Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 980 - 982 Empress Arrives (2)

Chapter 980: Chapter 982 Empress Arrives (2)

After securing the ginseng, Cai Wei proceeded to the warehouse, where she picked out two sets of dignified and opulent silk clothes from the items previously plundered from County Magistrate Li and the Lü Family—one set each for Mu Liankui and Lady Mu Bai. She also found some valuable head jewelry for Lady Mu Bai, not knowing whether it had been worn by some favored concubine or lady!

Once she stepped out of the space, she summoned Huan Qiu and asked her to take the two sets of clothes and several pieces of head jewelry to the backyard, while she herself washed up, got dressed, and went outside for breakfast.

Mu Zhongqing and Lady Du were already up, and they had also gotten their two little children ready. Since everyone was going to attend the feast at Duke Li Guo’s Mansion, there was an air of excitement, though a touch of unease could be seen in Mu Zhongqing’s eyes.

During the meal, Mu Zhongqing glanced at Cai Wei and tentatively said, "Later, we’ll need to ask Zhang Biaotou to go to the market first to hire two horse carriages. Otherwise, our whole family going to Duke Li Guo’s mansion today, plus the maids and all, won’t fit into just one carriage!"

With her eyes cast down, Cai Wei sipped her porridge and replied, "Apart from me, the few people in our house, along with Grandfather, Grandmother, and a few maids, will have plenty of room in two carriages. There’s no need for three!"

Mu Zhongqing coughed and said hesitantly, "Wei’er, what Dad means is that your uncle and his family should also visit Duke Li Guo’s Mansion to broaden their horizons. After all, the Old Madame had invited them too, hadn’t she? Besides, your uncle and his family are aware of their past mistakes and are making amends. Haven’t you noticed? These days they’ve been quietly working hard in our manor and haven’t caused any trouble. We can’t be unreasonable when we have the upper hand, can we?"

Setting down her bowl, Cai Wei looked at Mu Zhongqing and said coldly, "Dad, haven’t you read the saying ’The landscape may change, but human nature remains the same’ in all your years of studying? The reason they haven’t caused trouble is they don’t have the guts, and the reason they seem to have turned over a new leaf is because they’re forced by the situation. I’ve never believed they could truly change. Allowing Grandfather and Grandmother to attend the Birthday Feast is already my limit. Out of sincere invitation by the Old Madame, it’s necessary to let two people from their family go as a gesture, but the rest should stay at home and behave. Don’t forget that Duke Li Guo’s Mansion is Fei’er’s future mother-in-law’s house. If they cause any disgrace there, it would greatly harm Fei’er’s future prospects."

Mu Zhongqing, obviously deflated by the mention of Fei’er’s future, still tried to argue, "Is that really necessary? Duke Li Guo’s Mansion is no ordinary place, and your uncle and aunt aren’t fools. How could they dare to create a scene there?"

Cai Wei gave a cold smile, "When it concerns Fei’er’s future happiness, I advise you, Dad, not to take the risk."

Having said that, she stood up, "I’m full. I need to make a trip to the city. The Old Madame’s birthday gift is on the desk in my room; you can fetch it yourselves."

Zhang Biaotou was going to the city to hire carriages and to send dim sum to the Bafu Dim Sum Shop, so Cai Wei took Huan Qiu with her and followed his carriage into the city.

Since Cai Wei had already set her wedding date, according to the customs of Great Jin, a young lady with a fixed marriage date was not free to attend feasts at various mansions. Hence, she couldn’t participate in today’s Birthday Feast at Duke Li Guo Mansion. It was a convenient coincidence since she had some matters to handle, so she left for the city ahead of her family.

Lady Du watched her daughter’s retreating icy figure and said uneasily, "Husband, is Wei’er angry? Maybe we shouldn’t let them..."

"Lady Mei!"

Mu Zhongqing sighed, put down his chopsticks and said, "I already promised Dad, Mom, and Big Brother last night. Let them go this time. Yesterday, when Wei’er’s dowry was presented, we didn’t invite Dad and Mom and Big Brother; they were so sad, they cried. If we reject them again today, I really can’t bear it."