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Chapter 1213: Xiao Shi's Enthusiasm
🕑 Added 2023-08-15 06:17:58 +0000 UTCChapter 1213: Xiao Shi's Enthusiasm
Shu Yu was unaware that the incident at the moving banquet had quickly spread throughout Jiangyuan County. People now knew about her connections with high-ranking officials in the capital, including receiving birthday gifts from the emperor. The previous attention she received as a favored village official was nothing compared to the events of the moving banquet.
Soon, people started seeking her out, wanting to establish connections for various reasons. However, by that time, Shu Yu had already left the county, and the people from the Lu family claimed she was unavailable whenever asked.
The others assumed she was unwilling to meet and gradually stopped insisting.
It was only after Kong Shi's birthday banquet that everyone learned she was no longer in Jiangyuan County.
Now that Lu Xiangjun had finally returned and appeared in this setting, the crowd immediately gathered around her, eager to engage in conversation.
Shu Yu suddenly regretted showing up here today.
Fortunately, Xiao Shi arrived not long after. As the host of the event and the wife of the county magistrate, she was well-informed and aware of Shu Yu's relationship with the Third Prince of the capital. Naturally, she approached Shu Yu to exchange pleasantries.
Shu Yu breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged a glance with Ding Yuehua, both of them getting up from their seats.
However, to their surprise, accompanying Xiao Shi was Kong Zhi You herself.
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow, impressed by Kong Zhi You swift actions in finding a backer for herself in such a short time.
Ding Yuehua also noticed and coldly snorted, "Does she even think about her own status? How could the county magistrate's wife pay any attention to her?"
Ding Yuehua was right. Although Kong Zhi You maintained a smile while standing beside Xiao Shi, Xiao Shi was engrossed in conversations with others and hardly spared a glance at her.
Shu Yu suddenly found it laughable.
They didn't approach Xiao Shi and Kong Zhi You since Xiao Shi was surrounded by people.
However, to their surprise, Xiao Shi noticed them first. After nodding to a woman beside her, she walked toward Shu Yu.
The crowd immediately made way for her, but all eyes were fixed on the two of them.
As before, Xiao Shi held Shu Yu's hand and said, "Lady Lu, we meet again. You truly are a busy person. I wanted to invite you to a banquet earlier, but my husband said you had just returned to the county and had many matters to attend to, so he didn't want to disturb you. But even with so many things to do, you must take some rest. Otherwise, if you tire yourself out, it won't be worth it."
Shu Yu nodded and replied, "I should have visited madam Xiang. It's kind of you to be concerned about me."
"That sounds too distant. I won't be pleased." Xiao Shi pretended to be annoyed and then smiled, "Don't call me 'madam' all the time. Didn't you call me sister-in-law last time? Let's stick with that. I'll call you Ah Yu. How does that sound?"
Could Shu Yu refuse? She smiled and nodded, then introduced Ding Yuehua who was beside her.
Xiao Shi said with a smile, "I've heard of the Third Young Madam from the Fan family. They say you are as capable as any man. Now that I see you in person, it's indeed true."
Ding Yuehua hurriedly waved her hand and humbly replied.
Xiao Shi then turned her head to Shu Yu and asked, "What have you been busy with lately?"
"I've been overseeing the construction of a workshop."
"What kind of workshop, and what is it going to be used for in the future?"
Except for a few individuals present, many of the families were involved in businesses, and upon hearing this, they pricked up their ears in interest.
However, Shu Yu just smiled and said, "You will find out when the workshop is completed, sister-in-law."
Xiao Shi was not ignorant of the current situation, and upon hearing this, she knew it wasn't appropriate to inquire further.
She dropped the topic and began talking about her own birthday celebration.
