Chapter 2106: Taking You to Hide (Patreon)

Chapter 2106: Taking You to Hide

Meng Yunzheng just smiled and didn't say much.

Village Chief Fan seemed to have an epiphany and said, "I understand." He understood that this matter should remain confidential.

Since Meng Yunzheng had his own plans, Village Chief Fan didn't want to force him. He was quite pragmatic. He sent the children back to their homes immediately.

Shu Yu walked over to Meng Yunzheng and whispered, "Why did you come up with an excuse to go into the mountains? When the Village Chief sees you calmly staying at home later, it might be awkward."

"I didn't make an excuse; I really want to go into the mountains. Come with me. Do you have your hidden arm crossbow? We'll need them."

Shu Yu was taken aback, "Are we really going into the mountains? Of course, I have my hidden arm crossbow. What are we going to do there?" hidden arm crossbow were life-saving tools, and Shu Yu always carried them.

Meng Yunzheng glanced at the courtyard and said, "I'm taking you to hide."

Shu Yu followed his gaze and instantly understood.

Today was the second day of the Lunar New Year, and not only had they come, but also Li Shi's maternal relatives, as well as several villagers from Shishi Village and neighboring villages who cultivated sunflowers. They had all come to pay their New Year's respects.

Moreover, this year, both Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng were present, making the courtyard even more crowded. Originally, Lu Dasong had a spacious courtyard, but now... it was so crowded that the children had no room to run around and were playing outside.

The problem was that everyone who heard she was here wanted to meet her and wish her a Happy New Year. It was exhausting.

Meng Yunzheng suggesting that they go into the mountains was exactly what she wanted.

So, her eyes lit up, and she nodded, "Sure, let me prepare, and we'll set off right away."

She asked Ying Xi to fetch her a sleek, practical outfit from the carriage. After changing, she ran over to Grandma Lu's side and whispered, "Grandmother, Ah Yun and I are going into the mountains for a while."

Grandma Lu was surprised, "In the dead of winter, what are you two doing in the mountains?"

The same question as Village Chief Fan. Naturally, Shu Yu couldn't avoid answering.

She didn't hide it and replied in a voice that only Grandma Lu could hear. Grandma Lu gave her a stern look, and Shu Yu chuckled. She could only helplessly tap her on the forehead. "Alright, go ahead, but come back soon."

"Okay."

Next to her sat Li Shi's mother, who smiled and asked, "Is the County Princess going into the mountains? Great, let our eldest son guide the County Princess. He's familiar with the mountain roads."

Grandma Lu waved her hand, "No need, they have their own business going into the mountains. Let them handle it themselves, and we'll chat here."

Once everyone heard this, they knew they shouldn't ask any more questions. The more secretive Grandma Lu acted, the more they believed that the County Princess had an important matter to attend to.

As a result, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng quickly left the house, bringing along Ying Xi and Xia Yan, and headed straight for the back of the mountain.

It wasn't until they reached the foot of the mountain that the four of them could finally catch their breath.

"Shall we go up the mountain and see if we can find any game?" Meng Yunzheng held Shu Yu's hand and led the way into the mountain.

Ying Xi and Xia Yan exchanged a glance, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly followed. It was obvious that they were very understanding and didn't want to interfere.

Shu Yu hadn't been to the mountains in a long time, and now she noticed that the wild grass in the mountains was quite dense, especially considering it was mid-winter. In the past, during spring and summer, the villagers would pick wild vegetables, cut pigweed, and gather firewood in the mountains. Everything useful in the mountains would be utilized, even more so during the winter.

Seemingly aware of what she was thinking, Meng Yunzheng smiled and said, "In the past, everyone had a hard time, so they had to go into the mountains to pick wild vegetables, cut pigweed, and gather firewood, making full use of the resources in the mountains. Now, thanks to your sunflowers, they have a source of income, so they have more leisure to leave things in the mountains."