Chapter 2325: Chapter 2322: Growth

The two of them used to be classmates at the old family school. Previously, Chu Fu was always too busy at the school.

Now that they have met, there is no shortage of things to talk about.

They brought Chu Bo to sit in the carriage at the back.

Ye Muyu took Chu Ziluo and Chu Qingyu to sit in the carriage at the front. Warm blankets cushioned the seats, and a hand warmer was provided, so it wasn’t cold.

Chu Qingyu had never seen these things before, and her curiosity was piqued by everything along the way. If she weren’t afraid of disturbing Ye Muyu with conversation, she would have chattered incessantly throughout.

Back in the village, her personality was naive; she cared about material things, loved various gold, silver, and jade artifacts, and was fond of beauty.

Now that she is older and the family conditions have improved, while not overly indulgent, compared to ordinary merchant families, their material conditions are quite good, and she’s no longer so shallow.

Of course, the most vital factor is that before leaving, Madam Wang repeatedly admonished her not to act on her own and emphasized the importance of a woman’s reputation.

To prevent Chu Qingyu from acting foolishly, Madam Wang ensured she associated with other merchant families, whose daughters lived in not-so-simple domestic quarters, even the legitimate daughters had to compete for favor. Having compared them often, Chu Qingyu naturally learned the value of her own family and also many rules.

The most crucial one is understanding the significant differences between officials, civilians, and merchants.

She became increasingly cautious around Ye Muyu, her Third Aunt.

Being able to go to the Imperial Hunting Grounds, her closest friends, upon hearing the news, couldn’t hide their envy.

Chu Qingyu was not foolish; offending her Third Aunt would leave her empty-handed, so naturally, she wanted to cling tightly.

From the capital to the Imperial Hunting Grounds, the distance was far, and the carriage convoy was large and moved slowly.

They set off early at the Chenshi period, and by the time they arrived at the Imperial Hunting Grounds, it was dark.

It’s winter now and very cold.

Once everyone arrived.

They were immediately arranged to stay in tents.

The tents were sufficiently warm, and after placing a few pots of charcoal, one family could comfortably stay in one tent.

Seeing this arrangement, Ye Muyu guessed that the arrangements had likely been made in haste.

Tomorrow they would probably hold the ceremony and then proceed to the main events.

Indeed.

After Ye Muyu instructed the maidservants to arrange the tent, replacing items with sheets and others they brought from the residence, lighting the fire pots, and arranging for the three young men to stay with Zhou Family’s men, she was preparing to sip some hot soup.

A eunuch came one by one to deliver messages, saying the Emperor decreed that since it’s late today, they should rest early and rise early tomorrow for the hunt.

"Sit down and have something to eat; it’s so late, and cold," Ye Muyu called two children to sit down.

She also instructed Su Mei to send a bowl to the three Chu Fu.

"Mother, where is Father staying tonight?" Chu Ziluo asked while sipping the stomach-warming chicken soup.

Nearby, Chu Qingyu was already hungry, holding a flatbread in one hand and a bowl in the other, eating hastily with alternating bites of soup and bread.

"I guess he won’t be back tonight; he needs to rest with the soldiers," Ye Muyu didn’t disclose; Chu Heng mustn’t slip up now.

Even though the envoys from other countries arrived recently, Beirong surely wouldn’t stand by and watch Great Chu’s cavalry flourish.

No doubt they had already sent people to inquire about the situation in advance.

Even if they’re unaware of the actual strength, they wouldn’t miss the opportunity to stir trouble.

Tonight, Chu Heng probably won’t have the chance to sleep. If anything goes wrong, Emperor Xuanming wouldn’t be able to explain it.

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