[{"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-264":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},1325305,1760,"Chapter 264 - 264 264 Wufu Plays Dumb","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-264",264,"\u003Cp>264: Chapter 264 Wufu Plays Dumb 264: Chapter 264 Wufu Plays Dumb Wufu had come to Huayang County Town twice before, yet he had never visited the so-called top-ranked Hongfu Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, thanks to Ah Jiu’s good fortune, he was patronizing it for the first time and indeed, the establishment was impressively unique and oozed character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The private room they were seated in was also decorated with paintings and fine landscapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the street, one could see from the window the central axis of the entire Huayang County, the bustling Dongyang Street, and further in the distance, a river lined with willow trees could be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still don’t know what kind of tea you like?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pu’er, Da Hong Pao, Laojun Mei, pre-monsoon, first flush?” asked Ah Jiu, trying to ascertain Wufu’s preference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu withdrew his gaze from the street and said, “I’m not picky, but I wouldn’t drink the bad stuff if there’s good available.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of attitude was that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then how about a pot of Oolong?” asked Ah Jiu with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that it’s autumn and the weather is dry with the leftover heat from summer, drinking green tea is best, as it can promote saliva production and relieve dryness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wufu knew this person was particular and nodded, “The guest should follow the host.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu glanced at Yuan Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Ye immediately went to make the arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jin watched the entire exchange, inwardly admired their tacit understanding, and thought how long it might take to achieve such a level of rapport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized he had a lot to learn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, he straightened his back and paid attention to every move of his young lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ah Jiu caught sight of him, she looked at Wufu and said, “I tried to invite you before, but your servant said you were busy with some matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have you taken care of everything now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu replied, “It’s all taken care of, I was just about to head home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn’t expected you to be in Huayang County too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I came out for a leisurely excursion, and it just so happened a servant also needed to come here, so I decided to stay,” said Ah Jiu, taking the tea offered by Yuan Ye and personally pouring a cup for Wufu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Try this tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s from Fujian, and it’s said to be tribute quality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu took a sip and the heat made her tongue waggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu, caught between laughter and helplessness, said, “Take it slow, there’s no rush.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s delicious!” scorching hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu handed her a tangerine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu effortlessly accepted it, without the slightest embarrassment, leaving everyone in the private room gaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoo Die couldn’t hold back and blurted out before Ah Jiu could respond, “You, you little vixen, did you hoard all of the Flower-Picking Thief’s five hundred taels of reward money?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu had just put a slice of tangerine in her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, she glanced at Ah Jiu and saw him pouring tea with his eyes lowered, as if he hadn’t heard the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, she understood that he was also implying something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swallowed the piece of tangerine and feigned ignorance, “What are you talking about, guard brother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What five hundred taels of reward money?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furious, Hoo Die pointed at her and accused, “You’re still playing dumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You let me watch over Coffin Guy and went to claim the reward yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a cunning vixen you are!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hoo Die!” Ah Jiu rebuked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoo Die’s face changed slightly, and his lips moved without making a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s my failing for not instructing properly, letting my mouth run wild,” said Ah Jiu, bowing apologetically to Wufu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I offer my apologies to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master…” Hoo Die was panic-stricken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu looked at him and said, “If you were outwitted, don’t remain resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take the sting as a lesson, and buy some wisdom for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you persist in this attitude, I can no longer trust to employ you, and I will have Uncle Hoo take you back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scared pale, Hoo Die immediately knelt down without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu ignored him and continued drinking his tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hoo Die realized what was happening, he reluctantly bowed to Wufu and apologized, “Miss, I spoke out of turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please forgive me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu looked at him and then at Ah Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this a cue for her to respond or was it all just an act?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, since they had apologized, Wufu wasn’t going to hold a grudge and grandly waved her hand, “You are overreacting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninth Master is right, you must learn from your mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life will tell you that not all loss is in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me also give you a word of advice, ‘To suffer a loss is to gain a fortune.'”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Hoo Die almost spat out a mouthful of old blood, yet he still had to grit his teeth and show his gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>",826,"2026-06-05T19:25:17.772Z",1,"novelbin.me","1718a20888116fb7b53ff1b4c68ed64ef0564c46a51ac4461a43ac22ac91b276","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-265","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-263",1685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdoted-by-the-regent-king-cover.jpg"]