Chapter 677: Chapter 677: Where is Lu Erbai? Chapter 677: Chapter 677: Where is Lu Erbai? Shu Yu sent the few people off and then took out two bags that had been prepared in the cart.
While the officers and the steward of the courier station were busy with the handover, she handed them to Madam Hou, “This is food my grandmother arranged for you. It’s not much, but you can carry it with you. All the food you had before has been gobbled up by the Shu family. Now that you’ve just arrived, you shouldn’t be without something in hand, so take it.”
Madam Hou pursed her lips, feeling conflicted. Her husband’s people had squandered the food that was meant to save her life. Yet this adopted daughter of the Shu family, who had no relation to her, considered her needs so thoughtfully.
She took a deep breath, “Thank you.”
Shu Yu shook her head, then gave her five taels of silver, “The weather is getting cooler. Take these to buy some cotton quilts and clothes so you can sleep more comfortably at night.”
“We can’t accept this.”
Shu Yu pressed it into her hand, “Take it. If it weighs on your conscience, consider it a loan from me that you can pay back later. Here at the courier station, there will be ample opportunities. Occasionally, generous guests leave a reward, and you’ll be able to save up in no time. Once we part ways today, we’re unlikely to meet again, so you’ll have to rely on yourselves from now on. Take care.”
Madam Hou felt the money burning in her hand, but Shu Yu was right; she truly needed it now and indeed would be able to repay it later.
No longer resisting, she spoke earnestly, “I’ve escaped the Shu family and have the life I do now, all thanks to you. Yu, thank you. I will definitely repay this money.”
Shu Yu, having sown good deeds, received good returns. Later on, Madam Hou truly did send her a generous gift.
Of course, all that happened later.
Having finished her instructions to Madam Hou and seeing the officer come out, Shu Yu didn’t say more. After urging Madam Hou to take care, she left the courier station.
The officer rode back in her mule carriage, but upon reaching the county town, he did not ask Shu Yu to take him back to Righteous Dao Village.
He found an ox cart passing through Righteous Dao Village and slowly made his way back.
Shu Yu felt an instant relief and hurriedly returned directly to the Lu family.
She arrived back quite late, past noon. Sanya was sitting on the steps outside the main gate, resting her chin on her hands as if waiting for her.
Hearing the sound of the carriage wheels, the little one looked up and saw it was indeed her second sister. She immediately stood up and ran back into the courtyard.
“Second Sister is back.”
Shu Yu smiled and shook her head as the carriage reached the entrance. She hopped down from the carriage shaft.
Daya had already come out and helped her drive the mule carriage through the gate.
“You’re finally back. Come on, wash your face and have something to eat.”
Shu Yu dropped the reins and took the cloth handed over by Sanya to wipe her face before heading into the kitchen. “I could smell the deliciousness from afar, what scrumptious dishes did you make?”
The old lady and Madam Ruan were bringing out several dishes that had been warming on the stove. Hearing Shu Yu’s question, the old lady turned around and said, “They’re all your favorites. Have Madam Hou and the Sixth Young Lady arrived?”
“They have arrived, and everything went smoothly,” Shu Yu sat down at the nearby dining table, picked up her chopsticks, and took a bite of meat. “I checked out the courier station. It’s not bad, and not too crowded. I heard Madam Hou and the Sixth Young Lady are arranged by Lord Cheng, their attitude was also favorable. Madam Hou is sociable and astute, there shouldn’t be much problem with her working there.”
“That’s good,” the old lady placed a bowl of rice in front of Shu Yu and urged the others to sit down quickly.
Shu Yu glanced around and not seeing Lu Erbai, she asked curiously, “Where’s my father? Why don’t I see him?”