PWDLAW Chapter 251: Han Shi and Ye Mengjie
Chapter 251: Han Shi and Ye Mengjie
She knew that Song Lu was currently in temporary poverty, but with land, exemption from taxes and corvée, and a job as a private tutor, he would have good days ahead. Especially since Song Lu was polite and well-mannered, even Chu Liushi had nothing bad to say about his character. Naturally, he was an excellent match.
She had more dowry items now and the more she could help Song Lu, the higher her position would be in her husband's family. Even if Song Lu became prosperous later on, he wouldn't mistreat her as his wife.
Song Lu's side also seemed to have noticed the Chu family members.
Song Lu first nodded to Chu Liushi, Zhang, and other elders, then greeted Chu Heng. Due to the large crowd, he didn't come over.
Soon, the first round of the competition ended.
There weren't many outstanding results but some well-off girls, skilled in needlework made it into the top twenty. Some girls from the countryside also showcased their excellent skills and secured good rankings.
With the experience gained from the previous round, the competition became noticeably faster.
When it was Chu Ziluo's turn to go on stage, it was already an hour later. This time, it was Ye Muyu who went up accompanied by Zhang, Wang, and other sisters-in-law.
Ye Muyu found a seat and sat down. In a short while, she heard the name Han Shi.
Han Shi was her sister-in-law from her maternal family. Among the participants this time was her daughter, Ye Mengjie. Previously, due to the original host's preference for male children over females, many valuable items from the family had been given to the maternal family. Most of them ended up in Han Shi's hands.
Although Ye Pozi didn't say anything, Ye Muyu later asked her in a probing manner and learned that Han Shi had a melancholic temperament.
A person who rarely went out actually willingly came to the county this time? Ye Muyu felt that she might have underestimated her sister-in-law from the maternal family. However, since she was sitting in front, she didn't turn around to greet her.
Chu Ziluo went up to the high platform a bit far from Ye Muyu. She glanced back at her mother and also saw Ye Mengjie not far away. A hint of worry and inferiority flashed in her pupils.
However, thinking about her mother's kindness in recent days, Chu Ziluo quietly clenched her fist. Looking at the fabric in front of her, her eyes were filled with determination.
When the bailiff announced the start, she earnestly began to showcase her best craftsmanship, diligently embroidering.
Ye Mengjie also saw Chu Ziluo. A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes but seeing everyone else starting, she hurriedly lowered her head to begin.
However, judging by her movements, she was clearly a bit inexperienced.
Two quarters of an hour later, the announcement came that the time was up.
Chu Ziluo and others followed the order and left the stage.
Chu Heng was already waiting at the front gate.
Ye Muyu returned to her seat from her position but before she could sit down, she was bumped into by someone.
Luchuan quickly went over to separate the person who bumped into her.
Ye Muyu instinctively looked down at her waist where the sachet was, as she hadn't brought a money bag, all the money was with Chu Heng. Just now, she felt a force at the sachet.
Sure enough, as she lowered her head, she saw the sachet on the ground, just two steps away in front of her.
But the place was crowded with people, and many women were urging her to hurry up. In just a moment, the surroundings became congested.
Ye Muyu was cautious by nature. She asked Luchuan for a copper coin and handed it to a little boy sitting on a chair nearby. "Help me pick up the sachet, little friend. This copper coin is for you."
"Really?" Although the little boy was skeptical, he didn't hesitate. He bent down, picked up the sachet, and handed it to Ye Muyu while reaching out for the copper coin.
Ye Muyu took back her personal item, feeling an inexplicable sense of relief. She said to Luchuan, "Let's go back."
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