Nanny Zhou followed Ren Yaoqi's instructions and went to make arrangements for Maidong's family. After returning, she said to Ren Yaoqi, "I told her to manage the warehouse, but she didn't say anything."
Ren Yaohua said with satisfaction: "It seems he is a sensible person!"
Ren Yaoqi was waiting for what Nanny Zhou would say next. Sometimes, a sensible person might not be easier to deal with than an ignorant one.
Sure enough, Nanny Zhou continued, "It's just that she's not very satisfied with her living quarters."
Ren Yaohua frowned, "Didn't we arrange for her to live in the backyard? Besides the steward, the only people living in the backyard are a few well-regarded maids. And you're still not satisfied? Are you going to give up the main house to support her?"
Nanny Zhou shook her head. "It's not that she thinks the living quarters in the backyard are bad, but she said that when she came to Yunyang City this time, the old lady asked her to help with the Fifth Young Miss's writing. If she lives too far away from the Fifth Young Miss, she's worried that it will be inconvenient for her to order her around."
Ren Yaoqi said, "Then where does she want to live? There is a small side room next to the west wing where I live, but two maids are already living there."
Madam Zhou said, "That's what I said. Maidong said she was willing to share space with the two maids."
"Does she really want to squeeze in with the two maids, or does she want to force the two maids to give up the room for her? The tactic of retreating to advance is quite good!" Ren Yaohua sneered.
Ren Yaoqi agreed readily: "Since she is willing to squeeze in, then let her move in."
Nanny Zhou frowned: "Miss, is this really okay?"
Ren Yaoqi smiled and said, "What else could it matter?"
Ren Yaohua complained, "I really don't know what grandma is thinking."
Ren Yaoqi could guess what Old Madam Ren was thinking. Judging from the reaction of the Maidong family, Old Madam Ren's primary task in sending her here was to monitor her interactions with the princess and the Yanbei Palace, and then report to Old Madam Ren at any time.
Nanny Zhou went downstairs again to arrange accommodation for Maidong's family. From that day on, Maidong's family lived with Pingguo and Sangzhen.
On the second day, Ren Yaoqi went to his small study to practice calligraphy according to his usual schedule. Not long after, Maidong's family came over.
Ren Yaoqi didn't say anything, so Maidong's family took over Sang Zhen's job of grinding ink for Ren Yaoqi.
"Miss Fifth, are you going to write a letter to the princess?" Mai Dong asked when he saw Ren Yaoqi spread the paper flat on the table.
Ren Yaoqi shook his head.
Sang Zhen whispered beside her, "The Fifth Miss is practicing calligraphy, and she doesn't like people disturbing her when she's writing or reading. Sister Mai, since you're going to be helping her with her writing, you'd better remember this for the future."
Mrs. Mai nodded, but she still said, "Fifth Miss, the old lady asked you to write to the princess as soon as you return."
Ren Yaoqi wrote with his wrist suspended, without speaking.
Mrs. Mai glanced at Ren Yaoqi's calligraphy and couldn't help but secretly admire it. She had heard that the fifth young lady's calligraphy and painting were all taught by the third master himself. Her handwriting was better than that of the young masters in the mansion.
But what Ren Yaoqi wrote was the Diamond Sutra, not a letter to the princess.
Mrs. Mai frowned and looked at Ren Yaoqi again.
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