Chapter 808: Chapter 808: I Have Good News for You

The manor was already surrounded by quite a few villagers, who were personally brought over by the governor. The scene this time was much grander than the last one.

As the procession entered the village, the villagers near the entrance had already run in to spread the news.

Although they didn’t dare to enter the manor or come forward to speak, it was still possible for them to gather outside and observe the situation.

Thus, when Shu Yu arrived with the old lady, accompanied by Wang Changdong, it was a little crowded to get through.

Wang Changdong was getting annoyed, “What are you all standing around for? Make way.”

The villagers turned around, saw it was him, and quickly stepped aside to let them through.

Upon arriving at the manor’s gate, the old lady said to Shu Yu, “I’ll wait outside, you go in.”

Inside was after all the governor; according to Wang Changdong, there were also two unfamiliar men who looked like high-ranking officials. Shu Yu thought they must be from the capital.

If nothing unexpected, there ought to be an Imperial Decree as well.

Such a grand and solemn event was too severe and important, and it wouldn’t be good if it startled the old lady.

Seeing Sister-in-law Zhang also standing at the entrance, she asked her to help keep an eye on the old lady.

Although the Zhang family had intended to form a kinship with Shu Yu, the old lady had tactfully refused at the time. This matter did not spread, and Sister-in-law Zhang had only probed the idea then, without any certainty of success.

Even if they could not become relatives, the Lu family was still considered a good family to be associated with.

Hence, the two families continued to visit each other; it’s just that Dahu no longer went to teach Zhang Ping’an how to read at the Zhang family, and Zhang Ping’an also hadn’t come to the Lu family anymore.

Hearing Shu Yu’s request, Sister-in-law Zhang immediately nodded, “Okay, you go ahead. I’ll stand with your Grandmother and won’t let anyone squeeze her.”

She didn’t yet know the officials were here for Shu Yu, thinking that as the steward of the manor, the officials were here to question her as routine.

Shu Yu reassuringly patted the old lady’s hand, which was slightly anxious, and then went into the living room with Wang Changdong.

Several people were chatting in the living room, and to Shu Yu’s surprise, Qi Chan was actually sitting in the center, with a demeanor that suggested he was the most distinguished among them.

Logically, Qi Chan should still be in exile here, and such treatment was certainly not appropriate.

Unless…

Shu Yu narrowed her eyes, and in a moment, she was standing at the entrance of the living room.

Qi Chan, sitting in the center, was the first to spot her, and he smiled, “Look, here she comes.”

The others turned their heads to look at her; Lord Cheng and the county magistrate had seen her before, while the other two unfamiliar men began to size her up for the first time.

Qi Chan laughed heartily, “Lady Lu, there’s no need to be nervous. These two are Lord Qian, an official from the Ministry of Personnel in the capital, and Lord Shi from the Ministry of Rites. They’ve come with good news for you this time.”

Whoa, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel both sent officials?

Last time when they came to pick up Yao Tianqin, it was only Lord Wan from the Ministry of Personnel.

Is the occasion that significant this time?

Shu Yu did not flatter herself thinking that both men had come for her; such importance, presumably, was for Mister Qi.

Shu Yu stepped forward to greet them, and Lord Shi, while nodding his head and smiling, said, “So you are Lu Shuyu, the girl who submitted the Heating Pack? So young yet so ingenious, truly, appearances can be deceiving.”

They were already aware of Shu Yu’s background.

It was precisely because of this knowledge that Lord Shi was somewhat surprised to see the girl before him, who despite facing several senior imperial officials, maintained a calm and composed demeanor.