Chapter 2345: Delivering to the Xu Family (Patreon)

Chapter 2345: Delivering to the Xu Family

Meng Yunzheng walked upstairs without stopping, casting a sidelong glance at Zhao Xi. "So, what's your plan?"

Zhao Xi hesitated, wrinkling his brow. It was indeed challenging to come up with a suitable plan.

They couldn't leave Wei Qin in the inn since they were going to check out, and leaving her there would raise suspicions. Moreover, Wei Qin's injuries still required care.

Among the people Shu Yu was familiar with in the county, there were only Wang Changdong and the Hui Feng Escort Agency.

Leaving Wei Qin with them was also not suitable. Therefore, they decided to take her to Zhengdao Village.

Sighing, Zhao Xi said, "But Zhengdao Village is still risky. Whose house are you planning to send her to?"

Meng Yunzheng glanced at Shu Yu and asked, "What do you think?"

"Let's send her to the Xu family."

"That's what I was thinking." Meng Yunzheng smiled.

Although they were closer to the Fang family in terms of relationship, the Fang family was unaware of their true purpose. Moreover, with Ma Lu now working at the Prefect Magistrate, it would be better not to involve the Fang family at this stage, as there were many uncertainties surrounding the Prefect Magistrate.

As for the Xu family, they had realized that Shu Yu and the others' visit to the southwest was not simple. Xu Dalai had even provided them with a list of names, making him a semi-informed individual.

Furthermore, Xu Dalai's knowledge and experience exceeded that of the Fang family. He could read and write, and he had interacted with a more diverse range of people and experiences before he was exiled. Hiding someone at the Xu family wouldn't be a difficult task.

Most importantly, the Xu family was a quiet one, especially Lin Shi, who didn't like interacting with outsiders. Even a few years ago, when they were a family of three living quietly and avoiding contact with others, Lin Shi barely left their home, and she didn't like people visiting.

Shu Yu suspected that Lin Shi might have social anxiety, so the Xu family members, while friendly with others, rarely brought friends home. The exception was for people like Shu Yu, who came from afar and had a good relationship with them.

The Xu family's reclusive nature would ensure that leaving Wei Qin there wouldn't arouse suspicion, even if Lin Shi stayed at home and didn't go out.

However, they needed to check with the Xu family first.

After quickly packing their belongings, they put Wei Qin back into the box, loaded her onto the carriage, and set off for Zhengdao Village.

The carriage stopped inside the village as usual, and steward Yu greeted them warmly.

Shu Yu told steward Yu, "We'll be going to the Prefect's Mansion tomorrow, so we'll be bothering you for another day."

steward Yu smiled and said, "County Princess, you're too polite. It's our honor to have you in Zhengdao Village. County Princess, please come this way. I'll have the rooms prepared. Would you like the same ones as last time?"

"Any room will do."

Steward Yu immediately instructed someone to prepare the rooms, and Aunt Fang hearing the commotion, rushed out. "Ah Yu is here? Let's have dinner at my place tonight."

She didn't finish her sentence when Xu Dalai appeared and said, "Sister-in-law, I think you should come to my place tonight. Last time, my wife mentioned wanting to show off her skills. But County Princess and Young Master Meng left in a hurry. This time, you can't take it away from me."

Aunt Fang chuckled and agreed, "Alright, I won't compete with you. Besides, we have two fish at home that your cousin caught yesterday. I'll send them to you later."

"Thank you, sister-in-law." Xu Dalai looked at Meng Yunzheng, and his gaze seemed to convey that he wanted to have a word with him.