Chapter 2444: Extra - The Imperial Palace is Your Backyard (Patreon)

Chapter 2444: Extra - The Imperial Palace is Your Backyard


shopkeeper Yun, found Xu Dali to be sharp-minded and brought him on board as the accountant for the Lu Ji branch in the capital.


With such a background, nearby matchmakers naturally had their eyes on him.


However, Xu Zhensheng was currently very busy and still single.


Shu Yu was well aware of the situation with the Xu family. shopkeeper Yun, always provided detailed information about the shop's situation and personnel changes when sending back the account books.


Hiring Xu Dali as the accountant wasn't due to Shu Yu's relationship with the Xu family but rather because shopkeeper Yun believed he was suitable for the position.


Regarding this, Shu Yu didn't interfere with shopkeeper Yun's decision.


Even though she hadn't seen these old friends for many years, knowing that they were all doing well made Shu Yu happy.


Madam Yao took a tour of the mansion with the curious Mengmeng and Huohuo. Just as she was thinking about giving the two children something to eat, a servant came and said, "Madam, Madam Xiang is here with the young master."


Madam Xiang?


Yao Madam was taken aback and glanced at Shu Yu. "Is she here to see you?"


Shu Yu was also puzzled. "We just visited the Xiang family yesterday; maybe Ruojun has some business with us."


Madam Yao quickly had them brought inside. As soon as Xiao Ruojun entered, she looked at Shu Yu with an expression of helplessness.


Before they could say anything, Mengmeng excitedly ran toward them. "Big Brother Dou, you're here!"


Dou Dou stopped in his tracks, pursed his lips, and nodded with dignity, "Meng..." Before the rest of his name could be spoken, he was already embraced tightly by the little girl.


Huohuo also rushed over and hugged him, happily saying to their new friend, "Dou Dou, we missed you."


Mengmeng was squeezed in the middle of the two, and her small face was almost squished flat, but she still agreed, "Yes, we missed you."


Dou Dou's ears turned slightly red. Faced with such straightforward friends, he rarely spoke like this, "I missed you too."


Xiao Shi looked at him in shock and couldn't help but wonder if her son had undergone a soul exchange.


After the three little ones had hugged for a while, they finally let go. Mengmeng looked up and enthusiastically asked Dou Dou, "Big brother, my dad said he wants to take us into the palace. Do you want to come too?"


Dou Dou immediately nodded, "Yes, I want to go to the palace too."


Shu Yu and Xiao Shi exchanged a glance, both wearing somewhat strange expressions.


Shu Yu had been in the capital for three days, and she had spent all three days with Xiao Shi...


Meng Yunzheng and Xiang Weinan felt somewhat awkward too. They seemed to have a mutual dislike for each other.


Upon entering the palace, the Emperor was discussing the details of the upcoming lecture session in his study. Meng Yunzheng and Xiang Weinan were allowed to enter directly. Shu Yu and Xiao Shi, on the other hand, went to the palace to pay their respects to the Empress.


The Empress was as kind as ever to Shu Yu and greeted Mengmeng with a smile when she saw her.


"This must be Meng Meng. Come, let me have a look at you."


Before entering the palace, Shu Yu had taught Mengmeng some basic etiquette and had just reminded her again when they arrived. So, Mengmeng obediently raised her chubby little hand and paid her respects to the Empress.


"No need for formalities." The Empress smiled and motioned for her to come closer. The little girl cast a glance at Shu Yu before walking over.


The Empress also called Huohuo over, examining them both. She turned to Shu Yu and said, "Your children are truly beautiful."