Chapter 836: Conversation with Young Shu Yu

Shu Yu was taken aback. She hadn't expected that just a few days ago, nobody could hear her voice, but now that she was about to leave, Young Shu Yu suddenly seemed to sense her presence. She raised her head and looked towards the place where Shu Yu stood.

Seeing the blurry figure, Young Shu Yu opened her mouth in astonishment, "You, you, you are..."

"I am Shu Yu."

Being able to have a conversation with Young Shu Yu naturally made Shu Yu happy.

She knew that Young Shu Yu had many doubts and questions about many things. Compared to her, who had seen and experienced more, Young Shu Yu's exposure to information was still limited.

Taking advantage of the opportunity while the other person could see her and hear her speak, Shu Yu quickly explained the cause and effect.

Wide-eyed, Young Shu Yu said, "So, you became me, and I became you?"

"Yes."

But in the next moment, Young Shu Yu suddenly took a few steps towards her and said with guilt in her heart, "I'm sorry, Shu Family is not a good place. My mother doesn't like me. You will suffer a lot. I'm sorry..."

"I haven't suffered." Shu Yu smiled. "Aunt Xue is not your biological mother."

Young Shu Yu raised her head suddenly, "What are you saying?"

"Aunt Xue bought you from someone else. She treated you poorly because she wanted a boy to compete for favor, but she was deceived and took out her anger on you."

"Is that so?" Young Shu Yu widened her eyes, and a flurry of images flashed through her mind, all showing Aunt Xue's disgusted gaze.

In the past, she would feel sad and upset because of that gaze, thinking that she was disliked even by her own biological mother. Her father, elder brother, and sisters were more like enemies than family. In this world, no one cared about her.

Now that she knew the truth, the stone that had been suppressing Young Shu Yu's heart for many years suddenly disappeared, making her whole person brighter.

Shu Yu smiled. "Yes, so you don't have to care about Aunt Xue. Your biological parents have been searching for you all these years and never gave up. I'm living with them now. I have a grandmother, parents, an older sister, a pair of lovely twins as younger siblings, and uncles and aunts. They all treat me very well, extremely well."

Young Shu Yu pursed her lips and whispered, "your dad and mom are good to me too."

"Yes, I know."

"In that case..." Young Shu Yu hesitated.

"In that case, I can be at ease," Shu Yu interrupted her with a smile. "We might not see each other again in the future. Take good care of yourself, study hard, and take care of them, be filial to them."

"I will, and you too, take care of yourself. And also, get along well with them," Young Shu Yu's eyes welled up with tears again.

Shu Yu thought she was quite similar to Ruan Shi in this regard.

This time, she was really about to leave. Shu Yu felt her legs had become completely transparent, and she probably wouldn't be able to stay for much longer.

But there was one last thing Shu Yu had to tell her.

"What you said is correct, Shu Family is indeed not good. So, the court sent people to investigate them, and the head of the Shu Family was beheaded. The rest of the Shu Family members were exiled to the southwest. The matriarch, the second miss, the fifth miss, the seventh miss, and a few aunts are gone. The Shu Family suffered heavy losses, and the remaining members will gradually wear each other down through their labor."

Young Shu Yu was stunned. "The Shu Family members were exiled. What about you?"

"As for me? I am innocent and even became the village leader."

Shu Yu didn't go into the specifics but suddenly laughed, "Aunt Xue is also dead."

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 Chapter 835: Her Parents Are Still Alive

Shu Yu almost doubted whether she had remembered the wrong date of their death, but the impact of her parents' murder was too profound, too deeply etched in her memory. How could she possibly forget?

But what was going on? She started to question if this was just her imagination.

However, the scene and the details were too real, nothing like a dream.

Shu Yu watched her parents and Young Shu Yu interact like this, observing them for about ten days. Finally, from their conversations, she understood what had happened.

Her parents were still working at the research institute, still researching the subjects from their previous lives.

The only difference was that when Young Shu Yu arrived last year, she fell seriously ill due to her timid and fearful nature. After recovering, her health deteriorated, and she became particularly sensitive, often having nightmares throughout the night. Facing the unknown world, she was filled with fear and helplessness.

