Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 551 The Proactive Zhou Family Members

Was Qiu Xiang unaware of the Zhou family’s visit? No, she knew, and she was even present. She knew more clearly about the conversation between Madam Zhou and the Zhou family than Qiu Ye did.

But what did she say to Wufu? Nothing at all.

Qiu Xiang’s silence wasn’t because she didn’t regard Wufu highly, but because she knew who her true master was and that she couldn’t betray them. That’s why she kept silent.

And Qiu Ye?

In her eagerness to be by Wufu’s side, she rushed to prove herself but ended up choosing the wrong method.

Having heard Wufu’s words, Madam Zhou deconstructed them, mashed them up before pondering them over. How could she not understand?

"Such a person cannot stay by your side, Madam. Considering your temperament, you won’t be able to control her. Therefore, the only option is to send her to the estate. Her future will depend on her own fortune," Wufu said, cupping her teacup indifferently.

If this hadn’t worked, who knows if Qiu Ye harbored any resentment. How could she dare to keep her close? Not sending her entire family to the estate was already merciful.

Madam Zhou revealed a bitter smile and said, "Well then, let her go to the estate."

After determining Qiu Ye’s fate, Wufu then asked Madam Zhou, "So now, Madam, can you tell me the purpose of the Zhou family’s visit?"

Qiu Xiang tactfully withdrew.

Madam Zhou hesitated to speak for a moment, evidently feeling awkward and embarrassed. She did not know how to begin, as Wufu had previously declared a total break from relations, yet here they were again.

Wufu wasn’t in a rush, slowly sipping her tea.

"Following your instructions, I didn’t send them New Year’s gifts. However, your uncle and his family did send gifts. Firstly as a thank-you for past help and secondly as part of New Year’s customs..." Madam Zhou bit her lip and summoned the courage to speak.

Apparently, as the New Year approached and Madam Zhou had not sent any gifts, the Zhou family grew restless.

No matter how tough times, or how displeased Old Lady Zhou was, Madam Zhou would always send gifts to her natal family during festivals. They weren’t valuable gifts, but they were tokens of her affection.

Nowadays, the Zhou family was clearly in decline while Madam Zhou and her daughter were prospering, with land, property, houses, and silver, as well as connections.

In the eyes of some, Madam Zhou and Wufu were set to ascend meteorically, heading towards a life of luxury and gourmet delicacies without a care in the world. So, surely this year’s New Year’s gifts should have been even more generous.

But as the New Year drew near with no sign of gifts, how could they stay patient? They wondered if she had forgotten? freēwēbnovel.com

As for Wufu’s earlier declaration of cutting off relations, Madam Lu and Zhou Xuennian naturally ignored it. Such statements were seen as childish outbursts - they were close kin, after all. How could ties be severed? They believed that once her temper cooled, everything would return to normal.

Waiting and waiting, yet no New Year’s gift arrived from Madam Zhou. The two decided to wait no longer. If the mountain won’t come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must go to the mountain.

So without informing Old Lady Zhou and claiming they were merely visiting their maternal home, they bought some pastries and came to deliver the New Year’s gifts.

"...They said that the Old Lady has been ill since that incident, and with the household in such a state, I gave them five taels of silver to send them on their way," said Madam Zhou, hanging her head like a child who had done wrong. "I—no matter what, she’s my birth mother; I couldn’t just ignore her plight. Wufu, I’m sorry."

Wufu half-closed her eyes with lips slightly pressed together. She had known all along that those blood-sucking leeches wouldn’t let them go so easily.

Indeed, even after moving to the county, they still pursued them. Having suffered so much at Wufu’s hands, they still dared to come forward. Did they truly believe she would spare their lives because of blood ties, or were they certain of Madam Zhou’s temperament?