Chapter 536: Hou Shi's Choice (Patreon)

Chapter 536: Hou Shi's Choice

Shu Yu propped her chin up, thinking that the person in black must have been secretly interrogated after being taken away.

But these were things she couldn't find out.

She wondered if Meng Yunzheng would be able to find out.

Thinking of him, Shu Yu couldn't help but lower her head and look at the bead bracelet on her wrist. He had thrown it out last night, and if she hadn't been sharp-eyed and picked it up, those two men in strong attire might have seen it.

"Miss, it was right of you not to make any demands this morning," said the leading official from the front of the cart. "These favors must be saved. Mr. Qi is a powerful figure, and owing him favors would bring many benefits in the future. Let's not even talk about anything else, just the fact that when he is reinstated by the emperor, it will be a simple matter for him to bring you back from exile."

Shu Yu sighed. Her plan was to leave the southwest in three months.

Being exiled didn't necessarily mean offending only the emperor for Mr. Qi. It could be the result of a power struggle among various forces. If he wanted to return, it might not be so simple and easy.

However, Hou Shi had played a part in this incident, and she and the Sixth Miss might be able to use these favors.

Just as Shu Yu was thinking about Hou Shi, the mule cart came to a stop, preparing for lunch.

At the same time, Hou Shi's voice could be heard from outside.

Hou Shi's cart was right behind them, so Shu Yu could hear everything clearly.

The Shu family members were clearly envious of Hou Shi's mule cart. After all, walking for so many days was exhausting. They had managed to endure it, mostly fueled by their hatred towards Shu Yu. They wanted to see if she would still be so arrogant once they reached the southwest.

But enduring it was not enough. The old lady had already died, which made them fearful. They were afraid they would be the next ones to die. They couldn't take advantage of Shu Yu, and now that they saw how well Hou Shi was being treated, they were jealous and resentful, naturally wanting to target her.

Shu Yu lifted the curtain and looked back. The first person to approach Hou Shi was the second madam.

The second madam was the legitimate wife, while Hou Shi was the concubine of the second branch. In essence, she was just a servant.

How could a servant sit in a mule cart while the legitimate wife had to suffer and struggle with heavy shackles and fetters?

So when the second madam came over, she demanded that Hou Shi get off the cart and give it to her and her two daughters.

Hou Shi had been careful when she was still in the Shu family, serving the main madam meticulously.

Now, as she looked at the second madam in front of her, Hou Shi smiled and said, "This cart doesn't belong to me. We are also prisoners. If you have the ability, go ask the escort official. Why are you putting on the airs of a madam in front of me?"

The second madam stared at her in astonishment. "Hou Shi, do you know what you're saying?"

"I know. My daughter is still sick and needs rest. I hope the madam won't disturb us and give us some peace."

"You..." The second madam narrowed her eyes. "Hou Shi, the master is still alive. Aren't you afraid that after we reach the southwest, I will tell him about this and have you and your daughter driven out of the Shu family? Although the Shu family is down and out now, you won't survive on your own in the unfamiliar southwest. Do you think you can make it?"

Hou Shi fell silent.

Shu Yu watched her, her head slightly bowed and her hands clenched, curious about Hou Shi's choice.

Although such a threat was of no use to Shu Yu, it still had its restraints on Hou Shi and the Sixth Miss.

Chapter 537: Hou Shi and the Sixth Miss's Plan