Chapter 2245: We Accompany Mother Out of the City

Chapter 2245: We Accompany Mother Out of the City

Shu Yu truly enjoyed the royal banquet.

Taking advantage of the moments when the emperor and Meng Yunzheng were engrossed in conversation, she discreetly moved most of the dishes into her own bowl.

Occasionally, the emperor would cast a glance at her and notice that Meng Yunzheng, who was multitasking, managed to serve her food while they talked.

Shu Yu also worried that Meng Yunzheng might forget to eat while engrossed in conversation. Whenever she found something delicious, she'd put a little on his plate, tugging at his sleeve to remind him to take a couple of bites.

This kind of interaction between them seemed like they had done it many times before, demonstrating their deep understanding and rapport.

The emperor, watching all of this, felt a hint of envy.

He had many women by his side, ranging from the empress to concubines and beauties of various types, but none of them interacted like an ordinary couple, as Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng did.

Well, he was just a solitary individual. He had chosen his own path, so why should he covet the ordinary lives of commoners?

After finishing her meal, Shu Yu was led by the Chief Eunuch to pay a visit to the Empress.

Since the Empress and Shu Yu had no vested interests, and Shu Yu was leaving the next day, coupled with Meng Yunzheng's close relationship with the emperor, the Empress treated Shu Yu quite warmly.

Knowing that they were getting married upon returning home, she even rewarded Shu Yu with an exquisite headpiece and presented her with a pair of valuable jade bracelets.

When the eunuch carried these items behind Shu Yu to meet with Meng Yunzheng in the front hall, Meng Yunzheng also brought out a pile of items that had been bestowed by the emperor.

The two of them exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh.

As night fell, Shu Yu and Meng Yun Zheng didn't delay any longer. They quickly returned home, washed up, and rested.

On their last night in the capital, everyone had gone to bed early. The next morning, several carriages departed from Futai Street.

Halfway there, the carriage Shu Yu was in separated from the others and headed to the Hong family's residence, while the rest continued out of the city.

Aunt Hong had been waiting at the door for a long time, but she wasn't alone. Alongside her were her two sons and a daughter, as well as three large families from the Hong clan, a bustling crowd crowding around the entrance.

Shu Yu, "..."

Aunt Hong took two bundles from her son's hands and waved to Xiao Songle, who had poked his head out, then turned to Shu Yu with some embarrassment. "I have quite a lot of stuff..."

"It's just two bundles; it's not much. Don't worry, there's room."

Ying Xi got off the carriage and helped Aunt Hong up.

The inside of the carriage was quite spacious, and Aunt Hong felt a bit relieved.

After sitting down nervously, she waved to the Hong family and said, "Alright, I'm leaving now. You all can go back."

But the eldest son, took a step forward. "Mother, this is your first long journey, and we're worried. Let us accompany you for a bit."

"No need, I'm in a carriage, you won't catch up."

"It's okay; we've hired two mule carriages in advance. Look, here they come. We'll escort you to the city gate; it's not far."

Aunt Hong was surprised and turned to see that there were indeed two mule carriages; she had no idea about this.

Meng Yunzheng spoke, "It's fine; it's rare for them to show filial piety. Let them escort you to the city gate."

Regardless of whether the Hong family's concern was genuine or not, he couldn't refuse their offer to accompany Aunt Hong on her first long journey.

Aunt Hong didn't say much more. In truth, she was a bit anxious, but with her children accompanying her, she could divert her attention somewhat.

So, Shu Yu's carriage went ahead, while the Hong family members crowded onto the mule carriages behind, making their way to the city gate.