Chapter 1396: 1393: Flower Viewing Banquet

Chapter 1396: Chapter 1393: Flower Viewing Banquet

“Alright, let’s go see Nuanbao,” Ye Muyu laughed softly upon seeing the resentful look in his eyes.

“Alright, I’ll give it to you tonight.”

Chu Heng’s eyes sparkled with anticipation. “Really?”

“Of course, I asked Lu Sangqi to prepare the medicine.”

For a couple who didn’t plan on having anymore children, contraception was very important.

Chu Heng’s face darkened instantly. “Why did you have him make that medicine?”

“Who else could I ask? It’s more convenient with someone familiar, and I even made a request to minimize the side effects to the lowest,” Ye Muyu pinched his face gently. “I wouldn’t want it to affect your health.”

Chu Heng fell silent immediately, frowning for a while before responding, “I’ll take the medicine.”

“Aren’t you afraid?” Ye Muyu was somewhat surprised.

You should know, even with contraception, when it concerns medicine, most men are averse to it, and in ancient patriarchal societies, that’s even more the case.

“Afraid of what?” Chu Heng asked, puzzled.

“I have both a son and a daughter; even if something happens, it won’t matter much.”

Seeing his calm demeanor, with not a trace of reluctance, Ye Muyu felt cheerful. “Alright then, in recognition of the respect you’re showing me, I’ll follow your wishes.”

Chu Heng couldn’t help but smile bitterly as he pinched her waist, helplessly saying, “You’re always so naughty.”

“Like a child.”

“I’m no child; I’m a mother now. Come on, I’m heading over.”

Seeing Ye Muyu revert to her self-sufficient motherly state, Chu Heng swallowed his sorrow, hummed in agreement, and accompanied Ye Muyu back to the room next door. He spent some time with his wife and child before returning to the study.

After Nuanbao had been lulled to sleep, Ye Muyu promptly motioned for Chun Xing to bring over the sewing basket.

Chun Xing brought it over, sat down on a small stool by the soft couch, and focused on stitching a handkerchief.

Ye Muyu was always practical; since giving birth to Nuanbao, she felt she had become more patient. Right now, she was working on a small garment for Nuanbao.

The small clothes that Nuanbao wore were usually gifts from Chu Ziluo and Madam Liu. However, children grow quickly, and the clothes Ye Muyu made could almost fit a one-year-old.

The little garment was made of the most comfortable silk.

She didn’t embroider; she just sewed it simply, making sure the stitches were hidden well.

“My lady, there is an invitation,” Su Mei entered, holding a plum blossom card in her hand.

Ye Muyu didn’t even lift her head.

She just continued sewing the garment.

Used to her mistress’s ways, Su Mei continued, “My lady, it’s a flower banquet invitation from the Qingguo Duke’s Mansion.”

“Qingguo Duke’s Mansion?” Ye Muyu’s first reaction was to think of the flowers Madam Liu sold, many of which, she heard, were bought by the Qingguo Duke’s Mansion.

The Duke and Duchess of Qingguo were flower enthusiasts who cherished all kinds of rare species, truly fitting the definition of flower aficionados.

“Yes. I’ve looked into it. The Qingguo Duke’s Mansion is home to the Emperor’s aunt, and as an established noble family, they’ve never done anything wrong, hence their title has never been revoked.”

“Although Qingguo Duke’s Mansion doesn’t have real power, it enjoys continuous favor. The fact they hold a flower banquet every October, inviting the ladies and misses of the capital, is evidence enough.”

“Especially since the Empress recently called the Duchess of Qingguo to the palace to discuss the marriages of the Third and Fourth Princes. I suspect this flower banquet is being held to select brides for the two princes.”

Ye Muyu felt somewhat at a loss for words. “The Fourth Prince is only fifteen, right? At such a young age, he’s already…”