Chapter 1298 - 1304 Rumours Arise (6)
Cai Wei laughed and said, "Then, just don’t let them see. Even if they do, what can they do about it? Surely, I’m not afraid of them?"
Dou Momo, standing by, joined in with a smile, "Madam, you speak the truth. Lady Du worries too much. With The Emperor supporting our Empress Dowager, let those Imperial Historians and ministers of the Imperial Harem chew their maggots all they like. The Emperor would never bear to blame Her Majesty!"
Lady Du said, "I understand that. It’s just that being careful never did any harm. You are now in a high position, and who knows how many pairs of eyes are watching you, waiting to find fault."
Cai Wei gave a cold smile and said, "Well, they’d need the skills to do that! Now, enough, Mother. It’s not easy for people to return home, so don’t give me a long lecture on politics and ideology. Tell me, what are you up to with all this rummaging? Don’t tell me you plan to sneak away with the home private while Dad is not here."
Her quip made everyone laugh. Leaning on a pillow embroidered with a colorful "cloud dragon holds fortune" design, Lady Du tapped her on the forehead and laughed, "You girl, even as Empress, you haven’t become any more dignified but have grown more mischievous. It’s about time for The Emperor to appoint a strict Momo for you to rein you in!"
Cai Wei also laughed and sat herself on the edge of the Kang.
It was now November, and the weather in the Capital was becoming increasingly cold. The bamboo matting had already been removed from the Kang at home, and new bright red felt was laid out, complete with the "cloud dragon holds fortune" pillow and some leaning pillows. Additionally, there was a black fox fur laid out, and a large white fox fur for sitting on.
Cai Wei sat on the white fox fur, looking at the pile of boxes and bright red silk on the ground, and asked, "What are you busy with, Mother?"