## Chapter 505: The Way to Divorce (Part 3)

In the past, even though that man was foolish and overly filial, he still cared about her and the children. Despite the hardships and struggles, she was willing to endure it all for the sake of their children and their little family. But now, all he cared about were his suffering parents and his sister who couldn't find a husband. Where was the place for her and their five children in his heart?

If his parents and younger sister treated her and the children like family, she would willingly use the money to build a house and live happily together. But they didn't!

After so many years in the old Mo family, she was exhausted. Now that things had come to this point, he even mentioned divorce—what was there left for her to hold on to?

She had hands, feet, and a successful food stall business. Once she left the old Mo family, she would only live a better life than before!

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Wu Shi's determination surprised Mo Yan greatly. Seeing that this decision wasn't made in anger, she couldn't help but feel happy for her. "Aunt, now that you've made up your mind, that's great! As I said before, if you encounter any difficulties and need my help, I won't hesitate. Even if you divorce and are no longer a daughter-in-law of the old Mo family, I will still treat you as my own aunt!"

Mo Wu Shi's tears flowed even more violently. She tightly held Mo Yan's hand, too moved to speak.

After wiping away her tears and calming down, Mo Wu Shi expressed her concern, "Yan girl, even if the old Mo family agrees to let me go, they probably won't give me a formal divorce letter. I haven't committed any major wrongdoings, and I don't want a divorce letter stained with accusations. Can you help me think of a solution?"

Mo Yan suddenly recalled a legal book on the laws of the Da Chu that she had read before and said, "Aunt, since you haven't committed any major wrongdoings and it was the old Mo family who first mentioned divorce, they are in the wrong. You can ask the clan leader to arbitrate. If the clan leader favors the old Mo family, then go to the village chief. Considering the reputation of the old Mo family in the village, the villagers will likely support you. If all else fails, you can spend some money to ask the authorities to intervene. The old Mo family wouldn't dare to oppose the authorities!"

In the Da Chu, although women were economically dependent on men and had lower status, the legal system was not particularly harsh on them.

If a woman was determined to sever ties with her husband's family and hadn't committed any major wrongdoings, she could request a divorce. If the husband's family disagreed, she could spend money to request the authorities to enforce a divorce.

After a woman divorced, she could take her dowry with her. However, any children she bore belonged to the husband's family, and she had no right to visit them.

If Wu Shi divorced Mo Yongfu, Tie Tou, Da Ni, San Ni'er, and Shi Tou would inevitably remain in the old Mo family. Despite having their mother's protection before, their lives weren't easy. Once Wu Shi left, they would likely face even more hardships. Moreover, Tie Tou and Da Ni's marriages might become tools for the old Mo family to profit from. Not to mention the younger two—perhaps one day, Hong Shi might sell them to provide dowries for Mo Yongxi.

The people of the old Mo family were insatiable, and with such an incompetent and overly filial father, such things were entirely possible. Seeing Wu Shi's joyful expression, Mo Yan hesitated, unsure if she should say something.

Wu Shi, however, sensed her hesitation and had a bad premonition. She asked cautiously, "Yan girl, is there something you want to tell me?"

Mo Yan's expression stiffened. After thinking it over, she decided it would be best to lay out all the issues and find solutions together. Otherwise, even if the divorce succeeded, seeing her children suffer, Aunt, as a mother, would not be happy.

 Chapter 504: The Way to Divorce (Part 2)

No one knows a son better than his mother. Hong Shi had already sensed that her eldest son was no longer as obedient as before. This time, she cleverly did not directly ask Mo Yongfu to demand money or recipes from Wu Shi. Instead, she transformed into a caring mother, rare in her show of concern for him. Not only did she speak to him kindly, but she also mended some old, unwearable clothes, staying up several nights to sew new shoes for him.

Although Mo Yongfu harbored dissatisfaction towards Hong Shi, he still yearned for his mother's attention and approval. So, when Hong Shi showed him a bit of care, his attitude towards her reverted to how it used to be, becoming even more obedient and filial.

One overcast afternoon, Hong Shi, holding the newly made shoes and tearfully recounting the family's hardships while holding Mo Yongfu's hand, prompted him to voluntarily offer money to build a house for his parents and to prepare a decent dowry for his sister, so she could marry into a good family.

Just like that, a pair of shoes, a few tears, and a few words of concern were enough to make him forget the grievances his wife and children had suffered, and the fact that his youngest daughter had been sold by his mother!

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"Yan girl, I'm filled with hatred! I really hate him! Twenty years of marriage, I bore him children and endured so much suffering, and now he uses the threat of divorce to force me to hand over the hard-earned money to build a house for his parents and prepare a dowry for his sister! Why? Why should I?" 

The more Wu Shi spoke, the more upset and agitated she became, teetering on the brink of an emotional explosion. Her final question was almost a shout.

Hearing this, Mo Yan slammed her hand on the table in anger, causing a loud bang. Several teacups jumped but fortunately did not fall!

There were men who treated their wives like this—so despicable!

Mo Yan struggled to suppress her urge to curse out loud. With a stern face, she said to the tearful Mo Wu Shi, "Aunt, as your niece, I shouldn't meddle in this, but since you've confided in me, it shows you don't see me as an outsider. I won't try to dissuade you. If you've decided to divorce, I will stand by you. If you need any help, I will not hesitate."

She would not play the mediator and persuade her aunt to abandon the idea of divorce. The old Mo family was a bottomless pit; if her aunt and cousin didn’t escape, no matter how much money they earned, they would never have a good life!

Previously, she only thought Mo Yongfu was a bit dull and overly filial but still good to his wife and children. He wasn’t like many men who were lazy, of bad character, or prone to taking their frustrations out on their families. 

But now, to please his parents and sister, he aimed his schemes at his wife! It was fine to honor his parents and love his sister, but he should earn the money himself! Instead, he was coercing his wife—how despicable!

Such a foolish and overly filial husband should be discarded quickly, lest he drive them to despair!

However, given her aunt’s nature, this idea of divorce was likely born out of extreme anger. Once her emotions stabilized, she might not go through with it, not for the sake of the marital bond, but for the children’s sake. She might not make up her mind anytime soon.

However, this time, she underestimated Wu Shi’s resolve!

