Chapter 523: Madam Hou Comes to Seek Help
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Back when the Shu family was prosperous, the old lady was the one in charge, and everyone had to live according to her whims.
Not to mention concubines, even the legitimate wives like the First Lady and Second Lady would often be disciplined by her.
Both ladies had long wished for her death so they could take charge.
Unfortunately, when the Shu family was doing well, the old lady was alive and kicking, but now that the family had fallen on hard times, she was gone.
As for the granddaughters, they only tried to please her in order to gain advantages. There wasn't much genuine affection involved.
After going through the motions of grief and shedding a few tears, they were ready to continue their journey.
The officials didn't delay for long. They dealt with the old lady's body and resumed escorting everyone on the road.
However, having faced death so directly on their exile journey, the fear in their hearts grew, and the atmosphere became gloomy throughout the way.
Shu Yu took it easy, eating and drinking as she pleased. Now she was sitting in the carriage, adjusting her posture whenever it became uncomfortable. But at noon, she still came out for a while to stretch her legs and relax.
However, as soon as she stepped out today, she saw Madam Hou approaching.
Shu Yu narrowed her eyes, and even the official frowned.
"Is this woman out of her mind? We finally had two peaceful days, and now she's here to provoke her again?"
"I'll go and see."
But as the official stood up, he was stopped by another official.
The latter said, "What's the rush? Let's see what she wants first. If something really happens, we can go over later. It's also a good opportunity to let the rest of the Shu family see that all hope is lost."
This official was the same person Shu Yu had seen being seduced by Madam Hou earlier. He had even given her two white steamed buns.
Shu Yu didn't know if they had continued their relationship after that encounter. She hadn't come across them again.
Madam Hou walked up to Shu Yu's side, relieved to see that no official came over, and then she awkwardly smiled and said, "Um, Third Miss."
Shu Yu looked at Madam Hou and asked, "What's the matter?"
They weren't really familiar, but there wasn't any hatred between them either.
Madam Hou licked her dry lips and hoarsely replied, "Third Miss, can I ask you a favor? Can you let my daughter rest her feet on the carriage? She has a high fever and can't walk at all."
Following her gaze, Shu Yu looked back and saw that Sixth Miss had collapsed on the ground, seemingly unconscious.
Seeing her daughter's condition, Madam Hou's eyes turned red. "If we continue the journey in the afternoon, she won't be able to hold on. She's so young, and I'm afraid she'll end up like the old lady. Third Miss, I beg you, please help me this once. I'll do anything for you, even become your servant."
"Why should I help you?" Shu Yu remained unaffected. "You can't even take care of yourself now, how can you be someone's servant?"
Madam Hou was taken aback, looking at Shu Yu in front of her. It was true, she had changed. She was no longer the timid and fearful Third Miss she used to be.
A person who had died once had become so indifferent.
Shu Yu chuckled. "Besides, this is a prisoner's carriage. Although I'm sitting inside now,
I'm not in charge. You should go plead with those officials."
Madam Hou shook her head. "I know. This prisoner's carriage was purchased with your money."
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow. She seemed well-informed.
Madam Hou didn't have much confidence in her heart. "You're right, I'm really unable to take care of myself now. So, what about before? Can I exchange our past friendship for a favor?"
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