Chapter 427: Inappropriate

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“That’s true. Ah Heng, you’re very knowledgeable. Although I know a few words from your father, I’m still a little inexperienced. I’m just asking.”

When Chu Heng heard the usually confident Madam Liu’s overly modest words, he frowned slightly. In an instant, his brows relaxed and he said softly, “Father, Mother, if you have any doubts in the future, just ask me. There’s no need to worry too much.”

“Alright.” Madam Liu heaved a sigh of relief.

Ye Muyu saw their reactions and somehow understood why Chu Heng would say that.

With Chu Heng’s talent, as long as there were no accidents, he would definitely be able to become an official.

In the future, he would have to face even more officials, and even their wives. If his parents, Madam Liu and Chu Zhiwen, were to maintain their respect for officials, it would not be appropriate.

However, he could not be blindly arrogant.

Plus, that was the aftermath. Chu Heng had the two of them develop the instinct to ask more questions. It was a good solution.

Things like one’s horizons could slowly change under a subtle influence.

“Father, Mother, Second Brother, have some tea,” Chu Heng said. Coincidentally, Madam Hu brought a teapot over.

Ye Muyu quickly poured tea for them.

Madam Liu had already passed the period of fear. Thinking that even a county magistrate was willing to give her son face, she felt honored and her face also brightened.

“Alright, go eat. Your father and I just came over to say a few words.” Madam Liu waved her hand.

Ye Muyu saw that she was not just being polite, so she did not stand on ceremony and returned to the table to eat.

She took a sip of the chicken soup and waved at Madam Hu, asking her to go down and finish her breakfast quickly. She estimated that there would be many relatives coming to visit, so she would be busy.

Madam Hu nodded to show that she understood and quickly went down to eat.

Ye Muyu quickly drank the chicken soup.

Chu Ziluo tugged at Ye Muyu’s sleeve. “Mother,” she whispered, “Will my brother and I be going to the county soon?”

“No need. Lil’ Jin wants to go to school. If you want to go to the county, you can go with Mother.”

“Then I want to go.” Chu Ziluo was also at the age where she loved to join in the fun. She would not let go of such a good opportunity. Besides, she understood that her family was about to have a shop. In the past, she had always envied her uncle’s family for having a courtyard in the county.

Now that she thought about it, she giggled and her appetite improved a lot.

Chu Heng had already finished his meal, so he was chatting with the three of them.

“Aren’t you going to the capital city to take the examination? Who’s going to look after this shop?” Madam Liu asked with concern.

After Chu Cai heard that his third brother had opened a bookstore, he was shocked. However, he was used to it. He had never doubted his third brother’s ability.

As for his wife’s envious words…

He only listened and did not take it to heart.

Therefore, he was very calm from the beginning to the end.

“I’ve already chosen a shopkeeper. I’lil pay the shopkeeper monthly,” said Chu Heng.

“Ah, I see. Is it expensive?” Madam Liu’s lips moved. “Actually, your uncle knows quite a few words…”

Halfway through her sentence, she stopped and realized what she had said. She regretted it a little. In the past, she would not have said this. After all, it was taboo to help her maiden family so directly.

In the end, it was her father’s aged appearance that had affected her.

“Mother, I know what you’re thinking, but it’s not suitable to let you handle this shop,” said Chu Heng.

“But I have a business that I can let you do.”

“When I earn money in the future, wouldn’t it be better to open my own shop?”