Madam Liu's face was overflowing with joy: "No wonder, this is tribute tea, ordinary people can't drink it. That servant didn't stand on ceremony with the First Madam, and gave some to my husband to try."
He Zhuo smiled and said, "Madam, please try this pastry. It was just made by the Imperial Kitchen today!"
Madam Liu was very supportive: "Then this servant must try it. I've always heard that the imperial kitchen's pastries are delicious, but this servant has never tasted them before."
Seeing that Lady Liu was enjoying her meal, He Zhuo continued:
"I'll have someone pack some of these snacks for you to take back later. Lord Liu has been transferred to Anhui, where they produce excellent tea. Are you worried about not having good tea, Madam? I heard that Lord Liu's transfer order has been issued and he will be leaving soon."
Madam Liu's face showed both joy and worry. She rose and bowed, saying, "This servant thanks the Great Madam for the reward. The imperial decree has been issued, and the Lord must take up his post immediately. As a result, a whole host of household affairs have been handed over to me."
Mrs. Liu shrugged.
He Zhuo smiled and said, "This shows that Lord Liu trusts his wife. I heard that your eldest son is going to participate?"
When a mother talks about her child, she is always happy. Her son is doing well, and she is proud of him.
"No, it's just to get a feel for things." She tried to be modest, but the pride in her eyes betrayed her.
"How could that be? Madam Liu, please rest assured. It's just a minor scholar position. Your son will easily pass the test. Just wait for the good news. I think you are a lucky wife who brings prosperity to your husband. Your husband has been promoted and your son is ambitious. You'll be a noblewoman in the future."
These words made Madam Liu overjoyed. In the end, Madam Liu was a traditional woman of this era, and what she hoped for most was that her husband and son would be successful.
Although Madam Liu was cheerful and generous, due to her status, she inevitably appeared somewhat petty to a noblewoman like He Zhuo.
However, He Zhuo did not mind. Noble ladies have their own ways of socializing, and ordinary families have their own social circles. It is not appropriate to generalize.
Moreover, He Zhuo felt quite familiar with Madam Liu, somewhat like in his first life. Wasn't he in the same circle as Madam Liu back then? The middle class.
He Zhuo was right when he said that Lady Liu would become a titled lady in the future. Lady Liu's youngest son was the future prime minister Liu Luoguo, who would later wield immense power in the court. His father only reached the fifth rank, and his brother was also quite ordinary.
However, the famous Liu Luoguo was not born yet; he was the late-life son of Madam Liu.
Prime Minister Liu was known for his filial piety, so Lady Liu was destined for great fortune in the future.
"Thank you for your kind words, Madam Liu." Madam Liu didn't hesitate.
"I heard from my subordinates that you don't plan to renew the leases for these shops. They expire in September," He Zhuo said.
Madam Liu looked worried: "That's right, I'm also reluctant to part with it. I've put a lot of effort into this shop. Now that my master is going to take up his post, he probably won't be back in the capital for at least ten years, so I'll have to give up renting it. Please forgive me, Madam."
"It's alright. Lord Liu's arrival at his post is of utmost importance. Even if you've settled things, Madam needs to get to Anhui as soon as possible. Lord Liu is new to Anhui and will need Madam to manage everything; he can't be without her."
I understand all of this. Besides congratulating you, Madam, I actually have a favor to ask of you today.
Madam Liu hurriedly stood up and waved her hand: "How could this servant dare to accept the words 'request' from the Great Princess? The Great Princess can simply give the order."
"Lord Liu has been transferred to Anhui. My second uncle is serving as the Provincial Administration Commissioner (a sixth-rank official) in Anhui. I was thinking of asking Madam Liu to bring some things for my second uncle. I haven't seen my second uncle and aunt for many years and I miss them very much."
Madam Liu's eyes darted around, looking quite pleased, but she was puzzled. Why would the second master of the Irgen Gioro family ask her to carry something? Although his official rank was low, he was backed by the Irgen Gioro clan, so why would he need her husband to carry something for him?
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