Chapter 721: Warm Home (7)_1
It’s such a pity, the noble Empress Dowager had always been against her before, constantly tormenting her to the point of death. Otherwise, for the sake of her son, she certainly wouldn’t have stood idly by. But the Empress Dowager and Zhao Yang had made things impossible now. She’s not so generous as to easily forgive them, much less save those who seek her life!
Throughout the meal, Lady Du kept serving her dishes and urged her to eat more to regain the weight she had lost. Fei’er did not want to be left behind. Whenever Cai Wei’s eyes lingered on a dish for more than three seconds, she would accurately serve that dish to Cai Wei’s bowl, showing a definite potential for a maid’s career. Even Wen’er and Wu’er, clumsily followed their mother and Second Sister’s example, clumsily serving food to Cai Wei and solemnly advised her to eat more.
Though Mu Zhongqing had not served any food to Cai Wei, his loving gaze was always on his daughter. One could see that he was delighted now that his daughter had returned!
The whole family was delighted!
Huo Yuan also relished the deep familial love and the unadulterated humanity of this family. However, he is just an outsider. Even though he likes it, it’s inappropriate to stay too long. So he politely excused himself after dinner!
Mu Zhongqing and Cai Fei seldom come home for lunch on regular days. But today, because Cai Wei had returned, the father-daughter duo made an exception. Cai Fei was in a hurry to go back and learn embroidery from Nanny Xi, and Mu Zhongqing was also worried about the restaurant. The two left hurriedly after eating.
Cai Wei had been away from the Capital for many days and had been living in the Palace before she left. She had not seen her home or the dessert shop for quite a while. With that in mind, after her Dad and Cai Fei had left, she prepared to visit the manor with Huan Qiu and Dou Momo.
Seeing her about to go out just after she came back, Lady Du quickly stopped her and worriedly said, "Wei’er, it’s better not to go out. If someone sees you and gives away the news that you are back, it would be terrible if the Emperor arranges another marriage alliance for you!"
Cai Wei shrugged off the gauze hat she was wearing and laughed, "That’s why I am wearing a hat when I go out. Do you think I should hide in the house for the rest of my life, fearing I might be discovered?"
Lady Du said, "What’s wrong with hiding in the house for the rest of your life? There are many well-bred young ladies who, except for getting married, have not left their houses for their whole lives!"