The Lucky Farmgirl
Chapter 1021 - 1000 - s Incoming Letter

Chapter 1021: 1000 Chapters Incoming Letter

Yin Huo returned to his own room and sat in front of the back window, lost in thought for a long time. Then, he slowly poured the now cold medicine, bit by bit, out the window.

Changshou stood quietly to the side. Seeing that the Young Master had finally poured out the medicine, he quickly stepped forward to catch the medicine bowl and said softly, "Young Master, I have already retrieved the silver..."

Yin Huo said, "Wait until I go to the Imperial Academy tomorrow. Then, you can hand it over to Bai Shan’s family driver."

"Yes."

The next day, Yin Huo made a point of speaking to Old Madam Yin, "Grandmother, from now on, I might stay at school to read for a while longer after classes or walk around with friends. So, it’s better not to have so many people come to pick me up. With so many people waiting outside the school, my classmates will make fun of me."

Old Madam nodded but said, "Your health is not good, and studying is draining. You don’t need to take the imperial examinations to serve as an official, so there’s no need to read too many books. Also, don’t play outside for too long; walking too much is exhausting."

Yin Huo agreed and left with only Changshou.

The carriage was waiting outside the gates of the Imperial Academy. It was early in the day, a time of clear and crisp autumn weather. Yin Huo pulled up the window curtains to gaze absentmindedly at the carriages coming and going outside.

When Bai Shan’s carriage appeared in sight, he saw it immediately. He straightened up slightly, a smile starting to form as he prepared to greet them, when suddenly another horse appeared from the other side, slowly passing by their carriage and tossed a package into it at the moment the paths crossed.

Yin Huo was momentarily stunned. It seemed that no one around had noticed the incident, while Daji, driving the carriage, glanced to the side briefly before returning his gaze forward, looking straight at Yin Huo.

Yin Huo’s hand relaxed, and the curtain fell, concealing his face.

He regretted letting the curtain drop as soon as it fell. Annoyed, he slapped his forehead, sighed, and then got out of the carriage.

At the same time, Bai Shan’s carriage also stopped not far away. Inside, Bai Shan didn’t rush to disembark but opened the package.

Seeing the enclosed letter and some official documents, he stuffed the papers into Bai Erlang’s arms and scanned the letter quickly.

Bai Erlang, holding the items Bai Shan had just pushed into his arms, noticed the tightness around Bai Shan’s mouth and asked, "What’s wrong? Who sent the letter, and what does it say?"

Bai Shan folded the letter and, after putting it back into the envelope, said, "It’s from Lord Wei, about the matter of the two assassins. He says that he has found the people, but they can’t be rescued."

"If they can’t be rescued, they can’t," Bai Erlang said. "Telling us doesn’t help; we surely can’t just rush in to save them, can we?"

Bai Shan glanced at the items in his arms, put the letter in as well, and said, "Keep it in the carriage and let Daji take it home. There are too many people around the school, and someone might see it at any time."

"Oh."

After they finished speaking, Daji spoke from behind the curtain, "Young Master, Young Master Tang, Young Master Yin is waiting for you. He saw the person who delivered the letter to us just now."

Bai Erlang immediately looked to Bai Shan.

Bai Shan made an affirmative sound and shoved the package under the seat before exiting; Bai Erlang hurriedly followed.

Both jumped out of the carriage. Bai Shan glance at Yin Huo and then, without explaining the earlier matter, asked directly, "Did you bring the money?"

Yin Huo nodded with a smile, not inquiring about the earlier incident either, "I brought it."

Changshou hurried over with a box, struggling under its weight, and his back was almost bent.

Daji stepped forward to take the box, lifting it with one hand and stuffing it into the carriage.

Yin Huo watched, noting that Changshou, two years his senior and normally strong due to Yin Huo’s frailty, still seemed significantly weaker compared to Daji.

At that moment, Yin Huo realized that Daji was different from any coachman he had seen before.

Following his gaze, Bai Shan asked, "What is it?"

Yin Huo asked, "Aren’t you going to count it?"

Bai Shan laughed and said, "No need, our trust doesn’t have to be questioned over such a matter."

Yin Huo smiled in response and turned to go, "Then let’s go into the school."

Bai Shan nodded, "Please."

Bai Erlang stood to the side, watching them turn and walk away together, perplexed. Was that all?

He hurriedly picked up his book basket and followed.

Daji watched as they all entered the Imperial Academy before turning to leave. He didn’t head straight home but drove the carriage close to Jishi Hall and stopped at a familiar place. He took the package from under the seat, rearranged its contents, and placed it inside his jacket before settling atop the carriage to doze off.

Bai Shan was clearly in a bad mood today. Although it didn’t show on his face, the fact that he raised his hand to answer questions in two consecutive classes and then debated fiercely with his teachers was enough for both his classmates and the lecturers to notice.

Early in the morning, an attendant from the pharmacy had quietly informed Manbao that Daji’s carriage was waiting outside for her, so after seeing her last patient, she checked the time and realized it was past lunchtime. Thus, she packed up and left.

Young Manager Zheng quickly tried to persuade her to stay, "Young Doctor Zhou, the meal is ready. Why not eat before you leave?"

Manbao, shouldering her pack, replied, "No need, my portion is also ready at home. You can have my share here. Eat more; maybe you will grow a bit taller."

Young Manager Zheng: ...

Manbao had already run off with her pack, and Daji quickly set down the carriage step, helping her aboard.

Lifting the curtain to speak with Daji, Manbao said, "The clerk from the shop said you’ve been waiting here since you came back from the Imperial Academy. Is there something the matter?"

Daji handed her the package from his jacket.

Inside the carriage, Manbao opened it, scanning the letter quickly at first, then frowning and reading through it again more carefully.

After reading the letter, she moved on to examine the documents, finding a large paper among a stack of pamphlets densely covered in writing.

Manbao unfolded it to read.

Before she could finish, Daji announced, "Miss Man, we have arrived home."

Manbao quickly gathered the items, placing the package in her pack, and carrying it on her back, she stepped off the carriage and entered the house.

Mr. Zhuang had already dined, having waited for her return. Seeing her enter with a serious expression, he asked, "What is it? Who has upset you?"

Manbao took the package from her pack and said, "Mr. Zhuang, Lord Wei couldn’t rescue those two assassins. The Emperor wants us to file a royal complaint, and Lord Wei has written the petition for us."

After handing the letter to Mr. Zhuang, she unfolded the petition and continued to read.

Mr. Zhuang’s expression darkened, and after a while, he asked, "What do you plan to do?"

Lowering her gaze, Manbao said, "I don’t want to wield a threatening power, but this is the purpose of our coming to the capital. If there is a chance for justice, we naturally want to try."

Mr. Zhuang’s expression was grave as he pressed the letter and said, "Wait for Shanbao to return, and ask him."