Chapter 753: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 753: Approaching the Lunar New Year
Lu Erbai, and the others arrived at Zhengdao Village, bringing a lively atmosphere to the Lu family and even dispelling some of the cold weather.
That evening, Shu Yu still went to the manor to work and only took a leave after finishing her tasks the next day.
Then the whole family boarded two mule carts and left Zhengdao Village.
Some people in the village watched them leave, filled with envy in their eyes.
For families like theirs, who only had wooden carts, it was astounding that the Lu family had two mule carts.
In fact, it wasn't just the Zhang family who had set their sights on the Lu family. There were also others who were interested in Zhao Xi, not just the girl Shu Yu had encountered that day. Over these days, both Grandmother and Zhao Xi had encountered a few exceptionally friendly people who struck up conversations with them.
Unfortunately, they were destined to return empty-handed.
The Lu family quickly arrived in Heichang County with their mule carts. Without that corrupt official, the atmosphere in Heichang County had become more harmonious. There were fewer people exuding an air of hostility on the streets, and even the constables had become more amiable during their patrols.
Shu Yu sat in the mule cart, looking at the streets outside.
As Ruan Shi had said, with the drop in temperature, there were fewer stalls selling cold snacks like the ones the Lu family sold.
Compared to their last visit, it was even quieter.
Grandmother also leaned over to take a look. "Now that it's cold, they're reluctant to come out. But give it a few more days, even if it's colder, the streets will become lively. Every household will be preparing for the Lunar New Year, and the streets will turn into a bustling marketplace every day."
Shu Yu was momentarily taken aback. She slapped her forehead. "Right, I almost forgot."
Come to think of it, this was her second New Year in this world. The last time, she celebrated it in the Shu family, which was lively but lacked a sense of warmth. Celebrating the New Year there wasn't particularly exciting, especially since she was an inconspicuous third miss in the estate.
Originally, she thought she would spend this year alone, feeling cold and lonely. However, unexpectedly, the Lu family members were all accompanying her, making her suddenly feel a bit excited.
During the New Year, even the prisoners in Zhengdao Village were granted a holiday.
Shu Yu couldn't help but smile and say, "I wonder what the New Year in Heichang County is like."
"It's definitely different from our place," Grandmother said with great interest. "I'm quite curious. By the way, Ah Yu, weren't you planning to visit the post station today to see Hou Shi and the sixth miss? It's a good opportunity to ask them how they plan to spend the New Year and if they can come to the county town. If they can, we can invite them to our house and have a lively gathering. We're all away from home in Heichang County, and they don't have many relatives here either. We can treat each other like family."
Shu Yu nodded. "Okay, I'll ask."
The sudden drop in temperature made Shu Yu also want to check on Hou Shi and the others.
Although working at the inn allowed her to escape the Shu family and the workload was much lighter, she was still far away from familiar people. In the post station, it was just the two of them, mother and daughter. When they encountered issues, they didn't even have anyone to discuss them with, let alone leave the post station to seek out others.
It was also a rare opportunity for Shu Yu to go out. After taking her leave, she could return to the post station in the afternoon.
Grandmother continued, "If Hou Shi and the others can't come to the county town, then let's prepare some New Year goods for them and send them over later. It won't be much, just a small token of goodwill. After all, the Lunar New Year is a joyful occasion."
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