I just walked in, I almost thought some brazen servant dared to intrude into your room, it scared me so much my heart nearly leapt out. Moreover, the makeup on your face, and that scar by your ear, look just like the real thing.”

Her fingers almost itched to touch and see if it was real, had it not been for years of self-restraint, Shu Yu might have had to retouch the makeup on her cheeks.

”Your skill is akin to magical transformation. Even if you open a shop in the capital in the future, you wouldn’t have to worry about having no business.”

Shu Yu laughed, refraining from mentioning that the Yiren Pavilion shop had been completely handed over to her sister to manage.

She changed the subject, asking Madam Chang if there was anything else inappropriate.