Shu Yu's parents were terrified by this version of Young Shu Yu. After almost losing her, they changed their previous habit of being absent from home and even took a long leave to stay with their child at home.

As a result, their work at the research institute was inevitably delayed.

However, the research institute couldn't be so heartless as to let them continue working when they had almost lost their daughter.

Naturally, they couldn't continue the previous research project. They had completed the initial foundational work, and the remaining tasks were taken over by several individuals who had seemingly appeared out of nowhere.

Although they achieved successful research results in the end, the proportion of contributions from the couple was not as significant as in their previous life, so they didn't become a target for any particular organization.

Of course, that organization in this life also took action.

However, the person who became the target was not an ordinary individual and had a much deeper background than Shu Yu's parents. Not only did this person manage to save their own life, but they also turned the tables on that organization.

Shu Yu's parents were safe and sound. The couple even considered resigning from their jobs. Both of them worked at the research institute, and they had to leave their child in the care of their parents. However, their elderly parents were getting older, and last month they received a critical illness notice. Young Shu Yu had become even more timid, shedding tears every time they left the house, full of reluctance.

So, the couple decided to draw lots to determine who would resign, and then find a less demanding job.

After learning about this process, Shu Yu fell silent for a long time. She recalled her own childhood experiences. She had been understanding from a young age, as her grandfather often talked about her parents' busyness and hard work outside to provide her with a better life.

She empathized with her parents and never expressed the desire for them to be by her side, although she longed for it.

She would take care of herself and her grandparents, cooking and going to school on her own, so they wouldn't have to worry.

As a result, father Shu and Mother Shu had complete faith in her, even feeling proud of her maturity.

Shu Yu had never thought that being "immature" could also save her parents' lives.

Due to Young Shu Yu's fear and timidity, her constant weeping and restlessness, father Shu and Mother Shu couldn't bear to leave her and postponed their work, staying by her side and preserving their own lives.

As Shu Yu watched them still alive, she let out a long sigh of relief.

It's great that Young Shu Yu arrived. It's wonderful!

Shu Yu felt at ease now, finally able to leave.

Her figure gradually became more transparent, and as she looked at Young Shu Yu sitting in the children's room, reading a fairy tale book, she gently waved her hand. "Goodbye, I wish you happiness."

"Who?"

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 Chapter 834: Meeting Young Shu Yu

The figure was facing away from her, lying on the bed, fast asleep.

It was her childhood self.

No!

Shu Yu furrowed her brows suddenly. This wasn't her, it was... Young Shu Yu???

She looked closer and a look of astonishment flashed across her face. It was indeed Young Shu Yu, the young Shu Yu from Da Su Palace.

So, she had come to Da Su Dynasty while Young Shu Yu had gone to the modern world and become her?

Shu Yu was completely baffled. But this Young Shu Yu looked to be around seven or eight years old. How could she have traveled back to her own childhood?

As soon as this thought occurred to her, Shu Yu slapped her forehead.

There didn't seem to be anything strange about it. When she traveled to Da Su Dynasty, she had directly arrived at the age of thirteen. So it was normal for Young Shu Yu to have arrived in her own childhood.

Unable to resist, Shu Yu approached a little closer. It was good to see Young Shu Yu, whom she had thought might have disappeared completely. Knowing that she was alive and well was a pleasant surprise.

Shu Yu sighed and straightened up slightly. But out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a calendar on the bedside table.

August 9th, 20XX.

Shu Yu's pupils suddenly contracted. August 9th was the day her parents were killed, which happened on August 2nd.

So, her parents had... passed away a week ago?

She was too late. If only she had come a little earlier, maybe...

Maybe what? Even if she had dreamed of this scene earlier, what difference would it have made?

She looked at her own somewhat translucent and ethereal hand, which passed through Young Shu Yu's head. Obviously, even if she had come earlier, others wouldn't be able to see her, hear her words, or feel her presence.

