Chapter 811: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 811: A Reward of Five Thousand Taels of Silver
Upon hearing the news, Shu Yu raised an eyebrow. Hand injured? So, Aunt Xue was right here after all. She found the voice familiar, and now it seemed to be confirmed.
Perhaps it wasn't that her hand couldn't bear the pain but rather that she couldn't bear the thought of her having good days ahead, which had been a shock to her. Since the person had been taken away, Shu Yu didn't pay much attention to it.
After confirming that the imperial edict was genuine, she couldn't help but smile. This was truly an unexpected delight.
Master Qi walked over and said, "The imperial edict has been received. Your heat patches have indeed benefited many people. This is the grace of the emperor. You must not disappoint him."
Shu Yu replied solemnly, "I won't."
In addition to the two hundred taels of gold, there were also some jewelry, precious medicinal herbs, and a three-courtyard mansion in Jiangyuan County's town. Shu Yu calculated that the two hundred taels of gold were equivalent to two thousand taels of silver, and the jewelry and medicinal herbs combined were worth around two to three thousand taels. The mansion in Jiangyuan County was relatively cheaper, costing about seven to eight hundred taels for a large three-courtyard residence.
Of course, this was the best location.
When she returned home, she would have the local county yamen take care of the mansion. Given her relationship with Xiang Weinan, she was certain that the site selection would be the best, so there was no need to worry about that.
Taking everything into account, the rewards amounted to more than five thousand taels of silver.
For the present Shu Yu, this money was like icing on the cake. The most valuable thing was the title of village lord. In the vast Jiangyuan County, she was afraid she could walk sideways now.
Ahem, she mustn't get carried away.
Just now, Master Qi reminded her not to disappoint the emperor's grace.
Shu Yu looked up and thanked the several gentlemen earnestly, "It's been a great hardship for you all to come here for my sake. The kitchen happens to have fresh venison today, why don't we have lunch here before leaving?"
The group exchanged glances. Venison, although they were not lacking in food and drink, wild game was not commonly used in their daily lives. Especially venison, Minister Shi had never tasted it.
However, since Master Qi was in charge here, they all looked at him.
Master Qi nodded with a smile, "That sounds good."
The magistrate arranged for Cheng Xian and the others to go to the kitchen to help and temporarily stayed behind.
With nothing to do now, the gentlemen took the opportunity to explore the estate. The county magistrate had summoned Wang Changdong to accompany them and introduce them around.
Shu Yu couldn't understand why they found the estate so fascinating. It wasn't very large and didn't have the opulence and refinement of their mansions. Would they be disappointed after seeing it?
She didn't follow along but stayed behind with Master Qi. He had said he wanted to talk to her about something.
As a result, everyone else went out while Shu Yu went with Master Qi to the backyard and sat on a stone bench, chatting casually.
Maste Qi smiled and said, "I've been waiting for news from the capital all this time. I apologize for inconveniencing you."
Shu Yu was taken aback. "Inconveniencing me?"
"Yes, according to reason, when you turned in the heat patches, there should have been a quick resolution. However, the one who submitted the report was this old man, and there has always been controversy regarding my merits in the court. That's why it took so long."
Shu Yu suddenly realized what he meant.
In other words, there was no problem with her being acquitted and granted the title of village lord.
The problem lay in whether Master Qi would be able to return to the capital and resume his official position.
With his status, he would certainly have political enemies in the court, and it was inevitable that supporters and opponents would argue for a while.
So it wasn't surprising that the imperial edict had only arrived now.
"What about you, sir? Can you return to the capital now?"
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