The sea voyage went smoothly and returned. This was Wufu’s first major business collaboration, so it had to be celebrated. That evening, she received an invitation from Master Gui and Jun Wenqi, with the location set at the club.
Ah Jiu accompanied Wufu to the banquet, entering from the back door. To their surprise, there were so many people, including Jin Yu, who hadn’t been seen in a long ti.
After exchanging greetings, Wufu looked at Jin Yu and asked, "You haven’t appeared in the Capital for a long ti. Why are you here today?"
"As the saying goes, it’s better to arrive at the right ti than early. I happened to et Third Master while on the way to the Capital, and that’s how I entered the city with him," Jin Yu said with a smile, looking at i San.
i San cupped his hands in greeting.
Seeing that he had beco more mature and composed in his deanor, Wufu remarked, "Half a year has passed, and you’ve beco steadier and more mature, even more like the head of a household."
Jin Yu smiled, "People always grow up. By the way, I’ve already married."
"Ah?" Wufu opened her eyes wide in surprise, "So suddenly? Why didn’t you send an invitation?"
"We just got married a month ago. I married the younger daughter of the Magistrate of Yuhang, Lady Ma. She’s now managing the household in Yuhang, so I didn’t bring her here to et you. I will introduce you to her in the future," Jin Yu said with a smile.
Wufu asked softly, "Was there any reason for getting married in such a hurry? If you need any help, just say the word."
"Thank you. At my age, if it weren’t for my health, I should have been married long ago. Lady Ma is a virtuous woman. With her managing the household, I can focus on my efforts upfront."
Upon hearing this, Wufu knew there must be more to the story, but every family has its difficulties, and it wasn’t her place to ask. She just said, "We are friends. If there’s anything you need help with, don’t hesitate to ask."
"I naturally won’t stand on ceremony with you, County Magistrate Ruifu!" Jin Yu said with a smile, cupping his hands. "I’ve heard your fa has been soaring recently, congratulations!"
"Not at all..."
"Who are you congratulating?" The flashy Jun Wenqi and Master Gui walked in, saw the group, cupped their hands, and then casually sat down on the cushions, pouring themselves a cup of tea.
Master Gui also sat down, looking at Wufu and Ah Jiu, said, "Congratulations to you both."
"Thank you!" Ah Jiu bead with a smile.
Jun Wenqi asked, "Cousin, you can congratulate Prince Jin, but what is he being congratulated for?"
He pointed at Wufu.
Master Gui looked at him as if he were an idiot, shook his head, and thought, with judgnt like that, he’s still a rchant son, tsk.
"Naturally, it’s to congratulate us on tying the knot," Wufu laughed, holding onto Ah Jiu’s arm and responding in her own voice.
Jun Wenqi acknowledged with an "oh," suddenly widened his eyes, and pointed at Wufu, "You, your voice?"
Master Gui covered his eyes with his hand, indeed an idiot.
Seeing Wufu no longer concealing anything, Jin Yu said, "Young Master Jun, could it be that you still don’t know Wufu isn’t a man but a delicate lady!"
"Him? A delicate lady? I disguise better than that!" Jun Wenqi looked completely incredulous. What a joke, from where did he look like a delicate lady?
"Even with all your experience, you can’t tell a man from a woman, fool." Master Gui knocked on his forehead, "This is County Magistrate Ruifu."
"What?" Jun Wenqi jumped up.
Not only a delicate lady but also the recently famous County Magistrate Ruifu in town?
He walked over to Wufu, leaned closer, and if not for Ah Jiu pushing him back, he would’ve almost pressed his face against Wufu’s face, asking in shock, "Are you really a woman?"
"Without a doubt," Wufu shrugged, smiling brightly.
Jun Wenqi sat down heavily on the cushion, muttering, "What is happening to the world, won disguising as n are even more manly than n."
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