Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1108: Chapter 1105: Visit in Person

“Did your parents agree?” Ye Muyu felt that Du Heng’s idea was too outstanding, as men of this era rarely managed to do so. To go out to do business on one’s own and take their Legal Wife with them was extremely uncommon; they would usually bring a concubine instead.

After all, the Legal Wife was expected to serve the in-laws and manage the household affairs.

It was a very conventional consideration, for ordinary men to bring gifts for their Legitimate Wives when they traveled was already considered very good. Du Heng, however, took the initiative to take Xiang Ling’er out for a trip, which somewhat touched her.

The thinking of this era was different from that of a future society, to forcibly expect them to have an idea of gender equality was just wishful thinking and self-inflicted trouble, yet there were gentlemen who showed enough respect for women.

And around her, there were quite a few gentlemen. It seemed that Heaven was showing her mercy. Ye Muyu chuckled, evidently in a very good mood.

“Sister-in-law, my mother would definitely be happy, as my father could stay at home when I go out,” Du Heng explained first, and seeing her smiling, he asked curiously, “Sister-in-law, why are you laughing?”

Xiang Ling’er’s cheeks were burning, and looking back, this marriage was quite a reach for her; she had never thought she would marry so well and naturally cherished it.

This time, she agreed to go out because both in-laws had consented.

“I am happy, happy that you are all gentlemen,” Ye Muyu smiled with her lips pursed, her upturned eyelashes looking incredibly attractive.

“Then I thank you for the compliment, sister-in-law,” Du Heng was very casual in front of Chu Heng and the others, and now, being complimented, he thick-skinnedly accepted it.

“Come, sit down for the meal, and after we finish, we can have tea and chat slowly.”

Ye Muyu became lethargic in the summer, and after finishing the meal, she took the two to the next room to sit and drink tea, with the windows wide open, occasionally a cool breeze would blow through.

“Yan Xu, why did you stop taking the imperial examinations?” Ye Muyu asked.

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Xiang Ling’er was pregnant, so Ye Muyu let her sit comfortably on the soft couch, and replaced the tea with sweet fruit juice.

Du Heng had already become a scholar but had not continued with the imperial examinations; it seemed like he was now fully devoted to business.

“I prefer doing business to being an official,” Du Heng said thoughtfully, without any trace of regret. He turned to look at his wife’s belly and smiled faintly: “I’m looking forward to Ling’er giving birth to our son. If he likes reading, I will support him fully, and that would be honoring our ancestors.”

Seeing his open-mindedness, Ye Muyu’s smile curved her eyes: “Yan Xu, if you choose to do business, you should also set a goal.”

Xiang Ling’er’s cheeks had already turned a shade of crimson due to Du Heng’s straightforward words, but hearing Ye Muyu’s advice, she nodded along.

Du Heng pondered, “How about I strive to open four more trade routes?”

“Why not aim to become a royal merchant?” Ye Muyu put down her teacup, disregarding their shocked faces, and said confidently, “In life, one must dare to dream.”

“Sister-in-law, you think too highly of me,” Du Heng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his voice tinged with a hint of helplessness. However, for some reason, Ye Muyu’s words struck him like a hammer, shattering the shackles in his heart and slowly bringing out his ambition.

“There’s no need to rush, with steady management, you’re sure to succeed,” Ye Muyu saw his hesitant yet not entirely discouraged demeanor and said, “I couldn’t mention it in the letters previously, but you know about the Mei Mian Rouge Shop.”

“Sister-in-law, I’ve also used the cream from the rouge shop, and it’s very good,” Xiang Ling’er had the most say.

In previous years, she had even thought about helping to promote her sister-in-law’s rouge.