Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1461: Revised: Chapter 1458 The Cause

“However, houses in the capital are rarely sold. Have you bought one, Aunt?”

After the two met, the unfamiliarity between them dissipated, so the way they addressed each other changed accordingly. Since Madam Xie took the initiative to use intimate names, Ye Muyu naturally would not refuse.

“It is indeed difficult to buy one, my eldest is still looking.” Madam Xie also knew that developing in the capital would definitely be challenging, but the Xie family’s goal was to return to the capital. Since Xie Yu had been doing well, how could they miss this opportunity?

The Xie family had a strong foundation built over decades and quite a bit of family wealth. Although the house prices in the capital were high, they could afford it.

“If you need any help, Aunt, just let me know.”

Madam Xie replied, “Thank you, Ah Yu, but for this small matter, it’s not necessary to trouble you.”

“How is Young Master Xie doing in his current post?” Ye Muyu didn’t insist and changed the topic, asking with concern.

“He’s doing quite well there. Thanks to Lord Chu’s previous administrative reforms, the flood issue in Yuzhou has been effectively resolved, and many trees have been planted to block the river water. I visited Yuzhou at the end of last year, and it has changed considerably.”

Ye Muyu, hearing this, beamed and said, “That’s excellent news. It is a great joy.”

“With this, Young Master Xie should have a good track record. The Prefect in Yuzhou is also a practical person, and will surely appreciate his working style.”

“This matter is largely thanks to Ah Heng.” Madam Xie said sincerely, as she took out the gifts she had prepared.

“This trip was rushed, and I couldn’t bring the things prepared for the children. I will have the servants bring them over later. Ah Yu, please don’t mind.”

“How could I mind?” Ye Muyu had Su Mei bring Nuanbao over.

Madam Xie first placed a fine jade bracelet on Chu Ziluo’s wrist, and for Chu Jin, she prepared a set of exquisite inkstones, which were quite valuable.

For Nuanbao, she prepared a delicate little gold lock.

It was Madam Xie’s first time seeing Nuanbao, and seeing how well-behaved the child was, she genuinely liked him.

“This child is very obedient.” Madam Xie carefully extended her arms to hold Nuanbao. She was worried about hurting the child, but seeing that Nuanbao neither cried nor fussed and just quietly looked at her, she couldn’t help but feel a soft spot for him.

“Yes, since birth, he rarely cries or laughs, and is very easy to take care of.” Ye Muyu personally put the gold lock given by Madam Xie around his neck. The little chubby hand and the chubby face along with the gold lock made him even more adorable.

“Nuanbao, thank Grandma Xie.”

Madam Xie smiled kindly, “No need to thank me, it’s for his safety.”

For lunch, Ye Muyu entertained Madam Xie. Although she didn’t cook herself, she had Aunty Hu, the best cook, help prepare the meal.

From Madam Xie, Ye Muyu learned that it was because Xie Yu’s second uncle had been promoted to an official position in the Prefectural City.

Xie Chunbo was no longer young. He had been serving as the County Magistrate for more than ten years, and now that he was promoted, the Xie family naturally believed that the younger Xie Yu had an even brighter future ahead, hence their early move to the capital.

Ye Muyu had the people from the residence send Madam Xie and her party back to the house they rented, to show their familial connection to outsiders.

After sending Madam Xie off,

Ye Muyu, with Nuanbao in tow, prepared to take a nap.

She had already agreed with Ziluo that she would manage the house while she focused her attention on the Duke Zheng’s Mansion.

Upon waking up from the nap,

it was an hour later.

She sat in front of the dressing mirror, waiting for Su Mei to help her tie her hair.