Chapter 811: Chapter 811: The Reward is Also Five Thousand Taels

Shu Yu listened with one ear–hand injured?

That must be Mrs. Xue without a doubt, she thought that voice sounded familiar just now, and it looks like it really is her.

Perhaps it isn’t that she can’t bear the pain in her hand, but rather that she was stimulated by the news that good days are ahead and she can’t handle it?

Since that person has been taken away, she didn’t meddle any further.

After confirming the Imperial Decree was real, she finally couldn’t help but laugh. This was truly an unexpected joy.

Mister Qi came over and said, “The Imperial Decree has been received, and your heating packs have indeed benefited many people. This is His Majesty’s grace, and you must not fail to appreciate it.”

Shu Yu earnestly replied, “Yes.”

In fact, in addition to the two hundred gold taels, there were also some jewelry, precious medicinal materials, and a three-section property in the county town of Jiangyuan County.

Shu Yu did some calculations; two hundred gold taels were equivalent to two thousand taels of silver, and the value of the jewelry and medicinal materials added up to about two to three thousand taels as well. The property in Jiangyuan County was relatively cheaper, a large three-section property would probably be worth around seven to eight hundred taels.

Of course, this was a prime location.

The property would be dealt with by the local county office when she got home.

Considering her relationship with Xiang Weinan, the location will undoubtedly be the best, no need to worry about that.

All things considered, the reward was estimated to be over five thousand taels of silver.

For the current Shu Yu, this money was the icing on the cake. The most valuable thing was the title of Village Chief. In the vast Jiangyuan County, she would probably be able to do as she pleases.

Ahem, she should not get carried away.

Mister Qi just reminded her not to fail to appreciate His Majesty’s grace.

Shu Yu lifted her head, her expression serious, and once again thanked the others, “It has truly been hard for all the Lords to come here for my sake. Today, the kitchen happens to have fresh roe deer meat; why not have lunch here before you leave?”

The Lords exchanged glances–roe deer, eh? Although they were not lacking in fine foods, game was not something they often enjoyed, especially roe deer, which Lord Shi had never tried.

But as Qi Chan was the leader here, everyone looked at him in unison.

Qi Chan smiled and nodded, “That would indeed be good.”

The governor arranged for Cheng Xian and others to go to the kitchen to help out, and they all stayed for the time being.

The Lords had nothing to do at the moment, so it was a good opportunity to take a stroll around the manor. The county magistrate called Wang Changdong over to lead the way and give them a tour.

Shu Yu couldn’t understand what was so interesting about strolling through the manor; it wasn’t very big and lacked the opulence and refinement of their own manors. Wouldn’t they be disappointed?

She didn’t go along with them, as Qi Chan had asked her to stay and said he had a few words to speak with her.

Therefore, while the others went out, Shu Yu followed Qi Chan to the backyard and chatted idly while sitting on a stone bench.

Qi Chan laughed and said, “I’ve been waiting for news from the capital, and that has indeed inconvenienced you.”

Shu Yu was startled, “Inconvenienced me?”

“Yes, your heating pack should have yielded results quickly after submission. But since it was presented by me, disputes have always surrounded my contributions at the court, and this has caused the delay.”

Shu Yu suddenly realized, that’s how it was.

That is to say, the matter regarding her being exonerated and granted the title of Village Chief was no issue.

The issue was whether Qi Chan could return to the capital and resume his official duties.

With his status, he would definitely have political adversaries in the court, and those in support and opposition would unavoidably need to argue for a while.

Thus, it made sense why the Imperial Decree took so long to arrive.

“Then what about the teacher? Can the teacher return to the capital now?”