Wu Shi was deeply moved by Mo Yan’s words. With teary eyes, she firmly grasped Mo Yan’s hand, her face showing unprecedented determination. "Yan girl, I really don't want to live with him anymore! Ever since coming to Liuyang Village, the old Mo family has caused so much trouble. I'm tired of it. Since opening the food stall in the city, I've realized that my past thirty years were wasted! I've spent nearly twenty years managing the old Mo family, and I haven't lived a day for myself. This time, I want to live for myself!"

  ## Chapter 503: The Way to Divorce (Part 1)

Mo Wu Shi's words struck Mo Yan like a thunderclap, leaving her stunned for a while before she could react. She quickly helped Wu Shi to sit down and anxiously asked, "Aunt, what happened? How did you come up with the idea of divorcing?"

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Mo Yan's surprise was understandable. Wu Shi had endured so much hardship in the past at the old Mo family's household without ever mentioning divorce from Mo Yongfu. Now, when their lives were gradually improving with the small food stall business, she suddenly wanted a divorce. Despite Wu Shi's soft nature, even though she had toughened up a bit after being forced to almost jump into the river last year, she was still a gentle woman. Something must have happened, something serious, to push her to this point. 

It had to be something that involved the old Mo family, and perhaps even Mo Yongfu himself, to have hurt her so deeply that she would want a divorce.

This question touched upon Wu Shi's sore spot, causing her to burst into tears again. After Mo Yan comforted her for a while, she finally stopped crying and choked out, "I can't stay with the old Mo family anymore. I don't want to stay. They're all forcing me... forcing me... After all these years, the feelings between husband and wife are gone... I want to divorce Mo Yongfu... divorce... get far away from that big pit of the old Mo family..."

When Mo Yan heard Wu Shi referring to herself as "I" instead of the usual "aunt" in her presence, she knew the situation was serious, and that the talk of divorce was not just casual.

Suppressing her own anxiety, Mo Yan patiently comforted Wu Shi. Once she had calmed down, Mo Yan carefully inquired about the details and finally understood the whole story.

It turned out that after Hong Shi and Niu Shi made a scene at the food stall last time without gaining any benefits and left in a huff, they developed a deep hatred for the "disobedient" Wu Shi. After returning home, the two of them, along with Mo Yongxi, concluded that Wu Shi must be holding onto a lot of money and began scheming to extract it from her.

Wu Shi had long seen through their true colors and was very cautious. Besides Da Ni who knew the real situation and that she had a share in the food stall, she told no one else and repeatedly warned Da Ni to be careful not to let any of them pry out any information.

Da Ni, inheriting Wu Shi's gentle nature, was very clear-minded and naturally wouldn't reveal anything about the food stall. Even when her father, Mo Yongfu, asked a few times inadvertently, she firmly insisted that the food stall belonged to her cousin, and she and her mother were just helping out for wages.

After months of trying every trick in the book—both hard and soft—the trio still couldn't pry open the mouths of Wu Shi and Da Ni. Aside from cursing and giving them dirty looks, they had no choice but to watch helplessly as the mother and daughter went out early and came back late, earning money, while their hearts itched like a hundred cats were scratching them.

The greedy trio wouldn't give up easily. If it weren't for the old Mo family's ruined reputation in the village and the village chief's warning that any more trouble would get the old Mo family expelled from Liuyang Village, they would have long since grabbed Wu Shi and her daughter to force them to hand over the money and the food recipes.

Unable to deal with Wu Shi and her daughter, they shifted their focus to Mo Yongfu.

Mo Yongfu was honest and dull, without any means to make his parents and siblings live well. From childhood to adulthood, he was always the one who worked the most and received the least among the four siblings.

He understood some things in his heart and knew his parents were biased, causing his wife and children to suffer many grievances. Yet he sided with his parents more, pretending not to see anything. Only after Si Ni was sold and subsequent events occurred did he start feeling dissatisfied with his parents and gradually stopped listening to them as much as before.

  ## Chapter 502: Hatred (Part 3)

With these thoughts, the remaining bit of Xiao Xiongweng's rationality vanished completely.

Wei Shi glanced up at Xiao Xiongweng's face, which fluctuated between emotions, and a glint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes. Seizing the moment, she continued to incite him, "Marquis, do you know that Qing'er allied with Prince Heng not for himself, but for you and the entire Marquis household? You know the Crown Prince's condition... if anything happens to him..."

At this point, Wei Shi abruptly stopped, quickly covering her mouth as if realizing she had said something taboo, her eyes wide with fear.

Xiao Xiongweng fully understood the implications of her unfinished sentence, and he was deeply shaken.

Indeed, the Crown Prince's health had long been in ruins, and with the capable Prince Heng favored by the Emperor, how could the Crown Prince ascend to the throne? Now, that unfilial son had become a thorn in the sides of those princes and kings, and once the Crown Prince fell, the entire Marquis household would suffer alongside that unfilial son!

No, he had to find a way to prevent that unfilial son from dragging the Marquis household down and destroying their century-old foundation!

"Rou'er, you're right. Qing'er siding with Prince Heng is for the benefit of our Marquis household. He did nothing wrong. The one at fault is that unfilial son who wants to destroy our entire family! Don't worry, even if Qing'er is sent away this time, I'll find a way to bring him back. In the future, the Marquis household will definitely be handed over to Qing'er!"

With this thought, Xiao Xiongweng tightly embraced Wei Shi, comforting her while cursing Xiao Ruiyuan with hatred.

"Marquis, I knew it, I knew you were the most capable and loved Qing'er and me the most!" Wei Shi flattered him softly, clinging to Xiao Xiongweng like a delicate vine.

Xiao Xiongweng was very pleased by Wei Shi's words and behavior. With her deliberate hints, he finally came up with a "brilliant" idea.

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Unaware of the events unfolding at the Weiyuan Marquis household, Mo Yan was busy digging a hole in her space, preparing to plant the ginseng Xiao Ruiyuan had sent back by the spiritual spring, allowing it to continue growing.

She learned that the ginseng was already 950 years old. Although it was a pity it wasn't a millennium ginseng, which couldn't be used immediately to make medicine to detoxify the Crown Prince, she was still excited. She carefully placed the ginseng in the hole, buried it, and watered it. She then watered another high-aged ginseng before feeling satisfied.

With the space acting as a "time accelerator," these two ginsengs would grow into millennium ginsengs in just three to four months. With the nourishment of spiritual energy, their efficacy would surely surpass that of wild millennium ginseng.

Leaving the space, Mo Yan took the three beasts to the orchard.

After being well-fed and cared for for half a month, the five growing puppies ran towards Mo Yan, wagging their tails and rubbing against her legs, making happy sounds, despite the watchful eyes of the furball.

