Chapter 557: Handover (Patreon)

Chapter 557: Handover

The group walked towards the prefectural government office. Since there were many exiled people from Linzhang Prefecture, the passersby didn't pay much attention to them.

Shu Yu and the others arrived at the government office and waited for almost half an hour before someone came out to verify their identities.

Shortly after, the leading official approached Shu Yu and waved at her, "Come here, I have something to tell you."

The others weren't surprised. After all, Shu Yu had promised in front of everyone that she would reveal the location of the hidden silver after safely arriving in the southwest.

Everyone thought that the leading official wanted to ask her about the hiding spot for the silver.

However, when the two of them reached a secluded corner, the leading official said to her, "From here on, you'll have to walk on your own. But Young Master Meng and the others should have already arrived in the southwest. If you have any problems, he will take care of you."

While speaking, he took out two sets of handcuffs and ankle chains. "Put these on."

Shu Yu's original restraints were lightweight, and she had people taking care of her all along the way, so it didn't matter much. But now that the official from Linzhang Prefecture was taking over, it wouldn't be appropriate to deceive him any longer.

Shu Yu put on the new handcuffs and ankle chains, feeling their heavy weight instantly.

The leading official frowned as he looked at her hands hanging from her neck and asked, "Are you okay with this?"

"It's fine. I can manage with a bit of chain." Shu Yu smiled, not minding it. In fact, her hands had already recovered quite well, and the weight didn't affect her much.

She looked up and sincerely said to him, "I want to thank you for taking care of me during this time. I haven't suffered much on this journey, but I ended up causing you to fall off the cart."

The leading official chuckled, "You're being too modest. Besides, I've gained some benefits from this too."

He didn't work for nothing.

But...

"Speaking of the cart, there's something I need to warn you about."

"What is it?"

"You have to be careful of your Second Miss. She's quite capable. The incident with the cart is also related to her." The leading official sighed, "It was my negligence that allowed her to manipulate my subordinates. She got involved with one of our officials from back home, and that official helped her with something."

Originally, the Second Miss wanted to deal with either Shu Yu or Hou Shi. She was extremely resentful of the special care Shu Yu received throughout the journey and couldn't stand seeing her living comfortably.

After getting close to that official, her first thought was to harm Shu Yu.

However, although the official was swayed by her beauty and connections, he didn't completely lose his rationality. He knew very well that there was still silver on Shu Yu, and they had taken care of her for so long. It would be a huge loss if they didn't get their hands on the hidden silver.

So he didn't agree.

The Second Miss then wanted to target Hou Shi. When she wanted to ride the cart earlier, Hou Shi didn't give her a good look. She had a grudge against her and wanted to teach her a lesson.

But even then, the official didn't agree. Hou Shi had caught the attention of Master Qi.

Master Qi had instructed them to take good care of her, and if he openly made things difficult for her, the other officials wouldn't agree. He would only bring trouble upon himself.

Shu Yu was off-limits, Hou Shi was off-limits, and the Second Miss was furious.

Alright, the two of them were off-limits. Then it must be the Sixth Miss, right? She didn't have any silver to offer, nor was she given any special care.
Chapter 558: Be Careful of the Second Miss