Chapter 808: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 808: Good News for You
Many villagers had gathered outside the Zhuangzi. The Governor and the County Magistrate had personally come this time, and the scale of the visit was much grander than last time.
As soon as the procession entered the village, the nearby villagers spread the news. Although they didn't dare to enter the Zhuangzi or approach to speak, they could still gather outside to observe the situation.
Therefore, when Shu Yu arrived with Grandma and Wang Changdong, it was already quite crowded, and they couldn't squeeze in.
Wang Changdong was annoyed. "Why are you all standing here? Make way."
The villagers turned around and, seeing him, quickly stepped aside, making way for them to enter.
When they reached the entrance of the Zhuangzi, Grandma said to Shu Yu, "I'll wait outside. You go in."
After all, there were high-ranking officials inside, and according to Wang Changdong, there were also two unfamiliar men who seemed to be important officials. Shu Yu thought they must be from the capital city.
Unless something unexpected happened, there should be an imperial decree involved.
The scene was too solemn and significant. It wouldn't be good if it startled Grandma.
Since Aunt Zhang was also standing at the door, Shu Yu asked her to look after Grandmother.
Although Aunt Zhang had intended for Shu Yu to marry into their family, Grandma had politely declined at the time. This matter didn't spread, and Aunt Zhang had only tested the waters without a definite plan for success.
Even if they couldn't become relatives, the Lu family and the Zhang family still had a good relationship.
Therefore, the two families continued to interact, but Da Hu no longer went to Aunt Zhang's house to teach Zhang Ping'an how to read, and Zhang Ping'an didn't visit the Lu family anymore.
Upon hearing Shu Yu's request, Aunt Zhang immediately nodded. "Alright, you go in first. I'll stand with your grandma and make sure no one squeezes her."
She didn't know that the officials had come to find Shu Yu. She assumed that, as the steward of the Zhuangzi, the officials wanted to question her as part of their routine.
Shu Yu reassured Grandma and patted her slightly anxious hand before walking in with Wang Changdong.
Inside the hall, several people were chatting. To Shu Yu's surprise, Qi Chan was sitting in the center, with an aura akin to being surrounded by stars.
According to logic, Qi Chan was still considered a banished prisoner here, so he shouldn't have received such treatment.
Unless...
Shu Yu squinted her eyes and, in a flash, stood at the doorway.
Qi Chan was the first to notice her. He smiled and said, "Look, she's here."
Everyone in the room turned their heads to look at her. Governor Cheng and the County Magistrate had met her before, but the other two unfamiliar men in the room started to scrutinize her.
Qi Chan laughed heartily. "Miss Lu, there's no need to be nervous. These two are Minister Qian, an official from the Ministry of Personnel, and Minister Shi, an official from the Ministry of Rites. They have come with good news for you."
Oh, one from the Ministry of Justice and one from the Ministry of Personnel?
Last time, it was only Ministry Wan from the Ministry of Justice who came to pick up Yao Tianqin.
Why were they holding such importance this time?
Shu Yu didn't arrogantly assume that both of them were here for her. Judging from the level of attention, she estimated it was related to Qi Chan.
She stepped forward to pay her respects, and Minister Shi nodded while smiling. "You must be Lu Shu Yu, the girl who presented the heat packs? It's surprising to see someone so young with such clever ideas. One should never judge a book by its cover."
They already knew about Shu Yu's background.
It was precisely because they knew that Minister Shi was somewhat surprised when he saw this young girl standing before him, calmly facing several high-ranking court officials.
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