Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 493: A Drama Queen Appears

Wen Congrui and Wen Jian, the uncle and nephew, exchanged greetings and talked for a while before turning their attention to Wufu.

When Wufu saw Wen Congrui looking over, considering that he now constituted her employer, she stepped forward and bent her knee slightly in a respectful gesture, "Lord Wen."

Wen Congrui lifted his head with a gentle warmth in his smile, "Today there are no high officials, I’m simply the young master of Hundred Treasures Silver Building, you may call me Fourth Young Master if you wish."

"Fourth Young Master." Wufu agreed in a compliant manner.

Wen Congrui said, "I heard that the lady made quite a splash yesterday, it’s a pity I wasn’t present to witness it. Otherwise, I too would have liked to see how splendid this Peach Blossom Spring was?"

Wen Jian’s face darkened, showing a bit of discomfort as he turned his face away. It was a sore topic he wished not to be reminded of.

That piece of Peach Blossom Spring was an eternal ache in Wen Jian’s heart.

He couldn’t believe Wufu would miss it, and now, seeing Wen Congrui, he felt somewhat guilty, thinking that Wen Congrui must have learned the truth, otherwise he wouldn’t have mentioned that piece of Peach Blossom Spring.

Wufu smiled, "If the young master didn’t get to see it, perhaps it was simply not fated. There will be even better pieces of Peach Blossom Spring for you to see in the future. For now, preserving a beautiful regret might not be such a bad thing."

Wen Congrui’s eyes flashed, "Preserving a beautiful regret? There is some truth to what you say."

"It’s time to take our seats." Shopkeeper Lin busied himself arranging for everyone to sit down for the meal.

As they were all merchants and not bound by the many traditions of great families, and considering everyone was familiar, they did not separate by gender but sat together at the same table.

However, Wufu remembered Ah Jiu and asked Xiao Li about his whereabouts.

Xiao Li said, "Master stated that since the competition doesn’t start until the afternoon, he will come later to watch and won’t be dining here."

Wufu uttered an "Oh," and without further inquiries, took her seat to eat.

They were halfway through the meal when Qu Liu arrived, heading straight for Wen Congrui.

"Fourth Brother Wen." Qu Liu greeted Wen Congrui with a cupped-hand salute.

Wen Congrui stood up and returned the gesture, "Brother Qu."

"I was wondering if you would come. If you didn’t, I feared I might have to detour to the Huayang County Yamen to visit our esteemed County Magistrate." Qu Liu said with a smile.

Wen Congrui replied with a smile, "If Brother Qu visits, I will certainly treat you with the greatest hospitality."

Wufu bit her chopsticks, glancing at the two men. Weren’t their families mortal enemies? The warmth between them seemed so genuine. If this was an act, they were truly masters at it!

"Fourth Brother Wen, your family has truly found a skilled hand to lead the charge without making any noise. I really look forward to the event later and to see what kind of treasures will come from Miss Wufu’s hands." Qu Liu’s gaze swept over Wufu.

"They say the world is full of emerging talents, and at Hundred Treasures Silver Building, we always strive for innovation in our jewelry and in the people we use. The outdated, we can well do without." Wen Congrui stated with a laugh, "As for what you mentioned, I am curious as well, hence I came to watch the competition."

His words could be construed as a taunt that Yu Zhen and his disciples were outdated craftsmen, while Thousand Treasures Tower would use the discarded second-hand talents of Hundred Treasures Silver Building...

Qu Liu’s eyes flickered, chuckled, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then returned to his seat.

Wen Congrui sat down, offering Wufu a smile before coughing a few times.

Wufu silently grumbled in her heart. Why are you looking at me when your maidservant is watching me like she wants to devour me?

Indeed, it was puzzling why she seemed to have offended Lan Shu, who looked at her with eyes that were not like eyes and a nose that seemed not a nose.

"Miss Lan Shu, is there a flower growing on my face?" Wufu couldn’t help but ask, "That you have been staring at me continuously?"

Lan Shu’s face stiffened.

Wen Congrui frowned and instructed her, "You go down and buy some Fritillaria cristata Paste for me."

Lan Shu’s complexion went through a dramatic change, her face flushing red, yet she had no choice but to comply and withdraw.

Watching the bothersome person leave, Wufu suddenly felt the sky clear, she exhaled a breath of relief, and then someone exclaimed that it was time for the competition to begin.