The Marquis' Wife
Zhong family celebration party

News of a huge party being held by the Zhong family spread throughout the city of Fucheng. His invitation was quickly sent by yamen officers to all the mayors of Chennai province led under the rule of Prefect Zhong as well as to other scholarly and influential families.

It makes the horse carriage began to arrive into the inner part of the city and outside the city rent villas and houses that are there. Although the day of the party was very close, he did not discourage the mayors to come to Fucheng.

The people of Fucheng city also discussed anyone who came to the party through the horse carriage logo of the mayors and the family of scholars make the state of the city becomes lively.

"Master Xiefu Lu. This is an invitation from Prefect Zhong, you are also the protagonist in this party so Prefect Zhong prepared a special invitation. You and your family should come to the party, sir". Officer Wei who was on good terms with Lu Xiang delivered Prefect Zhong's message.

"good. Me and Adelia will be coming to the party, please thank Prefect Zhong"

"Good master Xiefu Lu"

The next day Adelia dressed neatly and elegantly, she wore a light blue hanfu layered in a transparent blue satin fabric that wavy to the feet, with the ties on her chest Adelia's pregnancy is not so noticeable if it is not looked at carefully. He wears simple accessories such as necklaces, earrings and code punctures in his hair combined with natural make it so innocent and pure that it matches the soft temperament he has.

While Lu Xiang also wore blue hanfu in tune with his wife with arm and neck embroidery that was blue dongker added elegance and dignity to him.

"You're so beautiful sister" Lu Shan was fascinated by Adelia's natural beauty.

"Sister Adel is indeed pretty whatever clothes you wear" Lu Cheng nodded in satisfaction, nothing beats the beauty of his sister-in-law in this Fucheng city.

"Yes. My wife is beautiful as always". Lu Xiang immediately hugged his wife from behind and sighed in astonishment, Adelia's beauty never got bored in the eye.

Adelia simply smiled shyly at the sisters' praise and immediately switched the conversation. "Let's go. Lu Mei don't forget to bring us the gifts we've prepared".

"Good mistress"

Adelia prepares high-quality tea as well as cosmetics such as blush on and lipsticks in matte red and orange which she has moved into the cosmetic equipment that exists in this world. Initially he wanted to prepare wine as usual but the presence of many influences will make it more striking so prefer the best quality tea leaves.

Lu Xiang lifted Adelia's body into the carriage then both waved at Lu Cheng and Lu Shan who escorted them to the front of the gate. His two younger siblings were unwilling to come along because there were too many people and it was in line with Lu Xiang's thinking because Liang Chenyue was also bound to join the party.

Although the burning of the store was long gone, Lu Xiang remembered the culprit behind the incident to date and he would not be naive to think that Liang Chenyue would not have done anything crazy if given chance.

To be careful, he and Adelia ate the afternoon before leaving so as not to eat anything at the party later even though it looks too alert but it must be done, he said, he did not want to regret the spilled milk and even his wife was injured due to his carelessness.

Adelia said Lu Xiang's words even though her husband didn't say anything, but she knew there must be something that made the man do it. 

They arrive faster than the time of the start of the event so that the train is not jammed by other trains. Lu Xiang handed the invitation to the gatekeeper then entered under Prefect Zhong's servant report.

"Master and mistress Xiefu Lu of the Lu family came".

The report made the people present turn their heads in unison knowing that Lu Xiang was the other protagonist of the show.

"Congratulations on the dike project of great success Mr. Xiefu Lu. Your idea is really brilliant and very useful to many people"

"Congratulations Xiefu Lu I am Ma Dongzi of the Ma family"

"Congratulations Xiefu Lu I am Feng Liaoxu from the Feng family"

They congratulated Lu Xiang while introducing themselves, Lu Xiang smiled and thanked him for the congratulations and drove Adelia to the table reserved for women.

"Dragon Adelia is fine Lu Mei"

"Alright big master" Lu Mei who had been standing quietly behind nodded and slightly bowed her body.

"I'm going away for a while baby to socialize later I'll be back again"

"sorry. You're Xiefu Lu's mistress? Introduce me Chen Xueyi from the Liao family" A woman wearing luxurious yet non-vulgar clothing greeted Adelia warmly but her eyes moved quickly as if judging the woman before her.

"Yes Lady Liao. I am Miao Adelia from the Lu family"

"Oh, I didn't know that you were so beautiful"

"You're exaggerating Miss Liao. How can I be said to be beautiful when dealing with you"

"You are too humble mistress Lu, not a newly bloomed one will certainly be prettier than a flower that will wither"

"How could you call yourself withered, a flower that has long bloomed will be even more beautiful because it has shown all its advantages"

The scene of 'me praising you and you praising me' went on for a while until the two chuckled and started speaking in informal language.

"I've never seen you socialize in any event before Adelia"

"I'd rather stay at home anyway being pregnant makes me more lazy to get out of the house, hehe"

"Oh! you pregnant? Congratulations Adelia!!"

"Thank You Xueyi"

Several other wives and mothers also greeted Adelia and congratulated Lu Xiang on the success of the project while most others just sat and stared at Adelia from a distance, judging the beautiful face that made them jealous while waiting for Adelia to come greet them.

They think even though Adelia's husband achieved a brilliant achievement but still he is only a Fu scholar even though he will have a great chance to become Juren but still different from Juren who has the area power as mayor.

But long they wait, but Adelia does not come to them and introduce herself. Adelia who is introverted and not good at socializing certainly does not think about it, his enlarged stomach made him not want to get up from the chair and it was misinterpreted by the wives and mayors of various cities as arrogant.

"He doesn't appreciate us at all!"

"Who does he think he is? Just because of that small feat alone was already arrogant as if to become a queen who only wanted to be served"

"It was because he came from a poor village family that he never learned the ethics of nobility"

"Oh! just deserve! Heh~ basic lady village"

They ridicule Adelia and laugh amusedly and funny making Lu Mei angry but still lowered her face, she did not want her emotional gaze to be used as an excuse for them to punish her and embarrass her employer.

While the wives who spoke to Adelia were silent without defending and waiting for a reaction from Adelia, they wanted to assess whether this woman was worthy of being their friend and continuing the relationship.

Adelia just smiled then raised the teacup and nodded calmly at the wife and mother who mocked her then made a sipping gesture of tea and went back to talking to the women sitting next to her.

His attitude as if to say a dog barking caravan passed making the women's faces reddened with shame and anger but no one came to hit Adelia because they knew this was not the place they were looking for trouble.

The eyes of the women sitting near Adelia flashed with interest, they were more and more enthusiastic about talking about anything to Adelia showing that Xiefu Lu's wife was worthy of being a friend.

"Aadellias! You've come. I'm sorry I just got to greet you now" Qiao Xue walked over and warmly welcomed Adelia's arrival at her family's party.

Adelia immediately stood up and smiled gently. "Don't say that Qiao Xue, I should have come to you. You're the owner of this show, sorry if you just greeted you now"

Qiao Xue laughed happily and chatted for a moment to Adelia then went back to greet the other guests but her presence made another meaning in the eyes of the women present at that place because Qiao Xue was the legitimate wife the Zhong family heir.