Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 2153: Chapter 2150: Little Schemes

The candy figurines at the pastry shop come in various shapes, featuring all kinds of fruits.

Chu Heng had just bought two portions and paid the silver when he saw Xie Zhao walking in with a pale face.

Chu Heng has been busy with the official newspaper lately, and it’s been several days since he last visited the Ministry of War.

Usually, his subordinates from the Ministry of War would only seek him out for urgent matters, not to mention Zhou Tianqi is at the Ministry of War, so his focus has shifted to the Official Gazette Office. Little did he expect that after just half a month, Xie Zhao’s condition would become so poor.

He took in the situation without greeting anyone, then turned and left.

Upon returning to the residence, he directly called someone to investigate Xie Zhao’s situation.

He also asked the secret guards, “Have you found where Xie Zhao’s relatives are?”

“I have yet to receive news from An Shi,” An Yi replied, kneeling.

Chu Heng thought about it; An Shi had followed the merchant caravan to the northern Grassland and had been gone for two or three months already. The initial order was to return once the person was found, and it would take at least a month to send a letter midway.

He tapped his finger on the table, “Let’s first find out what happened to Xie Zhao.”

“Yes.” An Yi disappeared from sight.

Ye Muyu was bringing Nuanbao in from outside, and Su Lan along with the maidservants quickly began setting up for dinner. She took a handkerchief to wipe Nuanbao’s forehead.

Nuanbao took the handkerchief himself and wiped it obediently, not needing Ye Muyu’s help.

Ye Muyu saw his actions were proper, and she smiled.

Not forcing it, she placed Nuanbao on the children’s dining chair, not worrying about him falling.

She took the clean handkerchief that Chun Xing handed over, wiped Nuanbao’s face, and washed his hands.

Then she placed his bowl of porridge on the little wooden board in front of his chair.

Though called porridge, it actually contained vegetables, carrots, and greens. Nuanbao wasn’t picky, he basically ate whatever he was fed, being obedient since childhood.

Chu Heng walked over, and upon seeing his wife and son, his face warmed.

Spotting soup, specifically lotus root soup, he realized it’s the season for lotus roots, so he first served a bowl of soup and placed it in front of Ye Muyu, then slowly served himself some.

Seeing Ye Muyu still busy feeding Nuanbao, not even taking time to eat herself.

He took a sip of soup, then set it down.

“Ah Yu, let me feed him, you eat first.” Chu Heng casually took the bowl over.

Ye Muyu looked somewhat upset, “Why are you taking my job? I’ve finally gotten a chance to feed Nuanbao.”

Sometimes she was too busy, and by the time she was free, Nuanbao had already finished eating.

Isn’t this a rare occasion then?

Precisely because it’s rare to take care of Nuanbao, Ye Muyu was more passionate about it.

Chu Heng reasoned logically with her, “Ah Yu, see, as his father I should care for Nuanbao too, right? Besides, I can also care for my wife, it’s a win-win.”

Ye Muyu was blushing from his near-declaration, yet over the years she got used to it, so she didn’t stop him, instead decisively changed the topic, “Hmm, that’s right, as his father you should engage more with Nuanbao. Otherwise, when Nuanbao grows up, he won’t be close to you.”

“I’m on it…” Chu Heng could tell she was deliberately changing the subject, yet he merely smiled at the corners of his lips, without pointing out her little scheme.

Ye Muyu’s eyes instantly curved into smiles.

She picked up the communal chopsticks and gave Chu Ziluo and Chu Heng their favorite dishes, then buried her head in her soup.

Chu Ziluo joyfully ate the dishes her mother picked; even though her parents’ relationship was so good that outsiders couldn’t interfere, as their child, she could still feel her parents’ care.