She couldn't warn her parents about the things they would encounter, and they would still fall victim to someone's plot.

Thinking of this, a surge of anger rose within Shu Yu. She wished she could float over to her parents' enemies right now and seek revenge for them, and kill that despicable person again.

However, just as she was thinking this, Young Shu Yu on the bed stirred and sat up from under the blanket.

She looked around in confusion, but her gaze didn't linger on Shu Yu for a moment.

Before long, her eyes turned red, and she softly called out, "Daddy, Mommy."

Shu Yu's heart ached, and she whispered, "They're no longer here. From now on, you have to take care of yourself."

Of course, Young Shu Yu couldn't hear her words. She kicked off the blanket, barefoot, and ran towards the door, calling out for her parents.

There was movement in the living room, and soon the door opened, revealing the faces of Shu Yu's parents.

Mother Shu immediately picked up Young Shu Yu and asked, "What's wrong? Why did you come out without wearing shoes?"

"Mama, I had a bad dream just now. I dreamt that you and Daddy were gone, and I'm scared."

"Don't be scared, we're right here. Daddy and Mama won't go anywhere. We'll stay with our little Ah Yu. Come, put on your shoes, let's eat something."

Shu Fu walked to the edge of the bed and picked up Young Shu Yu's slippers. Mother Shu carried her and sat down on the sofa in the living room. Then she placed a plate of cut fruits in front of her and went to get a small cake for her.

Young Shu Yu obediently snuggled in Mother Shu's embrace, took a bite of her food, and then fed Shu Fu and Shu Mu a bite.

Watching this scene, Shu Yu was completely dumbfounded.

Her... her parents were still alive??

She couldn't help but rub her eyes and look at the calendar in the living room to make sure.

Indeed, it was August 9th, 20XX, without a doubt.

She then glanced at Mother Shu's phone screen, which had just lit up, and it displayed the same date.

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 Chapter 833: How Did It Happen?

The Lu family members were all stunned. Aunt Xue was gone?

How could she just disappear like that? When they parted a few days ago, she seemed perfectly fine.

Shu Yu narrowed her eyes. It seemed that the Shu family acted quickly and decisively.

"How did it happen?" she asked in a low voice.

Meng Yunzheng replied, "After she returned, the Shu family spread the word that Aunt Xue had abused you in your childhood. Now that they heard you became the village lord, they were afraid you would seek revenge, so they became paranoid and went mad. The Shu family feared that she might get into trouble, so they kept her locked up at home. Who knew that she would climb the courtyard wall trying to escape? But due to an injury in her hand, she couldn't move properly and when she jumped down, she hit her head on the ground and died on the spot."

Shu Yu...

The Shu family's courtyard wall was actually quite low, less than three meters. It was such a coincidence for her to fall in a way that took her life.

What Meng Yun Zheng didn't mention was that the Shu family was clearly afraid that Shu Yu would seek revenge, so they made up an excuse that worked in her favor.

Now, the villagers of Zheng Dao Village were all discussing the matter. Just how malicious was Aunt Xue towards the village lord in her childhood to frighten her like this? Ordinary abuse shouldn't be enough to drive someone mad, right?

Moreover, the village lord didn't even pay her any attention, yet she was scaring herself.

Before, there were a few voices in the village accusing Shu Yu of living a good life and not caring about the life or death of her adoptive mother. They said that even though her elder brother was a doctor, he wasn't allowed to treat Aunt Xue's injuries.

They also said that even if Aunt Xue had treated her badly in the past, she was still her adoptive mother. Now that she had found her biological parents, she completely disregarded the fallen Shu family.

There weren't many voices like that, but hearing them occasionally was annoying.

Now, upon hearing that Aunt Xue had been driven mad due to childhood abuse, the people couldn't summon any sympathy for her.

They felt that it was retribution for her evil deeds.

The same thoughts were shared by the Lu family. Grandma had a relieved expression on her face. "That's why people shouldn't do too much evil. Otherwise, even climbing a wall can result in a fatal accident."

The other members of the Lu family nodded in agreement.

