Chapter 1462 - 1400: Returning Things to Their Proper Course

Chapter 1462: Chapter 1400: Returning Things to Their Proper Course

In the eighth month, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Wufu woke up feeling refreshed. As she was grooming, she received news that the Wu Family had agreed to her requests.

Wufu curled her lips with a smile and, once dressed, headed to Madam Zhou’s courtyard.

Madam Zhou was enjoying bird’s nest soup, with Nanny Cheng standing by and reporting on matters. Upon seeing Wufu, Nanny Cheng greeted her with a respectful bow.

"Nanny, today is a festival. Have the main kitchen add two extra dishes and a pot of wine, so everyone can enjoy. Also, distribute two pounds of pork and a box of mooncakes for everyone to take home for the festival. Those going back home can leave earlier, while those staying can receive some extra meat," Wufu instructed with a laugh. "But mind the fires; it’s windy and dry lately."

Nanny Cheng responded with a smile, pleased to serve where the masters were generous and allowed autonomy. As long as everything was well-managed, the master did not interfere much and even rewarded their efforts.

As per Wufu’s instructions, she focused only on results, disregarding the process, only to see whether the outcomes met the requirements.

Thus, Nanny Cheng felt quite at ease at Changqing Residence.

"You came at the right time. Nanny Shen has boiled some tonic; have some yourself. It’s cold and a bit dry this day, helps to moisten the throat." Madam Zhou gestured towards a large cauldron beside her.

Wufu agreed, and Li Guo took a bowl, scooped some bird’s nest soup, and placed it before Wufu.

After consuming the nourishing tonic, Wufu helped Madam Zhou outside for a walk. They watched the servants hang various lanterns throughout the residence, each differing in color and shape, envisioning how beautiful they would look when lit at night.

"Why hang so many? It’s wasteful!" Madam Zhou remarked, noticing almost every few steps there was a lantern.

"Mother, tonight Changan City will be very lively with many shops and nobles hosting lantern towers and lantern riddles. Since you can’t go out due to your health, I wanted to buy some to hang at home. In the evening, the maids can accompany you to look at them!"

Madam Zhou felt warm inside and said, "You are thoughtful!" After a pause, she asked, "Are you going out tonight?"

Wufu nodded: "Ah Jiu and I have arranged to go see the lanterns. He’ll also join us for the evening meal; what do you think, Mother?"

"Is this appropriate?" Madam Zhou hesitated.

"He’s alone here anyway; it’s nothing," Wufu replied.

Madam Zhou was helped to sit at the pavilion in the garden, contemplating before asking, "Wufu, it’s not that I’m underestimating you, but this marriage requires a suitable match. He’s a Prince of noble status, yet you... I’m afraid you might face suppression."

Knowing about Wufu and Ah Jiu’s romance, Madam Zhou felt both joy and concern. She was delighted by Ah Jiu’s noble status and his affection for her daughter, which greatly satisfied Madam Zhou’s vanity; no mother wouldn’t want her daughter to marry well, and she was no exception.

Yet, amid the joy, the predominant feelings were surprise and worry. Her family’s status was no secret; regardless of the young couple’s mutual affection, their social statuses were highly mismatched in the eyes of outsiders. Madam Zhou feared Wufu might face others’ doubts and scrutiny, causing her harm.

"Mother, there’s plenty of time to discuss marriage. Let’s wait until after you give birth. If he doesn’t offer me the position of Main Consort, I won’t marry him!" Wufu smiled confidently, "As for after the marriage, I will secure the position he offers."

Seeing the confidence on her daughter’s face, recalling her capabilities, Madam Zhou felt slightly reassured.

"Mother, the Wu Family agreed to our demands!" Wufu said excitedly, "Tomorrow, I’ll take the Marriage Certificate to the Yamen."

Madam Zhou paused, pursed her lips, and said, "It’s not appropriate for a young lady to handle this. I will go."

In the process of putting things right, she had to do something for her daughter and herself.