Doted By The Regent King

Chapter 1849: Chapter 1787: Deliberate Difficulties

Once the Emperor and Empress arrived, they took their seats according to rank. Wufu, like a modest young bride, sat quietly and shyly beside Ah Jiu, her head slightly bowed.

Empress Dowager Mo glanced over with satisfaction in her eyes, pleased that she knew to restrain herself. This is very good.

The precious thing about a person is knowing what to do and how to behave in what situation. Who says this daughter-in-law is of low birth and can’t present herself?

At the very least, she is calm and dignified, not timid or petty enough to embarrass Ah Jiu.

Emperor Yan first exchanged a few words of greeting with Empress Dowager Mo, then turned his gaze to Wufu.

"Ah Jiu’s wife, lift your head and let me have a look."

His voice was authoritative and commanding. Wufu lifted her head slightly, just enough for Emperor Yan to see her clearly.

Beside them, Empress Song lightly laughed into her handkerchief, saying, "Your Majesty, what do you think of Ah Jiu’s taste? Is she not an exceedingly fine lady? She certainly made Royal Mother very happy earlier."

Emperor Yan saw Wufu’s face; she was not a great beauty, but she was decent and composed. Taking in Empress Song’s words, he replied, "To be able to please Royal Mother is a skill."

Empress Dowager Mo replied coolly, "What is there to be pleased or not pleased about? You two have been married for years, and I’ve only been looking forward to Ah Jiu’s marriage. Now that he finally has someone by his side who understands him, I’m naturally pleased."

Empress Song then said, "Ninth Brother is a passionate person. The women Mother granted him before couldn’t win his heart."

As she spoke, she observed Wufu’s expression.

Hearing this, Empress Dowager Mo’s eyes filled with a hint of anger, thinking what does the Empress mean by this—is she trying to make her look like a bad mother-in-law today?

Empress Song seemed to realize her blunder, exclaiming, "Ah, Ah Jiu’s wife, I am not implying Ah Jiu had anyone. Please don’t take it to heart and get upset with him."

Wufu looked up at her, generously smiled, and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, your sister-in-law will not mind. After all, that is his past, and it was Mother’s kind heart. I will not involve myself in his past; my concern is with his present and future."

As she spoke, she exchanged a smile with Ah Jiu.

Empress Song was taken aback, her mouth twitching slightly as she forced a smile and said, "I knew Ah Jiu’s wife is a generous person."

Emperor Yan glanced at her, while Empress Song took a sip of tea to conceal her emotions.

"This time in the Northern Region, it’s said that it was due to you saving the He family’s young lady that the corruption case had a breakthrough?" Emperor Yan asked.

Wufu quickly replied, "It was all a coincidence, and thanks to Your Majesty’s great fortune that the loyal were not wronged, leading to the truth being revealed. I dare not claim credit."

Emperor Yan raised an eyebrow, rubbing the dragon pattern on his thumb adorned with the Tourmaline Ring, and asked, "How did you end up in the Northern Region?"

Wufu was a bit shy and softly replied, "I heard the Prince was in the Northern Region and was somewhat worried, so I went to meet up with him."

"Oh, weren’t you supposed to be in mourning? How could you wander around?" Emperor Yan seemed to deliberately challenge her.

A flicker of anger appeared in Ah Jiu’s eyes, just about to speak, but was gently tugged by Wufu’s sleeve, so he restrained himself.

Wufu bit her lip and asked, "Has Your Majesty heard a certain saying?"

"Speak."

"I only dare to speak with Your Majesty’s and Royal Mother’s pardon for Wufu’s words."

Empress Dowager Mo raised an eyebrow, and Emperor Yan said, "You are pardoned, speak."

Only then did Wufu begin, "It has been said that parents and children are fated to be with each other, but parents will age and leave us first, while children will grow up and have their own worlds, finding their own love. The only one who stays with us until the end is our partner. And Ah Jiu is that significant one who will grow old with me, and to me, he is the most important."

She looked at Ah Jiu, seeing his delight, and couldn’t help but smile as well.