These little ones had been given diluted spiritual spring water. Although they hadn't developed intelligence, they were much smarter than ordinary puppies. With their naturally keen sense of smell, Mo Yan's strong spiritual aura made them instinctively close to her.

Mo Yan squatted down, smiling as she patted their round bodies. She took out five tea eggs from her space and fed them one by one. After playing with them for a while, she began to check the growth of the fruits, secretly watering the fruit trees with spiritual spring water.

Currently, each fruit tree had two to four fruits. As long as there were no serious pests or diseases, these fruits would grow and ripen. Although the quantity was not large, the total number of fruits in the orchard was considerable. Moreover, Da Chu lacked these rare fruits. When the time came for Yan Junyu to sell them at high prices, even if she only got half the profit, it would still be a substantial amount of silver.

The chickens raised in the orchard were also growing well, not only eating but also laying eggs frequently. The weeds and insects in the orchard became their food, and feeding them rice bran mixed with vegetable leaves in the mornings and evenings didn't cost much.

As for the medicinal field on the other mountain, since she hadn't found suitable caretakers, Mo Yan had to spend several hours there. Fortunately, the herbs in the field were grown from seeds from the space, requiring only watering, weeding, and pest prevention, without worrying about diseases.

After watering the medicinal field with diluted spiritual spring water, Mo Yan returned home, already late in the evening.

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Not long after dinner, Wu Shi came over in the dark. Her face looked terrible, her eyes red and swollen from crying.

Wu Shi tightly grasped Mo Yan's hand, tears streaming down her face before she could speak, "Yan girl, I want to divorce Mo Yongfu!"

  ## Chapter 501: Hatred (Part 2)

As soon as Xiao Ruiyuan stepped into the Marquis's residence, Wei Shi received the news. It was she who had instigated Xiao Ruiqing to secretly attempt to assassinate Xiao Ruiyuan. When she heard that Xiao Ruiyuan was poisoned and wouldn't survive, she felt heaven was finally on their side. She cursed Xiao Ruiyuan countless times in her heart, wishing for his swift death.

However, a series of unexpected events followed. She learned that not only did Xiao Ruiyuan not die, but he was also cured. This left her in constant fear, dreading the day Xiao Ruiyuan would discover their deeds and seek revenge.

When Xiao Ruiyuan returned in such an imposing manner, Wei Shi instinctively knew it was bad news. She had someone keep an eye on the study. Upon learning that her only son was to be banished from the capital to guard the ancestral tomb for life, she couldn't sit still any longer!

Hurrying over, Wei Shi's hair was slightly disheveled, her golden hairpin swaying haphazardly, and her face streaked with tears, making her look quite pathetic. Yet, she was born beautiful and appeared delicate. Despite being thirty-eight, she looked very young.

A frail and beautiful woman easily arouses a man's protective instinct. Sure enough, seeing Wei Shi in such a state, Xiao Xiongweng's anger vanished. Ignoring the presence of others, he embraced Wei Shi and comforted her gently.

Xiao Ruiyuan had long known someone was eavesdropping outside and that person would inform Wei Shi. But when Wei Shi entered, his already cold face seemed to freeze over, and the hatred in his eyes surged violently.

Seeing the two of them clinging to each other, he felt intensely disgusted and didn't want to look at them any longer. He walked out of the study, stopping outside the door to sternly instruct the waiting guards, "Escort Xiao Ruiqing out of the city before dark. If you fail, you will face punishment from Shiyi."

"Yes! Understood!" The guards responded in unison, their expressions serious.

The maids and servants who had followed Wei Shi were startled. Seeing Xiao Ruiyuan's fearsome demeanor, they were terrified, their faces pale, trembling as if they wished to shrink into the walls and never come out.

Xiao Ruiyuan glanced back at the study. Hearing no sound inside and then two hurried footsteps, a cold smile appeared on his lips. Without waiting for the obstructive pair to come out, he left with the guards.

Wei Shi hurriedly came out of the room, but all she saw was a fluttering corner of a robe as it disappeared around the corner. She felt as if all her strength had been drained, and she almost collapsed. Xiao Xiongweng, who had followed her out, caught her just in time.

Leaning weakly against Xiao Xion, tears streaming down her face, Wei Shi sobbed, "Marquis, Marquis, it's all my fault, not Qing'er's! If I hadn't admired you back then, hadn't acted on impulse and had Qing'er, my sister wouldn't have fallen ill and died early. The heir wouldn't have resented Qing'er and ruined his future. It's all my fault, my fault! I'm willing to guard the ancestral tomb in Qing'er's place. Please ask the heir to send me back to the ancestral home instead. Qing'er is innocent, boohoo!"

Although Wei Shi was blaming herself, Xiao Xiongweng heard it differently.

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Beg? A father begging his eldest son to spare his younger son? There's no such thing as a father begging his son! Hmph, that unfilial son hates Rou'er (Wei Shi's name), hates Qing'er, and must hate him too.

Now, that unfilial son is punishing Qing'er. Who knows if he won't punish him next? No, he can't let this unfilial son drive away Qing'er. He must stop him!

 Chapter 1392: It's the Top Scorer Again!!

When the carriage left the city, the commotion near the bulletin board grew louder. The officials pasted the list with the names of the candidates.

The examinees crowded around, searching for their names.

Someone from the outskirts couldn't see and asked loudly, "Who is the top scorer?"

"Meng Yun Zheng!"

"Wow, it's him again."

"I heard he was the top scorer in the county exam too. Now, he topped the prefectural exam, isn't that a double top scorer?"

"Where did Meng Yun Zheng come from? I've never heard of him before. It seems like he has never taken an exam before, and this is his first time, but he managed to get a double top scorer?"

"I heard he's quite handsome."

People discussed enthusiastically. Some candidates found their names and cheered loudly, while others who didn't see their names started crying in disappointment.

Meanwhile, the officials from the government were preparing to announce the results with gongs and drums.

Meng Yunzheng was the top scorer, a momentous occasion. The government officials naturally fought over the opportunity to do so.

Thus, two government officials with gongs and drums found their way to the small courtyard where Meng Yunzheng rented, and many people had gathered behind them.

Hearing the sound outside, Aunt He's heart skipped a beat. She quickly wiped her hands and went out to greet them.

The neighbors immediately shouted, "Aunt He, why are you still standing there? Call out Young Master Meng. He got the top score!"

