Chapter 824: Chapter 824: The Delusional Shu Family
The Shu family returned still weary, and upon reaching the Manor, they only saw Wang Changdong registering something, with no sign of Shu Yu, and didn’t think much of it at first.
After all, it was not unusual for Shu Yu to occasionally take time off to visit the county town.
However, when they arrived home and saw that the laundry was unwashed and dinner was not cooked, and were just about to unleash their fury on Mrs. Xue, they learned from her that Shu Yu was soon returning to Dongan Province and had become the Village Chief.
The Shu family was stunned.
Regaining their composure, they hurried towards the Lu family’s house, but before they could get there, they saw from a distance two officers guarding the entrance. They suddenly calmed down, and one by one, returned home.
But the news had given them such a shock that the Shu family was completely out of sorts, forgetting even to eat, gathering in the living room discussing the matter.
“Why should she be able to return to her hometown just like that? Even if she had accomplished something, submitted that Heating Pack. She’s still the Shu family’s adopted daughter; it should have been submitted in the name of the Shu family. If she can be exonerated, belonging to the same family, why can’t we?”
“Yes, if there’s going to be a pardon, it should apply to the whole family.”
“We were exiled here together; we are her family members. If she can return to her hometown, so should we. Otherwise, she has no right to leave here.”
“Exactly, why should she be the only one who benefits?”
The Shu family members were filled with righteous indignation, some of them even getting red in the face and standing up amidst the heated discussion.
Only Shu Feng leaned against the living room door, watching his family members with a clear mind.
When everyone had nearly said their piece, he scoffed coldly and reminded them, “Didn’t you hear what Mrs. Xue said? The Imperial Decree clearly stated that Lu Shuyu and the Shu family have no relation. The Emperor has officially removed her from being the Shu family’s adopted daughter. What can you do about it? Are you daring enough to question the Emperor’s decision at the Office?”
The Shu family members instantly fell silent, their faces showing unwillingness, but they dared not speak.
Shu Feng straightened up slightly, “Come back to your senses, whether she has a good life or not from now on, it has nothing to do with the Shu family anymore. It’s getting late. Let’s make dinner; we’re hungry.”
The Shu family remained silent. Weren’t they aware?
No, they very clearly knew that Lu Shuyu was getting farther and farther away from them, her future days would be thriving.
They were all well aware of it.
But continuing the daily grind here, day after day, working, was really too exhausting, so tiring that even if they knew it was just a foolish dream, they couldn’t help but still want to try.
But Shu Feng’s words were like a cold bucket of water dousing their futile hopes.
Yes, would they dare to challenge the Emperor’s decision? Being exiled was the situation now, but if they caused trouble, they might even lose their lives.
No matter how resentful or dissatisfied the Shu family felt, they could only forcefully swallow it.
Only Mrs. Xue’s eyes still sparkled with hope.
She was different from the other members of the Shu family; she was just a concubine. If the Head Master were still alive, she would naturally follow him, without the Head Master’s word, she couldn’t go anywhere.
But the Head Master was gone, he had been executed, so she could only rely on her children.
And her adopted daughter, that’s Shu Yu.
Being the Village Chief, vindicated, then she as a ‘mother’ could actually follow her.
After all, she’s not really a legitimate member of the Shu family; there’s much room for manipulation in this situation.