Half an hour later, Shen Jiaojiao sat at the table, waiting for Chu Tianling to have breakfast together.
It's already around 9:30, so it's a bit late to talk about breakfast, but a bit early to talk about lunch.
The table was set with not only pastries and soups, but also rice.
Chu Tianling was covered in water, looking exceptionally refreshed after his bath.
He strode over, pulled up a stool, and sat down next to Jiao Jiao. He first ladled a bowl of soup for Jiao Jiao: "Let's whet your appetite first."
Shen Jiaojiao glanced at him, noticing his smiling face, indicating he was in a good mood.
"By the way, the housekeeper just came over and said that Gou Dan, whom we brought yesterday, wants to come with you. What do you think?"
While eating, Chu Tianling recalled what that person looked like yesterday.
"We don't raise children in our household."
Shen Jiaojiao didn't say anything, and the two ate in silence.
After Chu Tianling finished his meal, he noticed she was still silent. Thinking she was somewhat unhappy, he spoke with a hint of urgency.
"Jiaojiao, you know what I was like before. My family has never had a child before. If you like, I can have the steward arrange it."
He watched Shen Jiaojiao carefully, afraid that she might show any displeasure.
Shen Jiaojiao swallowed the last bite of rice and wiped her mouth.
She slowly turned to face him and said, "Don't overthink it. I was just thinking about something."
“I originally planned to take in some pitiful women at the previous manor, but then I discovered that the people in the cave yesterday included not only women, but also old people and children.”
“My previous plans were too one-sided. The elderly are also a vulnerable group. What will they do if no one supports them?”
"And what about those children who still have no family? How will they grow up?"
Chu Tianling quietly watched the woman who was speaking eloquently; she seemed to be radiating light as she spoke.
How can there be someone who is constantly attracting me?
"Jiaojiao, do you have something on your mind?"
Shen Jiaojiao nodded, her eyes seemingly shining: "I've been thinking, these elderly people can go to the estate to help manage the fields, and the estate will be responsible for supporting their livelihood."
“The children will go to private schools to study, and once they have completed their studies, some money can be allocated for their future use.”
"In short, these people will all be your subjects from now on, and I want them to be able to live well!"
Shen Jiaojiao slowly seemed to have found the meaning of her existence in this world.
Find ways to make the world a better place.
Unable to contain his excitement, Chu Tianling held the person tightly in his arms; this was his greatest treasure.
He used to only think about surviving, but now he seems to have changed a bit. He wants to live while doing something meaningful with his loved ones.
When the two finished eating and went to the lobby, it was already noon, and sure enough, Gou Dan was waiting there.
Upon seeing the person who had arrived, he hurriedly knelt down. His mind went blank, and he frantically kowtowed repeatedly.
Shen Jiaojiao quickly spoke up: "Stop kowtowing, get up quickly, let's talk things out."
"I...I...I can do a lot of work. I eat little. I'm very obedient. I want to follow you." This time he finally voiced his thoughts, looking expectantly at His Highness the Crown Prince.
He just wanted to stay.
Shen Jiaojiao said gently, "Don't rush, you can!"
Dog Egg could hardly believe his ears. How could those two words sound so beautiful? He wanted to hear them again.
He quickly got up and looked at Shen Jiaojiao with surprise: "Can I really do it?"
Shen Jiaojiao nodded: "Okay! You're still young. I have an estate in the suburbs. You can go there first and learn various skills from there."
"Study hard there, and when you grow up, come to the manor to find His Highness the Crown Prince. Then we can talk about repaying him, okay?"
Dog Egg thought the voice was so gentle, and it sounded so nice!
"Yes! I do!" I'm absolutely willing. I must study hard and grow up well.
"Dog Egg, this name doesn't sound very good. Do you want to change it?"
"Yes! Can you get one for me?" Let's just say he's being greedy. It's the first time I've experienced such warmth, and I really want to experience more of it.
"Hmm, let me think. You're still young, and your future is promising. How about Ziqi?" It was Shen Jiaojiao's first time choosing a name, and she was a little unsure.
"I love this name! I'll be called Ziqi from now on!" Ziqi was overjoyed, feeling a surge of anticipation for the future.
After everyone left, Fu Hang and Wang Dazhuang came over.
"Your Highness, the prisoners we captured last night have given some answers and have come to report."
"Let's get straight to the point, there are no outsiders here." Chu Tianling calmly took Shen Jiaojiao's hand.
After the two men finished their greetings, they began their reports, with Wang Dazhuang speaking first.
"Your Highness, the first five people we caught yesterday were locals of Peach Blossom Town. They said they got the job through a referral more than 10 years ago, but the exact people involved can no longer be found."
"The master has no other requirements, just to guard the cave entrance. There is money to be made every month. The work is simple and easy. There has never been a mistake over the years."
"They themselves are not clear about the specific origins of the people inside."
After Wang Dazhuang finished speaking, it was Fu Hang's turn. He stepped forward and continued.
"Your Highness, the 25 prisoners captured yesterday have been interrogated this morning."
"According to their testimonies, they were each responsible for different tasks, and each step was unrelated to the others."
"The carriage driver said he had just received an order to deliver a batch of goods to Matou. He was not allowed to inquire about the journey and the final payment would be settled after the safe arrival. This was the first time we had worked together, and each time it was a different person."
"The other guards at the cave entrance have been doing this for over ten years, while others have only been doing it for two or three years. They are all hooligans from nearby villages and towns."
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