Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1353: Chapter 1350: Overseas Merchants

This is the youngest child in the family.

Given Third Brother’s capabilities, the parents would never treat that child poorly. Even she didn’t want to offend Third Brother and only wished for her daughter to improve relations with Third Brother and Third Brother’s Wife. Offending them was absolutely out of the question.

“Have the doctor come tomorrow to take a look,” Madam Liu didn’t press further, simply instructing before moving onto other matters.

Madam Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, nodding repeatedly.

“Ah Sheng and Ah Zhang are indeed of marriageable age. We can start looking for matches during this period. As long as there are no issues, we can finalize the arrangements. Ah Heng has said that as long as their character is good, a lesser family background is acceptable,” Madam Liu said.

Though Madam Wang was somewhat displeased by the comments made by Chu Qingxiang just moments ago, she truly did not wish to concern herself with her matters.

Hearing this, she nodded, “Mother, you are right, that’s what I think too.”

“Oh yes, Mother, Third Brother is planning a Hundred Days Celebration for Nuanbao. I’ve been preparing a cradle for that, but I’m not sure if it’s suitable for the child. When will you and Father have time to come with me to see it at the courtyard in the county?” Chu Cai had taught many apprentices over the years, and woodworking done by him were always of superior quality. When it came to presenting a gift for the newly born nephew, he had planned ahead to make a baby walker cradle himself, using precious golden nanmu wood—a material ordinary families simply could not afford. If it weren’t for the Chu family’s wealth and their trading convoy, they wouldn’t have been able to purchase it either.

“Alright, we’ll go and see it tomorrow,” Chu Zhiwen had been wanting to check on the family’s businesses, and upon hearing this, he agreed immediately.

Madam Liu looked at her second son and praised, “When will you have it ready then? We can all go together to deliver it at that time.”

“One month will be enough,” he said.

“Fine.”

More than seventy days remained until daylight; they could stay in their ancestral home for over a month.

Chu Lin touched his respiratory tract, “I’m looking for rare treasures for Nuanbao. I’ve just been negotiating with an overseas merchant. They say the sea has opened near the coast, with big ships regularly setting sail overseas for rare goods, like Dongyang pearls, colored glaze, dazzling gemstones, and other exotic items.”

“You are thoughtful,” Madam Liu was very satisfied with the harmonious relationship between the three brothers. She called Chu Jin over, “Lil’ Jin, on behalf of Nuanbao, thank your great uncles and great aunts for their gifts.”

Chu Jin was not at all resistant, speaking sweetly, “Great Uncle, Great Aunt, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, thank you for the gifts you’ve sent for Nuanbao. If there’s anything you need help with in the future, just ask me.”

“No need to thank us.”

The elders felt content, since their carefully prepared gifts had been accepted, they felt it was worth it.

“Great Uncle, I’ll join you tomorrow to meet that overseas merchant,” Chu Jin’s eyes twinkled with intention.

Chu Lin was surprised, “Aren’t you going to interact with your cousins Ah Sheng and Ah Zhang and the scholars?”

“I’ve asked my two cousins, the scholars’ exchange takes place over several days, so there’s no hurry. But meeting an overseas merchant is a rare opportunity. Father says ‘it’s better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.’ I want to broaden my experience,” Chu Jin improvised smoothly, looking earnest.

Seeing him mention Chu Heng, Chu Lin had no doubts.

However, Madam Liu glanced at Chu Jin, “Your father also said you must complete your daily studies, and not delay them.”

“Grandma, don’t worry; I’ll wake up early tomorrow for martial arts training and my studies. Once finished, I’ll accompany Great Uncle,” Chu Jin assured, patting his chest.

Chu Lin reminded, “I must leave early tomorrow, Lil’ Jin, will you make it in time?”

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