Chapter 1997: Chapter 1997: Farewell Gathering
Meng Yunzheng retrieved his sword, "Thank you for letting me win."
The crowd below the stage seemed to only now return to their senses, suddenly erupting in cheers.
"Amazing, Young Master Meng, are you really the local scholar who won the trio of tests? How do you have such skills—surely, taking the Martial Arts Top Scorer exam would be no problem for you?"
"Brilliant, brilliant, Young Master Meng truly is a rare talent in both literature and martial arts."
"Young Master Meng, may I ask for your guidance?"
"I want to try."
"Don’t fight over it, let me go first."
Not only did the escorts below the stage not back down, but they all looked eager to spar with him.
Uncle Meng laughed heartily. Seeing Yunzheng not object, he left them to it.
It was only now that he turned his head to ask Shu Yu, "Why did you suddenly return to Chenggu County, is there something wrong?"
"Actually, it’s nothing major; it’s more that I’m preparing to return to Dongan Province. Yunzheng accompanied me to say farewell to all of you."
Uncle Meng was taken aback, his smile fading, "You’re leaving? Why so suddenly?"
"It’s not sudden, I’ve been out for half a year now." If she didn’t go back, her mother might come looking for her.
Uncle Meng calculated in his head. Wow, it really has been half a year; time flies by.
Of course, he was reluctant for Shu Yu to leave, but being out for so long meant her family surely missed her. It wouldn’t be right for him to stop her.
"Alright then, Uncle won’t stop you. Tonight, let’s have a reunion dinner, make it lively; farewells don’t always have to be sad, right?" He turned and instructed Ms. Tao, "Get some extra dishes later, give her a grand banquet."
Ms. Tao, "..." Forget it, she wouldn’t argue with daft people.
She waved her hand, saying to Shu Yu, "Let them stay here to fight, Shu Yu, come with me into the house. We’ve prepared a lot of things for you to take back."
Ms. Tao didn’t like Shu Yu before, but after all these events, she now felt a bit reluctant for her to leave. The journey of emotions there was truly fascinating.
Shu Yu glanced at Meng Yunzheng on the stage, then at the three excited youths cheering below, nodded, and followed Ms. Tao into the house.
That evening, the Meng family gathered neatly around a large table, including Gan Rui present.
Meng Han was very flustered to hear Shu Yu was leaving and nearly embraced her to go together, scaring Gan Rui into hurriedly serving her several dishes to distract her.
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng weren’t staying long. Many escorts knew Yunzheng was leaving the next day, and eagerly clamored for another competition.
It’s just that the next day, Yunzheng was going to host a banquet with Shu Yu for Old Master Yang, He Er, and others, who had once fought alongside them, and had particularly kept an eye on Shu Yu’s business.
Now that she was leaving, who knew when they would meet again, they ought to bid farewell.
Shu Yu reserved three tables in the tavern’s private room, not only inviting Old Master Yang but also Lu Wu and other acquaintances from the black market, including the Guan Family and Doctor Mi.
Everyone felt a bit reluctant, but the county magistrate’s home wasn’t here, leaving was inevitable sooner or later.
Everyone cheerfully sent her off, then promptly gifted numerous items for her to take along.
Shu Yu looked at the carriage piled full of things, feeling a bit troubled; there was barely room for them.
Just as Meng Yunzheng was about to rent another carriage, Lu Wu, who hadn’t left yet, stepped forward, somewhat hesitantly looking at Shu Yu.
Seeing him with this rare awkward demeanor, Shu Yu said, "Do you have something to discuss with me?"
