Chapter 510: The Whole Family is Here
Chapter 510: The Whole Family is Here
Shu Yu listened to his words and became even more shocked. The dishes were clearly freshly made, still warm and fresh.
So...
"My grandmother and the others are here too?"
Could it be true? Could the entire Lu family, everyone, know about her situation and come along?
Lu Erbai nodded. "They were all worried. Ever since they found out that you were exiled, they cried several times. Xiang Daren reassured us multiple times that you were fine, but this is exile. How could we be at ease and truly believe that you're okay? We lost you fourteen years ago, and even though you didn't say anything, we knew that you must have had a hard time. Even if the Shu family was originally from the magistrate's family, they must have treated you poorly."
They all knew. If she had truly been doing well, living as a proper young lady in the governor's family, then there should have been people attending to her.
At the very least, her character wouldn't have become so independent and strong. She wouldn't be cooking and taking care of their old, dilapidated house. She wouldn't have completely disregarded her biological parents from the magistrate's family.
Although they hadn't spent much time with Shu Yu, she quickly accepted them. They didn't do much for her; in fact, she often had to help them. They merely tried their best to be kind to her, even though it was limited. But Shu Yu, because of this bit of warmth, was exceptionally accommodating and considerate towards them.
This indicated that she had never received this kind of affection before, which was why she accepted it so quickly.
Even though she was in the governor's family, her life wasn't good, and they felt uneasy thinking about it.
"Ah Yu, this time, no matter what, we won't leave you alone in such a distant place, having to face so many people from the Shu family who have mistreated you. We inquired, and we know that those exiled to the southwest have to do labor, with limited freedom. They can't even open shops or buy land. But we can. Once we arrive, we'll open a shop."
It might not necessarily be a clothing shop, considering the remote and impoverished area in the southwest. A clothing shop like the one in Jiangyuan County obviously wouldn't be suitable.
But Lu Erbai could do carpentry work, so they could open a carpenter's workshop.
Ruanshi could mend clothes and earn some income, while Da Ya had learned makeup skills from Shu Yu and could offer makeup services to the local girls who were about to get married. That would bring in some money.
By that time, the old lady and the two children could continue making doll clothes. Although they didn't know if anyone would buy them, they had to give it a try.
At worst, they could open a small food stall.
Jiangyuan County had several specialty dishes that people in the southwest probably hadn't tasted.
By that time, when Shu Yu felt tired or needed them, she could come back to rest. She wouldn't be left completely isolated and without support.
As Shu Yu listened, her eyes became slightly teary. She knew that she wouldn't have a terrible life in the southwest and wouldn't have to do hard labor every day. But she had become accustomed to being alone, and no one had ever said to her—Ah Yu, don't worry. When you get tired, come back and rest. The family is waiting for you. We'll warm your blanket, prepare hot meals, tidy up your room, and let you sleep peacefully.
Shu Yu took a deep breath and smiled. The words that were about to come out, urging them to return to Jiangyuan County, couldn't be spoken no matter what.
She knew that even if she said it, her father wouldn't comply.
She smiled and said, "Okay, when we get to the southwest, I'll have to rely on you to support me."
Omg so heartwarming, I'm tearing up T.T Wishing Ah Yu a short exile and the Shu family karma! Thank you for the chapter!
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