Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1262: Chapter 1259: Picking Someone Up Chapter 1262: Chapter 1259: Picking Someone Up Lu Chuan sometimes found it hard to imagine and at other times, it seemed that this was what a real family felt like.

“Let’s head back to the manor.” It wasn’t until Chu Heng’s deep voice rang out that Lu Chuan snapped back to reality, hastily touched the tip of his nose, climbed into the horse-drawn carriage, and drove back to the manor.

Ye Muyu sat inside the carriage, chatting with Madam Liu intermittently about things that happened in the palace.

Madam Liu’s main thought was that she really didn’t want to go again.

“Ah Heng, Mother would rather go to the manor to look after the crops, or even do some sewing, which is more interesting than going to the palace,” Madam Liu said with a sigh, “Just walking around took so much time. However, the Empress is kind-hearted; she arranged good seats for us and the food was served hot. Knowing Ah Yu is pregnant, she specially had the palace ladies take away the ice basin, but considering I was hot, they brought out that dessert called ‘Bingjian.’

“It was icy, sweet, and had a milky flavor, and they added strawberries and cherries.”

Madam Liu seemed to still savor the taste: “It’s delicious indeed, but too cold. Mother didn’t dare eat much, afraid of getting diarrhea. It’s not convenient to go to the restroom in the palace, so one can’t eat to their heart’s content.”

“Pfft.” Ye Muyu couldn’t help but laugh, her eyes curving with mirth: “Mother, you’re right, it’s more comfortable at home.”

Madam Liu looked up: “Isn’t that the truth? A golden nest and a silver nest are not as good as one’s own dog nest, home is the most comforting.”

“Mother, if you like Bingjian, I’ll have the kitchen make it for you when we get back.”

Upon hearing this, Madam Liu’s interest piqued: “Ah Yu, you know how to make it?”

“Mm, Mother, what fruit flavor would you like?”

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law discussed the various flavors of Bingjian, and before they knew it, they had arrived home.

When getting off the carriage,

Ye Muyu was again carried down by Chu Heng, and with others around, she suspiciously blushed, reaching out to pat his chest. As soon as she was put down, her hand was caught by his.

Chu Heng firmly held onto her hand, and didn’t forget to grind their hands together.

“Ah Yu, you should go rest now. After walking for so long today, you must be tired. Don’t worry about Mother,” Madam Liu said from the side, her eyes holding a hint of teasing if one looked closely.

Ye Muyu’s face grew even redder, and she tried to withdraw her hand, but Chu Heng wouldn’t let go, boldly saying to Madam Liu, “Mother, I’ll have Lu Chuan take you there.”

“No need, we are at our own home now, do I still need someone to escort me?”

Before Chu Heng could speak again, Madam Liu had already entered the mansion briskly and soon disappeared from sight, proving her point that she didn’t need anyone to escort her.

Chu Heng then led Ye Muyu into the mansion.

“Are you tired from walking?” Chu Heng asked, his gaze surveying her body.

Ye Muyu quickly guessed what was on his mind, subconsciously gripping his hand. Her almond-shaped eyes widened as she glared at him nervously, “You’re not allowed.”

Seeing her reaction, Chu Heng found it even more adorable and a trace of amusement appeared in his eyes.

Ye Muyu pouted, “I’m not tired anyway. We’ve already arrived, I can go by myself.”

She turned and walked ahead, but in the next instant, she felt herself being lifted up effortlessly.

She was startled at first, and then she heard laughter from behind. Ye Muyu’s cheeks instantly heated up. She reached out to grab Chu Heng’s chest, looked up at him, and glared, “Ah Heng, what are you doing?”

“Put me down right now.”

Ye Muyu tugged several times, but Chu Heng not only didn’t let go, he held her even tighter, chuckling throatily as if he was in a very good mood.