Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi understood what Zheng Boyuan meant. These people had come from the north to this far south without any local help, making it quite difficult to even go to the market to buy groceries. The people here generally spoke the local dialect, which not only Xu Zhi couldn't understand, but also Granny Lu and the others couldn't understand it.
Bai Shu and the others had already started moving their luggage to the various courtyards. Zheng Yuanyuan was staying in the courtyard behind Xu Zhi's. She happily said to Xu Zhi, "Sister-in-law, I want to stay on the second floor."
The south is humid, especially during the plum rain season, so many families built two-story houses like this, which are drier to live in during the summer.
Xu Zhi smiled and said, "Whatever you say, it's your yard, you can decide what to do with it."
Zheng Yuanyuan happily led Wang Mama to pack her luggage, and saw Aying standing to the side, staring at her curiously.
Because Ah Ying had lived in a fishing village by the sea for many years, her skin was a bit dark and she looked thin. When she saw Zheng Yuanyuan looking at her, she smiled at Zheng Yuanyuan, revealing a set of snow-white teeth. Her smile looked very bright and clean.
Zheng Yuanyuan smiled at Aying, thought for a moment, and whispered to Xu Zhi, "Sister-in-law, I like Aying. Can Aying help me with some things?"
It was rare for Zheng Yuanyuan to make such a lively request, so Xu Zhi was a little worried. She smiled and nodded, saying, "Then you should treat her well."
Zheng Yuanyuan nodded and said very solemnly, "Sister-in-law, don't worry."
Xu Zhi said to A Ming, "My sister likes your sister. Could your sister help out in my sister's yard? Don't worry, I won't shortchange A Ying on her monthly allowance."
Amin readily agreed, saying, "Yes, yes, but my sister has never served in a wealthy family before. If she does anything wrong, please forgive her."
Aming said something in the local dialect to Aying. Aying was stunned for a moment, then looked at Zheng Yuanyuan and nodded happily. She then ran to Zheng Yuanyuan's side, wanting to say something, but after opening her mouth, she probably thought that Zheng Yuanyuan would not understand, and finally smiled with her lips pursed.
Amin and Aying both knew very well that being able to serve in a wealthy family, especially serving the master, would be very helpful for Aying's marriage prospects in the future. At the very least, having served the master closely in a wealthy family meant that she would know more about etiquette than ordinary girls, and this was what many families valued when choosing a wife.
Bai Shu and the others had already moved Xu Zhi's luggage into the first courtyard. After asking Xu Zhi, they tidied up the bedroom on the second floor.
There are no kang beds here, only beds. Xu Zhi's courtyard already has an exquisitely crafted canopy bed on the second floor.
Granny Lu directed the few rough-working women she had brought to help A-Xia boil water and prepare dinner in the kitchen. Xu Zhi returned to her own courtyard. After looking around, she arranged Granny Lu's bedroom in the side room of her own courtyard, and the maids were in the rooms on the first floor. As for Zheng Boyuan, since Xu Zhi and Zheng Boyuan did not share a room before Xu Zhi came of age, she arranged Zheng Boyuan's bedroom in the study in the front courtyard.
Finally, everyone was settled. Not only were the courtyards where Xu Zhi and Zheng Yuanyuan would stay, but also the servants who had come with them. Most importantly, the guards given by the Zheng family matriarch had all been settled in the front yard. It was still uncertain whether these people would live in this house in the future, since they were going to stay with Zheng Boyuan.
Xu Zhi quickly washed up. It was already dinnertime. After dinner, Xu Zhi discussed matters with Granny Lu in Granny Lu's room.
Zhang Zhaozhi was also in Yuezhou City. Xu Zhi had seen the people Zhang Zhaozhi had sent to greet her at the city gate. Since her place was not yet ready, Xu Zhi had already told the people that she would visit her third uncle the next day before sending them away.
I'll visit my third uncle early tomorrow morning. Granny Lu thinks the Shen family will send an invitation tomorrow, so Xu Zhi needs to prepare for the visit. It's the Shen family matriarch's 70th birthday, so I'll have to prepare a gift.
Xu Zhi is now finally experiencing the feeling of living her own life, having to make her own decisions and consider all aspects.
After everything was discussed and agreed upon, Xu Zhi sighed and said, "Granny, there are so many things to worry about when you're living your own life."
Granny Lu asked curiously, "Isn't this how you manage the household affairs when we're in Hexi and Ganzhou?"
Xu Zhi shook her head and said, "Granny, it's different. I was able to manage the household because I had my parents to rely on, which made me feel at ease. But now it's different. I'm the only one who can rely on this family. Suddenly, I feel a lot of responsibility on my shoulders."
Granny Lu smiled and said, "In a few days, you can let Yuan'er help manage the household and share some of the burden. After that, I estimate that you will be leaving with the Third Master of the Zhang family, and this family will really be handed over to Yuan'er."
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