Chapter 1893: 1890: Candidness

Chapter 1893: Chapter 1890: Candidness

Ye Muyu had Su Mei bring over a stool for her: “Second Sister-in-law, what’s wrong?”

Su Mei was quite perceptive and left after serving the tea, leaving only Ye Muyu and Madam Wang in the room.

With no outsiders present, Madam Wang had a strong desire to vent, complaining indignantly, “Third Brother’s Wife, your Second Brother is really too much.”

“This morning, when I was sorting his laundry, I found a hairpin in his clothes. That hairpin was unfamiliar and not mine, and his clothes smelled of fragrance. It’s clearly from a woman’s sachet.” Madam Wang said, almost on the verge of tears.

Ye Muyu didn’t expect such a matter; her expression was somewhat odd. She instinctively tried to console Chu Heng: “Well, Second Sister-in-law, don’t worry just yet. Maybe it’s a misunderstanding.”

“I just fear making it public, which is why I’ve endured it for so long.” Madam Wang wiped her eyes, filled with anger and grief. “It’s too much. He’s not a man!”

“Third Brother’s Wife, what do you think I should do? I’ve been wondering why he’s been coming home later than usual lately. If I weren’t attentive, I wouldn’t have noticed at all.” Madam Wang felt deeply hurt; having lived with Chu Cai for so many years, she never thought her own husband would have another woman outside.

Though there were no conditions for such things before, if her husband hadn’t done this in the county, why would he be so blinded in the capital?

Madam Wang didn’t dare say this out loud and was even more afraid that this was the truth.

Since coming to the capital, she wasn’t too anxious, thanks to Ye Muyu’s support. The family’s finances were slowly recovering, they even bought land, and daily expenses weren’t high.

Because of Chu Heng, the merchants’ wives in the neighborhood were generally friendly to her.

But she also saw that in these merchant families, no back courtyard was clean and had only one person.

She even overheard some wives gossiping privately, saying that Chu Cai was also a very good match, probably attracting a lot of women’s attention.

Even if Madam Wang wasn’t clever, she knew such talk was likely out of jealousy from those wives.

Of course, she couldn’t rule out someone secretly enticing her husband.

Madam Wang was reluctant to admit it, but with Chu Heng around, as Chu Heng’s second brother, Chu Cai being targeted by women was indeed possible.

She just didn’t want to acknowledge it.

But unexpectedly, reality hit her hard.

“Second Sister-in-law, I think for this kind of matter, you could ask Second Brother directly when he returns. If it’s a misunderstanding, let him explain it to you.”

Ye Muyu cautiously advised, a little ashamed, but careful not to provoke Madam Wang.

Madam Wang seemed troubled: “Will that work? Will your Second Brother answer honestly?”

“Is that how you usually handle things, Third Brother’s Wife?”

Madam Wang was straightforward, always saying what she thought to her own people.

But she didn’t expect to touch a nerve.

Ye Muyu was a bit taken aback, somewhat displeased by the comment. After all, she would never tolerate any possibility of another woman appearing around Chu Heng.

Should there be a day when lipstick marks were found on Chu Heng’s clothes, she would probably explode.

Ye Muyu took a deep breath, pushing away the uneasy feelings.

“Regardless of whether he tells the truth, at least you candidly asked him.”

“If you’re still not reassured, you can arrange for someone to investigate further.” Ye Muyu thought when such a thing affects a relationship, it’s best not to deceive one another. She especially couldn’t stand this kind of betrayal.