The Marquis' Wife
Inviting a theatre group

Prefect Zhong's smile grew even more and more seeing that his hard work during these 3 months was avenged. For the last 3 months he kept thinking and hoping to worry about the results of this big project but eventually it all paid off.

"People of all, you should also thank the scholar Xiefu Lu who proposed this brilliant idea, without him I would not be able to do this alone".

The villagers of Shu were startled, realizing that the handsome man beside the Prefect was a Xiefu Lu scholar whom they had heard of several times. They knelt down and thanked Lu Xiang.

"Uncle" Lu Xiang said resignedly, he was not used to the excessive adoration of others.

Prefect Zhong laughed out loud, he was so happy to see Lu Xiang who was not arrogant and proud of this success, he was so happy to see, he was increasingly convinced that Lu Xiang was a man who had a very successful future because of his intelligence and humble personality.

Prefect Zhong wanted to go home immediately and write a letter to the Emperor, reporting the achievements his realm had achieved.

But he knew that he could not be careless, he had to stay in a small town near Shu village to keep an eye on the dike for a few days to make sure that no problems arose in the future.

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At Lu's mansion, the envious and jealous LI Yueyin of Adelia vented it at the maid, she went berserk, she went berserk, scolding and making a scene and complicating the work of the servant made all the servants dislike him.

Xiaowen's advice and warnings were not heeded by Li Yueyin until finally Li Jin intervened and intended to rent a small inn for his sister's residence while in Fucheng, so Li Yueyin felt afraid and shrieked apologized to her brother and begged not to rent lodging for him.

One residence alone he was so difficult to meet Lu Xiang especially when staying at the inn, he still did not give up and wanted to seduce the man when he came home later. Li Yueyin longed for Lu Xiang's handsome face that captivated her heart and prayed that the man would be fine.

What happens in the western house does not have any influence on Adelia, the activities she does to spend time is reading, analyzing the finances of the De Xiang store, talking to Xiaowen or visiting the park.

But today Adelia is so bored and not in the mood to do anything but want to be entertained.

She sat in the glass window looking at the wind-blown leaves of the trees and flowers that had been in full bloom and let out a long sigh, she longed for her husband who could always make her laugh.

"Why are you breathing, madam? Is something stuck in your heart?". Lu Mei who was looking at Adelia asked worriedly.

"Lu May".

"Hamba mistress".

"When do you think Lu Xiang is coming home?".

Lu Mei was stunned by that unexpected question. "The big master will probably be home in a few days".

"Oh" Adelia again let out a long sigh.

"Mrs how about I read a story?".

Adelia shook her head as she blurted her lips, she did not know what had happened to her today but the feeling of her heart was so bad that she wanted to be angry and sad.

Seeing Adelia who wanted to cry, Lu Mei and Lu Yan tried to distract their master.

"Well-how about mistress to the park. The weather today is not so hot it is perfect for a walk around the park. The mistress can also feed the fish in the pond".

Adelia thought for a moment and then shook her head.

"Madam, what if I invite the show troupe here? You can watch a theatrical performance and can request the title of the play itself". Lu Yan recalled the previous mistress who was very fond of inviting the show troupe. She thought that Adelia would like her too.

He was also interested and nodded enthusiastically at Lu Yan, the two servants of Adelia breathed a sigh of relief, they did not know what to do if their master cried because of the bad mood.

"Good mistress. I'll soon be inviting the famous theater group in Fucheng". Lu Yan immediately left with spirit steps.

"Mrs. Do you want to invite Miss Li?".

"Yes, quickly invite Xiaowen. Watching the theater together will be more fun".

Lu Mei had the other maids prepare the stage of the show as well as comfortable seating for Adelia and Xiaowen. Although he said the stage of the show but he did not prepare a podium but prepared a large place so that the group can perform freely.

Lu Mei then told Xiaowen that her employer invited her to the front page to see the theater group.

"Sister-in-law. I wanna come?". Li Yueyin acted as usual, as if she had not caused any trouble yesterday and hurt Xiaowen. Growing up spoiled made her think that everyone should obey and love her.

"You can't come. I don't want to make Adelia uncomfortable, after all she didn't invite you". Xiaowen no longer held back and thought about Li Yueyin's feelings, she was fed up with her sister-in-law's reckless behavior.

"But I'm tired of being home alone. You never took me shopping in Fucheng, I'm kind of locked up here".

Xiaowen rolled her eyeballs. "Did you forget we came to Fucheng to serve your brother Li Jin, not have fun".

Li Yueyin gritted her teeth in annoyance. "I'll tell mom when I get home. You think you'll be here forever?"

Those threatening words no longer frightened Xiaowen. He was completely caught off guard by the behavior of Li Yueyin and the patriarchy of the mother-in-law and felt it was time he protected himself from the bully of the mother and child.

Although she did not know her husband's reaction when it happened but she wanted to make herself free from the pressure of her husband's family.

"As far as you go".

That unexpected response left Li Yueyin stunned, she did not expect that her always-down and obedient brother-in-law was no longer afraid of her threat.

Xiaowen went to the front yard of the main house and met Adelia who waved her hands enthusiastically.

"Thank you to Madame Xiefu who has invited us to perform" The group leader and members bowed respectfully to Adelia.

"I also thank you for accepting my impromptu invitation".

"Don't say that, madam. We may ignore your invitation. It's an honor for us to perform in front of you".

Adelia laughed happily at the compliment

"Sorry lady. Which story do you want to see, madam?".

"What news is popular?". Adelia had never seen theatre in this world before so was not very familiar with the popular stories that were eventually made theater by the performing group.

"What about Kang San, the successful scholar?".

"Alright, that's the story" Even though he doesn't know the story but the title is quite interesting.

The theater group also began to act to perform.