Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1290 - 1288: Time to Start Saving Up for the Dowry

Wufu lingered at the Meng family estate for half a day before leaving, casually taking half a cart of return gifts with her. Though not extremely valuable, they represented goodwill. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

"It’s July now, the perfect season for bountiful fruits. Later, have some fresh fruits and treats delivered from the estate. Send a batch to the Meng family. Hmm, there are many people at the Meng family, so prepare a larger portion," Wufu instructed Purple Jade.

The Meng family truly cared for her, especially Old Mr. Meng, who genuinely loved her as his disciple. It was reciprocal, so she should become closer to the Meng family.

Purple Jade responded with a smile.

"Since we’re sending gifts, let’s also send some to Changping and the Guan family," Wufu added after some thought.

Purple Jade nodded, "And what about the other ladies you know?"

Wufu shook her head and said, "The ones I’m truly close to are just these few, let’s leave it at that for the others."

After the incident with Wu Yining at Changping’s marriageable age ceremony, the next day Guan Chuying sent gifts to show her stance. Likewise with Changping, so it’s fine to maintain good relations.

"I’ll note it down!" Purple Jade kept it in mind, intending to handle it later.

"Once social relations start, it seems like we’re running out of things to use. Look, shouldn’t we buy two more estates? Even if nothing else, the produce must be good, or there won’t be enough to send," Wufu pondered, feeling she didn’t have enough to go around.

Purple Jade smirked and remarked, "Miss, social relations are very important, but you are naturally averse to socializing. Look, the families we’re close with are just a few, how much can we really send out? Moreover, we can’t only send produce from the estates; it’s merely a taste."

"Does it make us appear small-minded?" Wufu asked sheepishly.

"Not exactly, usually sending some is about the goodwill, and people remember this sentiment. However, it can’t be the main gift," Purple Jade said. "It’s not that we can’t buy more estates; I’ll have the middleman check it out later. The location can be further out, what’s most important is the quality of the produce."

Wufu nodded, "That’s right, plus the estates are always profitable!"

"Also, should we have someone at The Auspicious keep an eye out for some antiques and treasures to send over?" Purple Jade suggested.

Back when Jin Yu paid a high price to have Ah Jiu save herself and her sister, two Auspicious Pavilions were included, now renamed The Auspicious. The people there are all Wufu and Ah Jiu’s people, essentially a foothold.

One of them along Changan Street is managed by Mei Er, known as Shopkeeper Jin, regarded by outsiders as a smooth yet sharp-witted shopkeeper.

"Sending them over will just gather dust; wouldn’t it be better to gather whatever is needed from there?" Wufu disagreed with sending them.

Purple Jade retorted, "Miss, items kept in the shop are fluid, but those sent to your storeroom are truly yours. You should accumulate some good items. What if you need them and don’t have any? The shop may have them, but they might not be suitable."

Wufu blinked, not understanding.

"Miss, you’ve reached the age of marriage, other noble girls accumulate their dowry starting from their birth," Purple Jade subtly reminded.

Uh, dowry, Wufu hadn’t thought that far ahead; she’s only fifteen, right?

Well, it is the norm for girls to marry young these days, fifteen is indeed marriageable age.

"I don’t get all this, you’re my manager, you handle it," Wufu said, lying in the carriage and covering her face with a book, acting playfully.

Purple Jade was both amused and helpless at her playful antics, shaking her head. Depending on Miss Wufu was futile, it seemed she’d have to manage things herself.

Upon returning to the manor, Chi Wu waited in the study to report that the club had been renovated and Jun Wenqi sent someone to invite Wufu to inspect it together.