Aunt He widened her eyes. It was the top scorer again.

Oh my goodness, Young Master Meng is amazing.

"Aunt He, move aside quickly." Someone couldn't stand her hesitation and pushed her to the side. Then, they looked inside and called out, "Young Master Meng, Young Master Meng."

Aunt He suddenly came to her senses and hurriedly said, "Young Master Meng is not at home. He had something urgent and left the city."

"What? Left the city?"

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At this time? He left so early, especially during such an important moment when everyone else was bathing and dressing up, waiting to check the results. Young Master Meng is really daring.

The two officials were also surprised. They thought they came to report the good news to the top scorer, which might earn them some benefits. But they didn't expect him to be absent.

Fortunately, Aunt He had already realized the situation and quickly handed them the money pouch that Meng Yunzheng had left behind before he left.

"Two officials, you've worked hard. This is the reward Young Master Meng asked me to prepare for you. When he comes back, I will let him know."

The money pouch was quite heavy, indicating that there was a considerable amount of money inside.

The two officials were satisfied, and they said to Aunt He, "Alright, then tell Young Master Meng when he returns that we will leave now."

"Sure, take care, sirs."

The officials left, but the others stayed behind, eager to get some information from Aunt He.

However, Aunt He quickly closed the courtyard gate.

As Meng Yunzheng and the others were completely unaware that their courtyard was surrounded, they left the city and headed straight for Zhong Village.

Meng Yunzheng finally told Shu Yu about his meeting with the leader of Dongqing Temple.

"We had a chat after the prefectural exam. It turns out that she has been traveling to different places in the southwest since she left Dong'an Prefecture. She also visited nearby counties but didn't return to Dongqing Temple."

Shu Yu's lips twitched. She didn't even go home when he was almost there.

"Why did she end up going to Zhong Village?"

Meng Yunzheng paused for a moment.

Then he chuckled, "I led her there. Didn't I send you a letter saying that I would detain her? If I hadn't led her to Zhong Village, she would probably have arrived in the capital by now."

 Chapter 1391: The Day of the Exam Results

Aunt He was curious, "What other situations? What do you mean?"

Xia Yan clicked his tongue, "When Miss Lu asks for the east, our young master won't even look towards the west. Our young master is absolutely devoted to Miss Lu and won't spare a glance at other girls. If anyone dares to harm Miss Lu, our young master will definitely make them pay..."

"This, you should tell her in front of Miss Lu." Suddenly, Meng Yunzheng's voice came from behind.

Xia Yan was startled and quickly stood up, retreating a couple of steps, "Young... Young Master, you're here. Did Miss Lu fall asleep?"

Meng Yun Zheng glanced at him, "Are you free?"

"No, Young Master, I'm very busy."

Meng Yunzheng handed him the tray without expression, "Feed the horses properly now, and tomorrow morning, prepare the carriage and leave the city."

"Understood, Young Master."

Meng Yunzheng turned and left, and only after Aunt He couldn't see him anymore, did she touch her pounding heart.

But the next moment, she suddenly thought of something and raised her head, "You're leaving the city tomorrow? But, isn't tomorrow the day when the exam results are announced?"

Xia Yan shrugged, "Didn't I tell you? Compared to matters with Miss Lu, the exam results are not important at all."

After a while, Aunt He finally understood the meaning of his words. So, Miss Lu didn't come to keep an eye on anyone?

Xia Yan didn't chat with her for long and had other things to do. He took the tray and went to the kitchen.

Seeing that it was getting late, Aunt He quickly finished washing the clothes and then went to the kitchen to prepare dinner before returning home while it was still dark outside.

Shu Yu had slept for a while and was feeling much better.

When she woke up, Meng Yunzheng was in the room. He had slept here last night too, but there was another bed in this room, and it was cooler to sleep on the mat during this hot weather.

"Feeling better?"

Meng Yun Zheng glanced at the injury on her palm. Fortunately, the medicine Zhao Xi gave her was quite effective, and Shu Yu's injury was not too serious.

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Shu Yu moved her hands and feet; although she still felt a bit stiff, her movements were fine.

But Meng Yun Zheng still brought the meal over personally.

Thus, Aunt He, who had come early to prepare breakfast, witnessed him feeding Shu Yu again.

After finishing the meal, Shu Yu couldn't wait to leave the city.

By now, the city gate was almost open. Meng Yun Zheng had already asked Xia Yan to prepare the carriage and bring it to the gate, then he helped Shu Yu out of the house.

Then he returned and gave Aunt He a bag of money.

"You'll have to look after the house. If we come back late and the official messenger comes to announce the results, you can use this money to reward him."

Aunt He became a little nervous, "Shouldn't Young Master wait until the official messenger has finished announcing the results before leaving? It won't take much time. The exam results are significant, after all."

"I can't wait." Meng Yun Zheng waved his hand and left quickly, getting on the carriage.

"Let's go."

Xia Yan flicked the reins, and the carriage rolled towards the city gate.

Meng Yunzheng placed a soft cushion as a pillow behind Shu Yu to make her more comfortable while sitting.

Shu Yu's body was not very agile, so she leaned back in the carriage and closed her eyes to rest.

Therefore, she didn't notice that the streets were already bustling early in the morning today. Many people were passing by, especially those nervous and anxious candidates who had gathered in front of the bulletin board early.

 Chapter 1390: Actually Fanning Herself

While Aunt He was speculating in her heart, her movements were gentle and swift as she quickly applied the medicine to Shu Yu.

Afterward, she brought some hot water to help Shu Yu wipe her body. After a whole day of riding, and in such hot weather, she felt sticky all over.

However, she couldn't take a bath after applying the medicine, so wiping herself clean was the best she could do.

Shu Yu adjusted her clothes, feeling refreshed and comfortable after the care she received.

"Thank you, Aunt He."

Aunt He waved her hand nervously, "No need to thank me, Miss. You should rest first. I'll go and prepare something to eat for you. Just let me know if you have any preferences."

Shu Yu smiled, "No need to trouble yourself. Ah Yun is already making something."

Aunt He was taken aback, "Ah Yun? Young Master Meng!!" She widened her eyes in disbelief, "This won't do." She was hired to do the cooking, and it was unimaginable for the master of the house to cook himself, "I'll go, I'll go."

Shu Yu didn't even get the chance to stop her before Aunt He had rushed out with the water basin.

Shu Yu, "..."

