Chapter 1705: Chapter 1712: Gaining Weight (2)
Liu Xi watched Juhua’s retreating figure and laughed, “I don’t want to upset her, but every ti we et, she tries to argue with , so I reluctantly play along. But, this chubby girl is silly and quite amusing!”
Huan Qiu’s mouth twitched slightly. Chubby girl, amusing? If Miss Shen heard this comparison, she’d probably feel like banging her head against the wall…
When Juhua returned ho, Dad Shen Luming was already back and discussing matters with Mother in the Flower Hall. Seeing her return, Mother asked in surprise, “Weren’t you going to eat hotpot? Why did you co back so soon?”
Just after asking, she noticed Juhua’s face looked very unpleasant and asked Xiao Kui, “What’s wrong with Miss? Wasn’t she going to eat hotpot? Why did she return with such a sullen face?”
Xiao Kui glanced at Juhua and cautiously replied, “In response to Madam, we ran into Liu Xi at Bafu Hot Pot Restaurant. That dead eunuch mocked Miss, and Miss couldn’t outwit her, so she angrily ran back…”
“Who says I couldn’t outwit him? Hmph, I just don’t want to stoop to his level, hmph, dead eunuch…”
Juhua would never admit defeat at Liu Xi’s hands. She argued angrily, clenching her teeth.
Lady Cui sighed, “Juhua, it’s not that Mother wants to criticize you, but can’t a daughter stay put at ho? What’s the point in always going out to show off and argue? Liu Xi is a top favorite beside the Empress, others can’t even ingratiate themselves with him, but you insist on opposing him. Thankfully, Liu Xi has so rapport with your Dad, and luckily the Empress knows us. Otherwise, a simple gesture from him would an big trouble for our family.”
“He dares?”
Juhua fiercely put her hands on her hips, her round eyes widening, “If he dares to retaliate out of spite, I’ll go complain to Cai Wei, Cai Wei will surely believe and won’t let him off easily, she’ll definitely…”
“Alright, alright, don’t say that any more…”
Lord Shen saw Juhua getting increasingly agitated, nearly seething with anger, and hurriedly interrupted her to soothe her, saying, “Juhua, don’t stoop to the level of a eunuch; let’s not be angry! Dad has so good news for you.”
Then, he revealed a bit of pride on his face: “After the minor New Year, my superior Duke Wu Qing invites our family to his Mansion for a small gathering. You know, among dozens of colleagues, Duke Wu Qing only extended an invitation to your dad. This is truly a great honor for your dad!”
Juhua, being childish, was instantly intrigued by Dad’s words, forgetting her anger, and asked in surprise, “Dad has only just arrived, and he has no power in the Capital, why did Duke Wu Qing only invite Dad?”
Upon hearing his daughter’s straightforward question, Lord Shen coughed awkwardly, his face slightly grimaced, and said, “Maybe… it’s because they heard of our family’s connection with the Empress Dowager. But, it might also be to encourage Dad to keep working diligently. You know, Dad’s ability to handle matters is quite impressive…”
Lady Cui didn’t say anything, but deep down she believed their family’s invitation was entirely due to the Empress Dowager’s familiarity with the mother and daughter. Since New Year’s Day when the two of them had made a presence inside the Palace, the wives and daughters of officials had been keen to connect with them, sending letters and trying to beco friends. If it weren’t for the current period of National Mourning, the mother and daughter might have attended nurous banquets and heard countless plays by now!
Regarding the gathering at Duke Wu Qing’s residence, Juhua didn’t care much; she had already been to the Palace, so going to a small place like Duke Wu Qing Mansion was nothing to fear anymore.
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