[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-doted-by-the-regent-king":3,"chapter-doted-by-the-regent-king-doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-1285":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Doted By The Regent King",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1326226,1760,"Chapter 1285 - 1283: The Only Difference Is Birth","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-1285",1285,"\u003Cp>Wufu, upon seeing that Eldest Master Meng and his brother were both present, realized the importance the Meng family placed on her visit. She couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed for being late; she should have come earlier, as now it seemed she was lacking in manners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the two masters only wanted to meet her briefly. As they were gentlemen, they left after seeing her, taking the other male members with them, leaving only the women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from the women of the East Mansion, a few people from the West Mansion came as well upon hearing the news, and they all met together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging pleasantries, Wufu accompanied Old Lady Meng and others in conversation, discussing what they usually did at home, their ages, and the books they read—ordinary topics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu picked her words carefully, half-truths and half-lies, fearing that if she revealed everything she did daily, she might shock this scholarly family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Lady Meng didn’t wish to keep her, so after chatting for a while, she had Meng Siyu and several granddaughters take Wufu to their courtyard to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the others had left, Eldest Lady Meng presented the list of gifts Wufu brought to Old Lady Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Lady Meng accepted the Western Glasses handed over by the old nanny and upon inspection found the list included mostly precious supplements, rouge and face powder, and exquisite stationery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has indeed put some thought into this,\" Old Lady Meng noted, nodding approvingly at the modest yet appropriate gift list and remarked, \"This cosmetic, is it from Zining Pavilion? I heard the powders from this shop are quite good, though expensive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several maids in her courtyard were familiar with this shop and praised its quality cosmetics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldest Lady Meng covered her mouth with a smile and said, \"I’ve heard this cosmetic shop is owned by Wufu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Lady Meng was truly surprised, a complex expression in her eyes, whether of pity or admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This hundred-year-old ginseng, later I’ll sort it out and place it in mother’s storeroom, for you and father to use.\" Eldest Lady Meng pointed to the item on the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Lady Meng remarked, \"This is indeed too precious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t this prove the girl’s filial piety towards the old master and mother?\" Eldest Lady Meng responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In families like theirs, it’s impossible to do business outside. They possess rare items, with scholarly families traditionally passing down precious books and stationery. While such hundred-year-old ginseng is not unheard of, it’s certainly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Lady Meng’s brows relaxed, \"She is certainly thoughtful.\" She returned the list and commented, \"A pity about her background.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The background of Wufu had long been explained by Old Master Meng, seen as regrettable, yet observing this girl today, she seemed fine, only lacking in terms of heritage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldest Lady Meng opined, \"Though her background isn’t noble, Wufu appears to be stronger than the Wu family’s eldest legitimate daughter. That Miss Wu, a legitimate daughter, yet openly speaks offensive words, showing her lack of upbringing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Lady Meng sighed, \"We’ll see, this child is indeed resilient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldest Lady Meng nodded in agreement; while they were conversing, a maid hurriedly came to report, \"The old master has returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father must have rushed back upon hearing Wufu had arrived,\" Eldest Lady Meng said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Lady Meng laughed, \"Usually you all have trouble inviting him back, now see, he returns without need for invitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since everyone is here and free, shall I arrange a small banquet for some festivity?\" Eldest Lady Meng suggested with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead, prepare a few more dishes for wine, the old man might want a couple of drinks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldest Lady Meng cheerfully agreed and went off to busy herself without further mention.\u003C\u002Fp>",626,"2026-06-05T19:25:38.891Z",1,"novelbin.me","d01151d3f15136aca3a7165059b1f3502ba568765655a4a366e3e4f9fb6efd1a","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-1286","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-1284",1685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdoted-by-the-regent-king-cover.jpg"]