Chapter 1107 - 1104 Guests

Chapter 1107: Chapter 1104 Guests

Ye Muyu could only follow with prayers.

The lady and her servant had just finished talking when they heard the sound of footsteps outside.

Su Mei quickly returned, “Lady, Young Master Du has arrived, and I’ve asked the servant boy from our home to help with the luggage.”

“Really?” Ye Muyu, happy, lifted the curtain of the carriage and stepped out, “Let’s go see.”

Accompanied by her maidservants, Ye Muyu hastened towards the docks. There were still many people coming and going on the docks, and the excessive rain had somewhat affected the merchant ships’ operations, especially the unloading process.

Many goods, which couldn’t be soaked, were delayed on the docks. Today, the weather finally cleared up and many households hired extra help to move their merchandise.

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As soon as Ye Muyu arrived at the docks, she spotted the couple descending from the ship.

“Xiang Ling’er,” Ye Muyu greeted with a beaming smile, for she hadn’t seen a familiar face from her hometown since she had come to Yuzhou.

“Sister-in-law,” Xiang Ling’er quickened her pace when she saw her, but Du Heng stopped her.

Du Heng gently stroked her belly, his face full of care.

As they drew closer, Ye Muyu expressed her surprise, “Are you expecting?”

“Yes, sister-in-law, it seems I have followed in your footsteps.” Xiang Ling’er reached out and hugged her.

Ye Muyu gently patted her back and chuckled softly, “I’ve missed you too.”

“When did you discover the pregnancy, and why would you travel by ship while pregnant, weren’t you uncomfortable?” Ye Muyu was truly concerned.

Du Heng’s cheeks reddened slightly, “We found out only on the ship. We thought it was seasickness at first, but after consulting the doctor, we learned it was a pregnancy. Fortunately, Xiang Ling’er has a strong constitution, and after taking the Fetal Protection Medicine, she felt much better.”

“Sister-in-law, don’t worry, I’ve been roughing it in the countryside since I was little. It’s just a ship ride, no big deal. I’m in good health,” Xiang Ling’er said with a laugh, shaking her arm. Now married, her cheeks flushed with a rosy hue, she indeed didn’t look troubled. After adopting the hairstyle of a married woman, she had transformed from spirited to gentle.

“Let’s go back home first, and we can talk more at ease once we get there.” Seeing that the day was getting hotter, Ye Muyu didn’t delay and led them back home.

Lunch was prepared abundantly, and Ye Muyu had chosen dishes catering to the tastes of Xiang Ling’er and Du Heng.

Chu Ziluo also came over for the meal.

Du Heng helped Xiang Ling’er to her seat before sitting down next to her, “Sister-in-law, isn’t Brother Chu here?”

“He has been busy at the river for the past two months. You know, with the recent rains, there has been a slight rise in water levels everywhere, which has further complicated our flood control efforts. He needs to oversee the work himself to be at ease.”

“I’m afraid you might not even see him this trip,” said Ye Muyu.

Du Heng clearly looked a bit disappointed.

“You’ve come this time intending to open a new commercial route, I hear?” Ye Muyu had known that Du Heng was working to expand his family business. She hadn’t expected him to travel during a season with so much rain, but Du Heng was surprisingly decisive.

“Yes, I am planning to open a trade route to the Northwest. The weather there is good, with no rain, and it’s all dry land. It was a good chance to bring Xiang Ling’er to see you.”

Ye Muyu raised an eyebrow, “Did you bring Xiang Ling’er out purely for a trip?”

“Sister-in-law, don’t misunderstand. He’s just too headstrong…” Xiang Ling’er blushed slightly, hurrying to explain.

With a grin, Du Heng confessed, “True, Xiang Ling’er has never traveled far. We had no relatives in distant places, and it wasn’t convenient to take her out. Thinking that you were here, sister-in-law, we shamelessly made our way over. Now Xiang Ling’er doesn’t have to be cooped up in the inner courtyard.”