Doted By The Regent King
Chapter 422: Visitors on a Rainy Day

Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Visitors on a Rainy Day

Although she knew it was shameless to seek Wufu’s mercy, since she knew there was a way, she couldn’t just give up. After all, Zhou Xuennian had been detained for several days now, and the County Government Office still showed no sign of releasing him. Old Lady Zhou feared that she might really lose her eldest son.

But where had Wufu and her family moved to? No one in Wozi Village really knew. Firstly, they had moved in haste, and secondly, Wufu had never been close to many people, so naturally, she wouldn’t reveal her and her daughter’s whereabouts to anyone.

Old Lady Zhou thought of the Hundred Treasures Silver Building and sent Zhou Xueli to inquire in detail. However, the only one who knew was Shopkeeper Lin, and he was also in the prefectural city at the time; no one else knew.

In fact, the current Second Shopkeeper, Jin Xi, did know but didn’t dare to tell. Seeing the dispirited look on Zhou Xueli’s face and recalling how Wufu seemed quite amiable towards him, he hinted that they had moved to the county town, but as for where exactly, he didn’t know.

Zhou Xueli was overjoyed, but his excitement soon wilted. The county town was so much larger than their small town—where should he start looking for someone there?

After returning home and mentioning it to Old Lady Zhou, she fell silent, asking her son to make preparations—she wanted to go to the county, not to seek out Wufu and her daughter, but to visit Zhou Xuennian.

The turmoil within the Zhou family had not reached the ears of Madam Zhou, who was living on the estate. She was even less aware that such earth-shattering changes had taken place in her parent’s home. She spent her days leisurely strolling around the estate or doing needlework. Her life was carefree, and she had become much more open-minded.

In October, the autumn rain was relentless, forming a curtain so vast that no one knew how long it would last.

Madam Zhou, leaning against the door frame, watched the rain on the veranda and said, "I really didn’t expect such a downpour all of a sudden."

Qiu Xiang, smiling, said, "Perhaps even Heaven wants Madam to stay at the estate a few more days!"

Madam Zhou replied, "I can’t stay for long. Your miss is so busy that she neglects everything else. She needs to be watched over to eat properly, otherwise, her health will suffer."

"Madam’s concern and motherly heart is truly admirable," Qiu Xiang complimented.

Madam Zhou, however, sighed, "I can’t help her with much, only take care of her daily needs. You know, she doesn’t pay much attention to these miscellaneous matters!"

After pondering for a moment, Qiu Xiang nodded in agreement.

Indeed, that was the case. Wufu was very determined and capable. Qiu Xiang had seen her practicing martial arts and her skills were excellent. However, when it came to trivial matters, like household affairs, she wasn’t very skilled.

At first, it was thought that the young lady was hiding her talents, but later it became clear that she simply disliked managing such things, and thus, was unwilling to do them. Without practice, naturally, she did not excel.

It was for this reason that Qiu Xiang realized not everyone is perfect. The young lady was good at many things, but there were also areas where she struggled.

"Madam," Tan Datie came forward, clad in a straw raincoat and wading through the rainwater.

Madam Zhou exclaimed, "With the rain pouring like this, why have you come over? Is something so urgent? Please, take shelter."

Tan Datie smiled, revealing his white teeth, and said, "There is a matter that I need to report to Madam for a decision."

It turned out that the heavy rain had flooded the roads not far from the estate. A passing ox cart had gotten stuck in a muddy pit and couldn’t be pulled out. On the cart were elderly folks and children, who had no place to shelter from the downpour, and with the cold weather setting in, they had sought help at the estate’s gates, hoping for a place to wait out the storm.

"If Madam permits, I will take some men to pull out the ox cart," Tan Datie said. The people of the estate were always warm-hearted.

Madam Zhou, who was most compassionate at heart, immediately consented upon hearing there were elderly and children in need, and instructed Qiu Xiang to have the kitchen prepare some ginger soup to warm up the travelers, especially since it was getting cold in October.