[{"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-387":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},1324928,1760,"Chapter 387 - 387 387 Just a Craftsman","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-387",387,"\u003Cp>387: Chapter 387: Just a Craftsman 387: Chapter 387: Just a Craftsman Lan Shu was dissatisfied with Wufu’s rules of conduct, and Wufu was also pondering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look in that Chief Maid’s eyes just now, could it be that she was expected to kneel to Wen Congrui as well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu felt like laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Madam Zhou, her biological mother, had not received a kneel from her during her long stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Lin belonged to the Wen Family, and kneel he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wufu was not one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Shopkeeper Lin claimed she was half an artisan of Hundred Treasures Silver Building, that was just a casual remark; she had no contract with the Silver House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for carving, it was nothing more than a business transaction: you pay, I carve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So kneel down to pay respects?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Floral Hall seemed odd, with Shopkeeper Lin kneeling to pay respects to Wen Congrui while Wufu stood still like a casual stroller, motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was bizarre no matter how one looked at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of dark light sparked in the depth of Wen Congrui’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid was still the same girl he had met before, who had shared a brief encounter with him, still wild and full of personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever she did, she carried herself with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being beckoned up by Wen Congrui, Shopkeeper Lin had already risen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Wufu step forward to greet Wen Congrui with a curtsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wufu has seen Lord Wen.” Before Wufu’s knee fully bent, her hand touched her waist for a moment, and the greeting was complete; she stood straight again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Shu saw this and his face showed surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such perfunctory manners during an introduction—hadn’t Shopkeeper Lin taught her any etiquette when he brought her here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need for formalities, please take a seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serve the tea,” Wen Congrui said with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu sat in the chair below Shopkeeper Lin’s, and a servant promptly served the tea and snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord, Miss Wufu has moved with her mother to Fourth Happiness Alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that you have become our Huayang’s parental official, she came along with this old servant to offer congratulations,” Shopkeeper Lin began with customary pleasantries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu smiled and turned towards Wen Congrui, saying, “Last time, I caught but a glimpse outside the city walls and did not get to pay my respects to you, for which I apologize.” With that, she stood up and bowed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By mentioning this, Wen Congrui recalled the first major case he took on after becoming an official, the Flower-Picking Thief case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had earned him impressive merit, even gaining Prefect’s high praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing Wufu’s smile, Wen Congrui felt a momentary haze, and it brought to mind the person who had helped him solve the case, presenting him with a significant gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squirrel…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile did resemble his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At that time, I too was occupied with official duties,” Wen Congrui said, smiling lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Shu listened to this at the side, somewhat astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew each other from before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the young master’s tone, it was far too gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Shu silently glanced at Wen Congrui and, spotting the smile in his eyes, felt a startle in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively looked towards Wufu, his brow furrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lan Shu, go instruct to prepare the lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep Shopkeeper Lin and Miss Wufu for the meal before they leave,” Wen Congrui instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Shu responded with a warm, genial smile and withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the entrance of the Floral Hall, she ordered a maid to relay the message to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, she listened to the light laughter coming from inside and felt her face darkening slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when had the young master changed his disposition, showing such cordiality to a girl ignorant of manners?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t he someone who detested a lack of decorum the most?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Lan Shu felt an irritation stirring within her, wanting to turn back to the Floral Hall to listen in on their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, reason told her not to act rashly and not to displease the young master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently biting her lip, Lan Shu exhaled slowly and recomposed her smile, stepping out of the Floral Hall courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was just a craftsman—why the unnecessary worry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Floral Hall, everyone was oblivious to the myriad thoughts of the little maid, while Wen Congrui brought up a matter that caused Wufu to freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To enter the competition?\u003C\u002Fp>",745,"2026-06-05T19:25:17.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","25221bd734269fd9c96b3685c5c71dd8b158b266460e800b97bc65e6ac957aa8","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-388","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-386",1685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdoted-by-the-regent-king-cover.jpg"]