Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1131: Chapter 1128: Arrival

Chu Heng’s residence had only the essentials already in place; he principally brought along the children’s clothing and daily necessities, amounting to no more than three trunks.

Seeing that she did not mind at all, and even seemed quite cheerful, a hint of a smile flashed across Chu Heng’s eyes. He initially wanted to say that transitioning from luxury to frugality is difficult, but this seemed completely unapplicable to Ah Yu. She appeared utterly indifferent to whether she was living in a nice house or wearing fine clothes.

After Ye Muyu had instructed the servants, she turned back to see him still standing there, puzzled, and asked, “Why haven’t you left yet? I remember you were supposed to go to the palace immediately to see the Emperor, right?”

“Yes.” Chu Heng nodded.

Ye Muyu urged, “Then you should hurry; perhaps His Highness Prince Qi will head straight to the palace without returning to the residence to pack. You should be quick too, so as not to delay.”

Imperial Kins and Nobles are not to be trifled with, and one must be even more cautious in front of the Emperor. Who knows whether a mistake could lead to punishment.

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Although Chu Heng wanted to stay and help, Ye Muyu pushed him out the door, so he did not linger any longer, changed his clothes, and went directly to the palace.

“Lady, why is the weather in the capital so cold? Fortunately, the servant girl brought all the winter clothes. The cold wind is so biting; I’m having a bit of trouble breathing.” Chun Xing wrapped her clothes tighter as she was cleaning the courtyard.

Ye Muyu said, “Later when we go out, let’s stop by the rouge shop and get some moisturizing cream. The weather in Jiangnan is humid, but Yanjing’s is dry and cold. The products we used before might not be appropriate here.”

The face creams at Yanjing’s shops are exceptionally hydrating, while in Jiangnan, one just needs something light enough.

“Lady, you are the best.” Chun Xing smiled, lifting the corners of her mouth.

“Lady, should we dine at the residence before leaving or eat out?” Chun Xing quickly cleaned up the courtyard, a tree had already shed all its leaves, leaving only the fallen ones. Chun Xing worked speedily, cleaning up the courtyard in no time.

“Let’s dine at home. We’ll make hotpot noodles.” Ye Muyu had just finished washing up and wrapped her head in a cloth to keep off the strong smells and keep a proper appearance.

Ye Muyu entered the small kitchen. After Chu Heng had left the capital, he had dismissed the servants. Now, the household only consisted of two maidservants, Chun Xing and Su Mei, Lu Chuan as a guard, a coachman, a servant boy, and the Hu family.

The small courtyard seemed a bit crowded, but it was sufficiently livable.

The Hu side had just dried Chu Ziluo’s hair and had combed it when they heard that the lady had gone to the kitchen to cook.

She hurried over.

“Lady, let this old servant do it. You go and rest.”

“Aunty Hu, it’s alright; you go and tidy up your own room first. In a while, I need to go out to get some things, and you all will come with me.” Ye Muyu had already put down the sweet potato noodles, and after a brief scald, they would be ready.

“This old servant will go right away.” Knowing the lady preferred obedient servants, Madam Hu did not dare to argue and quickly turned to tidy up the rooms.

Chun Xing and Su Mei were also sent away by Ye Muyu.

She cooked hotpot noodles for the entire family in one go.

Ten people were not too many; the noodles just needed to be cooked, lifted out, and put into bowls.

The base of the pot was fiery, after cooking the noodles, she also blanched some mutton slices and vegetables.

By the time a few had returned, Ye Muyu had already cooked everyone’s noodles.

“Lady, you have worked hard.” Chun Xing was so moved she hardly knew what to say. Where else could one find servants as fortunate as themselves?