Chapter 2298: A Letter from 'Master'

Chapter 2298: A Letter from 'Master'

The content of the letter was very simple, consisting of only a few sentences.

In essence, it said, "Ah Yu, your master is facing some trouble in the southwest and needs your help. Please come quickly."

With just a few sentences, Shu Yu could tell that this letter was not written by her master. It was likely written by Shu Feng or someone else imitating her master's handwriting.

She looked at Meng Yunzheng, who spoke in a serious tone, "Pack your things and inform your family. We'll depart tomorrow."

"Alright."

When Shu Yu discussed this matter with Grandma Lu, her brows almost knotted together. "You're going to the southwest? You've only returned from the capital for a little over a month, and now you're leaving again. Isn't it a bit rushed?"

Shu Yu couldn't reveal the true nature of the situation to Grandma Lu. Instead, she explained, "My master sent a letter, saying that she needs my help with something in the southwest. Since it's my master's request, I naturally have to go."

Once it involved her master's request, Grandma Lu couldn't oppose it. She nodded, "If it's your master's matter, then it's indeed necessary to go."

She then asked Meng Yunzheng, "Are you going too? What about the gathering of academies in the north?"

"No problem. Our academy was just established this year. Even if I go, it's just to gain some experience and understand the rules. Right now, the temple Leader's matter is more important. I also don't know what trouble she encountered. By going there, I can lend a hand. Besides, now that Ah Yu and I are married, the Sect Leader didn't have a chance to participate in our wedding. This time, we can formally acknowledge our relationship and perform the tea ceremony."

Grandma Lu nodded again, "That's true."

However, she still expressed some concern, "This trip, will it be dangerous?"

Shu Yu chuckled, "What could be dangerous? I'm a county princess now, and Ah Yun is a newly crowned top scholar. Wherever we go, we have a certain status. Moreover, my master asked me to come because of my identity as a county princess."

She made it sound light-hearted, and Grandma Lu couldn't help but feel reassured. She sighed, "When you two got married last year, that gentleman said you would be busy in the second half of the year, and there wouldn't be a better day than June. Now, it seems that he was right."

Grandma Lu originally thought that the fortune teller's prediction was related to Meng Yunzheng going to the academy for an academic exchange.

The others in the Lu family had already grown accustomed to Shu Yu frequently going out. Since she had explained the reason, they didn't find anything unusual.

However, Hou Shi, who still lived in the Lu family's residence, was well aware of the contents of the letter. She knew the true purpose of their trip to the southwest.

She didn't quite agree with it. "Why do both of you need to go in person? This matter is related to the Second Prince. I think it would be better if I send someone back to inform Prefect Magistrate Fei, who will definitely meet with the Emperor. By then..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Shu Yu interrupted her, "Don't tell Prefect Magistrate Fei about this matter. It's better for the Wan family not to get involved. In fact, it's better if you forget about that letter altogether. Understand? Rest assured, Ah Yun will send a letter to the capital, and we won't encounter any issues."

After some brief contemplation, Hou Shi understood. She had heard her master mention that Meng Yunzheng had a previous acquaintance with the Emperor.

With that in mind, she felt relieved. "Alright, just be careful."

Shu Yu smiled, "We will. Oh, Aunt Hou, we'll be leaving tomorrow, and there's something we might need your help with."

She immediately asked, "Please tell me."