Shu Yu swept her gaze around, her voice slightly deep, "I believe you all know who I am, and you probably have heard about my exile. I don't know what you think in your hearts, nor do I care. All I hope is that you remember one thing, to stick to your duties."
"You should be clear that for a girl like me, who hasn't even come of age, to return safely from the exile area and even become the Village Chief, it's definitely not just luck. I'm easy to talk to; as long as there's reason, I can listen. If you behave and do your work well, I will treat you kindly. But if you do something you shouldn't, I won't hesitate to let you know what I'm capable of."
Those below indeed knew about her background, and also that the entire Lu family was just a poor household in the village last year.
Naturally, their thoughts were complex. Many who suddenly come into wealth tend to get arrogant, and they were afraid the Lu family would be the same.
