After seeing off Cao Er, Purple Jade sat down, took out a piece of paper, and wrote a few lines with a swift brush. Then, the brush suddenly paused. The matter was unclear, and communicating with the girl now would leave her unaware of the full situation. Madam Wang could not possibly hide Madam Lu and the other women, and surely she would send them over.

It would be better to wait for them to arrive, see what the issue is, and then report comprehensively to the girl.

Purple Jade glanced again at the clock. At this hour, Madam was already resting; it was best not to disturb her. Otherwise, if she found out that her family was at the Wu Family’s residence, how could she sleep? 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

The girl said everything must prioritize Madam’s health.

Moreover, Nanny Shen and the two midwives mentioned that Madam Zhou’s months were close, and the fetus was dropping, suggesting that the child might be born prematurely.

A premature birth wouldn’t be much of a problem. The key issue was Madam Zhou’s age. Giving birth is like passing through the Ghost Gate Pass for women, especially for an older woman like Madam Zhou.

After checking the accounts, Purple Jade blew out the lamps and went to rest.

As expected, the next morning, the Wu Family sent someone, saying that Madam Zhou’s family had arrived but went straight to the Wu Family, requesting Madam Zhou to come over to talk.

Purple Jade couldn’t help but sneer. Knowing that her Madam was heavily pregnant, what intentions were they harboring by asking her to come over?

Purple Jade couldn’t possibly let Madam Zhou go to the Wu Family’s dragon’s lair. She dispatched a reliable matron and maid to fetch them while she went to Madam Zhou’s room to report.

"Purple Jade, you’ve come? Come and see, should we melt these ornaments and refashion them into new designs to add to the girl’s dowry list?" Madam Zhou smiled and gestured at the pile of gold ornaments on the table.

Purple Jade casually stirred them, then said with a smile, "Whatever Madam thinks is best. However, designs constantly evolve; if we refashion them now, new ones might emerge in a couple of months."

"That’s true; I’m just mentioning it first," Madam Zhou then asked, "By the way, did you come for a specific reason?"

"I came to report something to Madam." Purple Jade slightly bowed and said, "Just now the Wu Family sent someone, saying Madam’s family, yes, Eldest Lady Zhou, Miss Xiuxiu, and Yongyong have arrived."

"Who, who do you say has come?" Madam Zhou was stunned.

"Eldest Lady Zhou, Zhou Xiuer, and Yongyong," Purple Jade said, "They thought Madam and the girl joined the ancestry at the Wu Family, hence they went there."

Madam Zhou was somewhat astonished, "Why have they come, only the three of them?"

"That’s also what I wanted to tell Madam," Purple Jade said calmly, "I heard that Elder Master Zhou got into trouble again, fighting over an attendant, and consequently, along with Zhou Dajun, is detained in Huaan Prison for murder. They have come to seek help from Madam and Lord Wu to rescue them."

"Upon hearing this, Eldest Lady Wu detained them temporarily and requested Madam to fetch them. Considering Madam’s heavy condition, fetching someone isn’t necessary for you, so I’ve already sent people to fetch them."

Madam Zhou’s face turned red then pale, with both embarrassment and awkwardness. After some time, she said, "You did the right thing."

Her hand clenched into a fist, feeling a bit angry inside. Her brother was indeed unaccomplished. He wanted to be an official, and now he’s succeeded, yet he landed himself in prison.

Most embarrassing was people knowing Wufu had such an uncle. What would others think of her and talk about behind her back?