Chapter 1422: Chapter 1419: Intent
Next to her, Lady Li was thinking that if Chu Ziluo couldn’t even perform a proper greeting, she wouldn’t need to find another excuse. Who would have thought the reality would slap her in the face.
“Good girl, very good. Madam, you must bring this girl to more banquets in the future. Young girls should be having fun, not being cooped up in the courtyard every day.”
“The Old Madam is right,” Ye Muyu smiled and nodded.
Old Madam Li waved Chu Ziluo over: “Ziluo, co here and let this old woman have a look at you.”
“Old Madam, you don’t look old at all. You look blessed with good fortune,” Chu Ziluo said, stepping forward obediently after seeing her mother nod.
Old Madam Li patted her hand: “You sweet girl, no wonder your mother can’t bear to let you out. If I had such a good granddaughter, I wouldn’t either.”
“Here, this old woman feels connected to you. Take this bracelet as a eting gift, and you must co visit often,” said Old Madam Li as she removed a bracelet and slid it onto Chu Ziluo’s wrist.
Surprised, Chu Ziluo instinctively wanted to refuse, “Old Madam, this is too precious. I can’t accept it…”
Ye Muyu had already guessed the Old Madam had intentions for Chu Ziluo. Was this a marriage proposal?
She was just about to refuse.
When she saw the bracelet given by the Old Madam was one she wore personally, it beca obvious she was determined to recognize Chu Ziluo as her granddaughter-in-law.
Her serene expression faltered, and her voice sharpened: “Old Madam, that’s your dowry bracelet. How can you give it to Miss Chu?”
“I have prepared a eting gift. Miss Chu is still young, and a tiara would suit her better than a bracelet.”
After Lady Li spoke, an old maid waiting by the side quickly brought over a gift box. She opened it to reveal a set of pearl plum blossom delicate tiara, quite valuable.
Ye Muyu noticed the flash of pain on Lady Li’s face and couldn’t help but laugh.
It resolved her problem and sacrificed a set of headwear. If it weren’t inappropriate, she would have said thank you.
Ye Muyu smiled: “Old Madam, thank you for your fondness for Ziluo. However, the senior lady is right, Ziluo likes shiny silver ornants. I’ve bought her many bracelets, but she says they seem mature and doesn’t like them.”
“Moreover, a gentleman does not take what others like. We understand your kindness, Old Madam.”
Ye Muyu gestured to Ziluo: “Ziluo, quickly thank the Old Madam and the Madam.”
Chu Ziluo followed her words and expressed her gratitude.
She tried to refuse the tiara later, but Lady Li insisted she accept it. So she took the gift and sat down beside Ye Muyu.
When Lady Li spoke, Old Madam Li’s face looked displeased. She glanced at Lady Li in displeasure. Seeing Lady Li lower her eyes and avoid looking at her, her attitude strong, the Old Madam closed her eyes in frustration.
By the ti Chu Ziluo sat down, she regained her composure, smiling and saying: “It was inconsiderate of . Ziluo is still young and likes shiny jewelry.”
“Old Madam, Master Zhong Yan is here, saying he’s here to pay respects,” a servant at the door ca in, smiling.
Old Madam Li’s face visibly brightened: “That rascal, quickly, let him in.”
Lady Li did not expect her mother-in-law to be so persistent, her face darkening slightly, and she looked at Ye Muyu instinctively.
Ye Muyu had already seen Old Madam Li’s maid leave earlier. Now that she saw her return with this ssage, it was evident the Old Madam had planned this. Ye Muyu’s expression remained calm.
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