Heaven-Sent Farm Girl Builds Her Fortune And Captures His Heart-Chapter 499 - 498: Whose Home Are We Returning To?
Shen Qinglan said, "Because I know martial arts."
"Martial arts?" Xiaoman’s eyes sparkled even more, "Then, Miss Shen, do you know qinggong?"
Shen Qinglan nodded, "I do."
Xiaoman exclaimed excitedly, "Miss Shen, you’re really amazing!"
Zhuang Ruyue shook her head helplessly and looked at Shen Qinglan with a smile, "Just now, thank you, Miss Shen, for standing up for me!"
Shen Qinglan smiled, "It’s nothing, we’ll be family from now on, no need for thanks."
Zhuang Ruyue blushed again upon hearing this.
"Miss Shen, where are we going?"
After paying and leaving the bun shop, Xiaoman looked at her somewhat bewildered and asked.
Shen Qinglan said, "Home."
"Home?" Zhuang Ruyue was taken aback, "Whose home are we going to?"
"My home."
"Your home?" Zhuang Ruyue hesitated and said, "Isn’t it a bit inappropriate for us to just go over like this?"
Shen Qinglan smiled and said, "Miss Zhuang, there’s no need to worry too much, just take it easy."
"Miss Shen, could you... lend me a few taels of silver?" Zhuang Ruyue said in a low voice, "It’s quite abrupt to disturb you like this, I thought of finding an inn for Xiaoman and me to stay temporarily."
"Stay at an inn?" Shen Qinglan frowned, "No, you two young ladies staying at an inn, what if something happens? How could I explain to my second cousin?"
"But..." Zhuang Ruyue said in a despondent tone, "We aren’t related, it’s quite rude of us to visit unannounced!"
Shen Qinglan didn’t bother to continue arguing and directly pulled them along as she walked forward.
"Miss, Miss Shen!"
Zhuang Ruyue was stunned as she was dragged along.
Xiaoman jogged to keep up behind, with a bright smile on her face.
After entering the Shen Mansion, the master and servant duo became nervous.
They weren’t too familiar with the Shen family and mostly knew about them from Shen Qingning’s letters.
"Miss Shen, are your family members easy to get along with?" Xiaoman asked with some concern.
Shen Qinglan only smiled and didn’t answer her, which made Xiaoman even more cautious.
"Miss!"
Seeing her return, Xichun and a group of others in the courtyard quickly came up to welcome her.
Shen Qinglan looked at them and said, "Xichun, Nian Xia, go tidy up a room in the East Wing for Miss Zhuang to stay."
"The room next to the young lady’s, is it okay?" Xichun asked.
Shen Qinglan said, "Just tidy up whatever you think is best."
"Yes!"
The two dusted off their clothes and nodded toward Zhuang Ruyue and her maidservant before turning to leave.
Xiaoman looked at them, then glanced at the script, feeling a bit envious.
Being a servant, others wore silk and satin, while she was in hemp clothes.
She looked at Zhuang Ruyue, then at Shen Qinglan, and let out another sigh, hoping only for safety and peace for her and the young lady!
"Fu Dong, Xiaoman is about your age. Give her one of your new sets, and tomorrow, I’ll have more brought over for you."
"Yes, Miss!"
Fu Dong nodded and smiled at Xiaoman, "I’m Fu Dong, fifteen years old, what’s your name?"
Xiaoman smiled, "I’m Xiaoman, sixteen years old, you can call me Sister Xiaoman."
"Okay!" Fu Dong nodded with a smile, "Let’s go, Sister Xiaoman, I’ll take you to get some clothes!"
"Miss, aren’t Madam and the young lady coming back with you?" Lian Qiu asked.
"They are still at the second girl’s place." Shen Qinglan looked at her and said, "Go brew a pot of tea and bring it."
Lian Qiu nodded in response and went to carry out the task.
Shen Qinglan looked at Zhuang Ruyue and said, "Miss Zhuang, please sit."
Zhuang Ruyue seemed a bit tense and even her sitting posture was stiff.
Shen Qinglan smiled, "Don’t worry, Miss Zhuang, my second cousin doesn’t live here. But if you wish to go over to his place, I can take you there."
