Chapter 1997: Fulfillment

Chapter 1997: Fulfillment

Meng Yunzheng sheathed his sword and said, "Thank you for the concession."

The audience seemed to snap back to reality at this moment and burst into cheers.

"Amazing, Young Master Meng! Are you really just a scholar who passed the prefectural examination? With your skills, you could easily become the top martial arts!"

"Brilliant! Young Master Meng is truly a rare talent, excelling in both literature and martial arts."

"Young Master Meng, let me challenge you."

"I'm next."

"Don't rush, let me go first."

The martial escorts in the audience were not intimidated but eager to challenge him.

Meng Xiaoshu laughed heartily and, seeing that Yunzheng didn't object, allowed them to come forward.

Finally turning his head, Meng Xiaoshu asked Shu Yu, "Why did you suddenly return to Chenggu County? Is there something going on?"

"Actually, it's not a big deal. I'm preparing to return to Dong'an Prefecture. Yunzheng accompanied me to bid farewell to you all."

Meng Xiaoshu was momentarily taken aback, and his smile faded. "You're leaving? Why so suddenly?"

"Not so sudden, I've been away for half a year already. If I don't go back now, my mother will probably come looking for me."

Meng Xiaoshu calculated the time and realized that it had indeed been half a year. Time had passed quickly.

He was reluctant to see Shu Yu go, but after being away for so long, he understood that her family must be missing her. He didn't want to hold her back.

"Alright then, I won't stop you. Let's have a reunion dinner tonight, make it lively, and have some fun. Farewells don't have to be sad, right?" He turned to instruct Tao Shi, "Prepare a generous feast for her tonight."

Tao Shi sighed internally, deciding not to argue with this rough man.

She waved her hand and said to Shu Yu, "Let them continue their sparring here. Shu Yu, come with me into the house. We've prepared a lot of things for you to take with you."

Tao Shi hadn't liked Shu Yu before, but after going through so much together, she had developed some fondness for her. The journey of emotions was indeed remarkable.

Shu Yu glanced at the scene with Meng Yunzheng on the stage and the excited three young men below, nodded, and followed Tao Shi into the house.

That evening, the Meng family gathered around a large table, and Gan Rui was also present.

Meng Han was anxious when she heard that Shu Yu was leaving and almost clung to her, but Gan Rui quickly distracted her by serving her several dishes.

Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng didn't stay long. Many martial escorts wanted to challenge Meng Yunzheng again since he would be leaving the next day.

However, Meng Yunzheng was planning to host a banquet with Shu Yu for Master Yang and others the following day. They had fought side by side before, and Master Yang and the others had even gone out of their way to support Shu Yu's business. With Shu Yu leaving, they didn't know when they would meet again, so a farewell was in order.

Shu Yu had reserved three tables at the restaurant. Besides Master Yang, she also invited Lu Wu, people from the Guan family, and Doctor Mi, all of whom had some connections from their time in the black market.

Everyone felt reluctant to see her go, but since her family wasn't in this area, they knew she had to leave sooner or later.

They joyfully fulfilled her wish and presented her with many gifts.

Looking at the carriage filled with goods, Shu Yu had a headache; there was hardly any room for people.

Just as Meng Yunzheng was about to rent another carriage, Lu Wu, who had been lingering, came forward, looking somewhat hesitant.

Shu Yu was surprised to see him acting this way. "Do you need something from me?"