Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 581 - 580 New Year

Madam Yu felt that Wufu was not an easy person to deal with, but she also followed her husband’s orders, not wishing to offend, and making good relations, she re-prepared a gift and had it sent over as a New Year’s present.

After Wufu looked it over, she also had Madam Zhou add two more items of equivalent value to the gift before sending it back.

With such exchanges between the two families, both had a clear understanding in their hearts, the meaning was to not get too close, but also to not offend each other, thus they kept their distance from each other.

Madam Yu felt that Wufu and her people were somewhat ungrateful, and her interest in them subsequently waned.

This matter, when observed by certain individuals, seemed quite surprising.

Lan Shu simply couldn’t believe her ears. Was the young master involved with that wild girl in some unclear way?

She naturally knew this was not the case, but when the girl pleaded and the young master compromised, could it be that the young master truly regarded that wild girl? Was he planning to take that woman as his own? What about herself then?

Distracted, Lan Shu very much wanted to write home about the matter, but considering the young master’s temper, she dared not send a letter. Last time she took matters into her own hands, she almost got sent away by the young master. Thus, she could only wallow in her chaotic thoughts, and in just a few days, she fell ill and lost weight.

Wufu was unaware that she had become the trouble of another woman’s heart. Now that everything was going well for her, the business matters were handled by the people below, the house was managed by Madam Zhou and the effective servants, and she was the most idle of all. She devoted herself to carving the hairpin that Ah Jiu wanted, and in her spare time, she’d draw a few jewelry designs for the Hundred Treasures Silver Building. When she felt like it, she’d also play with Jadeite, learning poison techniques from her. Life just couldn’t be too leisurely and comfortable.

Time passed leisurely, and in a blink, Chinese New Year’s Eve arrived.

On the last day of the year, Wufu’s mansion was brightly decorated, servants bustled about, and Madam Zhou was performing sacrifices from early morning. The scent of incense was strong, yet it somehow didn’t make one feel repelled.

From early morning, the sound of firecrackers came from everywhere, with the smoke seeming to spread across the sky of Huayang County, lingering and not dispersing.

Wearing a cotton-padded jacket, Wufu walked back and forth in the house with her hands behind her back, first checking the male servants and pages hanging up couplets and lanterns, then watching the maids sticking paper cutouts on windows, and eventually she wandered into the kitchen.

Sister Ji was busy frying snacks with the maids and servant women. On the table lay a spread of already prepared fried foods—lucky meatballs, sugar cakes, and fried shrimp crisps among others.

Wufu swallowed, unable to resist reaching for them.

Sister Ji caught sight of this and quickly cried out, "Oh my, Miss, these have just come out of the fryer, and the oil hasn’t even dried completely. Be careful not to burn your hand." freewebnσvel.cøm

While she was speaking, a maid called Ling Er, who was assisting in the kitchen, had already wrapped a pair of chopsticks in a handkerchief and respectfully handed them to Wufu, smiling, "Miss, use the chopsticks. Be careful, it’s hot."

"You’re quite clever," Sister Ji praised with a laugh.

Wufu praised her too, and unhooked a small jade pendant from her waist to reward her, "For your cleverness, I reward you with this."

Ling Er was somewhat dazed and at a loss, hesitant to accept at first, until Sister Ji gave her a push, "You silly girl, what are you waiting for? Take it and thank the young mistress."

Only then did Ling Er accept with both hands, kneeling down excitedly to kowtow, "This servant thanks the young mistress for the reward."

Wufu, with a lucky meatball stuffed in her mouth, which was still hot, merely waved her hand to bid her rise.

Seeing this, Ling Er hurriedly grabbed a bowl, scooped a spoonful of osmanthus honey, mixed it with water, and handed it to Wufu.

Wufu took a sip and smiled with satisfaction, her eyes narrowing. Celebrating the New Year in ancient times was truly enjoyable.