He obviously enjoyed the cool feeling brought by the water.
Seeing this scene, "Wow, it seems our baby really likes this way of bathing!"
The Duke's wife came over and gently stroked the child's hair, which became softer and smoother due to the water. Her eyes were full of love, and her tone was full of recognition and praise for the child's innocence and happiness.
"Ah~ha~ah~ha", at the same time, bursts of clear, pleasant and childlike laughter echoed in the air, as if imitating a certain tune.
In such a harmonious scene, the little maid serving nearby seized the opportunity, swiftly brought two exquisite small stools, and respectfully invited the guests to sit down and relax for a while.
Feeling a bit tired, the Duke's wife straightened her body slightly and stood up. Turning to her husband beside her, she suggested with a gentle smile, "Fu Yu, since you happen to have some free time today, why not play with our precious Bao Ge for a while longer? I'll go into the house and take a nap."
Hearing his wife's suggestion, Fu Yu naturally would not refuse. He nodded in agreement and said considerately, "Okay, it's really not easy for mother. You should just have a good sleep."
When the Duke's wife started walking towards the inner room, she turned her head and cast a meaningful look at Wen Zhu, who had been following her. Then she invited him, "Come in with me. I have something to say to you in private."
So Wen Zhu followed the lady step by step into the room.
After they both took their seats, the Duke's wife first took a delicate teacup from the table and sipped a few sips of the fragrant tea. Then, she leisurely asked Wen Zhu, who was sitting opposite her with a humble look on her face, "How are the two young ladies in the mansion learning to manage household chores going lately? Have they made any progress or encountered any problems?"
Faced with such caring and detailed inquiries, Wen Zhu thought for a moment before truthfully reporting, "Madam, the second young lady is very intelligent and quick-witted. She often takes the account books back to her room to study and discuss them. The third young lady is also diligent and hardworking. Whenever she encounters difficulties or confusion, she always comes to ask for advice. Now, both of them can read and understand the contents of the account books independently."
However, after listening to the report from her subordinates, the wife of the Duke just said "hmm" softly. She already understood in her heart that the so-called eldest daughter was not really studying on her own in private, but was just taking the things to the back to seek help from Concubine Liu.
Aunt Liu's family used to be a small businessman. She was literate and proficient in account books.
Over the years, she has been the one taking care of household affairs while living in the north. From daily chores to complex accounts, she has handled them all in an orderly manner, and naturally she has also learned a lot of skills in managing household affairs.
"There aren't any holidays on weekdays, so why did you think of giving the third girl two pairs of shoes?"
The Duke's wife asked again, a hint of doubt and concern in her voice.
Ever since becoming familiar with Fu Shulan, Wen Zhu often gave her advice, saying that at least a pair of new shoes should be prepared for the Duke's wife; as for the Second Young Lady and Concubine Liu, there was no mandatory requirement, and it was up to Fu Shulan to decide whether to give them gifts or not.
After hearing what Wen Zhu said, although Fu Shulan still didn't dare to skip preparing things for the Second Young Lady and Aunt Liu, after all, offending them would only cause trouble for herself, she still made two pairs of shoes for the Duke's wife according to Wen Zhu's words.
Wen Zhu told the Duke's wife the whole process.
"As you know, the Third Miss is a soft-hearted person who doesn't want to make enemies, so despite her misgivings, she ultimately agreed. I believe she considered honoring her elders and therefore made the shoes for you first."
Upon hearing this, the Duke's wife sighed and took a few sips of tea. "Wen Zhu, we're going out to escape the summer heat in a couple of days. Please ask the third girl and Zhou to come over. After all, we should appreciate the third girl's kindness. She is indeed a filial person."
Wen Zhu nodded, indicating that he agreed to this matter.
Afterwards, the Duke's wife got up and went to her room for a nap.
Wen Zhu had just stepped out of the lobby when he saw Fu Yu playing and fighting with Bao Ge'er in the middle of the yard, splashing water on each other and having a lot of fun.
Although the naked child still looked innocent and cute, what made her feel the warmest was that the old man, although soaked, still had a smile on his face and did not look dissatisfied at all, as if the whole world was full of laughter in his eyes. This scene also swept away the haze in Wen Zhu's heart, and her mood became lighter.
Seeing this, Wen Zhu rolled up his sleeves and joined them.
She first helped wash the clothes, then washed the dishes, and then carefully wiped the children's hands and faces. Suddenly, she found that the wind was starting to blow and was afraid that the children would catch a cold, so she quickly asked someone to bring bathing supplies and carefully cleaned every inch of the babies' skin.
Finally, she found some soft cotton cloth and gently wrapped the little guy up, fearing that a slight breeze would make him uncomfortable.
Baoger yawned several times in succession, obviously very tired and wanted to sleep.
When Fu Yu saw this, he quickly stretched out his arms and took the child into his arms.
The child immediately lay comfortably on his shoulder, as if he had found the warmest and safest place in the world, and fell into a sweet dream in his arms.
Then, the two returned to their residence together.
Fu Yu suggested taking a shower to relieve the fatigue accumulated throughout the day, so Wen Zhu naturally helped him by pouring water, scrubbing his body, and handing him a towel...
During this time, whether it was due to splashing water or for some other reason, almost every corner of the room was splashed wet. In the end, both of them fell exhausted on the bed and finally calmed down.
After a short rest and drinking a cup of warm tea, Fu Yu's mental state recovered and he looked much more energetic.
On the contrary, Wen Zhu became a little tired and weak due to the previous series of hard work.
Despite this, when there was some work at hand that had to be done, she still forced herself to cheer up and complete every detail meticulously.
When they met again, she told the girl her husband's decision.
"Is what Madam said true? Can only Mother and I go to the villa for fun? My second sister and Concubine Liu won't be going together, right?"
Faced with such a rare opportunity, the little girl was obviously excited but also a little uncertain and worried.
"Madam didn't even mention their names, so it's very likely that she won't be taking them with her."
Wen Zhu smiled and comforted the little girl, saying, "Actually, this can be considered a special reward for your daily thoughtfulness and understanding."
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