Chapter 1029 - 1026: Back and Forth
Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife
The maidservants dared not say more and simply followed her, boarding the boat.
This scene seemed to go unnoticed, but in reality, it was observed by a group of people with noble status.
Once Ye Muyu boarded the painted boat, she found her place already arranged, neither at the front nor at the back.
Yan Bingnuan was just about to instruct the servants to adjust the seating when Ye Muyu said softly, âThird Miss, this spot is quite good, using cream here wonât attract too much attention.â
After all, touching up oneâs makeup in public was somewhat improper.
If not for genuine curiosity, Yan Bingnuan certainly wouldnât have brought up trying the product right now with Ye Muyu, of course, discussing rouge was still no problem.
âDoes the lady now realize that trying on rouge with Bing Nuan in public is a breach of etiquette?â Lin Mianmian covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, âThose unaware would think Bing Nuan doesnât know any better.â
Ye Muyuâs face was smiling, âAunt Lin, your attempt to sow discord is rather amateurish. Discussing rouge and makeup amongst women is quite common. As for trying it on, that will have to wait until the Third Miss likes the rouge from the store. Only then will I have the shopkeeper come over and explain in detail.â
âAs the saying goes, a rumor must start with someone, and it would be best not to be that someone to avoid misunderstandings.â
Lin Mianmian was about to get angry when Ye Muyu had already taken a seat next to Yan Bingnuan.
She also said to Aunt Lin, âIf you wish to speak with close friends, please do so. After all, you seldom go out, and I wonât hold you back, lest I seem too heartless.â
Lin Mianmian hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose to leave; she indeed needed to meet her natal family.
Once Lin Mianmian left, Yan Bingnuan looked at her in surprise, âMadam Chu is truly kind-hearted, being so amiable to Aunty.â
Ye Muyu just smiled and said nothing. In this room, there were countless who wished to see her fail, and even Yan Bingnuan wasnât truly intending to befriend her, she was just interested in the cream.
Ye Muyu then took out the sample products.
She explained the benefits of each one, only testing them on the back of her hand for her to see the effects.
âSo these are to be used before bed and before applying makeup,â Yan Bingnuan listened for a while before understanding, âCan this really keep the skin moisturized?â
She was curious. The wind in Yuzhou was quite strong, and Yan Bingnuan often felt her skin was very dry, which made it difficult to use many rouges.
âYou can try applying it on the back of your hand and see.â
âThis is specifically for use on hands. Youâll feel the results after getting off the boat,â said Ye Muyu.
Yan Bingnuan thought about it and didnât hesitate, applying some on her hand, indeed feeling a touch of moisture, and it even smelled nice.
âI heard that the ladyâs store also sells lip balms?â
âIndeed, if the Third Miss is interested, I will have the shopkeeper visit your residence tomorrow for you to personally make a selection.â
âThen I wonât be polite,â Yan Bingnuan felt her dry hands become comfortable, and upon closer inspection, she noticed that Ye Muyuâs skin seemed even better, especially her makeup, which wasnât dry at all and looked very natural. Although she wasnât the most beautiful, her appearance was exceedingly pleasant.
âThank you, Madam Chu, for the explanation. Mother is calling me; Iâll go over there first and chat with you later,â Yan Bingnuan said to Ye Muyu, then stepped away.
Ye Muyu watched her leave and once she was gone, settled into her seat, perfectly positioned to leisurely enjoy the view outside.
Perhaps it was the festive season that brought so many painted boats out on the lake.
Only the Yan familyâs boat was larger and filled exclusively with female family members.
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