After Xia Sheng finished speaking, no one spoke. They were standing under the shade of a locust tree. The mottled and swaying light was projected onto Ren Yaoqi's face, making her expression flicker and difficult to see clearly.
Rong's gentle voice brought Ren Yaoqi back from his reverie. "When marrying off one's children to another, the most taboo is not knowing their roots. The Han family has been born and raised in Jizhou for generations, so there's nothing wrong with that. However, Han Dongshan... isn't a simple person. I'm afraid there are some questions about his true origins. I came here today to give you a heads-up. On the Dragon Boat Festival, I saw the Ren and Han families getting very close, and I heard that the two families are still interested in marrying." At this point, Rong sighed, "Unfortunately, I can't say this in front of your grandparents, but I will write a letter to your mother."
If Rong Shi brought this up in front of the Ren family, the old lady would immediately think that Prince Xian's Mansion had ulterior motives, interfering in the marriages of the Ren family's children and potentially implicating the Third Wife of Ren. Furthermore, the Ren family wouldn't believe Rong Shi's words and might even have them leak the news that Prince Xian's Mansion's people had left Yanbei at will, putting the Mansion in danger.
Ren Yaoqi understood what Rong meant and nodded: "I understand, grandma, you don't have to worry too much."
Rong touched Ren Yaoqi's head again and said lovingly, "Qi'er, you are a smart and good child." Rong knew that it was Ren Yaoqi who asked Xia Sheng to investigate Han Dongshan, and she didn't expect that he actually found some clues.
Ren Yaoqi smiled at Rong Shi, then glanced at Xia Sheng: "Thanks to Xia Sheng for this matter."
Xia Sheng still stood aside with his hands behind his back. He was a taciturn person and didn't know how to respond to Ren Yaoqi's praise, so he just remained silent.
Rong patted Ren Yaoqi's hand and sighed, "If you encounter any problems, just send a letter. You are young and there are many things you can't handle on your own."
Ren Yaoqi nodded obediently. Seeing that everything had been explained almost completely, Rong said goodbye to Ren Yaoqi. Ren Yaoqi personally helped Rong get on the carriage.
When the car curtain was lowered, Xia Sheng suddenly said, "Cousin, I brought two people back for you this time, but it's not convenient to bring them here today."
Ren Yaoqi was stunned, then she remembered that before Xia Sheng left, she asked Xia Sheng to teach her a few maids who knew martial arts.
Xia Sheng scratched his head with a whip. "The younger of these two girls was bought from a street circus. They learn faster if they practice basic skills from a young age. Otherwise, if we start with younger children, we might not have enough time. If you think the younger one is good, start teaching her. If you dislike their poor background, find another younger one."
Ren Yaoqi smiled and said, "Since you brought them back, it means they have good qualifications. Let Sister Chuchu and the others help me take a look at them. As for their background... as long as there are no troubles in the future, it's fine."
Chu Chu was standing aside and hadn't gotten into the car yet. Upon hearing this, she smiled at Ren Yaoqi and nodded: "Don't worry, cousin."
Ren Yaoqi was really relieved.
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