Chapter 534: Mr. Qi's Surname
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Hou Shi pondered in her mind whether she should ask for some practical compensation from the man. She was unsure of how much money would be appropriate since he was also a prisoner, and it was uncertain how much money he had.
While she was contemplating, the middle-aged man smiled and spoke, "Don't judge me by my appearance. I can still help with some small favors."
Shu Yu shook her head again, but when Hou Shi heard the words "small favors," she became more hesitant and remained silent.
The middle-aged man nodded and said, "Since you haven't decided yet, let's consider it a debt for now. I've heard that you're also heading to the southwest. Perhaps we'll meet again there. If you encounter any difficulties, you can find me."
Hou Shi immediately closed her mouth upon hearing this. At the moment, she still had some strength left, and they had been accompanied by the official on the journey. If nothing unexpected happened, they would likely arrive safely in the southwest.
The real hardship would come after reaching the southwest. It didn't matter much to her, but the Sixth Miss was only eleven years old, and she had to consider her future.
If this person had some connections in the southwest, there might be a chance to use that favor.
As for Shu Yu, she was waiting for these words.
She understood more clearly than Hou Shi and knew that not all exiles were the same. Even if this person was sent to the southwest, he would probably end up working for the government.
Having connections in the government made things easier.
Shu Yu immediately said, "Alright, may I ask for your full name, sir?"
"I am surnamed Qi," the man replied.
He didn't say anything more.
The two men in martial attire standing nearby reminded him that it was time to leave. The middle-aged man nodded, took another look at Shu Yu, and then turned to leave.
As soon as he left, Hou Shi breathed a sigh of relief and quietly asked the leading official, "Sir, who is this Mr. Qi?"
The leading official glanced at her and said, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Have you forgotten about the man in black from last night?"
Hou Shi immediately shrank her neck, remembering how she had been hanging by a thread, and couldn't help but shiver.
"Let's go, it's time for us to set off," the leading official said, leading the two of them out of the main hall.
To their surprise, as soon as they stepped outside, a young man appeared.
The man nodded to the leading official and then looked at Shu Yu and Hou Shi.
Shu Yu noticed that the young man resembled Mr. Qi from earlier, so he was probably a relative.
The young man said to them, "Thanks to you for saving my uncle last night. This is a token of gratitude from the Qi family, please accept it."
His attendants immediately handed over two pouches to Shu Yu and Hou Shi.
Shu Yu was somewhat surprised, and Hou Shi's eyes widened in astonishment—it was an unexpected joy.
Mr. Qi didn't say much to them. Seeing them accept the pouches, he turned to the leading official and said, "I hope that on this journey, the official can take good care of them."
He knew how difficult it was for women on the exile journey, and if he could offer some assistance, he naturally would.
"There's a mule cart outside. Thanks for your help last night. It's a good opportunity to take a rest on the way," he said to the official, but it was actually meant for Shu Yu and Hou Shi.
The leading official understood, smiled, and pocketed a silver ticket. He then beckoned to Shu Yu and Hou Shi, "Let's go, we should set off."
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