Eternal Novel Hits
patreon
Chapter 1592: Hao Dingshan Returned to the Capital
🕑 Added 2023-09-03 11:41:44 +0000 UTCChapter 1592: Hao Dingshan Returned to the Capital
Through his actions, Xiang Weinan conveyed two messages. First, he wanted to assure the Xiao family that even after Xiao Shi's supposed demise, he still considered them as his parents-in-law, ensuring their safety from the Xiao family's retribution. Second, he seized the opportunity to investigate the situation within the Xiao family.
However, this meant that the Xiao family's cousin would have more opportunities to meet Xiang Weinan if she stayed in the Third House.
Xiang Weinan felt irritated, but he couldn't afford to reveal his hostility during such a crucial time.
Thankfully, it hadn't been long since Xiao Shi's "death," and it was normal for him to ignore the cousin for a while.
Recently, Xiang Weinan had drawn some attention within the Xiao family's sight. To avoid any suspicion, he had arranged for Xiao Shi to stay in Jiangyuan County, reducing their interactions.
Meng Yunzheng told Shu Yu, "For now, let's not mention these matters to Xiao Shi."
Although Meng Yunzheng didn't know much about Xiao Shi, he recalled her strong attachment to Xiang Weinan, and she even fell into the schemes of the concubines when she sought trouble for Shu Yu. After all the recent events, it was hard to say she wouldn't act impulsively if she encountered Xiang Weinan.
Shu Yu rubbed her temples and replied, "I understand."
Her only wish was for everyone to be safe; that was enough.
The situation in the capital seemed to be even more severe than she had imagined.
"What about Hao Dingshan? Did he return?" Shu Yu asked.
"He did," Meng Yunzheng replied. "Quite coincidentally, this morning when I entered the city, I saw him leaving the prefectural city, heading towards the capital."
"That's good," Shu Yu sighed with relief.
"However, there are still people watching over Dongqing Temple," Hao Dingshan might have left, but the person he used to cause trouble for Dongqing Temple was a local in the prefectural city.
Dongqing Temple was also important to the Third Prince, and they would definitely continue monitoring that person.
Their plan was to let the other party keep watching, and at least they knew his identity now. Magistrate Fei's men would secretly follow him and be ready to catch him at any time.
If they were lucky, they might even find a few more people connected to the Third Prince through him.
Shu Yu understood this, but she was relieved that Xiao Shi had found a suitable place.
She had visited her a few days ago, and it seemed that Xiao Shi was doing well and adapting.
Meng Yunzheng put away the lunchbox from the table. "Alright, don't worry about these matters. There are plenty of people handling them. It's late now, go rest."
Shu Yu hadn't noticed before, but now she couldn't help but yawn and tears were welling up in her eyes.
Meng Yunzheng escorted her back to her room. After she freshened up, she fell into a deep sleep until the morning.
She hurriedly got up at dawn, tidied herself, and went to the front shop. Everyone was already busy and bustling.
The sold-out goods from yesterday were replenished, and the counter was wiped clean. Not even a watermelon seed shell was left on the floor.
Da Niu and the others hadn't left yet, fearing that the shop would still be busy today.
Shu Yu observed the situation in the shop. There were many customers, and quite a few of them asked if there would be a lottery today, as they had been disappointed yesterday.
But there were still some who stayed to buy sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, and others inquired about instant noodles, popcorn, and similar items.
Wei Ronghua and the others were busy but in good spirits.
Shu Yu smiled and walked to the store's entrance, where the banner was once again displayed.
Surprisingly, this thing could attract people quite effectively.
Just as she was lost in thought, a group of children ran over.
