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Chapter 917 - 616 Caught While Escaping, The Temptation of Delicious Food_3

Chapter 917: Chapter 616 Caught While Escaping, The Temptation of Delicious Food_3

Jun Moqing had not said any more upon hearing, "Alright, I’ll come to pick you up tonight for dinner at the East Palace."

Feng Qingyan nodded hesitantly, somewhat swayed by the temptation of delicious food.

After Jun Moqing had left, Qingrong could not help but sigh, "Master, your subordinate has never seen someone so devoted, unwavering in the face of physical appearance. Such a loving beau is truly rare in this world."

Feng Qingyan nodded in agreement. "Indeed, it is very rare, but it’s a shame that this fine man is already spoken for."

East Palace

Feng Wuyou picked out several nice pieces of jewelry from the storeroom and placed them in a makeup box to serve as Chun Xi’s dowry.

After being busy for two days, Chun Xi returned to Hehuan Hall. With her wedding date approaching, she had just been measured for her bridal gown, which was being made in haste.

Seeing Chun Xi, Feng Qingyan smiled and asked, "Chun Xi, why have you come back? How is the bridal gown coming along?"

Chun Xi said with a cheerful smile, "Thanks to the Master’s blessing, the Sewing Bureau is rushing the work, and it will be ready before the wedding date."

"That’s good to hear." Feng Wuyou patted the makeup box on the table and said, "Take a look, this is the dowry I’ve selected for you. I hope it meets your satisfaction."

Upon hearing this, Chun Xi looked at the makeup box on the table, which was what every girl hoped to have as a dowry. She moved forward two steps and admired the delicate makeup box, festively dark red yet not garish, with exceedingly intricate patterns – not an ordinary case.

Opening the makeup box, she found a pair of pink pearl flowers, two pairs of gold earrings, a pair of ruby hairpins, a pair of gold hairpins, and a pair of gold bracelets.

Chun Xi looked up at Feng Wuyou in disbelief. "Master, is this all for your servant’s dowry?"

Feng Wuyou replied, "Of course. You are the personal palace maid of the Crown Princess, after all, and your marriage shouldn’t be shabby."

Chun Xi was overwhelmed with emotion. "This is... too much."

The dowry Feng Wuyou had prepared for Chun Xi included more than just these items; there were fertile fields and shops, five hundred taels of silver, and ten taels of gold.

Even the dowries for first-class female officials in the palace were not so abundant.

Feng Wuyou soothed her by saying, "A dowry provides security for life. After you marry and have children, you will need to take care of many household affairs. This is also your financial support."

"Master, you’ve treated your servant too kindly; these are things I never dared even dream of," Chun Xi said, and as she spoke, she began to cry.

For ancient women, the dowry represented a woman’s security and was desired as the magnificent bridal procession stretching ten miles.

What Chun Xi never dared imagine for herself in this lifetime had been given to her by Feng Wuyou.

Feng Wuyou patted Chun Xi’s shoulder and said, "This just shows your good judgement. Remember, even when I was only a small Fengyi, caught up in disgrace and confined, you still stayed with me without complaint. As the saying goes, we share the good times and pull together in the bad, and having weathered the storm, it’s time to enjoy the good fortune."

Thinking back on the days of Feng Wuyou’s confinement, Chun Xi recalled her willingness to stay because Feng Wuyou was a kind person who treated her well.

To a servant, a master’s wealth was not as important as their kindness.

Otherwise, no matter how wealthy the master was, if they were not kind, one could die without knowing how.

Wiping away her tears, Chun Xi said, "It’s all because the Master is kind, allowing me to share in your good fortune."

Feng Wuyou spoke, "Alright, getting married is a big deal, and you should prioritize your matters for the time being. I have Little Guizi and the others here; we have enough hands on deck."

Chun Xi then smiled and said, "Master, actually your servant doesn’t have much to do. You’ve prepared the dowry, and the rest is being taken care of by Qin Xiao. I would still prefer to serve by your side."

Feng Wuyou nodded, "As you see fit."

At this moment, Taotao came running over and grabbed Feng Wuyou’s hand, asking, "Mother Concubine, where has Grandfather gone?"

Feng Wuyou suddenly remembered her own father. Xiao Jinyan had been up and about until midnight, and she herself hadn’t woken up until well past dawn.

"Isn’t Grandfather in the East Palace?"

Taotao shook her head, "I’ve looked everywhere, and haven’t seen him. Grandfather promised to teach me martial arts today."

After some thought, Feng Wuyou surmised her father must have stayed overnight attending to her mother.

"Taotao, don’t worry. Grandfather will keep his promise to you. He’s probably at Grandmother’s place and will return later."

Taotao nodded sensibly, "Then I’ll wait a little longer for Grandfather."

Feng Wuyou was about to praise her son for his understanding when she saw her father enter. She greeted him with a smile, "Father."

Taotao turned her head, saw her grandfather, and happily pounced on him, "Grandfather!"

Jun Moqing led Taotao up to Feng Wuyou.

Feng Wuyou glanced behind Jun Moqing, did not see Feng Qingyan, and asked with curiosity, "Father, where is Mother?"

Jun Moqing replied, "She has some matters to tend to. For dinner, I will go fetch her to come here."

Hearing this, Feng Wuyou’s brows curved with joy, "Great! Mother’s visit last night was so sudden, I hadn’t prepared properly. Tonight, I must show off my cooking skills and let Mother taste my culinary talents."

Jun Moqing said, "Your mother’s tastes are quite similar to yours. Prepare some Pickled Fish and steamed meat."

Pickled Fish and steamed meat were Feng Wuyou’s favorites and were also her culinary specialties.

"No problem, Father, rest assured."

Feng Wuyou then asked, "Father, aren’t you afraid Mother might run off during the day?"