Chapter 787: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 787: The Note in the Purse
As they walked into an alley, Meng Yunzheng noticed that Shu Yu's pace slowed down, so he asked, "Shouldn't I be asking you what's wrong? You've been lost in thought the whole way. What's on your mind?"
Shu Yu furrowed her brow and thought for a moment before speaking, "Something strange happened."
"What is it?"
"When my master found Wang Changdong, she specifically asked about the Prefect Magistrate and whether he went to Zhengdao Village and met with me."
The fact that Dongqing Temple's master asked such a question made Meng Yunzheng contemplate. "So you suspect..."
"Yes, I suspect that the Prefect Magistrate went to Zhengdao Village, and it may have been my master's doing." She wasn't just shooting in the dark. "Think about it. In the note my master left for me, she clearly stated that she came to the southwest ahead of me to make arrangements for me. I've been here for several months, but she hasn't shown up."
Now that she heard that Shu Yu had sought confirmation of the Prefect Magistrate's situation from Wang Changdong, Shu Yu made the connection.
Moreover, she had never heard of the Provincial Governor suddenly coming to the exile region for an inspection.
Meng Yunzheng had no doubt that Dongqing Temple's master was capable of such means. "Furthermore, the master may have manipulated the Prefect Magistrate's visit to this place by accusing the County Magistrate of embezzlement and abuse of power."
Shu Yu raised her head and met his gaze.
If that was the case, then her master had indeed made arrangements for her in advance by coming to the southwest.
Even without Qi Chan, Dongqing Temple's master was searching for an opportunity for her to meet someone important.
Now that she knew she was doing well, and even the steward of the estate valued her, the master left... feeling relieved?
"Forget it, it's no use thinking too much now. We'll meet eventually."
However, when it came to the note, Shu Yu thought of the purse given to her by Dongqing Temple's master. She took it out. "This purse is from her, and there's another small note inside."
When she couldn't find Dongqing Temple's master earlier, she wondered if there were any clues inside the purse, so she opened it and took a look.
The problem was, she couldn't understand what was written on the note at all!
She handed the note to Meng Yunzheng. "Can you help me see what my master meant?"
She was about to unfold it when San Ya's voice came from ahead. "Second Sister."
Meng Yunzheng pressed her hand down. "Let's wait until we get back. Everyone is waiting for you to have the New Year's Eve dinner."
Besides, it was getting dark outside, and they couldn't see clearly.
Shu Yu put the purse away and saw San Ya running over. She lifted her up and walked quickly towards the house with the others.
Zhao Xi had already cleared out the tables and chairs and, upon seeing them enter, waved his hand. "Hurry up and eat. We've been waiting for you."
He seemed to be very conscientious as the host, and he was very attentive in his work.
Shu Yu couldn't help but turn to Meng Yunzheng. "Has he... had an awakening?"
Meng Yunzheng smiled but didn't say anything.
The New Year's Eve dinner was lively. Whether in her past life or present life, this was the most complete and warm New Year's Eve dinner that Shu Yu had remembered.
She couldn't help but drink two cups of wine in her joy, and her face was noticeably flushed.
When the Lu family members began reminiscing about the past and looking forward to the future, she quickly got up and went to the courtyard to sober up.
Meng Yunzheng came over at some point and draped a cloak over her. "Don't catch a cold."
"I won't. I'm happy." Shu Yu glanced at him and couldn't help but think of the purse. She took it out again. "Take a look at this and tell me what it means."
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