Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1463 - 1401: Smooth Sailing

The master is generous, and all the servants working at Changqing Residence express their joy, especially during a festival like Mid-Autumn. Not only are they given holiday allowances and meat, but also new clothes. Who wouldn’t diligently perform their duties? 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Due to the festival, the kitchen gave its all and prepared many exquisite dishes. Nanny Shen, known for her medicinal cuisine, also made two of her specialty dishes and brought them to Wufu and the others’ dining table.

Since it was already Mid-Autumn season, the sky darkened quickly. Dinner was served early on the dining table, filled with a variety of dishes, enticing aromas accompanied by the crisp scent of wine, making one’s mouth water.

Besides these, the table also had plates of snacks and festive mooncakes, all made by the girls and cooks at home.

Madam Zhou, wearing a robe embroidered with Splendid Flower lotus and Tao Hong, was carefully supported by two maidservants into the dining hall. Seeing Wufu and Ah Jiu, the pair standing together speaking, she couldn’t help but feel a stirring sensation.

"Mother is here." Wufu stepped forward, taking Qiu Xiang’s place, helping her to sit at the main seat.

"Aunt." Ah Jiu bowed deeply towards her: "Ah Jiu wishes Aunt blessings and longevity."

"Good, good, you are thoughtful, quickly sit down." Madam Zhou smiled and pointed to a nearby chair.

Ah Jiu glanced at Wufu, and the two sat down.

Seeing this, Madam Zhou increasingly felt everything before her seemed somewhat unreal, as if the pair of young people right before her were already a bonded couple, married — her daughter and son-in-law.

And as for that cup of sons-in-law tea, could she drink it next year?

Wufu’s attitude left Madam Zhou with little thought. She couldn’t stop her stubborn daughter, but seeing Ah Jiu consistently respectful and courteous to her, she held an attitude of happy acceptance.

She only hoped her daughter wouldn’t be like her, wishing her a smooth journey ahead.

"Mother, I also wish you joy and wellness." Wufu raised her cup filled with fruit wine, toasting Madam Zhou.

Madam Zhou, pregnant and unable to drink alcohol, used a cup of plum tea at the table as wine, smiling and said: "Good, I also wish you peace and smoothness."

The mother and daughter exchanged glances, each drinking the tea wine in their cups.

Ah Jiu wouldn’t be outdone, toasting to Madam Zhou, speaking all kinds of good words, serving dishes, and telling funny stories, making Madam Zhou beam with joy.

Madam Zhou watched Ah Jiu as he coaxed her, never forgetting to serve dishes to Wufu and interact with her. Seeing the two exchanging joyful glances, her heart eased halfway.

Her daughter wasn’t as weak and useless as she was, and surely she would be more blessed in the future.

Thinking so, Madam Zhou’s belly suddenly ached, her eyebrows furrowed slightly as she felt the child kick, then relaxed again, revealing a smile.

After a joyful dinner with Madam Zhou, as night fell, Wufu instructed for the lanterns to be lit, and soon the whole Changqing Residence was as bright as day.

She and Ah Jiu supported Madam Zhou, walking around the residence admiring the lanterns. Their laughter echoed gently, and this scene caught the eyes of many servants, who felt happiness and contentment; many later recalled the moment with a sense of nostalgia, sighing about the passage of time.

Madam Zhou couldn’t be happier; she had youngsters on either side accompanying her, perhaps there’d be a little one joining in the future.

"You go see the lanterns; there are many people outside, be careful." After walking a circle, Madam Zhou didn’t hold them up, looking at Ah Jiu and said: "Take good care of her."

Ah Jiu said: "Aunt, don’t worry, I will."

"Mother, I’ll get you the most beautiful lantern!" Wufu said with a smile.

Madam Zhou nodded, smiling as she watched them walk away, then called for the maidservant to set up a small table for Heh Yue.