Chapter 771: Chapter 771: I Will Claim Credit for You Chapter 771: Chapter 771: I Will Claim Credit for You Qi Chan was clearly reluctant to let her go and pestered her with many questions about the Heating Pack.
Shu Yu answered each and every one of them. Upon learning that the main material was quicklime, made by calcining the very common limestone, Qi Chan’s face lit up with joy.
This invention was truly convenient, capable of being produced in large batches.
Qi Chan said to Shu Yu excitedly, “You are a hero of the Dasu dynasty, Lady Lu. Rest assured, I will present this to His Majesty myself and claim no credit for your accomplishment. Once that is done, you will be able to have your good record restored and need not toil in exile any longer.”
Although what she was doing now could not really be considered hard labor, she was still not free, and not much money made it into her hands.
Shu Yu smiled satisfactorily, thinking that without calling in any favors, Mister Qi had already secured the greatest possible benefit for her.
She hypocritically and humbly said, “At first, I didn’t even think about these things. I simply found the invention fascinating and very useful. I thought it would be a pity if only I used it, but I also didn’t feel comfortable sharing it with just anyone. Only in the hands of Mister Qi might it achieve its greatest potential, so that is why I came to you.”
Qi Chan laughed heartily, “You are calculating yet kind-hearted, a good girl indeed.”
“Then I entrust the Heating Pack to you, sir. My family awaits my return, and with dusk approaching, I should head home.”
Qi Chan looked outside, indeed it was getting late, and the sky was nearly dark.
He blamed himself, too excited and thus had detained her for such a length of time.
Qi Chan slapped his forehead, “Very well, then you should hurry home to prevent your family from worrying. I will examine the Heating Pack further, and if there are any issues, I will come find you.”
Shu Yu took her leave, but after a few steps at the doorway, she stopped.
Seemingly recalling something, she quickly turned back.
As she turned around, she saw Qi Chan putting the Heating Pack back into the jar, intending to reheat his bowl of noodles which had cooled down.
Her smile twitched, “Mister.”
Qi Chan looked up, “What is it?”
“This is a letter from Cheng Dong given to me, originally meant to be delivered to Hetai Prefecture. I nearly forgot to pass it on to you just now,” Shu Yu said, a bit embarrassed as she handed over the letter.
Qi Chan, “…” Not only had she forgotten, but he himself had also completely tossed such an important matter out of mind.
Truly an oversight, he had become oblivious upon seeing the Heating Pack.
Qi Chan quickly took the letter, “Let me see.”
Shu Yu said, “Mister, I have already opened this letter. It wasn’t intentional. At that time, I wasn’t sure if Cheng Dong was trustworthy or not; I hesitated whether to deliver this letter for him. So, I took the liberty of opening it.”
Right, it was an accident, and since she had just given him the Heating Pack, surely Mister Qi wouldn’t blame her, would he?
Shu Yu had intentionally mentioned the Heating Pack before handing over the letter.
Once the letter was opened, it would show signs of tampering. It would’ve been improper to reseal it. If Mister Qi or Lord Cheng were to find the enveloped tampered with, they might suspect she was hiding something. Better to be honest about it, considering she also had her reasons.
As expected, Qi Chan didn’t blame her, “It’s done; given the circumstances then, it was a necessary decision to open it. However, remember whatever is said in this letter, you must keep it to yourself, do not tell anyone. No, better yet, forget it all. It would not be good for you to remember. Understood?”