Chapter 2400: County Princess, Take Care (Patreon)

Chapter 2400: County Princess, Take Care


Including Shu Yu's carriage, their group was quite substantial.


Shu Yu also needed to meet up with Yuan Gui and their caravan from Hetai Prefecture.


Originally, they had planned to leave without fanfare, but to their surprise, when they were leaving the city, they saw Wang Changdong and his family, along with Kang Shuxian, Tao Hongdan, and a few other young ladies standing there.


Shu Yu was momentarily stunned, and she lifted the curtain of her carriage, asking, "Why are you here?"


"Brother Wang said you were leaving the southwestern region today, so we wanted to send you off," Tao Hongdan took a few steps forward and handed over a basket, saying, "This is some food we made yesterday for you to eat on the way. We can't repay County Princess for your kindness, but this is a small token of our gratitude."


Shu Yu didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the basket. "I've visited your stalls before, and the business seems to be going well. I hope you'll continue to prosper. If you ever face any difficulties, just write to me. You know the address. Goodbye."


Tao Hongdan suddenly felt her nose tingling, and Kang Shuxian's eyes welled up. The young ladies nodded heavily.


"County Princess, take care."


Shu Yu sighed. She felt that after all they had been through, these young ladies would undoubtedly become stronger in the future.


When they reached Hetai Prefecture in the afternoon, it was already the next day.


They would rest here for one night before continuing their journey the following day.


Shu Quan and Second Madam also met Shu Zhao, who had come here two months ago. When they saw him working diligently in the store with the girls, their expressions turned somewhat complicated.


This was Shu Yu's store... It felt a bit awkward thinking about it.


After finishing work, Shu Quan and Second Madam called Shu Zhao and Gu Xinghua aside. They sighed and said, "We're leaving, and from now on, you'll have to rely on yourselves. We won't be able to look after you anymore."


Shu Zhao's eyes reddened. "Brother..."


"Alright, you're married and already a mother. You need to stand on your own two feet," Shu Quan said. He looked at Gu Xinghua hesitantly. "There's another matter I need to discuss with you two."


Gu Xinghua knew this matter might be related to him. "Brother, please go ahead."


Shu Quan rubbed his forehead. "Here's the thing: when the Emperor granted the pardon, it was for the entire Shu family. Understand?"


Gu Xinghua wasn't stupid, and he quickly realized the implications. Excitedly, he said, "Does that mean Shu Zhao has been pardoned as well, and she's now a free citizen?"


Shu Quan nodded. "That's right."


Shu Zhao was still processing the situation and suddenly heard Shu Quan say, "Now, I have a proposal for you both. Listen carefully, and if you think it's acceptable, we'll proceed. Shu Zhao is now a free citizen, but, brother-in-law, you're still considered a criminal. When I went to the county office to handle our household registration, I requested a special favor from the county magistrate. I want Shu Zhao to establish a separate female household."


With this, he glanced at Gu Xinghua with some hesitation.


Gu Xinghua understood the implication and said, "Brother, please continue."


Shu Quan nodded. "That's right. Shu Zhao will have her own household. Brother-in-law, you'll essentially become part of the Shu family."