PWDLAW Chapter 273: Splitting the Silver

 Chapter 273: Splitting the Silver

Despite the slightly swaying carriage and with 'Mencius' in his hands, Chu Heng remained undisturbed in his reading.


Ye Muyu smiled faintly as she thought what she wanted to ask was certainly not this.


Yet, Chu Heng responded in this way. Could it be that he intentionally wanted her to bring it up?


After some consideration, Ye Muyu tentatively asked, "I was thinking about the matter of Little Jin and Ah Xing splitting the silver."


Chu Heng raised his head locking eyes with her. His profound gaze, which was no longer cold carried a hint of tenderness.


"I've discussed this matter with Ah Xing. He insists on it, probably because he thinks the Zhuge Suo were taught by me to Little Jin. He feels that if he profits from it, it's like I'm helping him. He doesn't want to take advantage and insists on a fifty-fifty split, with Little Jin not contributing any wood."


"Should we accept it?" Ye Muyu understood that in the eyes of Chu family members, Little Jin was being assisted by Chu Heng.


"Yes, we should accept it. If there are other ways to make money in the future, we can involve him then." Chu Heng nodded.


Seeing that he spoke so decisively, Ye Muyu could tell that he had long thought about it.


However, she didn't plan to ask him how he would deal with those people in the clan.


"By the way, did Luchuan manage to find out anything about the incident where Little Jin was almost abducted?" Ye Muyu inquired.


"We obtained some information. Those kidnappers targeted children aged five to seven, strong and healthy, with ordinary family backgrounds."


"And it seems they receive money every once in a while."


"This kidnapping incident probably won't be simple."


Chu Heng's expression became more solemn.


Ye Muyu also understood the danger involved. There might be someone behind those kidnappers.


Upon arriving home, both Hu and Nenya were present. After the group returned home, hot water had been prepared in a pot, kept warm for a while.


Since it was still early, the two women hadn't had dinner yet.


Ye Muyu asked Hu to prepare dinner and she gave water to the two children, then went to take a bath.


After the children finished their preparations, the second pot of water was also heated.


Ye Muyu called Chu Heng to go take a bath while she was going to the study. Chu Heng raised his head "Have you finished bathing?"


"Not yet. You go first. It will be completely dark by the time you're done and you still want to read. I'll take my time it's not urgent." Seeing Chu Heng still unmoving, Ye Muyu said, "Don't dawdle. The water will get cold."


Only then was Chu Heng driven to take a bath.


After Chu Heng finished, he entered the study accompanied by Chu Jin and Chu Ziluo.


Since they had been in the county all day, and it was only just dark, Chu Jin needed to complete the homework assigned by Confucius.


Chu Ziluo also wanted Chu Heng to teach her to recognize characters.


Ye Muyu saw him entering the study, but there were still some things on her mind, so she went to the kitchen and called him, "How did Luchuan do? Did he find out anything about the incident where Little Jin was almost abducted?"


"We got some information. Those kidnappers are abducting children for money. However, when we tried to inquire further, there was no more information. I assume the county government will interrogate them after this competition and the truth will be revealed sooner or later."


Ye Muyu grasped the key point in his words and her brows slightly furrowed "Are you saying... this is deliberately targeting our family?"


"Not exactly. It's these people intending to abduct children aged five to seven, strong and healthy, with ordinary family backgrounds."


"Moreover, it seems that they receive money periodically. This group of kidnappers is likely to be more complicated than we think."


Chu Heng's expression became even more serious.


Ye Muyu also understood the danger involved. Behind these kidnappers, there might be someone pulling the strings.


After that, Ye Muyu went to take a bath, and when she came out, she wrapped her wet hair in a long cloth.


Opening the door, she saw Hu waiting at the entrance.


Seeing her come out, Hu quickly extended her hand to take the long cloth covering her long hair. "Madam, you are unwell. You should have washed your hair during the hottest time of the day. Now we can only dry it earlier. Let me help you and take you inside."


"Nenya, bring the warm stove from the kitchen over."


Ye Muyu was led into the east wing, where she sat down by the bed.


Hu had Nenya place the warm stove on the table by the window.

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