"Okay, fifth sister, I'm overwhelmed by your long list of sisters, let alone Sister You." Ren Yaoyin smiled and shook her head to interrupt Ren Yaoqi.

Han You said enviously, "It's so lively with so many sisters. My family only has me and my brother."

Ren Yaoyin comforted her gently: "Come and play with us often in the future. Just treat us sisters as your sisters."

Han You's face darkened. "Grandfather and father don't like us going out often. I'm afraid I won't be able to come here often in the future."

"Why don't you go out?" Ren Yaoyu asked curiously.

Han You lowered his head and said, "Grandma, a woman should be quiet and self-respecting. It's not good to always go out. My mother and I usually don't go out. Today, Grandma originally wanted only my mother to come, but I begged her so hard that she allowed me to come along."

Everyone was a little bit incredulous when they heard this.

Because Yanbei was once ruled by the Liao, its people never truly submitted to their cavalry. Later, under the leadership of the King of Yanbei, the Yanbei people drove the Liao north of the Great Wall. Perhaps because of this historical background, the people of Yanbei are much more open-minded than those in the south. Even the strict separation between men and women is not as strict as in the south. It is quite common for women from wealthy families to socialize and play together on a daily basis.

Nowadays, even the noble families in the south may not have such a strict family tradition as the Han family.

"You really don't go out on weekdays? You've never gone out with the elders to visit relatives and friends, or go to the temple to worship Buddha...?" Ren Yaoyu asked. Even though she was born a concubine's daughter, she still had the opportunity to go out and show her face on weekdays.

Han You blushed and shook his head: "When I was in Jizhou, I still visited my relatives. After arriving in Baihe Town... today is my first time going out."

The Ren sisters couldn't say anything more.

Mrs. Han talked for a while with Old Lady Ren and the eldest lady who came later, politely declined Old Lady Ren's invitation to stay for dinner, and sent someone to call Han You back.

It was a rare opportunity for Han You to chat with so many people of his age, and he was extremely reluctant to leave, but he still stood up without saying anything.

"Will you come to my house and play in the future?" Han You invited.

The Ren sisters all smiled and said okay, and together they saw Han You off.

After Ren Yaoqi saw the Han mother and daughter leave, he didn't want to stay in Ronghuayuan any longer, so he said goodbye to Old Lady Ren. Ren Yaohua stayed behind to chat with the old lady.

Ren Yaoqi walked back while thinking about the Han family's affairs. When he reached the garden, he couldn't help but stop.

After thinking for a moment, she instructed the maid behind her, "Father told me to go find him before lunch. Xier and Xueli will follow, and Qingmei will take them back to the courtyard first."

Xier is the head maid in Li's room and just came here with her.

Qingmei looked at Xueli and said with a smile, "Should I stay and serve you? I'm afraid I can't serve you with only two people around you."

Xier scolded coldly, "I'll tell you to walk away nine times. If you still can't learn the difference between superiors and subordinates, go to Madam Zhou and get a beating first!"

Qingmei no longer dared to be rude to the maid in the main house, and could only look at Ren Yaoqi in a flattering manner.

Ren Yaoqi had already turned around and walked away.

Xier and Xueli hurriedly followed. Qingmei silently spat at Xier's back before turning and leaving.

"Sister, if these servants don't work for you, just send them all away. You are the sister of the Ren family, don't you need servants?" Xier said as she glanced at Xueli meaningfully.

Ren Yaoqi also turned around and looked at Xueli, who quickly lowered her head, becoming even more respectful.

Ren Yaoqi smiled softly and said to Xier, "Even cats and dogs will develop feelings for you after being around them for a long time, let alone someone close to you who serves you personally. I think Xueli is quite good. When you have time, give her some pointers. She might be able to become a decent person in the future."

Xueli's face lit up with joy, and she took the opportunity to strike back: "Thank you so much, sister. Thank you so much, sister Xier. I will definitely live up to your encouragement."

Xier snorted softly, but didn't say anything harsh in front of Ren Yaoqi. ******Thank you for your recommendation votes~^^ Keep asking...` This chapter has been read (please click on the next chapter to continue reading!)