Chapter 2094: Chapter 2091: Design
Every household has several concubines, and there are even more illegitimate sons and daughters. If the familyâs customs are good, itâs not a big deal; at most, there might be some jealousy and rivalry, but if the familyâs customs are not good.
For example, if the head of the household is someone who likes to play favorites, the grievances and feuds hidden beneath the surface glamour can be quite frightening; in scheming, lives might be entangled.
âFather, Mother, whereâs Little Brother?â
Chu Ziluo did not go over to the soft couch to disturb the two of them; instead, she sat properly at the dining table behind the screen.
At this moment, there were slices of watermelon on the table. Chu Ziluo had just finished washing up and had not yet had a chance to drink water, but she rushed over eagerly. Seeing the watermelon, her mouth watered, and she impolitely took a piece and began eating.
âHe was learning horseback stance from your father earlier and got so tired that heâs still sleeping.â Ye Muyu spoke with slight amusement. That child was precocious and somewhat stubborn. In modern terms, it was called self-discipline.
Chu Ziluo was not surprised at all. Eating the sweet watermelon, she found it too delicious and, before she knew it, had eaten two pieces.
âLittle Brother has that kind of temperament, much better behaved than Big Brother. I wonder where Big Brother is now.â
This referred to Chu Jin, who was bold enough to go out to sea.
Ye Muyu and Chu Ziluo were somewhat worried.
Chu Heng, however, remained calm: âItâs something he enjoys, so even if he suffers, itâs sweet. If he endures it, he can make progress; itâs his destiny.â
âFather, even though youâre right, when Big Brother returns, will you persuade him to study?â Chu Ziluo asked somewhat hesitantly.
Chu Heng respected Chu Ziluo more than he disciplined her. After all, she was getting older and was also wise, so he naturally wouldnât impose too many restrictions on her; thus, he never dismissed her questions offhand.
âIt depends on him; he doesnât necessarily have to become an official. Iâm still young and can protect you all for many years. As for your future, itâs entirely up to your own choices. Your lives are ones you walk yourselves, and as your father, I wonât meddle too much.â Chu Heng made it very clear.
Chu Ziluoâs eyes brightened.
Not only did she herself breathe a sigh of relief, but in fact, there was also a hint of testing her fatherâs attitude, although she used Big Brother as a pretext to ask.
Previously, Father would never have answered so clearly. On the contrary, Mother was even less restrictive with them.
It was unclear why Father gave such a direct answer this time.
Even though Chu Ziluo was very smart, she had too little life experience. If she couldnât figure it out, she simply wouldnât think about it.
After dinner.
Chu Ziluo continued to be busy designing plans for future mahjong meetup gardens.
Chu Ziluo played with Nuanbao for a while and then returned to her own courtyard.
Chu Heng picked up his pen to draft a memorial, preparing to submit suggestions regarding commerce to the north.
âAh Heng, what do you think is the most popular fruit among people in the capital?â Ye Muyu had been drawing some design plans, which became somewhat tedious and mentally exhausting.
After all, to be outstanding, even ancient gardens could be a headache. Fortunately, she had ten to fifteen days to think it over, so there was no rush.
Chu Hengâs pen was dipped in ink, and while writing the memorial, he answered Ye Muyuâs question, truly multitasking without any errors.
âApples, grapes, and red dates are quite common here, as well as pears and persimmons. If you had to say which fruit sells best, itâs naturally watermelon.â
Ye Muyu thought of the watermelons that were sent from the Manor to the grain shop for sale, which could sell out in basically fifteen minutes, even though their price wasnât cheap. Her mood was somewhat complicated.
But upon careful thought, it all made sense.