Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 394

Chapter 394: Chapter 391: Can_1

It might have been due to years of labor, but Zeng Shanru’s physique appeared robust, his skin tanned, and his demeanor very steady.

Zeng Shanru solemnly bowed to Bai Qingyan, standing aside with lowered eyebrows, not daring to look directly at her.

"Bringing you from the estate to my side has been wronging you," Bai Qingyan said gently.

"Serving the Commandery Princess is my duty," Zeng Shanru responded steadily.

Bai Qingyan nodded. "These days, the Bai family is going through turbulent times. Indeed, it’s a time when we need capable people. I am short of hands."

Zeng Shanru clasped his fists. "Commandery Princess, your orders are my duty, even unto death."

"These days, you will accompany Nanny Tong. When we return to Shuoyang, first stay by Steward Liu’s side to get familiar with things. Steward Liu is an elder I trust greatly, but he is old, and many affairs will need to be handed over to trustworthy people in the future. Do you understand what I mean?"

Zeng Shanru’s heart trembled. To be handed over to trustworthy people? These words meant that the young lady did not treat him as an outsider.

Zeng Shanru lifted the hem of his garment, knelt, and kowtowed. "Since the Commandery Princess does not treat me as an outsider, I will certainly not disappoint you. I will be loyal to you all my life. Should I have a divided heart, let me die a dreadful death, condemned by both humans and gods."

A perceptive person indeed.

Bai Qingyan nodded and said, "Get up! From now on, call me young lady. I’m used to it."

"Yes, young lady!" Zeng Shanru agreed.

Bai Qingyan had heard Xiao Ruohai mention Zeng Shanru once or twice. During the time Xiao Ruohai and Xiao Ruojiang returned to the estate to recuperate, they seemed to have interacted with Zeng Shanru. It was said that he didn’t talk much but was reliable in his work. _{freeweɓnovel.cøm}

However, whether Zeng Shanru could take over Steward Liu’s interactions with Xiao Rongyan’s people and manage the mines and weapon crafting matters still needed to be determined after Steward Liu had met him.

The survival of the Bai Clan was at stake. Even though Zeng Shanru was Nanny Tong’s son, Bai Qingyan remained cautious.

Chun Tao, who was guarding by the rockery pavilion, spoke a few words with the maid who came to report from the Qinghui Courtyard, watching the maid leave. Then she hastily lifted her skirt hem and hurried over, saluting, "Young lady, Miss Lu has returned to the mansion. She is waiting for you in the Qinghui Courtyard to talk."

"I understand!" Bai Qingyan responded, her gaze falling on Zeng Shanru. "Go find Steward Liu. I have already sent someone to inform him."

"I understand."

Bai Qingyan got up, holding Chun Tao’s hand, and walked to the Qinghui Courtyard.

Lu Ninghuan sat restlessly in the side hall, drinking tea. Only when she saw Bai Qingyan entering did she calm down, standing up to salute, "Young lady."

"Aunt..." Bai Qingyan returned the salute, "Have you seen grandmother after returning from the palace?"