Aunt He hurried to the kitchen and saw that Meng Yunzheng had already prepared a bowl of noodles with two poached eggs on top, sprinkled with chopped green onions, making it look particularly appetizing. It seemed even better than what she could make.

She was stunned, "Young Master Meng, you, you can cook?"

"When you're away from home, you have to know a thing or two." Meng Yun Zheng said as he picked up the tray and headed back.

Aunt He quickly followed him, but Meng Yunzheng suddenly stopped, turned around, and said, "By the way, please take care of the maid by Miss Lu's side as well. Apply some medicine for her, and prepare some food for her too."

He didn't make much, just enough for Shu Yu.

Aunt He was still dazed but hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Meng Yunzheng returned to the room, and without waiting for Shu Yu to help, he fed her bite by bite.

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Leaning against the headboard, with a thick cotton blanket behind her, Shu Yu felt comfortable and let out a satisfied sigh.

"Full?" Meng Yun Zheng saw her sweating while eating and used a fan to cool her.

Feeling even more at ease, Shu Yu smiled, "Full and content. I want to sleep."

"Go ahead. Tomorrow, I'll take you to see the master of Dongqing Temple. I'll talk to you about him on the way."

Shu Yu opened her mouth to say something but was too tired to ask any more questions. She closed her eyes and fell asleep with the gentle swaying of the fan.

Meng Yunzheng continued to fan her for a while, making sure she was sound asleep before leaving the room.

Aunt He had already taken care of Ying Xi and was now washing the clothes in the yard.

However, she seemed absent-minded, occasionally looking towards Meng Yunzheng's room.

Xia Yan walked over and grinned, "What are you looking at?"

Aunt He was usually a woman of few words, but at this moment, she couldn't help but whisper, "Xia Xiaoren, is that young lady really Young Master Meng's fiancée? I've never seen Young Master Meng treat anyone so well before, doing everything personally. Just now, I accidentally caught a glimpse of Young Master even fanning Miss Lu himself."

He is the top candidate, the future scholar. Usually, he looks aloof and cold. Who would have thought he could be so meticulous and considerate?

Not only did he personally cook, but he also fanned her?

Isn't that something a wife should do for her husband? She and her husband had been married for decades, but he had never treated her so kindly. He would always ask her to add clothes or fan him when he felt hot or cold.

Xia Yan squatted down and chuckled, "Is this surprising to you? You haven't seen our young master in other situations."

 Chapter 1389: Young Master Meng's Fiancée?

Meng Yunzheng handed the medicine to Aunt He and introduced, "This is my fiancée, Ah Yu. You can call her Miss Lu. She rode all the way here and got injured. Please help her apply the medicine."

Fiancée??

Aunt He received the medicine box in a daze and looked at Shu Yu in shock.

Shu Yu smiled at her and nodded, "Thank you."

Aunt He suddenly came back to her senses. With Meng Yunzheng gone, she nervously and stutteringly said, "Miss, please don't be polite. I don't know where you're injured. I-I'll take a look for you."

Shu Yu felt a bit embarrassed and pointed to the sides of her thighs. Aunt He understood and realized why Meng Yun Zheng asked her to apply the medicine.

She carefully wiped and applied the ointment, sneakily glancing at Shu Yu while doing so.

So, Meng Yunzheng did have a fiancée after all. Now all the young ladies in the city would be heartbroken.

Meng Yunzheng was not only handsome but also talented in both literary and martial arts. He ranked first in the county exam, although the results of the prefectural exam hadn't been announced yet, even if he wasn't the top candidate this time, his rank shouldn't be far off.

In any case, he was already a well-known scholar.

With such a talented and good-looking young man, many prominent families were eager to marry into his family.

When the results of the county exam were just released, Aunt He had already witnessed it. Many people came to visit, bringing gifts and secretly inquiring about Meng Yunzheng's marital status.

Meng Yunzheng told everyone that he was already engaged and had a fiancée.

This kind of statement was acceptable to those with thin skin. Since he already had someone in his heart, it was only natural not to pester him. Some even took the opportunity to befriend him.

However, there were some people who didn't care at all. So what if he had a fiancée? The engagement was arranged before he achieved success. It was unlikely that the girl's family was exceptional. When the time came, he could simply cancel the engagement.

Not to mention just being engaged; even if they got married, he could always have an affair or keep a concubine. Wouldn't it be even better for Meng Yunzheng to enjoy the benefits of having multiple partners?

In fact, there were quite a few cases like this.

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Aunt He knew of one such case from last year. A scholar who had already married fell in love with a rich man's daughter. In pursuit of wealth and prosperity, he divorced his wife, citing her inability to bear a child for three years. Now, he was married into the wealthy family and received financial support from the in-laws. His social connections and resources had soared.

Meng Yunzheng was much better looking than that scholar, and he was the top candidate twice in a row. His future prospects were even more unpredictable. It was no wonder so many people came to see him.

Even at Aunt He's place, many people came to inquire.

Aunt He always followed whatever Meng Yunzheng said. Since he said he had a fiancée, she naturally told others the same thing.

But some people firmly believed that Meng Yunzheng was deliberately avoiding marriage. They had heard it from so many people that even Aunt He herself began to doubt whether Meng Yunzheng really had a fiancée.

She didn't expect to meet this mysterious fiancée today?

Aunt He didn't dare to inquire too much about Shu Yu. Although this girl was beautiful, her family background seemed quite good.

Not many families could afford to buy such good horses, and she rode them all the way here, ignoring her injuries. Could it be that she heard someone was interested in Meng Yunzheng, so she hurried over to keep an eye on him?

 Chapter 1388: Meng Yunzheng Applies Medicine

Shu Yu was taken aback, then turned her head and looked at him with delight, "Ah Yun!"

Meng Yunzheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked at her tired and haggard face with some pity and helplessness, "It's a good thing I arrived in time; otherwise, you would have hurt yourself. Even if you're in a hurry, you should have taken a carriage."

"I was afraid I wouldn't make it in time," Shu Yu's hands and feet trembled a little, "Is my master still here?"

"Yes," Meng Yunzheng carried her and walked into the courtyard, looking back to say to Xia Yan, "Support Ah Ying a little."

It was evident that both of them couldn't walk anymore.

Shu Yu let out a sigh of relief. As long as her master was still here, she could relax. She nestled in Meng Yun Zheng's arms and was carried into the courtyard.

The courtyard gate opened, and Shu Yu found that there was actually someone inside.

An older woman was doing laundry in the courtyard. When she saw them, she quickly stood up, "Master Meng."

