Chapter 603: Suitable for Relocation_1

At that time, Wei Jinyi didn’t understand Wei Ruo’s implication, thinking that leaving it up to her would be the best course of action.

Now that Wei Ruo mentioned the matter about the name of the courtyard again, Wei Jinyi finally grasped what she meant.

After a moment’s silence, Wei Jinyi said, “Tomorrow is a good day, suitable for moving. What do you think, Ruoruo?”

“I also think that tomorrow will be a good day,” Wei Ruo answered with a smile.

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Word spread quickly about Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi holding hands as they toured Jiliao City.

The subordinates of Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi started discussing privately:

“Does this mean that our lord and lady are going to be together?”

“I guess so, they held hands all day! Everyone saw it, so many people witnessed it, there can be no misunderstanding!”

“But our lord’s leg has just healed. The reason they held hands might be because the lady was afraid he would stumble.”

“I don’t agree with that theory. If he wasn’t fully recovered, she should be helping him, not holding hands. Moreover, they climbed a mountain. If he needed support just to walk, how could they do that?”

“Exactly, if it was just the usual relationship, they wouldn’t do this. This makes them look more like a couple!”

“Should we change how we address the lady? Instead of lady, should we start calling her Queen?”

“Calling her Madam works too. We don’t refer to our lord as Prince, so it seems more appropriate to call the lady Madam.”

“Whether it’s Queen or Madam, we should definitely stop calling her lady.”

“…”

Xiaobei happened to pass by and saw them whispering.

“What are you chirping about?”

Seeing Xiaobei, everyone hurriedly pulled him over.

“Lu Bei, you serve the lord closely and you are more informed than us. Can you tell us what exactly is the situation between the lord and the lady now?”

“I’m not quite sure as well. The lord didn’t tell me anything. But I have noticed that the lord and the lady have been quite intimate lately,” Xiaobei replied.

“Then… have the lord and the lady been sleeping in the same room recently?”

Everyone’s faces were filled with curiosity and gossip.

“I don’t know, but I haven’t noticed any such thing,” Xiaobei replied.

He hadn’t seen it, but if the two of them intended to hide it, he wouldn’t know either.

“Lu Bei, why don’t you find a chance to ask? We’re not sure whether we should change how we address the lady. If the lord and the lady have already… you know, it would be disrespectful to keep calling her lady.”

“Yeah, you should ask. It wouldn’t be good if we keep calling her ‘miss’ due to ignorance, and upset them.”

“…”

While everyone pushed Xiaobei to ask, Xiaobei pondered for a moment and said, “Alright, I’ll try asking the lord if I get a chance.”

“Yes, go and ask.”

“I understand.”

Xiaobei shook his head helplessly and continued to the back courtyard.

Passing by the entrance of Songzhu Garden, he happened to see Lady Xiumei coming out.

“Lady Xiumei!” Xiaobei quickly called out to Xiumei.

Xiumei stopped, turned around to see Xiaobei, her eyes involuntarily showing a hint of evasion.

Ever since Xiaobei said those words to her that day, she had been avoiding him intentionally or unintentionally.

Even when they did run into each other, Xiumei tried her best not to be alone with him.

“Do you need something?” Xiumei lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Xiaobei’s eyes.

A bitter expression flashed across Xiaobei’s face, but he still continued asking, “I would like to ask you about the relationship between my lord and the lady. I heard that they have been quite intimate recently and they seem to be… heading in a good direction…”

“What good direction? Aren’t your lord and our lady always close?” Xiumei inquired.

“They have always been close, but the past closeness was like that of siblings… The closeness now seems to be different…” Xiaobei also seemed unsure of how to phrase it. He was afraid that they might have misinterpreted the situation.

“Different, how is it different?” Xiumei asked.

“Yesterday, my lord and the lady went out to tour Jiliao City together,” Xiaobei said.

“What’s strange about that? His lordship’s body is finally completely healed, he can walk now. Isn’t it natural that our lady would accompany him?”

“They went out holding hands, their fingers intertwined…” Xiaobei looked at Xiumei cautiously.

Upon hearing this, Xiumei was stunned for a moment, blinking her eyes in surprise.

After a while, Xiumei who had recovered said to Xiaobei, “It would be great if it really is as we think.”

“Indeed, we all hope so. Just now, guard Zhang and the others asked me to find out whether we should change the way we address her.”

“I’m not sure either. For the matter of address, let’s not rush. We can change it when the lord and the lady say so. They are both understanding people and won’t blame us for such trivial matters,” Xiumei said.

“I understand,” Xiaobei echoed. Then he looked at Xiumei and started again, “By the way, Miss Xiu… Xiaomei… I want to…”

He seemed hesitant.

Seeing this, Xiumei quickly made an excuse, “I have to go prepare some desserts for the lady. I’ll leave first.”

Xiaobei wanted to stop her but didn’t know what to say, so he could only watch Xiumei leave.

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The very next morning, Wei Jinyi’s belongings were moved into Wei Ruo’s residence.

With this action, the people who had been guessing the day before suddenly had a clear answer.

Their lord and lady are really together now!

From now on, they’ll have to call Lady Wei as Queen!

In Wei Ruo’s room in Songzhu Garden.

The cupboard that originally only held Wei Ruo’s clothes was now partially filled with Wei Jinyi’s garments.

Wei Jinyi’s daily necessities were also added to the washstand.

Wei Ruo looked at Wei Jinyi’s belongings in her room and felt a strange sensation.

Was this the feeling of really being husband and wife?

It didn’t seem that bad.

After Xiumei finished arranging the last piece of Wei Jinyi’s belongings, she grinned at Wei Ruo, saying, “Miss, would you need me to serve you outside today?”

“When have I ever needed you to serve?” Wei Ruo retorted.

“There hasn’t been such time, maybe only when Miss fell ill last time that I served once. But it’s better to clarify in advance, in case Miss needs me to serve you to bathe and change tonight.” Xiumei’s mouth held a cheerful smile.

“What exactly do you want, to serve or not to serve?” Wei Ruo snorted.

“If Miss needs it, I’m always available. But if I must say, I do kind of want to serve Miss in bathing tonight,” Xiumei teased playfully.

“Alright, you naughty Meimei, are you making fun of me?” Wei Ruo raised her fist, pretending to hit Xiumei.