Chapter 1286 - 1286 1283 Giving a Gift

Chapter 1286: Chapter 1283: Giving a Gift Chapter 1286: Chapter 1283: Giving a Gift “Today, Father and Mother ate outside,” Ye Muyu explained.

“Yes, I know, I ran into elder brother outside.”

“Elder brother also mentioned something, saying that Oil Smoke Ink from our old home has been selling well in Jiangnan. Ah Xing has helped us a lot these past few years. His eldest son was born a few days ago, and it happens that elder brother is going back. We should prepare some gifts for him.”

“Mother, I also made a small garment for our little cousin, is that okay?” Chu Ziluo asked with a light smile on her face.

“Of course, Chu Ziluo is skilled at crafts, and the clothing you make is both comfortable and beautiful.” Ye Muyu naturally wouldn’t refuse her daughter’s kind intentions.

Chu Ziluo continued, “Mother, I also made small garments for brother and sister. When the time comes, take a look, and if they are suitable, let brother and sister wear them.”

“When did Chu Ziluo make them?” Ye Muyu was somewhat surprised, reaching out to pull her hand over and looked at it carefully. There was no wound, though there was a little callus on her fingertips, clearly resulting from long-term needlework.

Chu Ziluo smiled shyly, “Mother, my skills have now improved to where I won’t prick my hand anymore.”

“It’s just that the craftsmanship is not very good.”

“I’ll take a look tomorrow,” Ye Muyu praised, “Chu Ziluo’s craftsmanship must be good, there’s no need to be modest.”

“Mother, I’ll bring it over tomorrow morning for you to see, you don’t need to come over,” Chu Ziluo looked carefully at her increasingly prominent belly, “Your term is advancing, you must be careful now.”

“Alright.” Ye Muyu was very pleased by her daughter’s filial piety.

After dinner, Chu Heng and Ye Muyu walked side by side towards the back courtyard.

Now he dealt with official matters every day in the back courtyard wing room, visiting the study much less often.

En route, he could still accompany Ye Muyu for a walk after dinner.

Being far along in her pregnancy, she walked slowly, her whole demeanor leisurely, almost like a little tortoise.

Chu Heng was accompanying her and did not mind at all.

As for Chu Jin, being a boy, he became impatient, so he grabbed his brothers, Chu Sheng and Chu Zhang, to go to the library to pick out books.

With the Chu family having a vast collection of books, the brothers had read many, but they couldn’t remember them all.

For those rare and valuable editions, they planned to copy a set to take back with them.

“Ah Heng, what do you think we should prepare as a gift for Ah Xing’s child?” Ye Muyu’s hand was supported by him as they took a few steps when an additional large hand appeared around her waist.

Chu Heng supported her and after a few steps eased up, allowing her to lean comfortably against his shoulder.

“Perhaps something practical?” Chu Heng had no particular preferences when it came to gifts, and as he spoke, he sounded somewhat hesitant.

Ye Muyu, on the other hand, had many ideas, “We should send some clothing, and it’s best to choose soft fabrics, as babies have delicate skin.”

“But I’d like to give a safety charm even more, hoping that he grows up healthy and safe,” Ye Muyu said and couldn’t help but look at Chu Heng to seek his opinion.

“Alright, I’ll take it to the shop tomorrow, have one made. It should be ready in about three days.”

“Okay.” Ye Muyu liked his acquiescence in some of the smaller matters. The two returned to their room and Chu Heng went about his usual business affairs.

With nothing to do, Ye Muyu had Su Mei bring a wooden basin for soaking her feet.

During the foot bath, she picked up a storybook to read.

As she read, she felt something was off.

“These storybooks aren’t well written,” Ye Muyu frowned, saying somewhat dissatisfied.

Knowing her emotional sensitivity of late, Chu Heng first asked the reason.

“These stories talk of the deeply emotional entanglements between scholars and young misses, but clearly, it’s all about secret affairs.”