Chapter 1628: Chapter 1566: Departure for Miaojiang
Wufu yawned, listening to Madam Zhouās endless murmuring about the dowry, becoming more and more excited. She didnāt remind her, thinking that as a mother, this was probably the most exciting and tense time.
It was Qiu Xiang, who was serving beside her, noticing the fatigue on Wufuās face, and said, "Miss, do you have something to say to Madam?"
Only then did Madam Zhou stop and look at Wufu, "Whatās the matter?"
"Itās nothing else, I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow I will be going to Miaojiang with Ah Jiu, and will be away from home for some time."
Madam Zhou was surprised, "Miaojiang? What kind of place is that?"
"Well, itās in the southwest."
Madam Zhou frowned and said, "Why do you need to go there? Is it dangerous? How many people are going?"
"There are some urgent matters that can only be handled over there, so we have to go." Wufu said with a light, casual smile, "We will bring enough people, so donāt worry. As soon as the errands are done, weāll come back immediately, definitely in time for my brotherās birth."
Madam Zhou acknowledged with a sound but seemed somewhat uneasy.
"Mother, just focus on resting at home. The midwives have already been invited, so donāt worry. Take more walks around the house for exercise so when the time comes, the birth will go more smoothly. If you need anything, just have someone go buy it; donāt go out to avoid any inconvenience from insensitive people outside," Wufu instructed.
"I have no need to leave the house; my body is so cumbersome now, it would be troublesome to go out." Madam Zhou joked.
Being a traditional woman, staying at home was usual for her, even in the village she rarely left except to go to town for exchanging embroidery work for money or for supplies; where else would she have gone?
Wufu didnāt elaborate, for fear she might fall into someone elseās scheme.
They talked for a while longer, after which Wufu yawned again, prompting Madam Zhou to hurry her off to rest in her room.
"My daughter has grown up," Madam Zhou sighed. "Her wings have hardened. She can fly everywhere and even get married."
Seeing her look wistful, Qiu Xiang smiled and said, "Indeed, Madam, in a few days you can even have son-in-law tea."
Madam Zhou, hearing this, broke into a smile. "Indeed."
The next morning, after having breakfast, Wufu first gave instructions to Purple Jade about the household matters.
"In a place like Miaojiang, there are many Gu insects and toxic herbs. Iāll take Jadeite with me since she knows a bit about such things. Youāll be in charge at home," Wufu said, "Iāve also left Xiao Liu at your disposal."
"Miss, youāre only at home, you donāt need to do much. You take Chi Liu with you; itās better to have one more person," Purple Jade said. "There are still Hidden Guards at home, thatās enough people."
Wufu said, "Better safe than sorry. With my motherās condition, she has to be closely looked after. If anything happens, just follow your judgment. Iāll back you up, so donāt worry about offending anyone."
"This servant understands," Purple Jade smiled.
"I trust your ability, and Iām entrusting this responsibility to you," Wufu said, holding her hand, "Purple Jade, please take care of my mother and the others for me."
Purple Jade nodded.
"Send a message to Changping and Chuying as well, letting them know I wonāt be around for a while." Wufu patted her shoulder, then went to bid farewell to Madam Zhou. Only then did she set out with Jadeite, Mo Lan, and a Xiao Qi.
The road to the southwest was long, so they all traveled light and quick.
On Ah Jiuās side, preparations were already complete. To avoid being detected by people in and out of the palace, he directly explained the situation to the Emperor of Nanyue. He needed to go to Miaojiang to find some herbs, meet up with Wufu in a certain town, and with disguised attire, they set off together towards the southwest.