Chapter 1325: Chapter 1322: Explanation

“Father, Mother, it’s rare for you to travel home together this time, and on the way, I plan to let Lil’ Jin take full responsibility. What do you think?”

Madam Liu was a reasonable person, her discomfort eased after listening to her son’s explanation.

When she heard Chu Heng’s intentions, she was completely taken aback as she hadn’t been informed before, immediately she exclaimed in surprise, “What, Lil’ Jin in charge?”

Chu Zhiwen, on the other hand, thought his son capable of teaching children and had no particular thoughts on this, but still considered Chu Jin a child and was also somewhat astonished by the news.

Seeing their reaction, Chu Heng wasn’t surprised, his gaze falling on his elders: “Your reaction now further confirms my thoughts.”

“He’s not five but ten years old, yet you still treat him as a child. We need to gradually change this perspective. Father, Mother, try to shift your mindset. Depend on him now, and if there’s anything he doesn’t understand, you can guide him. After all, growing up can’t happen in just a day or two.”

“Rather than starting to worry when he’s twelve or thirteen, it’s better to adapt early, and he won’t have to suffer too much.”

Both Madam Liu and Chu Zhiwen were left somewhat speechless by this.

How could they explain? In the village, splitting the family happened late, so basically, only after the elders passed away and brothers divided the house, would their own children, probably already in their teens, naturally come of age, completely omitting the thought of learning to grow up.

Therefore, to them, a ten-year-old child was still a child, not an adult until they came of age.

Seeing this, Chu Heng simply explained: “Our family’s circumstances have changed; the child must be educated early.”

The elders immediately stopped objecting, giving it some thought, they too realized Ah Heng’s point made sense.

Ye Muyu, listening at the side, for some reason, a phrase suddenly sprang to her mind: “To wear the crown, one must bear its weight.”

Madam Liu decided to wait until Ye Muyu had given birth before leaving.

As a result, packing took longer, and Chu Jin, having been given this task, felt quite pressured, but upon seeing his parents not stop him from asking Steward Luo, he went to consult with high spirits.

That night.

Ye Muyu couldn’t sleep and wanted some Bingjian.

Chu Heng was still reviewing official documents and hadn’t rested. Hearing her request, he immediately ordered the kitchen to prepare it.

The kitchen maid, summoned to get busy, had no complaints; the Chu family kept records of merit. Although her monthly salary didn’t change on regular days, at the year-end or on festivals, the kitchen maid could count on rewards for her performance.

Any servant with a bit of ambition striving to stand out would compete to show their best.

But this was all within the scope of their assigned duties, so there was no infighting, as Ye Muyu wouldn’t scold those who weren’t active.

As long as no mistakes were made, one could simply complete their responsibilities, and their monthly salary wouldn’t be docked. At most, they’d just be considered unenthusiastic.

Ye Muyu only had to wait fifteen minutes before enjoying the Bingjian surrounded by fruit–sweet and delicious. She ate with pleasure and didn’t forget to feed a spoonful to the busy Chu Heng.

After tasting it, Chu Heng knew it wasn’t too cold, so he figured the kitchen maid had deliberately controlled the amount of ice, which eased his mind.

After finishing the Bingjian, Ye Muyu still couldn’t sleep, so she simply got up and gazed at the moon in the courtyard.

Now was September, and although the moon wasn’t as large as in August, at this time, there was no haze, and she could see many stars just by glancing up, making it a great opportunity to admire the night sky.

She simply found a Taishi chair, had Su Mei help lay a soft cushion on it, and lying back with her waist supported, she could see a sky full of stars by just opening her eyes.