Chapter 539: Taking the Lead (Patreon)

Chapter 539: Taking the Lead

Shu Yu wasn't afraid of Second Miss's schemes and plots. On this journey of exile, she used her means only to ensure a better life for herself, and naturally, she had her concerns.

However, once someone had become so ruthless towards her, even without any concerns, she had to be cautious and on guard.

Shu Yu's attention was now mostly focused on Second Miss.

But in the following days, besides showing some improvement in her meals and receiving some special treatment from the escort officials when the Shu family members ostracized her, there was nothing unusual about Second Miss.

Moreover, Second Miss didn't even try to approach her during these days.

Could it be that she was no longer the person Second Miss wanted to target the most?

Fortunately, there wasn't much of the journey left. According to the pace, they would arrive in the southwest in about twelve or thirteen days.

The remaining members of the Lu family, who had been following behind, also breathed a sigh of relief. They had initially worried that Shu Yu would face many hardships on the journey of exile. However, after following her for more than twenty days, they had encountered no problems. Moreover, the escort officials also supported her, and Young Master Meng would send her food every night. So there were no major issues.

Therefore, the Lu family decided to proceed ahead to the southwest.

In the evening, Lu Erbai asked Meng Yunzheng to take him to the inn to meet Shu Yu privately.

This was the second time Shu Yu had seen him on the journey of exile. Lu Erbai was in good spirits, and despite the continuous travel, the caravan had to follow the exiled group at a slow pace. Additionally, with Doctor Zhao Xi's presence, there were no concerns about his injured leg.

After Shu Yu finished eating the bun, Lu Erbai wore a relieved expression as he informed her of their family's decision.

"Ah Yu, we won't be able to accompany you further for the next two weeks. Father and Mother have decided to go to the southwest first, to understand the situation there and find a way to make a living. We could open a shop or engage in some small business, but we need to stabilize ourselves first. Otherwise, when you arrive in the southwest, there won't be a place for us to settle."

They couldn't arrive at the same time as Shu Yu and then rely on her for guidance and support. That would defeat the purpose of them following her.

Shu Yu hesitated. "You're going to the southwest first? It's unfamiliar territory there..."

"Don't worry, we'll figure things out ourselves. During these days, we've gathered a lot of information from Young Master Meng about the customs and rules in the southwest. And don't forget, we have three escorts with us. Although they haven't been to the southwest, their escort bureau has connections with the southwest's bureau, and they have mutual communication. It's not completely unfamiliar territory."

Shu Yu nodded in understanding. "Alright then, you go ahead, and we'll meet in the southwest."

As she spoke, she took out the pouch from her bosom. "This pouch was left by that Mister Qi's nephew. Mister Qi and his group are traveling in a carriage, so they should be close to the southwest by now. If you encounter any trouble, take this pouch and find him. He should be able to help."

Lu Erbo didn't want to accept it. Meng Yunzheng had already told them about Mister Qi's situation.

Such a favor couldn't be used lightly, especially not wasted on them.

But if they refused, Shu Yu wouldn't feel at ease.



In the end, Lu Erbai accepted it. "Alright, Father will take it." He put away the pouch and couldn't help but admonish, "Ah Yu, take good care of yourself. Don't be too stubborn. Once we reach the southwest, our family will be reunited."

Chapter 540: Parting Ways with the Lu Family