Chapter 1190: Chapter 1188: Sweetheart
Finally, they managed to get Wufu invited to the gathering. Changping, feeling satisfied, went to the cleansing room to take care of business, while Guan Chuying looked at Wufu and laughed.
"A master, an official for Zhao Min, youâre really something!" she said. "People have to beg you, yet youâre still willing to go along."
Wufu smiled wryly, "You know I genuinely dislike socializing."
Guan Chuying knew it well. Wufu had declined several social invitations, and even when she herself sent a couple of invitations, Wufu only attended once.
"Whether you like it or not, weâre at an age where we need to think about our futures," Guan Chuying said meaningfully. "Among us, weâre considered late in getting engaged. Some start looking at the age of twelve or thirteen."
Therefore, to be able to connect was a kind of destiny. Once engaged, it wouldnât be easy to move around freely.
"Oh, is Miss Guan feeling like a mustard in October because youâre having thoughts?" Wufu teased, raising her eyebrows.
Guan Chuying was taken aback, "What do you mean?"
"Feeling the stirrings of spring!"
Guan Chuying blushed deeply, "Oh, stop it." She hurriedly covered her mouth and glared at her.
Wufu chuckled, "Itâs about time, youâre of marriageable age now. Has Madam Guan found anyone for you? Has the Crown Prince Zhao from the Princeâs Mansion really not caught your eye?"
Guan Chuying sighed, "Thatâs just talk. How could families like ours ever match with a place like the Princeâs Mansion? Mother thinks itâs better to find someone with integrity from a similar family background to avoid many troubles."
"Yes. As long as youâre clear about it. Ultimately, youâre the one who has to live with that person, and you need to be happy with it. Whether the shoes fit, only you know. Look around for your Ideal Gentleman," Wufu smiled.
Guan Chuying felt moved and asked, "What about you? Has your mother found anyone for you, Wufu?"
"Not yet," Wufu shook her head, though she had someone in mind. Thinking of Ah Jiuâs face, a smile appeared on her lips.
Guan Chuying saw through it, chuckled, and said, "Oh, look at that smile, be honest, do you have someone in your heart?"
Wufu let out a sound of agreement.
"Look at you, clearly feeling loveâs stirrings!" Guan Chuying pointed at her face and said, "That smile, your face is much softer. Isnât that because youâre thinking of someone special?"
Wufuâs face wasnât typically soft and feminine. She took after her father, and combined with Madam Zhouâs features, her face wasnât the gentle femininity of a young lady, but rather somewhat androgynous and distinct.
Now, with this softening, it did make her appear more charming.
Wufu wasnât shy, shrugged, "Yes, thereâs someone."
"Really? Which family is he from, what is he like? Tell us quickly."
"Talking about what?" Changping walked in and upon hearing the conversation, asked the two eagerly, "What secrets are you sharing while I was away?"
"Wufu has someone she likes!" Guan Chuying unhesitatingly revealed the secret of her friend.
"Really? Who is it?" Changping immediately pursued further questions.
Besieged by their questioning, Wufu heard a buzzing in her ears and said, "Even if I told you, you wouldnât know. Heâs far away, Iâll share when thereâs a chance. As for you two, now that youâre both of marriageable age, youâll be busy meeting potential matches."
The two exchanged a glance, both blushing and feeling a bit bashful.
Young girls at the cusp of womanhood, naturally inclined towards romance, canât help but have some anticipation for the future. Whether that future holds an Ideal Gentleman or a wolfish character, they cannot yet know. All they can hope for is a smooth and successful life.