Chapter 2007: Chapter 2007: The Newly Renovated Quansheng Escort Agency
After Lu Sanzhu and his wife finished worshipping and came down from the mountain, they began to energetically promote Shu Yu.
They said Shu Yu was favored by two Emperors, the late Emperor granted her the title of Village Chief, and the current Emperor named her as the county magistrate, bestowing her with many gifts.
Not only that, Yu has connections with the Imperial Guard and is acquainted with the mighty Great General. The people of Chenggu County hold her in high esteem, so how can we, as her hometown folks, lose to the people of Chenggu County?
Lu Sanzhu was just short of venerating Shu Yu.
By the time Daniu returned after delivering the first batch of goods, everyone was well aware that Shu Yu had become the Wen’an County Lord.
Upon hearing this, Shu Yu patted her forehead, thinking how her Third Uncle has such a strong competitive spirit.
Daniu laughed and said, "Anyway, be prepared, you’ll likely be very busy when you return." After all, visitors would come one after another. "However, business at the shop has become even more prosperous after the news of you becoming the county magistrate spread."
Shu Yu laughed dryly twice, "At least there’s some benefit, right?"
Daniu and Yuan Gui both chuckled quietly.
After dinner, the three young men returned. After eating something casually to fill their stomachs, they urged Shu Yu to set off.
Daniu and his group were also ready to depart. Once both groups left the city, they parted ways, heading in different directions.
Due to the late departure, Shu Yu and her group’s speed increased significantly, traveling straight to Tianning County without stopping along the way.
Fortunately, Tianning County is not far from the prefecture. When they arrived at Quansheng Escort Agency, it was just three-quarters past 1 p.m.
At the entrance of the Quansheng Escort Agency, someone was sweeping the steps. Seeing two carriages stop at the entrance, he was startled and looked up to ask, "Who are you looking for?"
Ying Xi looked at the man, a stranger who was likely brought by Uncle Yan to help with the cleaning.
She asked, "Is Old Master Meng here? We’ve come from Chenggu County."
Upon hearing Chenggu County, the frail man immediately said, "Please wait a moment."
He finished speaking and ran inside. After a short while, Meng Pei came out from the courtyard and was pleasantly surprised to see Shu Yu and the others, saying, "Yu? Why are you here? Come in quickly."
Once inside the courtyard, Shu Yu and her companions began to look around the completely restored Quansheng Escort Agency.
The previously collapsed and dilapidated place was now completely renewed, with several potted flowers placed in the corners, exuding a vibrant energy.
Meng Pei walked inside while exclaiming, "This courtyard owes much to Uncle Yan’s efforts, restoring it to its former glory. Yunzheng’s mother used to love growing these flowers. I remember that under the eaves over there, there used to be a whole row of orchids, which were especially beautiful when they bloomed."
Shu Yu looked in the direction he pointed. There were still orchids placed there now, albeit only two or three pots for the time being.
As they walked along, Shu Yu felt increasingly cozy.
Thinking back to many years ago, when Aunt Meng was still around, this must have been a very warm place.
"Uncle Meng, have you resolved everything on your side?"
Meng Pei shook his head, "The sword has been dealt with, but I still haven’t found those who were after it back then. I asked Old Man Lai about it, but since that event, he never saw those who bribed him to take over this escort agency again."
Though the Xuanyuan Sword has been given away, and finding out who secretly wanted it is no longer important—perhaps they’ve even left—but Meng Pei couldn’t help feeling uneasy.
