PWDLAW Chapter 9: Separation

 Chapter 9: Separation

Ye Muyu raised an eyebrow, thinking that finding a way out for herself was the key. With that in mind she lowered her head, reached out and handed the insole directly to Chu Ziluo. "Mother lets you use it casually, your cousin will have shoes bought by your grandmother."

Chu Ziluo felt that her mother was too gentle, making her somewhat uneasy yet she couldn't sense any anger.

Accidentally, she pricked her hand with the needle.

"Ah!" Chu Ziluo instinctively cried out in pain.

Ye Muyu grabbed her hand, gave it a gentle bite and wiped it with the softest cloth at hand. "I remember having some medicine at home. Go and apply it. I'll handle these shoes."

She didn't want to reveal the marks on her hands, letting the little girl imitate her. However, the child was too young and couldn't control the strength properly. Even though ancient girls started learning needlework at the age of five, it should be a gradual process.

Ye Muyu took out the needle and began doing it herself, albeit a bit slowly. However, with her naturally careful and intelligent nature, she managed to handle it. At least, the little girl in front of her couldn't see any signs of hand injuries.

"Ziluo?"

"Mother, my hand is fine." Chu Ziluo quickly waved her hand, eager to insist on doing it.

Seeing that the girl was overly sensitive, Ye Muyu chose to divert her attention. "Your father went to your grandfather's house. Go and ask when he'll be back."

"Mother, shall I go?" Seeing the fear in the young girl's eyes, Ye Muyu felt a bit troubled. This child was afraid of both her mother and father making her too timid.

"Check on your grandparents while you're at it."

Ye Muyu's tone became somewhat stern.

Chu Ziluo quickly stood up, not daring to let Ye Muyu say it a second time and hurriedly left for the main house of the Chu family.

Ye Muyu's mouth twitched slightly.

She watched Chu Ziluo leave.

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In the main room of the Chu family.

Chu Liushi looked at his third son, frowning. "Are you sure about doing this?"

"Mother, I've thought about it for a long time. You also help me inform the clan." Chu Heng's face was calm and his deep black eyes flashed with an inexplicable light. Eventually, he made up his mind to eradicate potential future problems from the root.

"But... Ye hasn't committed a serious mistake. If it's just helping the maternal family, which family's daughter doesn't do that?"

"Mother, you don't understand. She..." Chu Heng closed his eyes, not saying more. He only said, "Just consider it for the sake of my future."

"Rest assured, I will ensure she lives without worries in the latter part of her life."

"If you want a separation, you also need Ye's agreement." Chu Liushi didn't understand why his third son wanted to do this. But the third son was stubborn and no matter how much she said now, the other party might not listen.

She could only accept it on one hand and try to persuade the two of them on the other.

Chu's father, Chu Zhiwen also frowned and asked him "Are you sure?"

"If you really want to do this, I will inform the clan and while you're still just a scholar, a separation is acceptable. If you achieve the position of jinshi and a flaw in reputation occurs later, it won't be good."

"Dad I've thought it over. Don't inform the family for now. Let me inform the clan, so they won't be too surprised. Otherwise, rumors might spread outside and affect the family's reputation."

Upon hearing this, Chu Liushi couldn't help but say, "Third son, this matter will affect you the most. Are you really..."

Chu Heng had already made up his mind, unwilling to say more. He just said, "Mother, after I leave tomorrow, bring the two children over."

"I'll go back to my studies first."

Chu Heng left in large strides. 

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