Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1485 - 1423: The Scumbag Dad Is Having a Hard Time

Changan City in August was very lively, especially the post-meal gossip that enriched the lives of its inhabitants. The most talked-about topics were the scandalous family affairs of the Great Master of the Wu Family and the romantic entanglement involving Princess Ping Xi and the Fifth Lady of the Fan Family vying for one husband.

Among scholars and literati, they were crazy about a poem that emerged during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Some enterprising merchants even turned it into a theatrical piece, performing it in major flower houses, tea establishments, or opera troupes.

When Wufu heard the poem, she spat out her tea.

The poem she had casually recited while visiting the Meng family, how had it spread widely and become known by everyone?

"Such a talented disciple of Old Mr. Meng, how come I didn’t realize you were so gifted?" Guan Chuying sneered at Wufu.

Wufu protested her innocence: "This is all a misunderstanding. I casually recited a poem while visiting the Meng family, not expecting it to spread!"

This wasn’t her creation, but now she bore the name, making her feel guilty and apologetic.

"It wasn’t me who wrote it. It was by a poet I particularly admire," Wufu explained, "You have to believe me."

Guan Chuying gave her a look that screamed disbelief and said, "Could it be that the Meng family purposefully spread it to raise your fame? I see your mentor quite dotes on you."

"Could it be?"

"Why not?" Guan Chuying said, "Your mother and Lord Wu divorced, and you severed ties with him; this story spread like wildfire. You know, there are some traditionalists who disapprove, thinking you and your mother are unfilial and unvirtuous. Hearing this, the old master spreading rumors isn’t out of the question."

"I don’t care about that reputation; freedom is more important! According to them, unfilial and unvirtuous, they criticize without understanding!" Wufu snorted, "Living under the scrutiny and gossip of others all the time is too harsh!"

"I knew you thought this way. Among the women I know, none are as carefree as you," Guan Chuying genuinely exclaimed, "But elders always worry about their children facing the slightest criticism! Considering that you’ve severed ties with Lord Wu, otherwise, I think Old Master Meng might have scolded him at the Wu Residence."

Wufu pondered, knowing her mentor’s eccentricity and protective nature; it might indeed happen.

"Life is carefree now; why bother bickering with them, seeking discomfort?" Wufu said.

"I heard from my dad that Lord Wu hasn’t had an easy time lately!" Guan Chuying cautiously added, "Apparently, many in the court are targeting him, using even minor matters to impeach him, making him quite embarrassed."

Wufu laughed: "When someone’s unlucky, everything goes wrong!"

If the scumbag dad was having a hard time, that’s great!

"Indeed, and I heard the Wu Residence isn’t peaceful either. That Old Madam Wu is sick, the principal branch of the Wu Family is constantly quarreling. The other two branches aren’t easy either; they seem to be arguing over splitting the family! Overall, the Wu Residence certainly fits the description of a turbulent season." Guan Chuying sighed, "Luckily you and your mother didn’t return to that place, otherwise how would you have your current comfort? Now who dares to say you were born an illegitimate concubine-born daughter?"

Wufu chuckled, thinking if she did return to that place, perhaps it wouldn’t be as chaotic as now.

But the Wu Residence is arguing over splitting the family? Tsk tsk, what a spectacle!