Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 1970 - 1978: Liu Xi Proposes Marriage (3)
It is said that during Fei’er’s confinement period, Mo Ziqi personally took care of everything, from serving tea to helping her bathe, sparing no effort and not delegating to others.
Mo Ziqi heard that women are most prone to illness during confinement, and if they fall sick, the condition could last a lifetime. Therefore, for safety’s sake, Mo Ziqi personally handled all of Fei’er’s affairs, tending to her so well that she gained ten catties, becoming round and plump compared to before.
Fortunately, Fei’er is tall; otherwise, she would have looked like a little chubby lady.
"Aunt Fei’er is so lucky to marry such a good man as my uncle," Mo Shuya sighed, unable to help herself while mentioning Mo Ziqi’s kindness to Fei’er.
Cai Wei laughed and said, "Why envy others? If you also want to marry a man so good to you, it wouldn’t be difficult at all given your status as the thousand gold of Duke Li Guo Mansion. As long as you nod your head, I assure you that by this time tomorrow, there would be a large selection of candidates!"
Shuya smiled and said, "Please don’t tease me, Your Majesty. Matters of fate cannot be forced. I don’t want a man who’s good to me just because of Duke Li Guo Mansion’s influence."
Cai Wei said, "Indeed, as you say, fate is something that can’t be sought but encountered. If you encounter it, it’s lucky; if not, then perhaps you’re just not destined for such fortune in life. But there’s no need to waste your youth because of it. I think even if you haven’t found someone destined for you, if the family helps set things up, and there’s an outstanding young man with excellent character and age-appropriate, just marry him. You’re already seventeen this year; if you delay another two years, you’ll become an old maid..."
These words were relayed by the Old Madame through Cai Wei to Shuya. Because Shuya was always unwilling to find a husband, and as soon as someone mentioned marriage to her, she would get upset. The Old Madame and Lady Wu could do nothing but seek Cai Wei’s help to persuade her. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Cai Wei is the Empress; no matter how stubborn Shuya might be, she wouldn’t dare get upset with the Empress Dowager. So, they asked Cai Wei to help persuade her. Now that Cai Wei had spoken, Shuya indeed did not dare to get upset with Cai Wei, but she still felt a bit repelled by the mention of finding a husband’s family.
She stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I’ve been here for a while; it’s time for me to go back. Do you have any message you would like me to take to Aunt Fei’er?"
Seeing her avoid the topic of finding a husband’s family so determinedly, Cai Wei could only sigh inwardly. This girl must have someone in her heart; otherwise, why would she be so repelled by the subject of marriage? But who is the person in her heart?
The Old Madame and Lady Wu had asked her privately, but this girl remained tight-lipped, gritting her teeth and insisting that she had no one in mind. If there were no one, why would she turn pale at the mention of marriage?
Cai Wei pondered and said, "Nothing to say. Knowing that Zi Qi is taking good care of her, I am reassured."
Mo Shuya gave a respectful curtsy to Cai Wei and slowly retreated. Just as she was about to reach the entrance, she suddenly stopped and, appearing to make a significant decision, turned abruptly, staring fixedly at Cai Wei, and asked, "Your Majesty, do you know the whereabouts of Liu Xi, Eunuch Liu?"
Cai Wei was startled, looking at Mo Shuya in amazement. She never expected her to ask about Liu Xi. Could it be that the person in her heart is Liu Xi? But no, she doesn’t even know that Liu Xi has regained his male identity, so how could she have that kind of affection for Liu Xi?
She looked at Mo Shuya and calmly said, "He has grown weary of the Capital and went to live in a place where no one knows him. If you really wish to contact him, I can help you inquire if he wishes to get in touch with you."
Mo Shuya blushed, her eyes filled with some maidenly shyness and awkwardness, as she lowered her head and whispered, "Mm, thank you, Empress Dowager."
