Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1632: Chapter 1629 Official Matters

However, if it truly was an accident, Ye Muyu would still be quite pleased. When playing mind games with people, there are no guarantees of winning, and it’s hard to guard against losses, so it’s better to have fewer enemies to avoid so much trouble.

“How was it? You’ve been away for so long, you must have gained quite a bit, right?” Ye Muyu spoke in a relaxed manner, already using the tone of conversation one would have with a close friend.

Tang Dongfeng also relaxed, his eyes smiling, “It was indeed quite good. On this trip, I visited many places. Opening a shop is not particularly difficult, but what’s challenging is having to deal with the local aristocracy. If they deliberately cause trouble, it can be very time-consuming. After all, with the Emperor being so far away, some people only recognize the local officials and not the Emperor. Though such people are rare, once entangled, they are the most troublesome. You can’t always seek help from the capital, can you? Wouldn’t that only serve to anger the Emperor more and more?”

“So in between, you need to maneuver carefully, teaching a lesson to those who are oblivious without offending all the officials there. Otherwise, even if I had an Imperial Amnesty Token, I wouldn’t be able to escape.”

Ye Muyu understood immediately how complicated it was. If it were modern times with convenient transportation, even if plotted against, one could react immediately and seek support.

But this was ancient times; communication was not smooth, changes were significant, and a tiny mistake could cost one’s life. Seeking revenge after the fact wouldn’t bring the victim back.

This wasn’t something Ye Muyu wanted to see. The subordinates working for her were already her people, partners in cooperation. If something happened to them, she wouldn’t be able to accept it.

“There’s no need to rush, take it slow. Safety is the most important thing,” Ye Muyu said softly.

Tang Dongfeng nodded, “I understand, lady. Rest assured, this journey also increased my knowledge. Although each place might be different, the essence is quite similar.”

“Besides, this is my first time doing something for the government. Although it’s a bit uncomfortable, it still feels different.”

Ye Muyu smiled and asked, “What kind of feeling?”

“I feel like I’m doing something big, like an official,” Tang Dongfeng laughed heartily, speaking candidly without playing any mind games. “I always thought I was an insignificant person, never imagined I could rise again one day. Lady, all of this is because of you.”

The excitement on Tang Dongfeng’s face calmed down, his voice deep and sincere, mixed with some complicated emotions, as if feeling grateful and wary of a debt of gratitude.

“What’s with that expression? We have a mutually beneficial relationship. You’ve done a lot for me because you have the ability. If you didn’t have the ability, you wouldn’t be able to complete this task. If it were someone else, they might not have returned. This was a dangerous endeavor, and yet you’re happy about it.”

Ye Muyu sighed, “You all take things too seriously, always doing everything earnestly.”

“You indeed do things seriously,” Tang Dongfeng nodded, praising a few sentences, “Even though I’m far away, I don’t forget to inquire about your news every day. Even outside, those officials know your name.”

Suddenly mentioning Chu Heng, Ye Muyu blushed slightly, coughed lightly, rubbed her burning earlobe, and hastily responded, “He is indeed quite famous.”

“Lady, I’m here today to talk business, so let’s not flatter each other,” Tang Dongfeng said with some humor.

Ye Muyu couldn’t help but laugh, wasn’t it just mutual flattery? “Mm, you’re talking about the Ready-made Clothing Shop, right?”