Chapter 1467: 1464: Rumors

Chapter 1467: Chapter 1464: Rumors

“There is no other way.” Ye Muyu was not too disappointed about being imitated; after all, it was perfectly normal.

As for how to maintain the shop’s profitability, it was similar to running other shops; it always came down to making your products competitive.

“Ah Yu, don’t worry. Your shop is doing well; monopolizing a business is very unlikely. Besides, without Lord Chu, it would be hard to guard against those nobles in the Prefectural City.” Madam Xie consoled.

Ye Muyu nodded, “I’m not afraid about the business; Lil’ Jin is just trying it out. I’m only worried about him being disappointed. It seems we don’t need to be too concerned. Auntie, you can just call my husband Ah Heng; he’s a junior, and you don’t have to be too formal.”

“Mother, I’ve always said that Ms. Ye’s family isn’t the influential type, so there’s no need to worry.” The second young madame of the Xie family, with her round face and smiling eyes, spoke in a cute tone that was charming rather than annoying.

Ye Muyu’s eyebrows showed a hint of laughter, “Second young madame is right, our families have long been friends; we don’t need to be overly formal.”

“Ms. Ye, just call me Ms. Wang. I’m a few years older than you.” The second young madame of the Xie family was surnamed Wang and named Yuanyuan. She matched her name by looking quite plump and adorable.

The first young madame of the Xie family also chimed in, “Ms. Ye can call me Ms. Zhong.”

“Then I won’t be polite.” Ye Muyu nodded with a smile. Although she hadn’t been very familiar with them previously and feared saying something wrong that might offend them, now they were instantly more enthusiastic towards Ye Muyu.

Compared to before, they were more sincere and not just superficially polite.

Ye Muyu had lunch.

She didn’t stay too long and only asked Madam Xie to gather more often in the future, then took her two children home.

As soon as they returned to the residence.

While Ye Muyu was changing Nuanbao’s diaper, Su Mei came in from outside and whispered, “Madame, I’ve heard that Miss Huo and Young Master Liu have been very close, and someone has caught wind of it.”

“And then?” Hearing news about an acquaintance suddenly, Ye Muyu was a bit curious, especially since the Huo family was different; they had helped her family out significantly, and she naturally cared more.

As she spoke, she gently patted Nuanbao’s back, soothing him to sleep.

Nuanbao moved his little mouth, blew bubbles, closed his eyes, and soon fell asleep.

Su Mei shook her head, “It was discovered by Miss Qi of the Qi family. She might have told a friend; the news came from the Scout Team. I heard Miss Qi is fond of Young Master Liu.”

Ye Muyu looked up in surprise, “The Qi family proposed a marriage to the Liu family?”

Although she didn’t know much about Huo Hongyan and Liu Zhe’s situation, she knew the two had frequent interactions and probably had feelings for each other. Now Miss Qi came into the picture.

Ye Muyu did not interfere in emotional matters. In her eyes, if Liu Zhe was genuinely interested, he would be willing to wait for a couple more years.

“Make sure that while they gather information, they protect Miss Huo’s safety. Don’t interfere in other matters.”

Su Mei acknowledged and turned to give instructions.

Chun Xing placed the flowers she had just cut from the garden into a vase, helped Ye Muyu remove her makeup, changed into casual clothes, and prepared her for a nap.

Time quickly passed.

It was already Nuanbao’s Hundred Days celebration. The capital remained lively, but Ye Muyu had returned to her old habit of staying home and not going out; she refused any invitations.

She had continuously kept an eye on Duke Zheng’s Mansion but hadn’t seen any movement from them.