Chapter 959: Jiang Kuanyu (Patreon)

Chapter 959: Jiang Kuanyu

With the arrival of the government officials, the villagers dispersed.

Shu Yu couldn't return to the city at this late hour since the city gates were already closed. Jiang Gongzi invited them to stay temporarily at the estate. Fortunately, both Da Niu and Lu Sanzhu had informed their families before leaving.

There was no need to worry about Zhou Qiao; as for Liang Shi, she was accustomed to Lu Sanzhu's nights out. She probably thought that Lu Sanzhu had come to borrow money for some task related to Shu Yu. She naturally had no concerns.

Jiang Gongzi not only invited them but also invited a few government officials.

However, Hu Li declined the invitation, using the reason of needing to stay here to watch over the place. The Cui family could rest, so there was no need to go to the estate.

As for the unconscious Little Ya'er, she was carried away by Hu Bo.

Jiang Gongzi had no choice but to have Auntie Hu prepare dinner and bring it to the Cui family house for the officials to eat.

Shu Yu thought that Hu Li intended to secretly go to that forest at night.

She took her time, hoping to stay a little longer and seize the opportunity to go with them.

However, Hu Li shook his head. "The guards will be even tighter at night. We are legitimate government officials investigating today's murder case. Going there in the middle of the night would make us appear suspicious, with impure motives. Let's not go tonight and leave early tomorrow morning."

Alright, since he said so, Shu Yu decided to go back to the estate and sleep.

The estate was brightly lit. Auntie Hu had already tidied up the room for her, and her attitude was noticeably more courteous and respectful than when they first met. She probably knew about her village lord identity.

Shu Yu smiled at her and asked about Little Ya'er's room. She wanted to go and see.

Little Ya'er still hadn't woken up. Hu Bo periodically checked her condition, and it seemed she wouldn't have a good night's rest.

Fortunately, the little girl's fever had subsided, even though she was still in a deep sleep. Her condition had improved a lot.

Shu Yu felt relieved and went back to her room to sleep.

It had to be said that even though this estate was quite remote, far from the village or any shops, it was exceptionally quiet.

There were few insect chirps and bird calls, let alone the loud voices of others shouting outside.

Shu Yu slept until dawn and woke up feeling a bit disoriented, not immediately realizing where she was.

It wasn't until she heard Da Niu and Lu Sanzhu's voices outside the door that she abruptly sat up.

Thinking about what Hu Li and the others had to do today, Shu Yu quickly got dressed and went out.

Lu Sanzhu was standing at the door, and when he turned around and saw her, he greeted her, "Ah Yu, you're awake. Come on, breakfast is ready. Hurry up and come eat."

Apart from Hu Bo and his wife, there were also kitchen servants and other servants in the estate.

Lu Sanzhu had never experienced waking up to have servants prepare a sumptuous breakfast like this. He seemed particularly excited at the moment.

Shu Yu chuckled and followed him to the dining hall.

Jiang Gongzi was already sitting there, and when he saw her, he immediately stood up and greeted her, "Lu... village lord Lu."

They had known each other for a day, and Shu Yu had already learned his name—Jiang Kuanyu.

Pretending not to notice the complicated expression in his eyes, she calmly took a seat at the table and took a sip of porridge before saying, "Yesterday, I intended to discuss the purchase of the estate, but I didn't expect such an unexpected incident to occur."

Jiang Kuanyu sighed. Yes, a murder case had occurred in the estate.

Shu Yu took another sip of porridge. "Since we were delayed yesterday, let's continue our discussion today."