Chapter 1413: Chapter 1410: eting Chu Ziluo
“I’ve always heard that Old Madam is the most charitable person. I was anxious about visiting the residence, worried that I might commit a faux pas. Your words are like those of a family elder, easing much of my anxiety.”
“Old Madam may not know, but I have been learning etiquette at ho and managing nurous household affairs, which left little ti to go out. I will have to attend various banquets in the future; please don’t find botherso then, Old Madam.”
The Duchess lifted her eyelids, her gaze lingering on Ye Muyu, as if trying to discern her personality.
With these words, Ye Muyu not only complinted Old Madam Li but also explained her previous absence from the banquets.
Whether or not the other party believed her was no longer Ye Muyu’s concern.
From beginning to end, she was never overly anxious; rather, her deanor was natural, making it difficult to grasp her temperant. Even the Duchess, who had originally thought her a crude countrywoman, frowned, believing she had misjudged her.
Old Madam Li laughed heartily and instructed the servants to serve tea: “This tea is a special variety, Biluochun from Jiangnan. Due to the heavy rains last year, the yield was reduced, but this year we can finally enjoy so. Madam, please taste it.”
Ye Muyu took a sip.
The Duchess observed her movents, not finding a single fault, which left her sowhat displeased. Suddenly, she asked, “Madam, what do you think of this tea?”
Ye Muyu smiled and set down the teacup: “I am not knowledgeable about tea, but I find the taste cool, sweet, and refreshing.”
“Although I don’t know its specific rits, it leaves wanting more, which must be good.”
The Duchess did not expect her to admit so plainly that she didn’t understand tea, without a hint of sha, as though not being able to appreciate tea was no issue at all.
The Duchess was stunned by Ye Muyu’s candor, catching herself in surprise, as this was entirely different from the education she had received as a noblewoman.
Tea appreciation had always been a prized skill among young ladies, sothing revered. Yet, Ye Muyu’s words suggested that she didn’t care for such pursuits at all.
Old Madam Li couldn’t help but laugh at Ye Muyu’s words: “I always said Madam is remarkable. Tea appreciation, after all, varies according to individual preferences. Generally, what one enjoys is the best.”
These words were clearly in support of Ye Muyu. The Duchess felt awkward at her mother-in-law’s unrefined remarks, uncertain whether she should despise Ye Muyu’s lack of knowledge or her noble-educated mother-in-law’s disregard for tea appreciation.
“Old Madam is absolutely right.”
Ye Muyu smiled, unconcerned with the Duchess’s attitude. There were no outsiders present, so she spoke freely.
As for the Li family, crossing words would an they were not the sa kind of people.
Forcing relationships is less solid than those founded on interests.
Old Madam Li looked up and glanced at Ye Muyu’s side, curious: “I heard Madam brought a maid from the residence, but I don’t see her here?”
“Chu Ziluo went with the Young Mada to the greenhouse to see the flowers. I didn’t expect that you would be interested in her, Old Madam.”
Old Madam Li’s elderly eyes flashed with understanding: “I have heard about your maid before but never had the chance to see her. Now that I finally have the opportunity, I am indeed curious.”
Old Madam Li spoke frankly.
She then suggested sending a servant to fetch Chu Ziluo.
Ye Muyu saw that the other party was so straightforward and naturally could not refuse.
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