On the morning of the second day, Ren Yaoqi was reading in the study in the west wing when Ren Yaohua's maid Xiangqin asked to see him.
Because maids were not allowed to enter Ren Shimin's study, Ren Yaoqi went out to see her.
"Fifth sister, the accountant named Yuan just came to ask to see you, but the madam sent Nanny Zhou to meet him. When she saw that he was just here to deliver insoles to you on behalf of Sister Zhu, she accepted the things for you and sent him away." Xiang Qin walked closer and whispered in Ren Yaoqi's ear.
Ren Yaoqi was startled and asked hurriedly, "Where is he? Is he gone? How long has he been gone?"
Xiang Qin nodded and then shook her head. "I just happened to be out on some errands, and on my way back I ran into him in the outer courtyard. He recognized me and thought I was your maid, so he stopped me and told me to come and tell you. I told him to send a woman in if he had anything to report, because it would displease the Madam if he, a man from the outer courtyard, kept asking to see a woman from the inner courtyard. So he went to get his mother to come in and tell you."
Ren Yaoqi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Xiang Qin, "Good girl, thank you very much."
Xiang Qin grinned, revealing two dimples: "I will go back first, my third sister will look for me later."
Ren Yaoqi nodded and let her go.
After thinking for a moment, he immediately called his maid, Pingguo, over and told her, "Go and guard near the second gate. If you see Sister Yuan coming, bring her to see me."
Apple quickly responded.
Ren Yaoqi was thinking about the news from Yuan Dayong, so he tidied up the study and returned to his west wing.
In the inner room, Aunt Xu was cleaning boxes with Xueli, Sangzhen and others.
When Ren Yaoqi entered, she heard Aunt Xu say, "Fifth Sister's clothes are rarely bright red or purple."
Sang Zhen said, "Third sister likes to wear red. Our sister rarely wears red. But our sister looks good in anything."
Aunt Xu said, "Fifth sister has fair skin, so she really looks good in anything she wears."
Nanny Xu was new, so it was normal for her to want to know her master's preferences. Ren Yaoqi paused for a moment and then went into the house.
Nanny Xu and the two maids knelt down and saluted.
Ren Yaoqi nodded and instructed, "I have some things stored in the storeroom in the east wing. If Madam Xu has time, please sort them out. This will give you some information when you need to change the furnishings in the room. The booklet is with Madam Zhou, so just let her know when you need it."
Madam Xu hurriedly asked, "Sister, are you coming back to rest? Then I'd better wait until later to count the things in the room. I'll go to Madam Zhou and ask for the booklet."
Ren Yaoqi smiled and said, "That's fine, you guys go."
Nanny Xu took Xueli and Sangzhen with her bows and left. Before leaving, she quietly instructed two maids to stay outside and serve.
Ren Yaoqi picked up a travel book and sat down under the south window to read it, while waiting for Pingguo to bring Mrs. Yuan in.
It's been a long time coming. Apple is finally back.
"Sister, I've brought Sister Yuan here. She's waiting outside. Do you want to see her now?"
Ren Yaoqi slowly sat up straight: "Let her in, you go guard outside. If anyone comes, no matter who it is, remember to inform them as soon as possible."
Apple nodded solemnly: "I know, sister, you can rest assured."
Soon, Pingguo brought Mrs. Yuan in and quietly retreated.
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