Chapter 1239: Chapter 1237: Laying All the Cards on the Table
Listening to Purple Jade talk for nearly half a day, Wufu finally understood everything happening in Huayang. Seeing the weariness on her face, he set down his teacup.
"Go rest. I have Jadeite and Mo Lan with me. You can come to serve me tomorrow," Wufu said considerately.
Purple Jade retorted, "Relying on Jadeite alone is unreliable. She couldnât even protect you at a teahouse, and you got hurt. If the master were here, sheâd surely have to go back to the Secret Camp and be punished."
Wufu awkwardly touched his nose and said, "That was purely an accident, haha."
Purple Jade shook her head helplessly.
"Hurry and go. Thereâs nothing much here now," Wufu urged her.
Purple Jade nodded and asked, "Young lady, what about Madamâs side, and the future..."
"Weâll talk about the future later. You go rest, or Iâll be upset."
At her words, Purple Jade had no choice but to obey, curtsied, and returned to her room.
Wufuâs smiling face slightly faded. As for the future?
...
Early the next day, Wufu and his party got ready and headed towards Changan City. It took them two days to reach the estate on the outskirts, two or three Shichen away from Changan City.
Madam Zhou was slightly surprised to be staying at the estate and not heading into the city.
Suppressing her doubts, Madam Zhou followed Wufu to settle at the estate, a two-entry courtyard with a peaceful environment suitable for resting.
Sitting in the main room, watching the maids busy arranging the items, Madam Zhou grew more suspicious. Holding her tea, she quietly asked Wufu, "Wufu, are we not going into the city and staying at the estate?"
"Does mother not like it?" Wufu asked in return.
Madam Zhou hesitated awkwardly, "Not really." But what about Mr. Wu?
"Mother traveled a long way, and this journey has been tiring. Now in the height of summer, I plan for you to stay at the estate for some time, avoiding the heat and recuperating. What does mother think?" Wufu asked with a smile.
Madam Zhou forced a smile, "Mother knows your filial heart, but..."
"But what?"
Madam Zhou pursed her lips, watching her sip tea calmly, then resolutely said, "Wufu, now that things have come to this, mother wonât hide it from you. I suppose Purple Jade has told you about the family matters. Your father and I, now I..."
Her hand touched her slightly protruding belly; there, the child moved slightly, and Madam Zhouâs heart softened entirely as she said, "Wufu, your father has returned."
"Returned, and so?" Wufu asked in return, "What does mother plan to do?"
Madam Zhou stared at her blankly.
Wufuâs gaze was unwavering, her eyes brushed past the small belly, and she said, "Since mother doesnât want to beat around the bush, I wonât either. About you and him, I donât want to say much because youâve heard a lot. The fact that youâre willing to come with Purple Jade is partly because I wanted to bring you here, but more importantly, because of him, right? He asked you to come."
Madam Zhou swallowed hard.
"Iâm not saying anything else, given your current state..." Wufu pointed at her belly, "Whether you want to give birth, itâs up to you. I can afford it, whether a sister or brother, I will ensure they live in luxury and have no worries about food or clothing. If itâs a boy and he wants to pursue scholarly success, I promise to find him the best teachers and enroll him in the best academies, supporting him to achieve success."
Madam Zhou watched her speak, her mind buzzing.
"Everything Iâve said, I can assure you, doesnât require Wu Lihong to provide. So, are you willing to come with me?" Wufu looked at her intently and asked.