Doted By The Regent Chapter 1584 - 1522: Reactions from All Sides

Chapter 1584: Chapter 1522: Reactions from All Sides

The news of Wufu being summoned by the Emperor and conferred the title of County Magistrate Ruifu for bravely rescuing the princess quickly spread throughout the Fragrant Hills Hunting Ground, eliciting mixed reactions of joy and concern, and even shock from so.

Those delighted were naturally those on good terms with Wufu, like Changping Guan Chuying and others. After all, Wufu ca from a lowly background and had handled things poorly in the past. Now, with the title of County Magistrate, she had social standing and wouldn’t be looked down upon.

As for Wufu’s own people, they were exceptionally calm and composed, fully understanding that their girl’s future stature would far exceed this county magistrate title, far more esteed and prestigious. What was a county magistrate compared to an exalted Princess Consort?

Even Ah Jiu himself said to Wufu, "Soday, I will make you even more glorious."

The Princess Consort has high seniority, surpassing others in rank.

Wufu laughed and said, "Alright."

Those most surprised and unsettled were the Wu Family.

Upon hearing the news from the congratulator, Wu Lihong spat out his tea, spraying it directly onto the other person.

The visitor disdainfully remarked, thinking of his newly donned attire, "Lord Wu, there’s no need to get so excited, although that is your daughter. Ah, but she’s not your daughter anymore; I heard that County Magistrate Ruifu has severed ties with you!"

Serves him right!

Wu Lihong opened his mouth, but it felt as if sothing was stuck in his throat, unable to speak.

Observing his state, the visitor delighting in his misery continued, "I heard the Emperor even asked about your father-daughter estrangent, but the County Magistrate said they would go their separate ways, each living well, and the Emperor didn’t interfere. As the Virtuous Consort rightly said, dostic affairs are beyond judgnt even for a wise official, not to ntion the Emperor who is indeed an official, the highest of officials, unable to ddle in our subjects’ family matters."

"What?"

Wu Lihong spat out a mouthful of blood, but the visitor quickly dodged, avoiding it. Upon seeing Wu Lihong spit blood, he quickly found an excuse and hurried away.

Ignoring him, Wu Lihong summoned his loyal servant Fu Gui, instructing him to quickly inquire about Wufu’s audience with the Emperor, then collapsed into his chair in a daze.

Wu Lihong knew Wufu was participating in this hunt, as he had another daughter, Wu Yining, who complained upon arrival, thus he was inford.

Later, he learned of the princess’s fall and the fact that Wufu, who saved her, also fell into the gorge. Initially thinking, if Wufu died this ti, he could bring Madam Zhou and her son back, and without a mainstay, who would they rely on if not him?

Unexpectedly, the girl had such great fortune, she indeed saved the princess and now encountered such a significant opportunity.

A titled County Magistrate, though without a fief, she held a second-rank nobility, yet it was bestowed upon that girl, a rank higher than his own.

Wu Lihong felt both angry and conflicted, wondering if he should humble himself to placate the girl?

But that girl was so resolute, especially speaking so before the Emperor, then...

Wu Lihong, thinking of this, felt his face darken beyond asure, realizing this ruthless girl dared not to acknowledge him as her biological father before the Emperor, such audacity.

Fu Gui swiftly returned, his forehead covered in sweat. Wu Lihong eagerly watched him as Fu Gui relayed the information he had gathered, consistent with what that scoundrel said earlier, making it seem even more decisive, making Wu Lihong black out montarily.

"It’s over, it’s over..." Wu Lihong slumped in his chair.

Even the Emperor had no criticism of Wufu, instead bestowing her the title of County Magistrate, indicating he had no issues with the matter. On the contrary, he was the failed father, whose daughter preferred to sever ties rather than recognize him. How flawed must his character be to be worthy in the Emperor’s eyes?