Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 335 - 171: Walk Together

Mrs. Gao, hearing this, felt like a pillow was given to her right when she needed a nap! It was excellent news. However, she still needed to ask her young lady!

"If that’s truly the case, that would be wonderful. It’s just that our luggage is not yet packed. Would it delay the young master’s time? I still need to ask my young lady. I can’t make the decision myself."

"It doesn’t matter, we can just leave a bit later at most. You go back and ask. Whether or not you are coming back with us, just send a word. If you need help, Ming Mo and the others can be commanded freely."

Gu Chengyu also knew the servants couldn’t decide on their own, so of course, they had to wait until the master was consulted.

"Then thank you, Mr. Gu. This old servant will take her leave first." Mrs. Gao curtsied and followed Ming Mo out of the room.

When she saw Yao Mengxian, she conveyed this matter to her master. Yao Mengxian was also surprised, could it be so coincidental?

"Miss, since Mr. Gu is the closed-door disciple of the grand old master from our family, if we follow him back to Jingyuan Prefecture, wouldn’t it be safer? We also wouldn’t have to wait here for days."

Mrs. Gao thought this was the best solution. This dock was crowded with various types of people, how could they stay here? Even finding a guesthouse would be troublesome for women traveling, which entailed many inconveniences.

Yao Mengxian contemplated for a moment, somewhat indecisive. But then she thought, how could Gu Chengyu possibly deceive them? He was a young scholar who had gained fame; what benefit would he have in deceiving them?

"Miss, are you afraid that Mr. Gu might deceive us?" Seeing her young lady hesitate without speaking, Mrs. Gao grew anxious; Mr. Gu was still waiting for a response.

Yao Mengxian shook her head, "Not really. Go and reply to them! Just say we will need to trouble them."

Yao Mengxian just felt that constantly troubling others was not good. However, following them back seemed to be the best plan. They had troubled them previously, so it wouldn’t make much difference to do so again this time. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Receiving her young lady’s confirmation, Mrs. Gao hurried downstairs to deliver the reply.

At this time, Qing Dai stepped forward to pour tea for Yao Mengxian and casually interjected, "Miss! Do we really trust Mr. Gu’s words and accompany him without any concerns?"

Yao Mengxian smiled upon hearing this, "Gu Chengyu was this year’s top scorer in the provincial examination. I had already inquired before that he is indeed from Jingyuan Prefecture. What could we possibly have that would be worth deceiving? He is willing to take us along, likely out of respect for my grandfather!"

She was not favored in her family, and Gu Chengyu couldn’t gain anything from her. In terms of appearance, he himself was exceptionally handsome, even graced by moon-like beauty; her appearance might not even catch his eye.

When Gu Chengyu saved her earlier, he didn’t take advantage of the situation. Later, when they entered the room, he immediately let go of her, showing no interest in her looks, so she never worried about this aspect.

Qing Dai, hearing this, stayed silent, recalling the figure she saw that night. Although still a young man, he was quite outstanding. In the faint light, one could tell he looked very fine!

Qing Dai, holding the teapot, was lost in thought. Yao Mengxian noticed Qing Dai was absent-minded, when she should have placed down the teapot, and called out.

"Qing Dai! Go pack the luggage first! Call Lianxin over too, so you both can hurry. It’s not good to keep others waiting."

"What?" Hearing the voice, Qing Dai quickly returned to her senses but hadn’t heard what the lady said.

"Go call Lianxin to pack the luggage!" Yao Mengxian, without losing patience, repeated her words.

Qing Dai, lively in spirit, had been confined to the room for days, probably feeling stifled.

"Yes!" Qing Dai accepted the order and went to the next room to call Lianxin.

As Yao Mengxian watched Qing Dai leave, she pondered.

"Miss! Mr. Gu and the others are urging us to pack quickly and have Ming Mo and Ming Yan come over to help. I asked them to help carry Uncle Li, and since we couldn’t manage all the luggage ourselves."

Mrs. Gao entered the room, happily telling Yao Mengxian this. As she spoke, she began tidying the room.

Yao Mengxian was also infected by Mrs. Gao’s happy mood. In the mansion, the people in her quarters lived cautiously every day. After leaving the house, their smiles increased, and their spirits became more lively.

Qing Dai also called Lianxin over to pack, though she felt that she didn’t have many belongings. Just some personal washing items, her teapot and teacup, things she regularly used!

These were things long used in the mansion. The women from aristocratic families carried their frequently used items most, and they usually wouldn’t use outside facilities. They even brought their own chamber pots.

Unexpectedly, once they started packing, she discovered they indeed had quite a lot. Mostly utensils, with little clothing and jewelry.

Gu Chengyu, having Ming Mo inquire from Mrs. Gao, went to hire three carriages, thinking it would be sufficient. He had many belongings himself, with only Ye Zhiqiu having less, and even Sun Xian had bought many things for his wedding and some trinkets for the children back in the Capital.

By the time Mrs. Gao and the others finished packing, it was already noon. Gu Chengyu decided to have lunch on the boat before setting off.

"Young Master! Miss Yao has finished packing, let’s depart now!"

Mrs. Gao had already supported Yao Mengxian downstairs. Upon exiting the room, Gu Chengyu saw Yao Mengxian wearing a face veil, covering herself comprehensively, even half of her body.

Gu Chengyu hurriedly stepped forward to inquire, "Miss Yao, if there are no matters, shall we set off now?"

Yao Mengxian curtsied, looking towards the young man opposite through the layers of gauze.

The young man’s gallant figure, under the sunlight, seemed enveloped in a halo, so bright that she couldn’t see clearly.

"Earlier you saved my life, which hasn’t been repaid, and now I must trouble you again, young master!"

The girl’s soft and elegant voice was clear and pleasant.

"We are all like family. Considering our age difference, you might even regard me as an elder. No need for such courtesy. The hour is late; it’s best to set off early."

Sun Xian and the others had long heard that a young lady was traveling back with them. She was to be the granddaughter of Gu Chengyu’s teacher, and they were curious.

Unexpectedly, they would meet her on the boat. High-born young ladies rarely ventured out, so it was peculiar how this young lady was traveling with such few attendants.

Yao Mengxian’s appearance caught the attention of the passengers on the boat, "Hey? Look quickly, that’s a high-born young lady."

"What’s there to see? She’s covered entirely, you can’t see anything."

Not seeing her face left the traveler disappointed, but her bearing was something small families couldn’t compare to.

"These high-born young ladies are indeed different! Look at the two maids beside her, so good-looking; how would the lady herself look?"

The boat passengers, unable to leave the vessel, were bored, and they eagerly seized any exciting occurrence.

Someone nearby immediately pulled another aside, "Didn’t you see she knows the scholar Gu? Are you asking for trouble? Such noble families are not for people like us to comment on."

The two were acquaintances, petty merchants, and they dared not offend people from noble and influential backgrounds.