Chapter 2394: Xu Family’s Reward

Shu Yu followed the group inside while nodding, "Yes..."

Before finishing his sentence, a familiar and joyful voice suddenly came from outside, "The Office has sent people, the Office has sent people, Steward Yu, come out quickly."

Shu Yu halted his steps and turned towards the door, "It seems to be, Shu Quan?"

Aunt Fang whispered, "It’s him. Ever since the two Lords in the village left, Shu Quan has been running to the county office every day, waiting outside for news, just waiting for the imperial court to give him recognition and reward. Now..."

She stopped speaking halfway, widened her eyes in amazement, "What did Shu Quan just say? The Office has sent people, could it be that the imperial decree has arrived?"

Shu Yu smiled, "It’s likely, let’s go and see."

Qi Lie hasn’t been gone for long, they reckon he’s still on the road. But the reports regarding the incidents in the southwest had been submitted early. The rewards for those who made significant contributions can be drawn out and negotiated, like Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng, they probably won’t know until next year.

But rewards for people like Shu Quan are much easier to handle and can be sorted out swiftly.

Shu Yu hadn’t expected the decree to arrive so fast, even before they left, the documents were delivered to the county office.

They turned their steps and walked out the door, just in time to see Shu Quan running over like a madman.

Seeing Shu Yu, he stopped abruptly, but his face couldn’t hide his delight, "Lu Shuyu? You’re here too."

Shu Yu glanced at him, then shifted his gaze to the approaching carriage.

The carriage stopped a few steps away, Wang Changdong helped the county magistrate out, who then steadily walked to Shu Yu.

"The county magistrate and Young Master Meng are here too, what a coincidence." The county magistrate said cheerfully, "The Emperor’s decree has arrived, it’s regarding Xu Dali and his group, and there’s also one concerning Ms. Wei, which the county magistrate must be interested in."

Shu Yu was surprised, "Concerning Cousin Sister-in-law?"

Wei Qin, who had come with Shu Yu, froze for a moment and hurriedly walked out from behind, "Me?"

"Yes." The county magistrate said with a smile, instructing Steward Yu, "Call all the villagers who participated in capturing rebels in Righteous Dao Village over, I need to read the Imperial Decree."

"Yes, Lord." Steward Yu quickly asked the people from the manor to find the participants.

Xu Dali, Aunt Fang, and Shu Quan all ran back home, then Steward Yu led the county magistrate and Shu Yu into the manor.

After a short while, a few families came one after another, along with many curious villagers who had heard the news, peeping in from outside.

Seeing all the families arrived, the county magistrate scanned the area, nodded, and stood to read the Imperial Decree.

The decree first mentioned Xu Dali’s family; Xu Zhensheng had the greatest contribution as he directly stabbed Yuan Ye, causing confusion among Liu Jie and his companions, forcing them to abandon many of their comrades in a bid to escape alone. Because Yuan Ye was injured, he was in such haste that he walked right into a trap set by Meng Yunzheng and his group. Ultimately, he was also used to force back the Deputy General who took over the military base, minimizing own losses and preventing chaos in the city.

Moreover, Xu Dali provided a list of Righteous Dao Village suspects, which was also meritorious.

"... Today, the exile punishment for the three members of the Xu family is revoked, with a reward of one hundred taels, reinstatement to original status, and return of property. Xu Zhensheng, young and accomplished with extraordinary bravery, upon returning to the Capital may report to the central judicial office and follow their directives."