[{"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-372":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},1324913,1760,"Chapter 372 - 372 372 What a Talented Young Man","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-372",372,"\u003Cp>372: Chapter 372: What a Talented Young Man 372: Chapter 372: What a Talented Young Man Ah Jiu arrived as scheduled, and Wufu personally stood at the main entrance to greet him, both exchanging a silent nod when their gazes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve been looking forward to your visit, Ninth Master, please come in.” Wufu stepped aside with a playful gesture, inviting him in as if the previous formality had been merely an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu ascended the steps, followed by Xiao Li and others, as well as guards bearing various gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servants took care of the followers, guiding them to another hall for tea, while Wufu personally escorted Ah Jiu to the Floral Hall where guests were received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took their seats according to rank, and Qiu Ye served tea with Hongyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Ah Jiu, she hesitated for a moment, but soon lowered her head, blushing as she poured tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu caught this moment, her eyebrows raising slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Hongyu managing her affairs at home, and concerned about being a poor hostess, Madam Zhou had arranged for Qiu Ye to assist for the day’s hospitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Ah Jiu was dressed with extreme elegance, clad in a long green robe with a precious purple jade belt at his waist, draped in a purple cape, and wearing a Purple gold crown atop his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His long eyebrows extended to his temples, and the amber hue of his eyes displayed a commanding presence when they moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the undeniable air of nobility that seemed intrinsic to him, it was no wonder Qiu Ye was momentarily captivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Hongyu beside her couldn’t stop staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu coughed lightly and glanced indifferently at Hongyu, who quickly regained her composure and stood straighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t have any fine teas at home, just some common Pu’er tea bought from the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can you still drink it?” Wufu asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu believed she wasn’t lying, for the tea indeed had a poor flavor, but it was drinkable nonetheless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve brought some good tea today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next time I visit, there should be a better selection to enjoy,” Ah Jiu remarked, setting down his teacup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to wait for next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s switch to the tea you’ve brought right now.” Wufu told Qiu Ye, “Go and bring the new tea.”“Yes, Lady,” Qiu Ye replied respectfully, taking her leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou arrived with Qiu Xiang, prompting Ah Jiu to stand up quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninth Master, I owe you thanks for your physician’s aid; it saved my life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no man in our household, it’s been left to the boys to keep you company, for which I must apologize,” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou expressed her gratitude with a deep bow, her face earnest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As per the custom that males and females over the age of seven should not sit together, it would have been improper for a lady or a madam to personally attend to a male guest, as per traditional protocol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in their household, with only the mother and daughter as masters and belonging to a lesser standing, they had to make do amidst the urgency, subverting strict social rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, it was up to Wufu and the household servants to attend to the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Madam is too courteous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wu and I are acquaintances from the Jianghu; we’re all friends here, unconcerned with trivial formalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, you have done me the kindness of offering food,” Ah Jiu replied modestly, offering a gesture of respect in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing that his demeanor seemed genuine and noting his distinguished attire and superior temperament, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou couldn’t help but take a few more glances, finding him both pleasant to the eye and surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a handsome fellow—all wonder whose son he is, to be raised so well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not daring to speculate further, as it would be impolite to do so with a guest present, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou exchanged a few cordial words and then left with Qiu Xiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It appears Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou has also recovered nicely,” Ah Jiu commented, watching her walk away before turning to Wufu with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu responded, “Bai Xiaobai’s medicine works well; my mother’s wound has already scabbed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But speaking of him, why hasn’t he visited today?” She had been looking forward to giving him a piece of her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He went out to procure a couple of herbs and most likely won’t be back until just before the New Year.”Wufu acknowledged with “Oh” as silence fell upon the Floral Hall, creating an awkward quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>",752,"2026-06-05T19:25:17.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","ed177882fdcfcff907d6b49a9e45a9767aefbdc42f99118321cc8ab7cf57455b","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-373","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-371",1685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdoted-by-the-regent-king-cover.jpg"]