Chapter 1428: After modification: Chapter 1425 Shadow from Behind
âNo, you are my background, who dares to bully me.â Ye Muyu spoke sincerely.
She didnât see the smile that Chu Heng couldnât help but reveal at the corner of his mouth, with a hint of pleasure flashing in his eyes.
âAt that time, Chu ZiluoâŠâ Ye Muyu recounted the events at the banquet to Chu Heng, then asked, âWhat do you think made Old Madam Li take a fancy to Chu Ziluo?â
Old Madam Li is the full sister of the Dowager Empress in the palace, their relationship is close and their feelings are excellent.
The Emperor Xuanmingâs relationship with the Dowager Empress is also harmonious, at least on the surface; the inner situation is unknown to outsiders.
Old Madam Liâs favor towards Chu Ziluo, is it of her own volition, or is it the Dowager Empressâs intention?
Chu Heng recalled today in the palace, when Emperor Xuanming inquired whether his wife and daughter also attended the Qingguo Dukeâs Mansionâs flower viewing banquet, after which he said no more.
The Emperor personally probed in front of him.
Chu Heng understood his intention long ago: âThereâs no rush for Chu Ziluoâs marriage; it is better to decline the offer from the Qingguo Dukeâs Mansion. As for Chu Ziluoâs future husband, character is the foremost consideration, without undue concern for family background.â
Emperor Xuanming appreciates talented and daring subjects but definitely does not wish for his subjects to harbor excessive ambition. Now, for him, indulging his wife is a vulnerability, and matters concerning his childrenâs marriages should naturally follow his wishes.
Had he sought to use his children to climb ranks, he would not miss this opportunity. For most people, letting their daughters marry into prestigious families provides a better life for them.
But for the Chu family, this opportunity is precisely what they donât need.
Ye Muyu, after hearing his explanation, smiled with her eyebrows curved: âI have already declined Old Madam Li at the Qingguo Dukeâs Mansion, and Lady Li also didnât seem happy, making this matter easier to resolve. I donât need to say anything more to the Li family.â
âChu Ziluo is still young; thereâs no rush.â Ye Muyuâs words fell, and she exchanged a glance with Chu Heng, both feeling slightly relieved.
This matter was easily resolved.
Afterwards, there was no trouble, and Ye Muyu did not dwell on it.
On this day, she was preparing to take Chu Ziluo out to the street. Just as she stepped out the door, she saw Huo Hongyan getting on a carriage in a hurry from the back gate of the Huo family.
Chu Ziluo called out.
Because the voice was too soft, the other party did not hear.
âMother, was that Ms. Huo just now?â Chu Ziluo, afraid of mistaking someone, couldnât help but look again, but Ms. Huo had already boarded the carriage and couldnât be clearly seen.
Ye Muyu nodded: âIt should be her; she has something urgent to deal with. Letâs go to the shop first; if you want to go out to play with them, send a note in advance.â
Chu Ziluo shook her head: âI donât really feel like going out, just amazed at Ms. Huoâs urgency and wondering where she is heading.â
âDonât want to go out?â Ye Muyu felt a bit helpless; how had Chu Ziluo become such a homebody, seemingly enjoying herself at home.
Chu Ziluo chuckled naively: âI have plenty to do; I wouldnât know what to do outside.â
Ye Muyu had no solution, âIf you want to go fly a kite, Mother can accompany you.â
âMother, why donât you stay home and accompany Nuanbao; he is still young. If I want to go out, I can have the servants arrange it.â Chu Ziluo sensibly shook her head, expressing her stance to Ye Muyu.
Ye Muyu nodded, not insisting.
Since the incident at the banquet, she realized her daughter had grown up, so she had Chu Heng arrange for maidservants skilled in martial arts to look after Chu Ziluo, ensuring peace of mind wherever she went.
They proceeded into the jewelry shop.
Ye Muyu was a regular customer; the waiter immediately led her upstairs and presented some fine jewelry for them to choose from.