Don't mention that she was merely the illegitimate daughter of the former magistrate of Dongan Province; even if she had been the legitimate eldest daughter carefully nurtured by the magistrate, after the family calamity and her exile thousands of miles away, she would likely have become sincerely anxious and fearful.
Shu Yu, however, performed another ceremonial bow, "Lord, you flatter me too much. It's really just good fortune."
"Ha ha ha ha, but this good fortune of yours is more than just one moment," Lord Cheng laughed heartily, "Lady Lu, I have come today with some good news."
Shu Yu's eyes lit up slightly, but her face showed a puzzled and bewildered expression, "Good news?"
Lord Shi coughed lightly, having already stood up, and then opened a very precious-looking box on a table next to him.
Shu Yu watched with wide eyes as he pulled out a scroll of bright yellow silk.
"Lu Shuyu, heed the Imperial Decree!"
