Chapter 2000: Departure

Chapter 2000: Departure

Meng Yunzheng got into the carriage before inquiring about Lu Wu's purpose. After listening to Shu Yu, he pondered for a moment and said, "Isn't there officer Cheng? If he goes back this time and informs the local authorities, it should be quite easy."

Shu Yu hadn't initially thought of Cheng Xian for help, considering his high position as an official under the Prefect Magistrate. She didn't want to owe him any favors.

So, she decided to write letters to the Hui Feng Escort Agency and Wang Changdong. Wang Changdong was currently working in the county office of Heichang County and was highly regarded by the county magistrate. Although Qingxuan County was not under his jurisdiction, Wang Changdong had many connections, and people in the neighboring county also knew him well.

Meng Yunzheng nodded in agreement, "Indeed, Wang Changdong is more suitable for this task."

Cheng Xian's status was too high, and every action he took represented the Prefect Magistrate's intentions. If he specifically went to look after a few unfamiliar girls, it would disturb their normal lives and make them the center of attention, contradicting their desire for a low-profile life.

Wang Changdong, on the other hand, was a local, with a moderate status that could ensure the safety and peace of the girls without drawing unwanted attention.

However, while Shu Yu didn't ask Cheng Xian for assistance personally, she entrusted him to deliver the letter to Wang Changdong.

But when Cheng Xian heard the name Qingxuan County, his expression became somewhat strange.

Shu Yu found it curious, "What's wrong with Qingxuan County?"

"It's quite a coincidence. Cheng's shop is located in Qingxuan County, and that's where Cheng Wenbao and his sister are headed," Cheng Xian explained.

Shu Yu responded, "...That is indeed quite a coincidence."

Cheng Xian took the letter, saying, "I'll make sure to deliver this letter for you."

"Thank you." Shu Yu had prepared a lot of melon seeds and sunflower oil for him to keep some and share some with Cheng's family.

The next day, Cheng Xian left, but he didn't travel with Shu Yu and her group.

While Shu Yu's group traveled leisurely by carriage, Cheng Xian had urgent matters to attend to, so he rode quickly. There was no time to delay on the road.

After Cheng Xian's departure, Shu Yu settled the matters related to the shop and returned the rented courtyard before setting off.

Two carriages, six people, and a pile of miscellaneous items filled the carriages to the brim.

Meng Yunzheng saw them off from the city, watching the carriages until they disappeared from sight. His departing figure carried an inexplicable sense of loneliness.

Initially feeling a bit tired, Shu Yu leaned against the carriage, swaying gently.

However, not long after they left, she heard the voices of three young men arguing on the carriage behind her.

Shu Yu lifted the curtain and asked the driver, Ying Dong, "What are they arguing about?"

Shu Rui leaned out as well, asking, "Second sister, which places will we pass by on our way back?"

Shu Yu replied, "Didn't I explain the route to you yesterday? Have you forgotten already?"

"No, we were just thinking, when we pass by Huajiang Prefecture, can we visit Tianning County?" Er Niu asked as he leaned out.

Tianning County... coincidentally, that was where Shu Yu planned to go. She wondered why these three youngsters were so concerned about that place.

"What do you want to do in Tianning County?" Shu Yu asked.