Hou Shi and her daughter, who knew the true nature of the Shu family, remained silent.

But no matter what the Shu family was like, it didn't matter to Hou Shi and her daughter anymore.

Now, they were more concerned about Shu Yu's departure. Once she left, it would be difficult to see her again.

Moreover, the situation happened suddenly, so even if Hou Shi wanted to prepare something, there was no time.

Shu Yu, however, didn't mind. After speaking, she went back to her room to rest early.

However, Shu Yu, who usually slept soundly, suddenly started having a vivid dream that night.

This dream was somewhat different, as if it were exceptionally real.

Shu Yu felt as if she had returned to modern times, back to her previous life's home.

Why did she suddenly dream about her previous life when everything was fine? She had been at Da Su Dynasty for nearly two years, and she only occasionally dreamed about her past in the beginning. Now, even reminiscing about it was rare.

But seeing her previous life's home, Shu Yu couldn't help but feel nostalgic and wanted to stay a little longer.

Then, she saw a figure that was somewhat familiar yet also strange.

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 Chapter 832: Aunt Xue, Gone

Shu Yu and her group didn't rush on their journey, so they weren't moving fast.

She organized all the things people had given her and realized they took up more than half of the carriage. She couldn't help but rub her temples.

She thought with so many carts, there would be no need to worry.

"Ah Yu, take a look at this." Suddenly, Grandma exclaimed beside her.

Shu Yu turned her head and saw the familiar package in Grandma's hands.

She remembered... it was the one the county magistrate had given her.

Then she looked at Grandma's other hand and saw a look of surprise on her face. "This cloak..."

It was a white fox fur cloak.

The county magistrate had actually given her such a good gift.

Shu Yu accepted it, feeling the softness and warmth in her hands. It was pure white, indicating its excellent quality.

Grandma was afraid she would accidentally damage it, so she quickly asked her to put it away. "I didn't expect the magistrate to be so thoughtful. Ah Yu, put it away quickly. If the carriage bumps and it gets hit, it would be a shame."

"Grandmother, it's not that exaggerated." After all, a cloak was meant to be worn, so it was normal for it to get bumped and hit, right?

That's what she thought, but seeing how nervous Grandma was, she put it away.

In this carriage, there were only her and Grandma, with Meng Yun Zheng driving in the front.

Da Ya and San Ya sat together, driven by Zhao Xi.

Ruan Shi and Da Hu sat on the last mule cart, driven by Lu Erbai.

The three carts formed a convoy and left Heichang County, heading straight for Linzhang Prefecture.

However, when it was past noon, the carriage stopped upon reaching the post station.

Shu Yu got off the carriage and said to Grandma, "This is the post station where Hou Shi and the others are staying."

Grandma had a good impression of Hou Shi, so she went in first to inquire about her.

When Hou Shi and Sixth Miss came over, they saw the Lu family members all neatly gathered in the courtyard.

She was instantly stunned. "Why... why are you all here? Did something happen?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she saw the smiling faces of the Lu family members, as if they were in a good mood.

She immediately felt relieved. It seemed that even if something happened, it was a good thing.

Sure enough, Shu Yu took a few steps forward and said to her, "Aunt Hou, I'm leaving."

"Leaving? Where are you going?"

"Back to Dong'an Prefecture."

Hou Shi and her daughter's eyes widened in disbelief. They didn't mishear, Ah Yu said she was going back to Dong'an Prefecture? But... how was that possible?

Shu Yu said, "I have been acquitted of all charges."

She recounted everything, from presenting her invention of the heat packs to receiving the emperor's edict.

Hou Shi and her daughter were dumbfounded. Wasn't this development a bit too sudden?

Normally, she was a stable person, but at the moment, she felt a bit at a loss.

Ah Yu was leaving, and if that was the case, then she and her daughter would truly have no one to visit anymore.

However, for the Lu family, this was an opportunity they couldn't ask for. Naturally, they were happy for her.

Hou Shi remained silent for a while. After digesting the whole situation, she let out a long sigh and bid farewell to Shu Yu with some reluctance.

