Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife-Chapter 1302 - 1299: The Reciprocation
Chapter 1302 -1299: The Reciprocation
Old Madam Huo, having traveled a great distance, was extremely tired, but nevertheless, she had to gather her strength to deal with the affairs of the residence.
“Old Madam, the young miss and the housekeeper have arrived,” a servant girl whispered in her ear as a reminder.
Old Madam Huo sat up: “Let them come in.”
Huo Hongyan entered and immediately noticed the tired look on the old lady’s face; she quickly approached and began massaging her: “Grandmother, are you feeling unwell anywhere?”
“If there’s anything to be done, let your granddaughter take care of it.” Huo Hongyan looked at her familiar grandmother, her eyes shimmering with emotion, but she managed to restrain her excitement and continued to massage the old lady gently.
The headache that had been caused by excessive noise actually began to feel much better.
Old Madam Huo appeared significantly better in spirit and took her granddaughter’s hands, patting them: “Your skill is truly exceptional, Hongyan. Your grandmother is fine. Come, sit beside me.”
“Housekeeper, what is the matter?” the old lady turned to the housekeeper seated below.
The housekeeper did not dare to delay and presented the list of gifts: “Old Madam, this is the gift list sent from the Chu family.”
“The Chu family?” The Huo family had actually always resided in the Northern Region, and there were many military families like the Huo family there.
This time, after General Huo had achieved merit, the Emperor bestowed rewards and had all three family branches moved back from the Northern Region.
Therefore, Old Madam Huo was not very clear about the political situation in Jing City, nor did she know which officials were present.
However, the housekeeper had come ahead of time to familiarize himself with the situation in Jing City.
Huo Hongyan was also startled.
She inquired subconsciously, “The Chu family? Is it a gift sent from Lord Chu Heng’s family?”
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Although the housekeeper found it curious that the young miss, who had grown up in the Northern Region, seemed to know Lord Chu so well, he did not inquire further: “In response to the young miss, it is indeed a gift from Lord Chu Heng’s family. The residence of the Chu family is right next door.”
Old Madam Huo also reacted: “Quickly, bring me the gift list.”
Huo Hongyan followed suit and looked on from the side. The gifts listed were neither too light nor too heavy; just appropriate. However, the presence of vegetables and fruits, inexpensive gifts but given with great consideration, seemed somewhat strange to her.
In her previous life, Lord Chu was indeed a good official, yet he had never been the kind to perform such well-fitting deeds.
Old Madame Huo’s expression did not change one bit upon seeing the items listed at the front of the gift list, but she laughed when she saw the vegetables and fruits at the end.
“The Chu family is thoughtful. We arrived in a haste, and the residence probably lacks fresh vegetables.”
“Housekeeper, take out some of the wild ginseng that we brought back from the Northern Region; make sure it’s over a hundred years old. Also, select a few good pelts. I remember we brought back some wild dried goods on our return trip. Prepare some of those as well to send back to the Chu family as a return gift,” ordered Old Madame Huo.
Huo Hongyan listened on the side without voicing any objections. Despite her curiosity, she knew that forming a close relationship with the Chu family was tantamount to the Huo family reaching above their station. Even if Lord Chu had not yet assumed that position, she had faith in his character.
In this flourishing capital, no family was entirely pure.
The housekeeper busied himself going down to the storeroom, selecting return gifts.
The Chu family.
Ye Muyu, waking from her afternoon nap, received the return gifts from the Huo family.
“My lady, the pelts sent over by the Huo family are truly fine. When winter comes, you’ll be able to make a few more cloaks,” Chun Xing said while showing the pelts to her and then meticulously placing them back into the trunk for safekeeping.
Su Mei, holding a bowl of bird’s nest: “It’s not just the pelts, but also ginseng, high-quality deer antler, black fungus, pine nuts, and other mountain products.”
“I have checked, and all are high-quality mountain goods.”
