Chapter 1283 - 1283 1280 Maritime Trade

Chapter 1283: Chapter 1280: Maritime Trade Chapter 1283: Chapter 1280: Maritime Trade It made Chu Heng feel like he was somebody.

You must know, it’s rare for Chu Heng to praise anyone.

Seeing her expression, Chu Heng guessed what was on her mind, “Curious?”

“Quite curious.” Ye Muyu licked her lips, showing some interest and was quite frank about it.

Chu Heng organized his thoughts, “Third Master Zhou was born weak, with an illness, but he is a clever man. Now the Zhou Family is close to the Third Prince, King Qi, yet he took this opportunity to split from the family.”

“Not only did he refuse to get involved with the Qi family, but he also devoted himself to developing navigation technology.”

Ye Muyu understood, “What you mean is, he will open up our country’s gates.”

Once the sea routes were clear, Great Chu’s economy could double. It was no wonder that such a person could be praised by Chu Heng.

“That’s a good thing,” Ye Muyu said sincerely. “But if we are to develop sea routes, we must also be prepared with our border defenses.”

“You are right,” Chu Heng kissed her hand, pleased that his wife always understood his thoughts.

This matter came to a close.

After cleaning up, the whole family sat together at the dining table; the spread of delicious food was dazzling, and everyone was there.

“Eat up, eat up, we can talk slowly after we’re done eating.” Madam Liu saw Chu Zhiwen holding a cup of liquor, and the young men were too busy talking and drinking, hardly eating anything, and interrupted somewhat discontentedly.

Seeing his cup taken away, Chu Zhiwen touched his nose, remembering that his son still had to report to the yamen the next day, so he voluntarily gave up drinking and started eating.

Now that the elders stopped drinking, Chu Lin naturally felt it wouldn’t be right to continue drinking either.

The meal was prepared by Madam Liu and Madam Hu; it was delicious. Chu Lin hadn’t had a good meal during his long journey, so he did not hold back this time.

After the satisfying meal, the whole family was stuffed.

Lil’ Jin slumped in his chair, “It’s been a long time since all my favorite dishes were served at once; Uncle, thanks for today, I’m in your debt for this feast.”

“As long as Lil’ Jin is happy, that’s good. The meals at Third Brother’s house are always delicious,” Chu Lin genuinely expressed.

Madam Liu also laughed, “If it tastes good, eat more. Look at your parents; they are too thin.”

Lil’ Jin licked his lips, “I would like to eat more, but I just can’t fit anymore,” he said, a bit aggrieved.

Ye Muyu was both amused and exasperated, “Mother, Lil’ Jin has a great appetite; you don’t need to worry about him not getting enough. What you should worry about is him getting too fat and not being able to find a wife in the future.”

“Mother, I’m not fat,” Lil’ Jin quickly stood up.

His stature had not yet elongated, and although he wasn’t particularly robust, he certainly wasn’t thin. If it weren’t for his daily routine of reading and martial arts training, he might have already turned into a little chubby boy.

Madam Liu patted her grandson’s back, “Right, our Lil’ Jin is so handsome.”

Lil’ Jin inherited his looks from Ye Muyu, and with good daily care, even though he practiced martial arts every day, his lips were still red and his teeth white.

His features might not be strikingly beautiful, but they were indeed pleasing. Yet as soon as he began to speak, his dominant nature was revealed.

“Mother, look, Grandma says I’m good-looking,” Lil’ Jin said proudly.

Chu Lin joked from the sidelines, “Then does Lil’ Jin have a girl he likes?”

“Uncle, I’m still young. It’s Big Cousin and the others who should be discussing marriage,” Lil’ Jin immediately diverted the attention. He had learned this trick early on, and sure enough, it was Chu Sheng and Chu Zhang, both sturdy young men, who became the focus of attention.

They were both seventeen, and if they weren’t aiming to take the scholarly exams, they probably would have been married off already.