On Vermilion Bird Avenue.
Fufu strolled along.
Her bearing was graceful and enchanting.
Ahead stood the imperially bestowed Su Residence. Fufu looked straight ahead, seemingly oblivious to the gazes of passersby, took hold of the door knocker, and knocked.
The door opened, and the doorkeeper's eyes flew wide. "M-Madam!"
"Open the doors!"
"Yes!" The doors swung wide, and Fufu entered the residence.
The steward hurried over at a trot. "Greetings, Madam!"
"Greetings, Madam!" Hong'er and Xiao Qing ran over as well.
Fufu nodded. "Dispense with the formalities."
"Madam... where is the young master? Didn't he return with you?" Xiao Hong asked.
"My husband went to see His Majesty. His Majesty intends to reward him handsomely. He'll surely return once he's collected his reward," Fufu said.
"Congratulations, Madam!" The steward and the line of servants offered their congratulations together.
"A happy occasion for us all!" Fufu finally smiled. "Steward, give everyone in the residence two pieces of wilderness gold each. Consider it my gift to celebrate."
She raised her hand and passed him a small pouch.
The Su Residence did not even have to pay for the celebratory gifts. She had brought the money herself.
"Thank you, Madam!" In that instant, everyone in the residence took a liking to this lady...
"Madam, the master has returned too..." A servant ran over.
"Ah?" In a flash, Fufu reached the entrance. The steward and the others hurried over as well.
On Vermilion Bird Street, a Dragon Horse carriage slowly approached.
The carriage had an open top.
Two people sat inside. One was the Seventh Prince; the other was Lin Xiaosu, whom she had not seen for three months and who had grown ever more distinguished.
"My husband is riding with His Highness." Fufu was delighted.
"The master... heavens, the clothes the master is