Chapter 2117: Only Telling County Princess (Patreon)

Chapter 2117: Only Telling County Princess


Shu Yu felt that this might be true. Regardless of whether it was based on a feeling, it was still a clue, better than searching aimlessly.

"Have you discussed this matter with Lu Wu?" Shu You asked.

Qiao Rou shook her head, "No."

"Why haven't you told him?" Lu Wu was her husband, and she received the letter yesterday. She should have had plenty of opportunities to tell him.

Qiao Rou's thoughts were quite complex, "My husband is currently an inspector under Lord Tang's command. I'm not sure how much Lord Tang knows about the Black Market. I know this matter is quite secretive, and perhaps very few officials in the capital are aware of it. If my husband tells Lord Tang, what if it gets leaked? What if Lord Tang doesn't believe in such unproven matters? But if I don't tell Lord Tang, and he finds out later, he might think my husband has ambitions beyond his station and isn't loyal enough. So I hesitated, and that hesitation has lasted until now."

If Shu Yu hadn't arrived, Qiao Rou would have told Lu Wu in another day or two.

This line of thinking wasn't unreasonable. Qiao Rou wasn't familiar with Tang Wenqian, and she wasn't sure about the intricacies of officialdom. Especially after spending so much time in the Black Market and encountering all sorts of people, she naturally had trust issues and tended to be cautious.

"When I was out in the street earlier, I heard that County Princess had come. I thought about the Black Market situation, and County Princess is fully aware of everything from beginning to end. We were both saved by County Princess and Young Master Meng. County Princess has connections, and I'm not one of Lord Tang's subordinates. So I thought it would be best for me to talk to County Princess. This news came at a very opportune time."

Shu Yu nodded, "It just so happens that I'm going to the capital, and your information is timely. Do you have the letter with you? Could you show it to me?"

"Yes, I brought it."

Qiao Rou took out the letter and handed it to Shu You.

The letter didn't contain anything confidential. It began with some casual conversation, discussing their recent life and the customs of the southwest. It wasn't until the end that they mentioned encountering a few suspicious individuals in the Black Market.

The content wasn't extensive, and the other party's words were merely speculative.

After reading the letter, Shu You put it away. "Can I take this letter with me?"

Qiao Rou immediately nodded, "Of course."

"Thank you for sharing this information with me. If the situation turns out to be true, I will record it as your merit."

Qiao Rou heaved a sigh of relief and smiled, "I'm fine now. For me, giving this information to County Princess eases my mind. Without evidence, it was bothering me to keep it to myself."

Shu Yu didn't say much more. She exchanged a few more words with Qiao Rou, who seemed tired. Then, she had Ying Xi escort her back home. Shu Yu was concerned about her, especially with her pregnant condition.

Afterwards, Shu Yu put the letter away and discussed the matter with Meng Xiaoshu and the others. She then hurried back to the city, trying to enter the city before the gates closed.

Holding the letter, Shu Yu appeared preoccupied. When she returned home, Shu Yu was initially worried about her health, but she quickly realized that something was on her mind.

"Your health is fine. Did something change regarding your marriage after returning to Meng's house?" Zhao Xi asked.

"No, it's related to the Black Market." Shu Yu didn't hide this matter from Zhao Xi, as he was also well-informed about the Black Market.