[{"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-381":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},1324922,1760,"Chapter 381 - 381 381 I Will Protect You","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-381",381,"\u003Cp>381: Chapter 381 I Will Protect You 381: Chapter 381 I Will Protect You “My services come at a high price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want me to work for you, tell me, how much silver are you willing to pay to hire me?” Wufu asked with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu’s eyes flickered continuously, as he suddenly recalled the first time they met, when he was badly injured and had implored her for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had also clearly stated her price before taking action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several encounters, he thought they could, at last, be considered friends, yet she was still talking in terms of silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of inexplicable melancholy momentarily flashed through Ah Jiu’s eyes, but he quickly leaned in and asked, “Then, what’s your price?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninth Master, I’m someone who dislikes constraints and restrictions the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I agree to work for you, I can’t be bound by them, free to come and go as I please.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would that be acceptable?” Wufu inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu said, “I haven’t asked you to sign a deed of sale,” implying his agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Wufu was about to respond, Hongyu hurried over and whispered a few words in her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu looked somewhat surprised and instructed, “Have Liu Jin personally take them to the East Wing and offer some refreshments for a proper welcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Lin had unexpectedly come for a visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninth Master, may I take my leave and return shortly?” Wufu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you have guests, I’ll leave first.” Ah Jiu gazed at her, his eyes deep with emotion, and said, “Wufu, I am someone who protects my own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your only weakness is your mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stay by my side, and I will shield you and your mother, ensuring no one dares to bully you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were lightly spoken, yet Wufu heard confidence in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly was he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu opened her mouth as if to speak, but then swallowed her words, saying, “Alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll think about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she saw Ah Jiu out, Wufu went with Hongyu to the East Wing, where Liu Jin was talking with Shopkeeper Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing her, he immediately stood up and announced, “Our Miss has arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shopkeeper Lin, sorry to keep you waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We happen to have guests at home today.” Wufu stepped forward to greet him and offered a quick explanation with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Lin returned the greeting and said, “It’s my lack of timing that’s at fault.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just stealthily watched Wufu escort a richly dressed man out, and he was inwardly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This extraordinary woman, she actually knew other nobles?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reseating themselves according to status, Wufu took the lead and jokingly said, “Surely, Shopkeeper Lin, you haven’t come to rush me for delivery, have you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wouldn’t dare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know you’ve just moved here and have many things to deal with,” Shopkeeper Lin replied with a smile: “I also have matters to report to my lord, and just took the opportunity to drop by and get acquainted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile, Wufu ordered Liu Jin, “Go wrap up that Fortune-patterned hairpin on the study’s table, the one wrapped in red silk, and bring it here for Shopkeeper Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.” Liu Jin respectfully withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re actually quite lucky, Shopkeeper Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hairpin was just finished last night, but I don’t have any more than that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that she had crafted another hairpin, Shopkeeper Lin felt pleasantly surprised and stroked his beard, saying, “That is indeed a welcome coincidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they talked, Liu Jin presented the hairpin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Lin couldn’t wait to unwrap it and took a look: a Mutton Fat White Jade hairpin lay on the red silk, its quality top-notch, its carving exquisite, and its design meaningful yet elegantly refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the contrast of the red silk, the Jade Hairpin appeared even more lustrous, bringing joy to the beholder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Lin carefully rewrapped it and said, “Coming here today really brought me an unexpected delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow, I will go to seek an audience with my lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Wufu, would you be willing to accompany me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time for him to fulfill his promise and introduce her to Wen Congrui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu certainly would not refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she and Madam Zhou would be living here from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having the protection of a parental official was always advantageous, and to decline out of false pride would be foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>",735,"2026-06-05T19:25:17.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","41a18e90a11dc4099cd99506456d63476be2227d3761b5d05578f9aa66932d99","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-382","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-380",1685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdoted-by-the-regent-king-cover.jpg"]