Chapter 1689: 1686: Wood Workshop

Chapter 1689: Chapter 1686: Wood Workshop

“If it’s not too busy, shall we head out this morning?” Madam Wang’s eyes lit up as she spoke directly.

Ye Muyu’s eyes curved with a smile, saying, “Sure, I’m free, so I can accompany you to have a look.”

“By the way, Third Brother’s Wife, how much was that house? Second Brother and I have discussed it, and we agreed the silver for purchasing the house should be given, after all, it’s going to be our new home.”

Ye Muyu didn’t refuse: “I bought it together with Young Master Xie’s house, so the price was slightly below market rate, costing three hundred and eighty taels.”

“Alright, I’ll go get the silver for you right now.” Madam Wang was impulsive and quickly dashed into the house, returning shortly with the three hundred and eighty taels to give to Ye Muyu.

Ye Muyu accepted it, not turning it down.

Only when sending the family to their new home did she arrange for gifts to be delivered.

The gifts were simple, just some furniture and potted plants. Although Chu Cai was a carpenter, he couldn’t possibly create so many items instantly.

The quantity she sent was just right, not too extravagant, yet not insufficient.

Perfectly within the range of what they were willing to accept.

After entering the house, Madam Wang held her hand all along the way, affectionately, “Third Brother’s Wife, I’m really thankful to you, this house is wonderful. Look at the intricate carvings on the railings; surely it was a wealthy family’s residence before.”

“You helped us choose the house and even gifted so much furniture. Without your help, I’d have spent much more time.”

Ye Muyu smiled gently: “Second Sister-in-law, we’re family, this is just a small matter, it’s really not a bother.”

“Besides, Second Brother made a bed for Ziluo, which is precious and full of thought.”

“Ah, this is all how it should be,” Madam Wang said instinctively.

After speaking, she looked at Ye Menglu’s smiling face, and after exchanging glances, the two suddenly laughed, both understanding each other’s meaning.

“Haha, well then, too busy at noon for a rushed meal, but in the evening, you and Third Brother must come, I’ll cook personally,” Madam Wang quickly said.

This time, Ye Muyu didn’t refuse and sent someone to inform Chu Heng.

Madam Wang and Chu Cai arranged people to place luggage, there was much to tidy up, which she couldn’t interfere with.

The servants around Chu Cai were partly brought from their hometown and partly arranged by Chu Heng. Chu Cai and Madam Wang fully trusted Chu Heng, so Ye Muyu didn’t meddle in this matter.

Thinking it over, she decided to take Chu Cai to the Wood Workshop.

When Madam Wang heard, she waved her hand exuberantly: “Go ahead, we have things under control here, there’s so many servants, surely we won’t be overwhelmed, besides, we didn’t bring much luggage.”

Switching from the front courtyard to the inner courtyard, as far as Madam Wang was concerned, it seemed too spacious.

Expecting many things needing tidying up, they found that when taken seriously, there wasn’t much after all.

Chu Cai pondered, ultimately curious about the work, so he went along with Ye Muyu.

Upon reaching the Wood Workshop, the gatekeeper mentioned Shopkeeper Tang was in.

Ye Muyu took Chu Cai to look around the workrooms first.

By the time Tang Dongfeng arrived, the two had already strolled for a while.

“Madam,” Tang Dongfeng greeted Ye Muyu, then, seeing Chu Cai, cupped his hands slightly: “Second Master.”

Chu Cai waved: “No need for formalities, Shopkeeper Tang, you’re older than me, just call me Second Brother Chu.”

Tang Dongfeng wasn’t a servant, which Chu Cai understood well. He wasn’t used to the concept of servants, even less so to being called ‘Master,’ finding it awkward since he was just a countryside fellow, hardly a ‘master.’