Chapter 759: Chapter 759: Cheng Dong’s Temptation Chapter 759: Chapter 759: Cheng Dong’s Temptation Madam Hou seemed like a fish in water at this courier station, very much at ease.
From the beginning, the governor had personally assigned her and her daughter here, and the Posthouse Minister, sensing their connections, took special care of them.
As for the others at the station, as long as the Posthouse Minister did not trouble them, Madam Hou could handle everything.
Her nature, having been honed from a young age, was astute and adaptable; given the right conditions, it was easy for her to get along.
Knowing this, Shu Yu felt relieved and said to her, “The weather has cooled down these past few days, hasn’t it? Grandmother asked me to prepare some clothes for you two; they’re on the mule carriage. You can get them later.”
Madam Hou did not expect the old lady to still think of her, but she knew it was all for the sake of Shu Yu, simply because she had brought Shu Yu some food a few times when she was young.
The people of the Lu family were all good folks, and Madam Hou was truly happy for Shu Yu from this perspective.
Even though the Lu family’s current situation was not as good as the Shu family’s in the past, for Shu Yu, life was much richer and warmer.
Shu Yu also asked Madam Hou about her plans for the New Year; Madam Hou declined the invitation to spend it with the Lu family.
This would be Shu Yu’s first New Year with her family since their reunion; it would be too much of an intrusion for her and her daughter to join them. Some propriety had to be maintained.
Spending the New Year at the post station was not bad; as long as her daughter was with her, Madam Hou was content.
Shu Yu did not insist; Madam Hou had her own ideas.
After she finished eating, Madam Hou took her dishes and left; she had things to do and couldn’t stay and chat.
Shu Yu re-entered the room only after half an hour had passed, and Cheng Dong had already woken up.
Indeed, even his fainting was restless.
Shu Yu approached with concern and asked him, “Guard Cheng, how are you feeling?”
“Lady Lu, may I ask for your help?”
Shu Yu’s expression was serious, “Tell me. If it’s within my power, I will help you.”
“I have a letter here. Could you help me deliver it to Hetai Prefecture?”
Hetai Prefecture was a prefecture near Linzhang Prefecture.
Shu Yu was taken aback. A letter?
She really wanted to take that letter, but a troubled look crossed her face, and she hesitated, “Guard Cheng, I really want to help you. But, as you know, I’m a criminal exiled to Righteous Dao Village. I can’t possibly go to Hetai Prefecture, let alone Linzhang Prefecture. I can’t deliver your letter.”
Cheng Dong clutched his chest and spoke in a low voice, “You may not leave Linzhang Prefecture, but your family can. Hand this letter to them and have them send it.”
“Guard Cheng, with the precautions you’re taking, this letter must be important. My family are all rural folks unaccustomed to the ways of the world; if they mishandle something this crucial and bungle the task, what then?”
Cheng Dong was growing impatient; he really didn’t have the energy to keep going back and forth with her. Lifting his head, he asked with a steely gaze, “Lady Lu, do you want to be released without charge, leave the exile area, and reunite with your family back home, leading the life of an ordinary citizen?”
Shu Yu’s eyes suddenly brightened, “Of course, I do.”
“Then help me deliver this letter. Indeed, it’s of great importance. But precisely because of that, the merit you’ll receive will also be significant. After rescuing Lord Cheng, Mister Qi, and perhaps even more people, you’ll be a hero. Not to mention regaining your freedom and returning to your place of origin, even your family will benefit.”
Shu Yu swallowed hard.
Cheng Dong thought, his guess was indeed correct; Lady Lu didn’t want to spend Mister Qi’s goodwill in vain, she wanted to save it for a crucial moment.