Chapter 1341: 1338: Visit

Chapter 1341: Chapter 1338: Visit

She especially entrusted Chu Jin with some words.

Soon, the day of the three’s departure arrived.

Ye Muyu was required not to go outside and catch the wind, so Madam Liu brought Chu Jin over to bid her farewell.

“Lil’ Jin, take good care of grandpa and grandma on the road, okay?” Ye Muyu was still confident in her son; this was just an admonishment out of custom.

Chu Jin nodded repeatedly, “Mother, don’t worry, I’ll protect grandpa and grandma, and when I return, I’ll bring gifts for you and sister Nuanbao.”

Fortunately, Chu Heng wasn’t present at the moment; otherwise, if he heard that Chu Jin didn’t mention him, he would likely need to properly educate the youngster.

The front courtyard.

Chu Zhiwen and Madam Liu boarded the carriage ahead of everyone else.

The carriage was spacious; three people lying down wouldn’t be a problem, and it was covered with thick blankets to provide cushioning, making the journey much more comfortable.

Once Chu Jin saw that grandpa and grandma had boarded the carriage, he followed and jumped in.

He sat at the front of the carriage and said to Chu Ziluo, “Sister, when I come back, I’ll bring you a gift; please work hard at home, you have my gratitude.”

Chu Ziluo had long been instructed by grandma to learn the housekeeper’s duties, which was a challenge for her, but not too difficult. She never expected Chu Jin, who was always lively and treated her more like a friend than a sister, to say such mature words.

Feeling heartened, she didn’t forget to nod, “Mm, I understand, you should also be careful on the road.”

“Alright, then we’re off.”

Since Chu Heng wasn’t around and Madam Liu could not leave the house, Chu Jin didn’t linger any longer, instructed the leader of the group, and the carriage procession slowly left the Chu family’s estate, heading towards South Origin Prefecture.

Chu Ziluo prepared to turn back and re-enter the estate.

A gentle voice sounded from beside her, “Miss Chu, hello, I am the eldest daughter of the third household of the neighboring Huo family, Huo Hongyan.”

Chu Ziluo turned to look at her; Huo Hongyan, in a rose-colored long dress, approached slowly, her face bearing a smile full of goodwill.

“Miss Huo, hello,” Chu Ziluo greeted her in return.

Huo Hongyan hurriedly reached out to lift her, explaining, “Miss Chu, don’t be formal. If you don’t mind, just call me Ms. Huo; I’m here today to visit the Madam of the Chu family.”

“I have already sent over my visiting card. It just so happened that when I was heading out, I saw Miss Chu here outside the manor, which is why I called out to you indiscreetly.”

Huo Hongyan explained her reason for coming, and in doing so, she fulfilled the social niceties; she didn’t want Chu Ziluo to misconstrue her intentions.

Even if the young miss of the Chu family, just like in her previous life, had little presence in the capital’s social circles.

But in this life, the so-called lack of presence was only because the Madam had not taken Chu Ziluo out to attend gatherings, partly because she was quite young, having just turned twelve, and partly because the Madam herself had not been attending any gatherings.

It was heard that apart from the gatherings of the Princess’ Mansion and the palace, she sent her regards to other gatherings without attending in person.

But no one dared to say anything about it—for the events occurring in the capital during the past one or two years were prolific, and anyone with discernment wouldn’t deliberately offend the Chu family.

Moreover, every time relations with some decent families were slightly amicable, the Chu family would send over some fresh vegetables from their manors, especially during winter, when families who could enjoy fresh vegetables were scarce.

Ever since the Chu family had moved here, the principle of hotbeds for cultivation gradually spread.

With these silent exchanges, the reputation of the Chu family in the capital’s social circles was not bad.

In addition to the rumors of Lord Chu being henpecked, many ladies were extremely envious of the Madam and dared not offend her.

Hearing this, Chu Ziluo’s eyes curved into a smile, and with a pleasant attitude she said, “Then Ms. Huo, please come into the estate with me.”