Chapter 1714: Chapter 1721: Juhua’s Engagent (3)
Especially Wen’er and Wu’er, after returning ho, if they weren’t practicing martial arts with the Master, they were off riding horses, practicing archery on horseback, never a mont of peace. If they wore extravagant silk clothes, they might wear them out before nightfall. Lady Du was considering whether to make them so clothes from coarse fabric.
Later, seeing Fei’er and Cai Wei constantly bringing clothes over for them, and since these clothes would be wasted if left unworn, she dismissed the idea of making coarse cloth clothes. However, she already told Cai Wei and Fei’er to send fewer clothes in the future. Children don’t need to wear overly nice clothes, as long as they are clean, decent, and adequate, to avoid them adopting the extravagant habits of the children of the Capital’s aristocracy.
Cai Wei and Fei’er agreed with Mother’s viewpoint, so they didn’t send clothes, shoes, and such as frequently as before. Lady Du further suggested that Wu’er wear the old clothes Wen’er had outgrown. Those clothes were made from very good materials, and it would be a sha to just leave them unused. They would fit Wu’er just right!
Fei’er saw how understanding Wu’er was, and affectionately patted his little head, saying, “That’s good. It just so happens that your sister got a set of the Four Treasures of the Study from Zhiyan Building. I’ll have soone bring them to you tomorrow.”
After the children fell asleep, Cai Wei put them into the space, and quietly left Mu Mansion alone, heading to Juhua’s house.
Juhua’s house was diagonally opposite Mu Mansion, within a ten-minute walk. She hadn’t seen Juhua for a long ti, so it was a good chance to visit today and let Madam Shen know about Duke Li Guo Mansion’s plans, making sure they would be ntally prepared.
At this ti, the Shen family was having lunch at ho. The three of them sat on the Kang, chatting about family matters and drinking a little liquor, in high spirits. Cai Wei’s unexpected arrival made the family excited yet sowhat at a loss.
It was the Lunar Month; why did the Empress Dowager suddenly visit their ho without any warning? Was sothing the matter?
Cai Wei noticed their confusion and laughed, saying, “I actually ca back to visit my parents, and since our families are close, I dropped by to see you.”
Juhua grabbed Cai Wei’s hand and said, “Cai Wei, you’re just in ti. Please help persuade my mother; she’s pressing to get married!”
Lady Cui gave her a glare, chiding, “You child, speaking about marriage in front of people as if it’s nothing. Aren’t you embarrassed?”
Juhua huffed and turned her head, saying, “It’s all because of you pushing . Today, I’m going to have Cai Wei issue a decree to stop you from trying to marry off all the ti.”
“We’re not rushing you off. We’re taking a husband into our family!” Lord Shen corrected from the side.
Upon hearing Juhua had a candidate for taking a husband, Cai Wei’s eyes lit up and she said, “Already found a candidate for taking a husband? That’s great news! n reach marrying age, and won the age of marriage. What’s there to resist? Besides, it’s taking a husband in, not you getting married off. There’s no real difference from staying at ho, just having an extra person in the family!”
“Listen, even the Empress agrees with us, yet you still stubbornly refuse!”
With the Empress on their side, Lady Cui felt more confident and repeatedly criticized her daughter, saying, “Other than being a bit poor, what else is bad about Li Sheng? He earned the Scholar title through his own ability and is handso and upright, with excellent character and conduct. Even your picky father speaks highly of him. You won’t co across such a good match every day. If you miss this chance, who knows when you’ll find such a suitable person again? It might take until the end of ti!”
“Yes, yes, daughter, opportunities like these don’t co often. Don’t miss it!”
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