Chapter 2309: The Second Madam Comes Knocking

Chapter 2309: The Second Madam Comes Knocking

Shu Quan was somewhat apprehensive as he unfolded the note. After reading the words on it, he hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and clenched the note tightly.

The note contained just a few sentences: Shu Yu informed Shu Quan that she had already read the letter he sent to the capital. She understood his intentions, and once the matter was resolved, the higher-ups would naturally recognize his merit, allowing the second branch of the family to overcome their current difficulties. Now, she needed information about Shu Feng's unusual behavior during this time. He should write it down and find an opportunity to openly deliver it to the Fang family tonight.

Shu Quan repeated the words "recognize his merit" several times in a low voice. "At this point, I'll trust you one more time."

He had no choice but to trust her now.

He burned the note in his hand and then searched the room, finding only a piece of rough paper, on which he wrote down Shu Feng's recent circumstances using charcoal.

Meanwhile, Shu Yu and her group had returned to the Fang family. Aunt Fang and Fang's father were preparing dinner, and Xia Yan was helping. Fang's father had gone to the mountains today to hunt some game, and combined with the meat, wine, and vegetables that Shu Yu and her companions had brought, they had a table full of delicious dishes.

Fang Xiyue's father sighed, "Apart from when Ah Yue got married, we haven't had such a sumptuous meal in a long time."

Although life in the Fang family had improved, dishes like these were still a rarity.

Meng Yunzheng poured him a drink. "These are from our hometown. Uncle Fang, try them."

"Alright, alright." Fang's father happily took a few sips and his eyes lit up. "This wine is excellent."

Aunt Fang shook her head helplessly, but she didn't say anything and allowed them to enjoy the meal. She then turned to Shu Yu and asked, "How long will you be staying here?"

"It's not clear yet. We came to find my master, but she's been out these past few days, and we don't know when she'll return. However, I plan to stay for a while after my master's business is finished. Auntie knows I'm running a business now, and I want to see if the prefectural city is suitable for opening a shop to sell our family's goods."

If it was suitable, she would stay a bit longer, perhaps ten days or half a month. If not, she might return sooner.

Aunt Fang calculated in her mind and thought that Shu Yu would likely stay in the southwest for at least ten days.

"Alright, you go ahead and take care of your business. If you have time, come and visit our home."

"Okay."

As they chatted, a familiar voice suddenly came from outside, "County Princess Wen'an, County Princess Wen'an, come out..."

Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged a glance and fell silent for a moment. "It sounds like the voice of the second madam from the Shu family."

"Let's go and see."

They stepped outside, and Aunt Fang, looking at Shu Quan and the second madam standing at the door, frowned and asked unhappily, "What are you doing here? Making a commotion outside the door, disturbing the county princess. Aren't you afraid we'll report to steward Yu?"

Hearing the mention of steward Yu, the second madam became somewhat apprehensive. It was Shu Quan who pulled her forward, and she straightened her chest slightly, saying, "I-I came to find County Princess Wen'an. I have something to discuss with her. How did it disturb you?"

Shu Yu stood on the steps, looking down at them. "You came to find me? I don't have much to do with your Shu family anymore."

"Even though you don't have much to do with us, that Hou girl... is still a member of the Shu family, isn't she? Oh, she's married and enjoying herself in the capital now. How can she just disown her own father? It's embarrassing to say it out loud."

Shu Yu narrowed her eyes. "What are you trying to say?"