Chapter 2258: The Main Group Returns

Chapter 2258: The Main Group Returns


  With all these matters at hand, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng no longer paid much attention to them.

  The preparations for the wedding were extensive and complicated. Due to Shu Yu's status as the county princess, the government was also keeping an eye on it and had sent a nanny to assist.

  Even the Prefect Magistrate Fei, dispatched someone because the marriage of the county princess was subject to regulations.

  However, Shu Yu had already obtained the emperor's permission for this, and she didn't want to make it too complicated. So, it was treated as a regular girl's wedding, and her family members were at ease.

  In this way, Magistrate Fei didn't say much and only instructed that if there were any needs, they should send messengers.

  Shu Yu accepted his instructions and, amidst the bustling preparations, Zhao Xi's caravan finally arrived in the county six days before the wedding.

  Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng went to the city gate to greet them. The others were fine, but the first-timers, Uncle Meng's family, Yao Yao's family, the mother and daughter from the Hou family, and aunt Hong, were all quite curious.

  Kang Shi was the first to run over and exclaimed, "Ah Yu, when we passed by the sunflower field on the way here, it was so beautiful that we didn't want to leave. Mumu nearly jumped out of the carriage window to go and play. Your elder brother said that the sunflower field belongs to you, the scenery painted by Master Shanjun, is that right?"

  Hou Shi and the others also approached, their eyes shining as they looked at her.

  Shu Yu smiled and said, "Yes, you came at the right time. It's the peak season for sunflowers now. Sometime later, I'll take you to see the view from a higher place, and that scenery will be even more breathtaking."

  "A higher place? Are you referring to the hill where scholar Meng's Academy is located?"

  "Yes, you can rest at home for now. In a couple of days, I'll have someone take you there to see."

  Kang Shi waved her hand, "No rush, no rush. Your wedding is the most important thing right now, and you're already so busy. You don't need to worry about us."

  Shu Yu thought about it and realized that there was no hurry. While chatting, she led everyone into the city.

  The Lu family's courtyard was spacious, and Hou's family, Yao's family, and Aunt Hong were all accommodated there.

  Uncle Meng's family, on the other hand, followed Meng Pei back to the Meng family's residence.

  Little Huohuo insisted on going back to the Zhao family when it was time for him to return. The two little guys looked like they were bidding farewell to each other for life and refused to be separated.

  In the end, Yao's family of three went to stay at Zhao Xi's house.

  The Zhao family also had Doctor Zhao, who had developed a fondness for children. With Little Huohuo's return, he was delighted, and bringing along a little friend made him even happier. The house, which had been quiet for quite some time, was now lively again, and the two mischievous kids nearly knocked the roof off.

  Meng Yunzheng found a moment to ask Zhao Xi about the situation in Huajiang Prefecture. Zhao Xi replied, "We stayed in Huajiang Prefecture for a day, and I went to visit the wealthy man who married Wei Shi. It's just as Wei Tang said; that family has fallen on hard times. Their businesses and properties have all been slowly eaten up by others. In a year's time, the servants and workers in the household have been sold or have left, and now that wealthy man can only live in a small courtyard."

  "I found the former steward from before Wei Shi disappeared and asked him. His side only said they couldn't find her, but he suspected that Wei Shi had gone to the docks. So, I went to the docks and asked around, and believe it or not, someone had actually seen Wei Shi there."

  Zhao Xi had a portrait of Wei Shi in his possession. Even though she had been missing for a year, the witness was deeply impressed because Wei Shi had bumped into him in a fluster and had even bitten him. That's why the memory was so vivid.

  In fact, when that wealthy merchant was looking for someone, he also had a portrait of Wei Shi.