Chapter 2377: Chapter 2377: Ma Lu’s Future Prospects

In the coming days, Shu Yu began to explore the southwest market.

The southwest region has a complex terrain, and people come from all over the country, so habits and cuisine are quite diverse. She considered opening a shop here, which seemed feasible, and the public’s acceptance was high.

She visited several places and finally chose Hetai Prefecture.

Hetai Prefecture is the provincial capital, more prosperous than Linzhang Prefecture, with a larger population and naturally stronger purchasing power.

Recently, Hetai Prefecture had just suffered a calamity. Although it quickly recovered, several well-located, reasonably priced shops became available.

With sharp eyes and quick action, Shu Yu promptly acquired two of them; after all, the opportunity was rare.

She planned to open a shop in one and temporarily rent out the other, perhaps opening a branch in the future.

After confirming opening a shop in the southwest, Shu Yu sent a message to Dongan Province, instructing Yuan Gui to bring the caravan and transport the goods over. Yuan Gui was familiar with the southwest roads from previous trips.

Subsequently, Shu Yu began to look for craftsmen for renovation.

During this time, Qi Lie did visit, wanting to drag Meng Yunzheng along to help.

Meng Yunzheng sincerely refused him, "My wife is opening a shop, and as her husband, how can I leave her alone in this chaotic place to bear it by herself? I should take on most of the responsibilities to lighten her load so she can achieve her dream earlier. As for your situation, I’m helpless."

Qi Lie was perplexed, "Dream? What dream does County Lord Lu have?"

"To become the grandest rich woman in Dasu."

Qi Lie, "..."

Shu Yu overheard their conversation just as she passed outside the door, "..." Suddenly feeling a sense of embarrassment, she hurried along.

Despite Qi Lie’s attempts, he couldn’t drag Meng Yunzheng away, finally leaving in frustration.

However, he took Ma Lu away.

Ma Lu has always been a person of ideas. He and his several brothers turned to banditry in the mountains. The authorities spared them from severe punishment on account that they did not harm lives and were forced into banditry.

Since arriving at Righteous Dao Village, their lives have been decent, more stable than when they were mountain bandits.

Later, Ma Lu got married and realized he couldn’t continue living like this. Thus, when Cheng Xian coincidentally recruited him, he agreed and followed him to Hetai Prefecture.

He wanted to achieve something substantial, first to free himself and his brothers from the stigma and become law-abiding citizens.

Secondly, he wished to help the Fang Family clear their name as they were wronged by the local authorities.

His efforts and dedication make his goals achievable, provided things proceed smoothly.

Yet, the Cheng Family faced disaster; Lord Cheng knew he had neglected his duties, resulting in great trouble. Although everything seems peaceful at the moment, he certainly will face blame once the situation resolves.

He arranged what he could for his people; Ma Lu never complained. As long as Cheng Mansion stood, he would serve the Cheng Family and perform his duties daily.

But Qi Lie arrived, and both Lord Cheng and Cheng Xian advised Ma Lu to leave with Qi Lie.

Ma Lu ultimately bid farewell to the Cheng Family, taking his brothers to start anew.

Qi Lie was very impressed with Ma Lu and his men’s abilities. He planned to take them to the Capital. Moreover, he promised Ma Lu that once the southwest affairs concluded, he would request the Emperor to acknowledge their merits, pardon their crimes, and pledged to overturn the injustice faced by the Fang Family.

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