PEASANT WOMAN'S DECREED LIFE AS A WIFE

Chapter 1166: Chapter 1163: Attentive

“This was bestowed by the Emperor, likely written by some high official in the Ministry of Works,” Ye Muyu said.

“Alright, it’s too cold outside. Let’s go inside first; I can’t stand the wind anymore.”

Madam Liu was a true southerner from Jiangnan, utterly unable to withstand the cold of the capital. A sudden gust of wind made it feel as though even breathing was difficult.

“Mother, you go inside first. I have already instructed the kitchen to boil water, and I have prepared a brazier in the room. You wash up and settle in, then go to the front hall for a meal. Ah Heng will return for lunch,” Ye Muyu said.

Chu Heng usually had rest periods at the yamen each day at noon. During these times, he had been organizing documents related to flood management. Next year, another official from the Ministry of Works would go to South State to handle the situation, while all he needed to do was compile the data into a book.

Not only that, but he also had to review the books in the yamen every day.

But back to the point.

Madam Liu and Chu Zhiwen arrived at the prepared room which was warm and spacious, and they found it clean and tidy. The two brought along two maidservants who were used to serving at home.

“Ah Yu is the most meticulous. Look how well she has arranged these rooms; we are truly here to enjoy ourselves,” Madam Liu felt completely at ease, removed her cape, and first warmed her hands by the brazier.

Madam Hu was responsible for welcoming them and handed over a hand warmer, “Old Madam, this is a hand warmer. Hold it, and your hands will warm up in a moment.”

“Thank you,” Madam Liu relaxed. This past year at home, she had only needed to look over the ledgers, managing the finances. Apart from that, she did not have to worry about anything else, which made her quite plump. Now, accustomed to being served by servants, she found holding the hand warmer quite comforting.

Chu Zhiwen was also fine. He first walked around the room, then sat on the bed and touched the quilt, “Eh, this isn’t that goose down or chicken feather quilt. We brought our old one from home too, but Ah Yu has prepared a new one for us.”

“Now you won’t have to worry about the cold at night. The capital is much colder than home, but these charcoals are used here, and I hear there is even a specialty heated bed.”

“Old Madam, Old Master, the water has been poured,” Madam Hu personally supervised the servants in the next room to pour hot water and adjust the temperature. Since she did not know their preferences, she refrained from adding essential oils and arranged all necessities by the bath.

When Madam Liu entered the bathroom, she found her clothes already placed on the screen.

Madam Hu explained, “Old Madam, these clothes were prepared by a master from the capital at the lady’s request.”

“Ah Yu is thoughtful,” Madam Liu responded.

“Old Madam, would you like me to help you scrub your back?”

Madam Liu was somewhat unaccustomed but indeed had difficulty washing her back, so after entering the water and scattering some petals in the bath to provide some privacy, she called Madam Hu in.

Madam Hu held a towel, using soap from the Mei Mian Rouge Shop, known for its strong cleaning capabilities and skin moisturizing benefits.

“How have things been between Ah Heng and Ah Yu these days?” Madam Liu was most concerned about this. In past letters, she always asked, but whether it was replies from Ah Heng or Ah Yu, the answer was always that they got along harmoniously.

But without seeing it with her own eyes, she could not be at ease.

“Old Madam, rest assured, the lady and the master are in harmony, with no disputes. During this summer, when there was a crisis in South State and the master was trapped, the lady even went there herself,” Madam Hu replied.

As a jet of water sounded, Madam Liu grabbed her arm and asked, “What happened?”

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