Chapter 2080: The Princess Consort Favors Her Own

The time for a small gathering passed quickly, Wufu personally escorted her two friends to the second gate, watching them and saying, “I’m very happy that you came. No matter what happens, we are close friends, and that relationship hasn’t changed. If you have any difficulties, come seek me out.”

Guan Chuying felt relieved and held her hand, saying, “You know your current status and position, many want to meet you but can’t. We are bold to come.”

“No matter how high my status, it cannot change the fact that we became friends in our youth.” Wufu smiled slyly, saying, “As for others, they can blame themselves for not having the foresight to see me, this orphan girl.”

Guan Chuying’s face showed mock anger.

“We won’t return to the Capital for a while. Once things are settled here, I fear I will have to organize some kind of flower festival or the like, and then I will have to invite you both to help.” Wufu continued.

The two quickly said, “When the time comes, make sure to let us come early. In recent years, with marriages and weddings, the relationships among noble families have been jumbled, and it requires guidance to recognize everyone again.”

Wufu laughed and agreed.

After agreeing on when to meet next, Wufu watched as the two walked away.

As soon as she returned and sat down inside, she heard Purple Jade say, “The Wu Family wants to request an audience.”

Wufu sneered, “The Wu Family?”

Purple Jade nodded.

Wufu sneered with arrogance, “What qualifications do they have to request an audience with me, the Princess Consort?”

Using the honorific, it was clear the Princess Consort intended to show no leniency to the Wu Family. Purple Jade said, “Indeed, it is still Wu Lihong who is shouting and claiming…”

“Claiming to be father, right?” Wufu snorted, “He dares! Next time he comes, send him away directly.”

“Yes.”

“Who do you want to send away?” Ah Jiu walked in.

Wufu was surprised, “How come you have time to come back today?” Then she said to Purple Jade, “Go check what tonic is being stewed in the kitchen and bring it over.”

“Yes.” Purple Jade bowed, retreated two steps, and then turned to leave.

“I missed you.” Ah Jiu touched her hand, leading her to sit down, and said, “There were guests at the residence earlier?”

Wufu smiled, “It was Changping and Chuying who came.”

“Oh, it was them.”

“Yes, they are both mothers now, each having two children. Changping has two sons, while Chuying has a son and a daughter. The daughter is the elder and is extremely pretty and adorable.” Wufu smiled lightly.

Ah Jiu’s gaze dimmed, but he said nonchalantly, “You like children; in the future, just invite them to come and accompany you often, it will be livelier.”

“Hmm. Chuying’s husband is currently idle at home, as he was a successful imperial examination candidate in the First Year of Jiaping Era. I saw that Sheng Mingan was upright and honest back then. With the new dynasty being established, it’s time to employ talents. Do you think he could be used?”

Ah Jiu pinched her and said, “You are protecting your own, Princess Consort wants to appoint based on favoritism?”

“If they’re talented, why not appoint based on favoritism? Who dares to say anything?” Wufu snorted, looking at him, “Ah Jiu, it doesn’t matter whether it’s a black cat or a white cat; as long as it catches mice, it’s a good cat. In employing people, we can’t just look at morality. As long as he’s useful, and can promote the new policies of the new dynasty, even if he’s a slightly selfish treacherous minister, I dare use him. It depends on how to use people and manage subordinates.”

“I often say if you were a man, you’d certainly be a capable minister.” Ah Jiu generously complimented her, saying, “Today, many elders submitted their resignations, the Wen Family led the donation of One Million Taels to support the new dynasty. I see that Wen Lao Si is also talented, yet difficult to invite him.”

“I’ll invite him for tea later.” Wufu smiled softly, “Do you have time tomorrow? I want to visit the Meng family and see the teacher.”

“Definitely have time, the Meng family educates and nurtures talent, producing many outstanding figures; it can’t just produce one Meng Sihao.” Ah Jiu raised his eyebrows in reply.

To build a new dynasty, new policies must be pushed. He needs a lot of fresh blood to fill the gaps.