Chapter 1356: Chapter 1354: Visitors from the Wu Family
In the afternoon of summer, ice basins were placed in Wufuâs room, and strands of coolness spread out, as a few people chatted and joked leisurely.
"Wufu, Chuying is betrothed." Changping said mysteriously.
Wufu looked surprised and turned to Guan Chuying: "Quite secretive, who is she betrothed to?"
Guan Chuyingâs face flushed red, she cast a sidelong glance at Changping, and said in a low voice: "Itâs Xu Huazhang, the third legitimate son of Lord Xu from the Capital Salt Transport Division."
"Third legitimate son?" Wufu was surprised.
With Guan Chuyingâs looks and upbringing, she could marry into a prestigious family as the Clan Matron, why is she marrying someone further down the line?
"My mother said that being the Clan Matron is hard, and she couldnât bear for me to suffer. Xu Huazhang is a good and considerate person..." The more Guan Chuying spoke, the more embarrassed she became, her voice growing ever softer, her head almost lowering to her chest.
Wufu smiled: "Look at you, when a man grows up, he should marry, and a woman should wed, whatâs there to be shy about?"
"Indeed, Iâve heard that Xu Huazhang is quite a scholar, some call him the Zither Immortal. Not only is he good-looking, but he especially maintains purity. He not only doesnât have any concubines or bedchamber companions, he doesnât even use maids. Truly a gentleman. Chuying is fortunate!"
Guan Chuying laughed and pouted: "Wait until you see, youâll know why Iâm teased. And Zhao Min, do you think just because youâre a Princess Consort youâre not in a hurry? I heard that the Princess Consort Wei is closely associated with the Princess Consort, yet the Crown Prince Wei has not married a Main Consort yet!"
Changpingâs smile faded, and she said: "Do you think someone like me can take on the responsibility of being a Crown Princess?"
Wufu noticed that her brow was filled with worries, and exchanged a glance with Guan Chuying.
"No matter how, getting married is a major event in a womanâs life, it canât be taken lightly, nor should there be a blind marriage without acquaintance, always try to see the person. If possible, interact a bit, after all, itâs about spending a lifetime together." Wufu said.
Guan Chuying said: "Marriage is decided by the parents and arranged by matchmakers, not like the way you think."
Wufu smiled, she indeed couldnât face marriage here by modern standards, so she said: "Anyway, just remember what I said, the most important thing is being compatible."
"Look at you, like someone whoâs been through it." Changping raised an eyebrow and said: "Quickly tell us, who was that handsome man you saw last time?"
"Who?"
"The one at the teahouse." Changping peered at her, eyes filled with curiosity.
Only then did Wufu remember, she was talking about Master Gui, and said: "Just a friend, the owner of Riches Gambling House."
"Riches Gambling House?"
"Itâs a gambling house!"
The two widened their eyes: "Wufu, you know such people?"
"It was a chance encounter." Wufu chuckled, thinking to herself that not only did she know him, she could play as well, but thatâs not something to mention.
Changping still wanted to ask more.
Purple Jade walked in, looking at Wufu.
"What is it?" Wufu asked.
Purple Jade said: "Someone from the Wu Family came, said itâs a nanny by Old Madam Wuâs side, wants to see Madam."
Wufuâs eyes narrowed slightly and said: "Then let her meet, have Nanny Cheng accompany."
"Yes."
Once Purple Jade left, Guan Chuying said: "Wufu, are we disturbing you?"
"Itâs just a woman, letting her in the door is already giving face, letâs continue our talk." Wufu said nonchalantly.
But inwardly, she made a few guesses who the Old Madam sent help forâWu Guanyu, Madam Zhou and her, or was it intimidation? Or perhaps a combination of all?
No matter which one, if they are sensible, fine; if not, then donât blame her for being unkind!