However, Shu Yu wasn't in a hurry to leave. She planned to stay here for the night, so she had plenty of time.

Hou Shi had met Zhao Xi before, but she had never had the chance to meet Meng Yunzheng. This was the first time she saw him, and she was curious about his relationship with Shu Yu.

But Shu Yu didn't mention it, so she quietly refrained from asking.

However, Meng Yunzheng was incredibly handsome, and Hou Shi couldn't help but pay a bit more attention to him.

As a result, Meng Yunzheng walked away, making Hou Shi suddenly feel embarrassed, thinking that her attention had made him uncomfortable.

She quickly averted her gaze, but soon Meng Yunzheng returned, bringing some news.

Aunt Xue, she was gone.

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 Chapter 831: Leaving Exile

The county town was also bustling with activity as news spread about Shu Yu becoming the village lord. Despite not living in the county town and most people not even knowing her, many visitors came to pay their respects.

Not to mention the neighbors, even those who were competitors and used to set up stalls with Ruan Shi came to visit.

Luckily, Shu Yu didn't know any of them, so she decided to stay at the Meng family's house to avoid any disturbances.

Even the people from the Huifeng Escort Agency came, and they even suggested escorting them to Dong'an Prefecture, but they were politely declined by Lu Erbai.

The Lu family had bought some local specialties, and now they had three carts, two mule carts, and Meng Yunzheng's carriage, which could carry a lot of things.

When everything was ready, the family planned to set off.

Early in the morning, Shu Yu went to the county yamen to see the county magistrate.

The county magistrate was very friendly to her and even prepared a gift for her. Shu Yu thanked him, and then the family left the county town.

Just as they reached the outskirts of the city, they saw a crowd of people waving at them by the city gate.

The Fang family, Ma Lu's family, Xu family, Zhang family siblings, Wang Changdong's family, the Escorts from the Huifeng Escort Agency, and some people who had a good relationship with the Lu family all came to see them off.

This farewell might be truly difficult to meet again.

Da Hu was the first to get teary-eyed, and Xu Zhensheng quickly ran over. The two little brothers embraced each other and whispered to each other, exchanging gifts.

In no time, Fang Xiyue also ran up with teary eyes, "Ah Yu, we prepared some dried meat and dried mushrooms for you to eat on the way. Take care of yourself. If you have a chance, come back and visit us."

Shu Yu patted her and said, "Yes, we will definitely have the opportunity. When you have free time, read some books and learn a bit more. We can write letters later."

"Okay."

After Fang Xiyue finished speaking, others also came forward one after another.

Wang Changdong was the last one to come. He looked a bit excited.

Just yesterday, he went to the county yamen. The county magistrate personally told him to choose one of the existing official positions on the estate to succeed, and he would work in the county yamen from now on.

Wang Changdong hadn't slept for most of the night, and there were still dark circles under his eyes.

He knew that he owed everything to Shu Yu's blessings.

So when Shu Yu was leaving, he also prepared a large package, "I don't have anything impressive to give, just a little token of my appreciation. Please accept it."

Shu Yu looked at the bulging package in front of her and didn't refuse, "Thank you."

It was getting late, and if they delayed any further, it would be noon.

Wang Changdong took a step back first and said to the others, "Alright, let's stop here. Let the village lord continue on her journey. It's already late, and they won't be able to find accommodation if they keep going in the night."

In fact, they could make it in time. Shu Yu planned to stay at the post station tonight.

Hou Shi probably didn't know that she was leaving yet, so before leaving, she had to go and see her.

The people seeing them off stepped back a few steps, and the Lu family's carriage slowly moved forward.

Xu Zhensheng watched the carriage get farther and farther away, then he quickly ran forward, waving his hand and bidding farewell to Da Hu.

After that, Fang Xiyue, Luo Qing, and a few others also ran a few steps before stopping when the carriage disappeared from sight.

"She's really gone." Wang Changdong murmured.

Although it had been several days, recalling it now still felt like a dream.

He stood in place for a long time, sighed, and said, "Alright, let's go back."

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