Chapter 837
The journey passed without incident. Everyone admired the mountains and scenery along the way, and after traveling for a full day, they arrived at Yizhou City at 4:45 p.m.
After passing through several streets, Old Huang soon reached the alleys behind the government office. Just as he turned into the alley and approached the rear of the office, two constables came over with hands on their sword hilts. "Who goes there? This is an important area of the government office. If you have taken a wrong turn, leave at once!"
Before Old Huang could speak, the curtain ahead was lifted, revealing Du YueYao. "Old He, it's me."
"Young Lady!" The lead constable was startled, then immediately released his sword hilt and bowed repeatedly. "Greetings, Eldest Young Lady. I'll inform the Prefect at once!"
With that, he directed the younger constable behind him to help guide the carriage, while he himself dashed through the rear gate of the government office.
A short while later, Old Huang and Yue Honghai were led to a side courtyard to settle in. As soon as Lu Zheng and the other three entered the rear courtyard, they saw Du Yuru and Du Furen arriving together.
"Lu Lang, you're here! And Miss Liu, Miss Shen, please, come in quickly!" Du Furen first looked at Du YueYao with undisguised delight, then hurried forward and took Liu Qingyan's and Shen Ying's hands, one in each hand, leading them toward the inner hall.
Du Yuru also nodded to Du YueYao before walking shoulder to shoulder with Lu Zheng. "Lu Lang, what brings you here today?"
"A friend is getting married. I was thinking that I hadn't come to visit Uncle Du in quite some time, so I came a day early to impose on you for the day."