Meng Yunzheng nodded and continued to carry Shu Yu into the house. The woman curiously observed their backs.

Entering the room, Meng Yunzheng poured her a glass of water and fed it to her. Then he went outside to fetch a basin of hot water and wiped her face.

Shu Yu didn't need to move at all; after all, her palms were blistered and her arms were trembling.

Looking at her swollen and broken palms, Meng Yun Zheng's brows furrowed tightly, regretting sending that letter.

"Do you have to be in such a hurry?" he sounded a bit angry, but it wasn't clear if he was angry with himself or with her.

Shu Yu bit her lip. She couldn't tell him that she had many doubts in her heart and wanted answers.

For example, she wanted to know if her master knew that she had crossed over and knew about the original Shu Yu. Why didn't he directly tell her about her identity? These questions had been haunting her for a long time, and they were always a lingering concern.

So when she learned about her master's whereabouts this time, she couldn't wait and came over, but she couldn't explain it clearly to Meng Yunzheng.

"Sorry, I won't do it again next time."

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Meng Yunzheng looked up and saw her tired appearance but didn't say anything more.

He went to fetch the ointment and carefully applied it to her hands. Shu Yu flinched, and Meng Yunzheng looked at her.

She chuckled dryly, "It hurts."

Meng Yunzheng blew on her hands and changed the subject to divert her attention, "After I finish applying the ointment on your hands, I'll ask Aunt He to help you with your legs as well. What do you want to eat tonight? I'll cook for you later."

With her hands in such a condition, her thighs must be even worse. But they hadn't gotten married yet, so he didn't feel comfortable taking care of that.

Aunt He?

Shu Yu turned her head, "Is that the woman in the courtyard?"

"Yes." Meng Yun Zheng nodded, his actions gentle, "Aunt He lives in the house in the alley ahead. After I rented this courtyard, I hired her to do some work here during the day."

Although Meng Yun Zheng had Xia Yan as his attendant, Xia Yan's cooking skills were really not good.

Moreover, Xia Yan was busy running errands for him, inquiring about news, and hardly stayed at home.

So Meng Yunzheng hired Aunt He to help with the cooking and cleaning during the day, and she would go back home to rest at night.

Aunt He was an honest and hardworking person who didn't talk too much and didn't cross boundaries. They had gotten along well in the past few months.

Shu Yu nodded and then asked about her master's whereabouts.

"She's in Zhong's Village, thirty miles outside the city," Meng Yunzheng said as he finished applying the ointment to her, then got up and went outside to call Aunt He.

Aunt He came quickly. Shu Yu wanted to ask more about her master, but when she saw Aunt He coming in, she temporarily kept quiet.

Forget it, applying the ointment was more important.

 Chapter 1387: Weak and Soft

Passing by the workshop, Shu Yu gave a few instructions.

At this time, the workshop was the busiest. She had no choice but to leave. However, the workshop had been operating for nearly a year, and both the managers and the workers were familiar with the process. Everything was running smoothly, and she didn't need to worry too much.

The only thing that required caution was when the dried fruit shop needed to replenish goods and the palace needed supplies. She told Da Niu and the managers to work harder during this period, and she would reward them with a bonus once it was over.

Da Niu assured her that he had matured a lot, and there was no problem with these matters.

After finishing her instructions, Shu Yu took Ying Xi and rode her horse towards Changjin Prefecture.

Changjin Prefecture was closer to the capital and had a better geographical location, so it was more prosperous and affluent than Dong'an Mansion.

Recently, the emperial exam had just ended, and the results were not yet out, so there were even more people in the city.

Shu Yu and Ying Xi rushed for nine days before finally arriving at the entrance of Changjin Mansion.

Seeing the long line of people entering the city, Shu Yu rested half-lying on the back of her horse.

She was extremely tired. During these nine days, except for sleeping at night, they had been on the road almost all day.

Now her hands and feet were weak and soft, and she didn't feel like moving.

"Miss, we're entering the city."

Shu Yu forced herself to perk up and followed the crowd into Changjin Mansion.

At this time, it was already late, but she still found her way to the address given by Meng Yunzheng.

Fortunately, her fiancé was thoughtful enough to send the letter along with a detailed hand-drawn map of the surrounding area and the location of various shops and alleys.

Meng Yunzheng was quite talented in drawing, and everything was clearly marked.

As a result, Shu Yu easily found her way and stopped in front of a quiet little courtyard after turning a few corners.

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This courtyard was rented by Meng Yunzheng. He returned to his original household registration to take the county exam, and his original household registration was in Chenggu County under Changjin Prefecture.

Meng's family was in Chenggu County.

But Meng Yunzheng was not familiar with the Meng family, so he lived with them for a while and then came to the Changjin city after taking the county exam.

Since the county exam and the prefectural exam were both taken in the Changjin city, he told his cousin in advance that he would come here to review in advance, rented the house in advance, and avoided the panic of being rushed at the last minute.

Since then, he moved out of the Meng family and never returned. After the county exam was completed and the results came out, he sent a letter to his cousin, informing him that he had passed and would continue to prepare for the prefectural exam.

His cousin didn't stop him, after all, the exam was important. He had seen many examinees nervously preparing for the exam, and he didn't want to add trouble and pressure to Meng Yunzheng. Naturally, he let him do as he pleased and come over as he pleased.

Shu Yu looked at the tightly closed courtyard door and didn't know if Meng Yunzheng was at home.

She took a deep breath and dismounted from the horse.

But her legs didn't seem to listen to her, and they started to tremble as soon as she exerted force.

As a result, when she was halfway down, her whole body suddenly stiffened, and a gust of wind blew past her. Her waist was tightened, and she smelled a familiar scent. Someone securely held her in their arms.

 Chapter 1386: Unexpected Incident with the Master

Shu Yu thought her days would continue smoothly until her master returned after half a month. By then, Young Master Tan would have mostly detoxified, and Doctor Zhao and An Ning could go home. Even Meng Yunzheng, who had finished his Prefectural exam, would be waiting to reunite with them.

She imagined it beautifully, but two days before the half-month mark, she received a letter from Meng Yunzheng, which puzzled her. He had already finished the prefectural exam, and when the results came out, he should have come back directly without the need to write a letter.

Especially this letter, which was delivered urgently at great cost.

With suspicion, Shu Yu opened the letter and was stunned.

In the letter, Meng Yunzheng said that he met the Dongqing Temple master at Changjin Prefecture, and the master was heading to the capital in the next stop.

