Doted By The Regent King

Zhou Xuennian and his group arrived in town with their stomachs churning with hunger and didn’t even go to eat; they came straight to Wufu’s side. To their surprise, they were met with a refusal at the door.

Initially, they thought the gatekeeper did not recognize them, so they specifically clarified their identities, saying he was their Madam’s own elder brother, an uncle by marriage, surely they had to send someone to relay the message?

Who would have thought they would be told that the Madam and the young lady had gone to offer incense and were not home to receive the message?

This infuriated Zhou Xuennian and his group, so they changed their tune and said they would just go in and wait, thinking once inside the house, what could go wrong?

But they hadn’t expected that this place was neither a farm nor a village dwelling—a mansion wasn’t a place you could simply walk into whenever you pleased, especially when the masters were absent. Who would dare let them in?

It’s not just about whether you are a stranger; even if you are recognized, Wufu had given orders not to let those surnamed Zhou enter. Would these servants dare to disobey openly and secretly? That would be tantamount to asking for trouble!

So even when Zhou Xuennian and his group tried to force their way in, they were beaten back with sticks, scaring Yongyong into tears.

The stubborn group didn’t give up, saying if you claimed to be out, they would wait, unafraid of you never returning.

As they waited, with the alleyway being a thoroughfare, passersby, especially servants from the Ma Family and the Ping Family, would stop and ask questions. Madam Lu, with her big mouth, started making noise, declaring they were the uncles and aunt of the house’s masters.

In this world, there are always people eager to watch the drama unfold. Hearing that an uncle was squatting outside, those fond of gossip naturally began to inquire. Perhaps Zhou Xuennian also wanted to pressure Wufu and her kin and didn’t stop his wife’s big mouth as she rattled on.

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The sound of carriage wheels approached, and Zhou Xuennian and his group looked over to see several carriages arriving in a procession; two passed them by, while two stopped at the Corner Gate where they were.

Wufu descended from a carriage and immediately spotted the group.

Similarly, Zhou Xuennian and his party saw Wufu, their pupils shrinking slightly.

They knew that the ease with which they obtained Silver last time was because, by chance, Wufu was not at home. But now, their fear had materialized—Wufu was indeed present.

Madam Lu, seeing Wufu, felt a sense of dread and said to her husband, "My dear, you can’t quarrel with this young lady. We’re here to ask for favors, so we must swallow our pride and be humble."

Zhou Xuennian’s face darkened.

Ping Caier got out of the carriage following Wufu and, upon seeing her expression, was taken aback. She followed Wufu’s gaze and asked softly, "Wufu, who are they?"

The corners of Wufu’s lips curled coldly, "Fools who don’t know whether they’re alive or dead." She then smiled at Ping Caier, "You should head home."

Seeing that Wufu did not want to say more, Ping Caier said, "Then I’ll be leaving first, and in a few days, I’ll invite you to visit my place."

Wufu nodded.

Ping Caier walked back to her house, assisted by her maid, without a sideways glance. Meanwhile, Madam Zhou also got out of her carriage.

Upon seeing Madam Lu and the others waiting at the door, Madam Zhou’s expression changed drastically. She instinctively looked at her daughter, who appeared cold as ice. Dispensing with formalities, she said to Madam Ping, "Madam Ping, I’ll visit you another day."

Madam Ping replied with a smile, her gaze inadvertently falling on Zhou Xuennian and his companions, a flicker of interest in her eyes.

Uninterested in staying to watch the commotion, she led her daughter inside. However, she signaled to someone beside her, ensuring that there would be onlookers.

Madam Zhou knew nothing of this; she couldn’t even afford to bother with Zhou Xuennian and the others and hurriedly walked up to Wufu, anxiously calling out, "Wufu!"