Chapter 1189: Chapter 1187: Something to Be Proud Of
After talking about Wufu becoming an apprentice for several rounds of tea, they finally changed the topic. Wufu thought to herself that this lady truly spoke more than anyone else.
"Hey, Chuying, Wufu." Changping took a sip of tea, feeling a bit awkward.
"Whatâs up? Just say it, itâs not like you to beat around the bush like this." Guan Chuying was a bit puzzled.
Changping touched her ear, "Iâm going to reach the age of marriage soon."
Wufu and Guan Chuying exchanged glances, and then?
"I havenât invited a Praise Giver and Official yet. You both know I donât have many close friends. Would you be willing to be my Praise Giver and Official?" Changping looked at the two, feeling a bit nervous.
The current Changping had none of the arrogance of a Commandery Princess. She knew she had offended many people in the past and left a reputation of being arrogant and temperamental. Those who tried to curry favor with her, she looked down on, and her pride as a princess wouldnât let her curry favor with others. At this point, the best she could call friends were the two people in front of her.
Calling them the best meant that she got along well with Wufu, and Guan Chuying was considered a friend now. But she understood that Guan Chuying was only being considerate of Wufu, as they got along well and could talk freely. Guan Chuying cared more for Wufu than for her.
It was precisely because of this that Changping realized that there are some things not easily gained, like genuine friendship, regardless of how high oneâs status might be. It wasnât right to expect everyone to hold her in high regard just because she had a noble status.
Recognizing this, Changping didnât mind about Guan Chuying. She also liked Wufu, after all, relationships are cultivated.
Thatâs why she wanted the two of them to be her Praise Giver and Official.
Guan Chuying said, "Youâre born on July 7th? Itâs not far away, and you still havenât invited anyone?"
Changping replied, "Not yet, thatâs why Iâm asking you two!"
Guan Chuying glanced at Wufu.
Wufu put down her teacup, "I canât!"
Changpingâs expression dimmed.
Seeing this, Wufu explained, "Minmin, I came from Huayang. Just now, you talked to me about a lot of etiquette matters. Iâm not good at these things. If I mess something up, it wonât just be embarrassing for your marriageable age gift, but also for your mother and me."
"I wonât mind at all!" Changping hurriedly said.
"Iâll mind on your behalf," Wufu said with a smile. "A girlâs coming of age is a big event. You, being a Commandery Princess, shouldnât let a small flaw ruin this rite of passage. Chuying, you should be her Praise Giver, as you are more familiar with the process than I am. As for me, if you invite me, I can still attend the ceremony."
"Then let Chuying be my Praise Giver, and you can be the Official," Changping immediately said. "Being an Official is just carrying a tray."
Guan Chuying also said, "Wufu, I can be the Praise Giver, and you can be the Official. For Princess Changpingâs coming of age, she will definitely invite many Honorable Ladies and young ladies to the ceremony." She thought a bit further, knowing Wufu came from a relatively humble background. Acting as the Official for a Commandery Princess would add to her own reputation and would make things better for her future marriage proposals.
Changping also said, "Thatâs right. My mother has already invited many ladies and young women."
Wufu understood Guan Chuyingâs implication. Being part of the Royal Princessâs coming of age ceremony as a Praise Giver or Official would certainly be prestigious. But she truly didnât enjoy such engagements, so she said, "You both know I donât like socializing or being in the spotlight."
"Wufu, wouldnât you do this for me?" Changping hugged her arm, pouting and pleading with a pitiful look.
Seeing this, Wufuâs heart softened. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Itâs just carrying a tray?"
Thereâs hope!
Changping nodded eagerly, and Wufu let out a sigh, "Alright, fine."