Knowing that Shu Yu definitely wanted to meet the master, he decided to temporarily detain the master and asked Shu Yu to come to Changjin Prefecture.

Shu Yu was completely dumbfounded. The next stop was to the capital? Why was she going in the completely opposite direction? Shouldn't she be on her way back at this time?

Her head was throbbing with pain, and she immediately ran to the Dongqing Temple Temple.

After a long silence, Qiu Dao Gu finally spoke and explained to Shu Yu.

Shu Yu felt betrayed. "What about the rule that monks don't tell lies? You liars!"

She believed them so much!

Qiu Dao Gu fell silent again for a while, then looked up, her eyes clearly showing that she didn't lie.

As Shu Yu recalled her words, it seemed to be true. She felt that sister Qiu had become cunning.

She was so angry that she couldn't even speak.

She drank two large glasses of water to calm down. "Bring me the letter from my master again."

Qiu Dao Gu handed it to her, and Shu Yu saw four words written on it - "In the absence of accidents."

So, her master didn't lie, right?

With a "thump," she stood up, turned around, and left.

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Qiu Dao Gu hurriedly caught up a few steps and asked, "Miss, are you going to Changjin Prefecture to find the master?"

"Yes."

"Then wait a moment, Miss."

Shu Yu turned her head in confusion and saw Qiu Dao Gu rush out and quickly return with a package and a letter, which she handed over. "Could you please deliver these things to the master?"

Shu Yu, "..."

She wanted to kill someone. She had just experienced the blow of being 'fooled' by them, okay?

She took a deep breath, looked at Qiu Dao Gu, who had a sincere expression on her face, and almost begged, "Hehe." Shu Yu took the package and letter, turned around, and quickly left.

If she stayed any longer, she feared she might have a heart attack.

When she returned home, she hardly hesitated and immediately decided to go to Changjin Prefecture.

Her master's whereabouts were uncertain, and waiting for her was just too difficult. Even if she consciously searched for her, she could still miss her for two years.

Finally knowing her whereabouts, Shu Yu was determined to meet her.

Of course, the elderly lady and others agreed and supported her. The Dongqing Temple's master was their benefactor, and they had missed each other so far, always avoiding meeting.

This time, Shu Yu didn't take a carriage; riding a horse would be faster.

 Chapter 1385: Lu Si Xing Buys a Cart

After sending out the letter, Shu Yu let out a sigh of relief and continued with her busy schedule.

The instant noodle business hadn't fully expanded yet, and the escorts who went out on business trips hadn't returned, so there was still some inventory left.

Coincidentally, it was the time for sunflower harvesting, so the workshop became busy again with roasting sunflower seeds and extracting sunflower oil.

During this period, Shu Yu spent most of her time busy in the workshop and would return to the county town once every three or four days.

Unexpectedly, when she returned this time, she found out that her fourth aunt had bought a mule cart.

Since they made some money from the previous stall, Lu Sixing began to consider saving up some more. She wanted to buy a small courtyard in the county town to accommodate her family.

However, their family still didn't have enough money to buy a house.

Around that time, Yuan Shanchuan got promoted and was transferred to work in the north of the city.

The distance from their home was a bit far.

Lu Sixing considered whether they should move, after all, the house they were currently renting was in this area.

However, Yuan Shanchuan rejected the idea. They were already familiar with the surroundings, and their child had playmates nearby. Lu Sixing was used to the environment, and her third brother and sister-in-law were nearby. If they suddenly moved to an unfamiliar place, it would be an adjustment for them.

Yuan Shanchuan thought it wasn't necessary. Moreover, the place he was transferred to was too remote and unsuitable for Lu Sixing and the two children.

He would work a bit harder and wake up earlier, and return home later every day. They decided not to move.

But considering his wife and children, and his wife's concern for him, they decided to buy a mule cart for him to use for daily travel.

Originally, they thought of buying a donkey, which was cheaper and more convenient. However, they reconsidered and decided on a mule cart instead, as it could accommodate the whole family. Later, when Yuan Shanchuan had a day off, he could take his family out for a trip.

So the decision was made.

Liang Shi was envious when she saw it, and Lu Sanzhu was itching to have one too.

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Now, whether it was their eldest brother or second brother, or their fourth sister, all had carts. Only their family didn't have one, and they had to rely on their two legs for transportation. They hadn't felt it before, but now they suddenly felt exhausted...

However, their family had no money. They had finally saved up a little, but they gave it all to Shu Yu to pay off the debt.

If they had known, they should have bought a smaller house. Maybe by now, they would have paid off the debt and had enough money to buy a cart.

The couple lamented.

Li Shi didn't care much. A mule cart was nothing special; every family had one. Her family's mule cart was given by her son as a filial gift, and her sister-in-law had to work hard to buy one herself. Thinking about it, she felt quite proud.

But she felt a bit sour about Yuan Shanchuan's promotion. She felt that it was all because of Shu Yu's influence.

Shu Yu had heard about Yuan Shanchuan's promotion, but she didn't pay much attention to it. The promotion was decided by the current county magistrate.

The new county magistrate had just arrived in Jiangyuan County and didn't have as much power and manpower as Xiang Weinan had. He needed capable people, so when there was an opportunity, he promoted those who were competent.

Yuan Shanchuan was diligent and persevering. Before Xiang Weinan left, he had made significant contributions when searching for evidence against the Shu family.

The new county magistrate appreciated that, so whenever there was a chance, he promoted him.

Shu Yu didn't think the new county magistrate was doing it to save face for her.

She became busier, and during this time, she went to Dongqing Temple and the capital once.

Xiao Shi recovery was going well, and she was gradually regaining her vitality.

She also visited the Tan family. Young Master Tan was now able to eat and get out of bed, no longer spending his days lying down.

For this, Master Tan and his wife were very grateful to Doctor Zhao.

 Chapter 1384: Returning after Half a Month

The letter was received today?" Shu Yu asked casually.

Sister Qiu lowered her head, feeling a bit guilty. In fact, she had received the letter two days ago. She had intended to inform Shu Yu about it, but with the ongoing entrance exams at the temple, there were too many visitors seeking blessings and good luck. She became busy and forgot about the letter.

Yesterday, when Shu Yu came, she was preoccupied with arranging accommodations for Xiao Shi and completely forgot about the letter. It was only after Shu Yu had left that she remembered it.

Fortunately, Shu Yu had come back today, and she quickly handed the letter from the head of Dongqing Temple to her.

