Meeting the mother-in-law for the first time, Wufu managed to pass smoothly and returned with quite a few meeting gifts, accompanied by Ah Jiu to take her out of the palace. As for the gifts, besides those from the Empress Dowager, Empress Song and the Emperor also bestowed some. Wufu believed that the nobles in the palace would follow suit; after all, when the most important masters in the palace give generously, not showing a bit of appreciation might indicate dissatisfaction, not to mention the fear of retribution.
"How did it go with the Royal Mother?" Ah Jiu asked Wufu once they got on the carriage.
Wufu replied proudly, "I'm someone everyone loves. Of course, it went well. Don't worry; we got along extremely well, didn't you hear the Royal Mother say she'd call me in again for a chat?"
Ah Jiu laughed, "I knew you two would get along well."
Wufu eyed him sideways, "Honestly, deep down, you were just as nervous."
