Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife-Chapter 1293 - 1290 The Gift
Chapter 1293: Chapter 1290: The Gift
Chapter 1293: Chapter 1290: The Gift
“Since you, Ah Yu, have invited me to dine, I won’t refuse. What are we having for lunch today?”
Chu Heng’s gaze fell on Ye Muyu’s face, his eyes faintly conveying a reproachful emotion as he stared intently at her.
Ye Muyu, oblivious to the subtle tension between them, nodded honestly, “For lunch, I’m planning to cook some fish with pickled cabbages, along with a few cold dishes: wood ear salad, cucumber salad, crisp bamboo shoot salad, and cold skin noodles.”
“What would you like to eat?”
Lu Sangqi suddenly smiled, raised an eyebrow, and glanced at Chu Heng before starting to order.
“I’d like something sweet. The Ice Jelly from last time was good, and also Bingjian.”
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“Any other dishes you’d like?” Ye Muyu asked with concern.
Lu Sangqi nodded, “Yes, another dish of bitter melon stir-fried with meat. I remember you liked it too, and let’s have some pickled white radish as well, it’s appetizing.”
When Chu Heng heard Lu Sangqi say ‘you also liked it,’ his expression became somewhat gloomy, yet Ye Muyu remained completely unaware as she was instructing Su Mei to relay the orders to the kitchen.
After giving the instructions, Ye Muyu finally noticed that the man beside her seemed quiet.
She turned her head to look at him and met his dark pupils. Ye Muyu blinked, realizing that Chu Heng’s mood seemed off.
“Ah Heng, did you have anything particular in mind to eat today?” Ye Muyu asked hesitantly after a while, finally realizing that she had perhaps forgotten about him, which explained the reproach in his eyes.
Ye Muyu blinked with innocent eyes, showing her vulnerability.
Seeing her like this, Chu Heng’s anger dissipated, although he had just been forgotten by his wife, at least she remembered now, and besides, Ah Yu was so polite, surely because Lu Sangqi was a guest!
Having convinced himself, Chu Heng’s mood softened, “I like whatever you like.”
Ye Muyu thought about it, and considering the several dishes she ordered, there were indeed some that Chu Heng liked, so she did not suspect anything.
Lu Sangqi, seeing no drama unfold, felt somewhat disappointed.
Chu Heng said he would arrange for someone to come over specially to fan Ye Muyu, and quickly, before noon, the person was brought into the mansion.
The person was brought by Steward Luo.
Ye Muyu met her in the flower hall.
“I have seen the lady,” the old woman kneeled and paid her respects to Ye Muyu, her face very aged, her hands dry and wrinkled.
Ye Muyu said, “No need for formalities, from now on your only duty is to fan. The monthly allowance can be settled daily.”
Upon hearing this, the old woman, initially somewhat fearful, now felt even more grateful.
“Thank you, lady, this old servant will definitely work hard.”
Since the person was sent by Chu Heng, Ye Muyu casually asked a few questions about her family but did not probe further and decided to keep her.
The old woman was quick and reserved, perhaps already instructed, so Ye Muyu no longer had to worry about the heat.
With this problem solved,
Ye Muyu soon heard some news about Madam Tang from Lu Sangqi.
“Madam Tang was taken back by the Duke Zheng,” Lu Sangqi usually checked on her well-being every ten days, and this time he brought up the matter.
She had also vaguely heard before that Madam Tang had indeed left the Liu family for the Princess’ Mansion.
Having had no news for half a month, she was nervous about what major move Madam Tang might make next.
“Are the injuries on Madam Tang severe?” Ye Muyu was somewhat puzzled about why Duke Zheng would let Madam Tang go.
“Severe, she was punished, and her face nearly got scarred. The Elder Princess employed imperial physicians to treat her and secretly hid her in the Princess’ Mansion.”
