Page 735 of Doted By The Regent King

Wufu truly couldn’t believe she had actually spent most of the night sitting on the rooftop with that rascal Ah Jiu, braving the cold wind.

Fortunately, they both had strong constitutions, and after descending, they consumed a specially prepared medicinal soup; otherwise, they would have certainly caught a cold.

Having learned that Ah Jiu had set the departure date for Changan on the fifth day of the month, Wufu once again inquired about the itinerary. With a clear idea in mind, she then spent two full days immersed in Li’s Blacksmith Shop, working alongside Duan Rong and his wife.

On the evening of the fourth day, Wufu finally told Madam Zhou she needed to step out, as she was going far away and the date of her return was undetermined.

Madam Zhou’s eyes widened, barely able to believe what she had heard, "You, you’re going to Changan?"

Changan, what place was that? It was the imperial capital. This girl had not just been to the prefecture city, but now she also wanted to go to Changan?

"Yes," Wufu confirmed.

Madam Zhou opened her mouth but it took a moment before she asked, "Are you going with that Ah Jiu?"

"I’m actually assisting him with some matters, and I also want to see that place myself, so we’re going together. Don’t worry, Mother, Ah Jiu has capable people around him, there won’t be any danger," Wufu reassured her.

Madam Zhou showed a bitter smile, "It’s not the safety I’m worried about, but, Wufu, you have reached the age of marriage. How is it proper to run around with a man like this?"

Alright, it was the issue of reputation again.

"Mother, we have always observed proper etiquette, and Ah Jiu has helped me greatly before. Even the Ghost Doctor is one of his acquaintances. Morally and rationally..." Wufu hinted, implying an obligation.

The one who had saved her initially was the Ghost Doctor himself, so naturally, Madam Zhou knew and didn’t feel it was her place to say much – it was just a source of worry for her. Her daughter was growing up, and her independence was becoming more pronounced.

"Is it absolutely necessary that you go?" Madam Zhou struggled to maintain her smile.

Wufu looked at her with a smile.

Seeing this, Madam Zhou knew there was no need for further words; her daughter’s mind was made up.

"You didn’t tell me sooner, and now you’re leaving tomorrow. There’s no time to prepare anything!"

This was her acquiescence.

Wufu hugged her and said with a laugh, "I always knew you were the best, Mother. You need not worry or prepare anything. I have already prepared everything necessary. Ah Jiu has also prepared thoroughly, and we can buy anything else we need on the road."

"If you want me not to worry, you should stay home instead of wandering off," Madam Zhou playfully poked her face, saying, "At your age, we should be discussing marriage. You’re so unruly, who would dare accept you?"

Wufu felt a chill run down her spine.

"Mother, there’s no need to rush that," she said laughingly, trying to evade the topic.

"You have reached the age of marriage, how can we not hurry?" Madam Zhou disagreed, saying, "I am serious about this. Madam Ping has a nephew from her maternal family who has become a scholar, why don’t you meet him? Besides, Madam Ma’s branch family also has excellent young men."

No wonder those two looked at her as if she were a delicacy, they had their sights set on her.

Fearing that Madam Zhou would agree on her behalf, Wufu hurriedly said, "Mother, you can’t just hastily matchmake without my consent.

Without me nodding in agreement, you can’t arrange a marriage for me.

If someone does approach you, just say that our family situation is unique, and we would likely prefer a man who would marry into our family. "

Marrying into a family differed from a typical marriage; the man who did so would have little dignity, and even the children born would take the mother’s surname. Unless one had no other choice, no person would opt for such a path.

Madam Zhou was taken aback, "Marry into the family?"

"Of course!" Wufu nodded with feigned earnestness, "We have no men in our family, and I only have you as my relative. If I marry away, what will you do? I am supposed to take care of you until your old age. Therefore, there is no better option than to have a man marry into our family!"