Chapter 1526: 1523: Return

Chapter 1526: Chapter 1523: Return

Ye Muyu returned to the backyard, and the maidservants looking after Nuanbao hurriedly greeted her.

Chu Ziluo, who was sitting nearby doing needlework, looked up when she heard the voice, her face still filled with joy: “Mother, are you finished with your work?”

“Yes, I’ll make your favorite grilled fish in a while.”

“Thank you, Mother.” Chu Ziluo smiled happily and shyly lowered her head, taking out the finished scarf and handing it to her: “Mother, look, how did I do?”

“This craftsmanship is excellent.” Ye Muyu admired the gray fox fur scarf, caressing it lovingly. The fur was brought back by Chu Heng this time, quite a bit of it. Earlier, Ye Muyu had Su Mei take some hides to Xiufang to hasten the making of several pairs of winter boots, which were put into the New Year gifts sent back home to Madam Liu and her husband.

Ye Muyu never forgets to show respect to her elders; besides that, even Old Woman Ye and her husband have theirs.

Only now is she slowly making items for her own family.

Chu Ziluo’s winter classes aren’t very long, so when she has free time, she comes over to accompany Nuanbao and help with needlework.

“When your father comes back, I’ll have him try it on.” Ye Muyu reminded: “Don’t keep doing needlework, it’s bad for your eyes.”

“Mother, I won’t make too many, just scarves for our family, it’s not much.” Chu Ziluo cherished the feeling of the whole family being together. She not only didn’t find it tiring but felt happy.

“I don’t know when Lil’ Jin will come back. He stayed in Hangzhou to build ships and hasn’t sent any news for a long time.”

Ye Muyu knew that Chu Heng had asked Third Master Zhou to help protect Chu Jin, so there definitely wouldn’t be any danger. Moreover, the news from Third Master Zhou indicated that Chu Jin was very capable, and the shipbuilding was progressing quickly; that’s why he couldn’t come back this year.

“Don’t worry, he’ll come back once he’s finished.”

Chu Ziluo laughed: “Mother, you spoil Jin too much, aren’t you afraid he’ll do something wrong?”

“I’m not afraid, if he makes a mistake, we’ll just give him a beating. Your Jin doesn’t have the guts to anger your father.”

Upon hearing this, Chu Ziluo couldn’t help but burst into laughter, recalling how her brother was like a mouse in front of a cat when facing their father, she was reassured.

Nuanbao also laughed along.

Ye Muyu helplessly poked at his little face: “Nuanbao, say ‘Mother,’ and I’ll reward you with a milk-flavored teething stick.”

“Brother, I’m your sister, say ‘Sister.'” Chu Ziluo seized the good opportunity, reaching out to tease Nuanbao.

Nuanbao looked at the two of them, giggled twice, then buried his head back in playing with his toys.

“This little one.” Ye Muyu chuckled: “He’s brushing us off.”

“Brother will soon learn to speak, I remember Jin could talk at seven or eight months old.” Chu Ziluo was three years older than Chu Jin. The village children matured early, and girls as young as three or four could help take care of siblings. Her words recalled her childhood memories.

As they were talking, Su Mei returned with good news: “Madam, Master has returned.”

“Oh, Father’s back?”

Ye Muyu was also looking forward to seeing her husband but didn’t go out to greet him. After waiting a moment, Chu Heng came back in from the cold wind, entering the house and taking off his cloak.

His gaze fell on Ye Muyu’s face, a smile in his deep eyes: “Ah Yu, I’m back.”

“What brings you home early today?” Ye Muyu reached out to him, and the man naturally walked over to sit beside her, their hands naturally clasping together, as familiar as if they’d lived a lifetime together, perfectly in sync.