Sister Qiu silently reminded herself that as a nun, she shouldn't tell lies or deceive others, so she decided to avoid the topic and urged Shu Yu, "You should open the letter and read it."

Shu Yu didn't mind and was relieved to finally receive news from her master. She quickly walked to the side and opened the letter.

The letter from the head of Dongqing Temple was short, but even in its brevity, it brought good news.

Besides giving some instructions to Sister Qiu, the letter mentioned that the master would return to the temple in half a month.

"Is my master finally coming back?" Shu Yu asked excitedly.

She was delighted as she had been eagerly waiting for her master's return.

Shu Yu was too excited to notice Sister Qiu's hesitant expression.

Yes, unless there are any unforeseen circumstances, the head of the temple should be returning soon.

But if there were any unforeseen circumstances, things might not go as expected.

After all, Sister Qiu had received such letters five times before, and each time, the master had failed to return as promised.

However, looking at Shu Yu's joyful expression, Sister Qiu couldn't bring herself to disappoint her. She could only say, "The letter from the head of the temple said so."

Shu Yu read the letter again and returned it to Sister Qiu.

"Thank you, Sister Qiu. I'll be heading back now. Please take care of Sister Xiao for me. I've been quite busy lately, so I'll come to visit her in a few days."

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"Don't worry, she is a guest of Dongqing Temple now, and we will take good care of her."

Shu Yu returned to Xiao Shi's room. By now, Doctor Zhao had prepared the medicine and the prescription for the medicated food. They decided to leave the mountain together.

Although Xiao Shi was reluctant to see Shu Yu leave, she couldn't keep someone with her all the time.

As they left, Xiao Shi stood in the courtyard, watching them depart with a hint of reluctance.

Once they reached the foot of the mountain, Doctor Zhao and Ah Ning were to return to the Tan family in the capital, so they bid farewell to Shu Yu.

"The sunflowers on the farm have just been harvested, and there are many other things to take care of. I have to go back to the county town. Take care of yourselves, Ah Ning, learn from your grandmaster, and I'll come to see you again in a few days."

"I understand, Second Sister. Tell our parents that I'm doing well. Master said I'm progressing quickly. Although I couldn't diagnose anything when examining Young Master Tan, I'll keep working hard."

"I believe in you."

Shu Yu waved her hand and watched them enter the city gate before turning back.

When the carriage passed by the estate, she glanced at it. With Da Niu there, she felt much more at ease and didn't go to the workshop this time. Instead, she headed straight back to the county town.

Once she arrived home, the first thing she did was write a letter to Qi Lie.

She informed him about Xiao Shi's safe arrival and settling down. She also detailed all the matters that Doctor Zhao had taken care of. After some hesitation, she decided to include the issue of Young Master Tan being poisoned, just like Xiao Shi.

 Chapter 1383: Letter from the Dongqing Temple Master

Doctor Zhao nodded, and Shu Yu felt a bit regretful.

Then, Doctor Zhao proceeded to administer acupuncture to Young Master Tan, and after making him eat something, he expressed his intention to go out and find medicinal herbs.

Master Tan naturally agreed and even planned to have the household servants accompany him to lend a hand.

However, Doctor Zhao declined their offer as he was not used to having people follow him around.

Master Tan didn't insist, as the esteemed physician, Doctor Zhao, had his own way of doing things, and it wouldn't be wise to interfere and risk making him unhappy.

Shu Yu also took her leave and, along with Doctor Zhao and Ah Ning, departed from the Tan family, bringing the gratitude gift prepared by Madam Tan.

Once they left the city, they headed straight for the Dongqing Temple.

While riding in the carriage, Shu Yu brought up the matter of Xiao Shi, "I suspect that Xiao Shi and Young Master Tan were poisoned with the same substance."

Doctor Zhao stroked his chin, "Oh, there's such a thing."

Upon arriving at the Dongqing Temple, they were allowed to enter the backyard due to Doctor Zhao's profession as a physician.

Xiao Shi seemed to be doing well here; after spending the night, her spirits visibly improved.

She was pleased to see Shu Yu, "It's quiet here. I went to bed early last night and didn't wake up until Chen hour today. I haven't slept so soundly and peacefully in a long time; it's probably because a heavy burden has been lifted from my heart."

Shu Yu was relieved to see her in good spirits and asked Doctor Zhao to examine her.

After examining her, he nodded, saying, "Indeed, it's the same type of poison."

He looked at Shu Yu, "Moreover, this poison should have originated from the southwest region, but it's not present in this area."

The southwest? That's where she had once been exiled.

However, the southwest is vast, and it might not necessarily be from the Linzhang Prefecture.

Shu Yu temporarily put this matter aside and then asked Doctor Zhao, "How is my sister-in-law's condition?"

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"It's not bad," Doctor Zhao replied, "The person who poisoned her must have administered a higher dose compared to Young Master Tan. Therefore, while Young Master Tan held on for two years, your sister-in-law might have only half a year left before succumbing to the illness. However, due to that, her exposure to the poison was shorter, and the toxicity hasn't deeply rooted in her body like Young Master Tan. Your poison was resolved by the physician from the Imperial palace, wasn't it?"

Xiao Shi nodded repeatedly, "Yes, that's right."

She preferred fewer people knowing about her survival, so the emperor directly had the chief physician handle her case.

The chief physician also said the same thing at the time - her exposure to the poison was short, making the detoxification somewhat easier. Nevertheless, she had experienced the pain, and the feeling of wanting to die was enough for her to experience once in her life.

Doctor Zhao murmured, "Your condition isn't problematic. Although there's still some residual poison, if you take your medicine on time, I'll administer two rounds of acupuncture in a while, and it should be completely cleared. However, you should pay attention to your diet and keep your mood pleasant. I'll write down a few medicinal recipes for you to take every two days to help regulate your body."

Xiao Shi was very grateful, "Thank you, Doctor Zhao."

Doctor Zhao then went to attend to her needs, and Ah Ning helped her.

After chatting with Xiao Shi for a while, Shu Yu got up and went to find Sister Qiu.

Unexpectedly, Sister Qiu came to find her at the same time, "Follow me."

Shu Yu followed Sister Qiu with a puzzled expression into her room, where she saw Sister Qiu taking out a letter.

Shu Yu's eyes lit up when she saw the envelope, "Is this a letter from Master?"

What a coincidence! She had just come to inquire about Master's news, and now she received a letter.