PWDLAW Chapter 517: Delayed
Chapter 517: Delayed
Seeing several more bundles, Ye Muyu became suspicious.
Now that she saw the boots, there was no mistaking it.
Wang Chuan stood up and bowed, "These are horsehide riding boots made of precious material. It's a small token of appreciation from me and my father. Thanks to the help of Brother Heng in the past, everything at home has been settled. These three pairs of riding boots are well-deserved. I hope Sister-in-law won't dislike them."
"Although horsehide riding boots are not as good as deer leather, they are suitable for riding."
"That's not necessary." Ye Muyu truly listened to his words and quickly stood up to decline.
But Wang Chuan insisted on giving them and even said it was a token of gratitude.
However, Ye Muyu had already accepted a discount from the store before, so it was inappropriate to accept another gift.
Wang Chuan and Ye Muyu were at a stalemate.
Wang Chuan smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, if you don't accept them, I won't dare to tell Jiao'er when I go back. She specifically instructed me."
"If you feel unworthy of accepting them, I have one request to make with all due respect."
"I wonder if Sister-in-law could go and present the dowry to Jiao'er on the day of her and He Cheng's wedding."
Upon hearing this, Ye Muyu quickly congratulated, "Congratulations, Chuan. Is the date set?"
"Yes, it's set for the fifth day of the ninth month." Wang Chuan's face was full of joy.
The date mentioned here was according to the lunar calendar. It was currently late June in the lunar calendar which was equivalent to late July in the solar calendar. There were still more than two months to go. Considering that Chu Qingxiang's marriage would be over by then, the next event would be Liu Jiao's wedding.
Ye Muyu was accustomed to using the solar calendar to look at dates, just as she was used to remembering the days of the week. Therefore, the dates would be earlier when using the solar calendar, about one month earlier than the lunar calendar.
She rubbed her forehead and felt that she might have to slowly get used to the lunar calendar in the future, rather than the solar calendar.
"In that case, I'll accept them." Ye Muyu didn't refuse anymore, thinking that adding makeup to Liu Jiao on that day was just a social gesture, like giving gifts.
Seeing her accept them, Wang Chuan smiled sincerely. He and his father had always felt that they hadn't been able to repay Chu Heng's kindness.
Now they could finally let go of their worries.
"Hu Shi, please prepare lunch."
Although Wang Chuan didn't arrive late, after chatting for a while, it was almost time for lunch.
After giving instructions, Ye Muyu smiled and asked Wang Chuan to stay for lunch. She reassured him that he needn't worry about it getting dark by the time he left.
After some consideration, Wang Chuan didn't refuse. "Then I'll trouble Sister-in-law."
"It's no trouble."
After entertaining Wang Chuan and seeing him off, three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Seeing that the promised date for Chu Heng's return had passed but there was still no sign of him, Ye Muyu's worries were about to overflow.
That morning, she hesitated for a while in front of the courtyard gate, pacing around.
In the end, she ordered Zhang Shu to hurry the donkey cart to the county seat and ask Housekeeper Luo about the situation.
Zhang Shu didn't dare to delay, so he took his breakfast with him and left for the county seat.
Hu Shi stayed at home to comfort Ye Muyu. "Madam, don't worry. Master might have already arrived in the county but he hasn't had a chance to come back and inform you."
"I hope so." Ye Muyu glanced at the sky which was overcast and seemed like it was going to rain.
Sure enough, not long after, a cool breeze blew, bringing a refreshing chill to the hot air and rain began to fall.
The whole village became extremely quiet.
Ye Muyu sat in front of the main hall, looking through the rain curtain from time to time towards the gate outside.
