Chapter 363: Feng Guqiu
Chu Ci looked at them with a firm gaze and said in a soft and affirmative tone, "Yes."
After getting a positive answer, the Ergous became even more excited. Their joy was beyond words like a flood that broke through a dam. Their faces flushed with excitement, and they immediately prepared to kneel down to salute Chu Ci.
It was at this time that Chu Ci slowly spoke, "But what Yang Ganniang didn't say is that the Charity Bureau won't support you unconditionally."
"There's no such thing as something for nothing in this world. I'll raise you until you're fifteen at most. After that, you'll have to fend for yourself."
"I hope you can understand that you have to walk your own path in life."
Hearing this, Ergouzi and the others did not feel lost at all. Instead, they breathed a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their shoulders.
Then they straightened their backs and said loudly, "Yes, we understand. We won't eat for free."
They were all good kids. Chu Ci said earnestly, "During your time at the Charity Bureau, you must study hard to learn how to survive and be a good person. Only in this way can you gain a foothold in the world after leaving the Charity Bureau. Whether it's farming or handicrafts, as long as you study hard, you will always be able to make a living."
Do they still have the opportunity to learn a craft?
Ergouzi and the others looked at each other, tears in their eyes, their lips trembling, and their voices shaking, as if they were in a dream, unable to believe this sudden and dreamlike beauty.
Their eyes, filled with desire and surprise, were mixed with deep disbelief, as if they were afraid that this was just a fleeting illusion.
Until I heard Chu Ci announce in front of everyone: "Madam Zhang, Ganniang Yang, the weather has been cold recently, and the child has been freezing for a long time. You should quickly buy some thick, warm cotton clothes and soft, comfortable mattresses to keep the child warm through the winter."
At this time, Er Gouzi finally couldn't help but pinched himself hard. The pain made him grimace and he muttered, "It's real. We are not dreaming."
Chu Ci couldn't help but laugh at Er Gouzi's actions. Then she walked over to Yang Gan Niang and asked, "Is that child Er Gouzi? What is he doing? Isn't he in pain?"
Yang Ganniang also laughed, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes deepened a little, but before Yang Ganniang could reply.
Yang Xing couldn't wait to raise his hand, his face brimming with excitement, and he shouted, "My Lady Princess, I know Er Gouzi is happy. He's never had anything so good happen to him before, and he can't believe it's real. That's why he pinched himself to confirm it. It's not that he's not afraid of pain, but he's too afraid that this is all just a dream."
Yang Xing finished speaking in one breath, his eyes flashing with excitement, as if he also felt the same surprise and disbelief as Ergouzi.
Yang Gan Niang hadn't expected Yang Xing to be so honest. He poured out his heart all at once. She quickly tried to make amends, saying, "This silly boy is so happy. He's not usually so loud. He was just too excited today. I hope the princess won't mind."
As Yang Ganniang spoke, she looked at Chu Ci with a slightly apologetic look, a flattering smile on her face, and her hands unconsciously rubbed the corners of her clothes.
Chu Ci smiled lightly, "That's stupid. Will you be stupid again in the future?" There was a hint of ridicule in her eyes, but no malice.
Chu Ci put away his smile and continued, "Since Ganniang Yang knows the children well and they trust you, why don't you stay and take care of their food, clothing, and daily life until the Charity Bureau is established?"
"Well, can you read? If not, I'll send you another accountant."
"After all, we have to manage the children's food, clothing and other expenses, and we have to keep clear accounts of all expenses."
"Although I want to help, I also have to be clear and use all my kindness on the children." Chu Ci looked at Yang Ganniang with a sincere and firm gaze, waiting for her answer.
When Yang Ganniang heard Chu Ci's words, she was stunned at first, her eyes full of astonishment, as if she had not expected to be entrusted with such an important task.
Then, with her hands shaking with excitement and her lips trembling, she said, "I can't read. I usually only do needlework and housework. I don't know anything about accounting. Please send a master over. I will take good care of the children and live up to the princess's kindness. I will be careful in everything and follow the master's instructions. I dare not make the slightest mistake."
But no matter how much Yang Ganniang thought about it, she just couldn't figure out that the accountant mentioned by Chu Ci was actually a "fairy" who seemed to be out of this world.
The moment Yang Ganniang saw the accountant, she seemed to be under a spell and was stunned.
Her eyes widened, her mouth slightly open, and her face was full of disbelief.
She had thought the accountant would be a middle-aged man wearing a dark gown, with a serious and rigid expression and a goatee, holding an abacus in one hand and an account book in the other, muttering some account numbers.
But he never expected that the woman who appeared before him was such a fairy.
After a long while, Yang Gan Niang said in a daze, "How could such a person come here to work as an accountant?"
Her voice was full of doubt and confusion. As she spoke, she couldn't help rubbing her eyes, fearing that she was seeing things.
Until a voice like a silver bell sounded. "Princess, I have won this bet. Today, all the meat in your kitchen belongs to me!"
Only then did Yang Ganniang realize that Chu Ci was also standing behind the "accountant".
Yang Ganniang was stunned at first, then her eyes widened, her face full of surprise. She opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but didn't know where to start.
After a long while, he stammered, "Princess...Princess, how...you..."
Chu Ci is also speechless, okay?
Originally, Feng Guqiu had been silent in the carriage all the way, not saying a word and not communicating with her.
Chu Ci originally thought that he was a dull and boring person who was corrupted by the nanny, but she didn't expect that she could be wrong sometimes. This guy is simply a naughty boy!
Fortunately, Chu Ci was thick-skinned enough and pretended not to understand Yang Ganniang's confusion.
She calmly introduced herself, "This Miss Feng is the accountant that this princess has found for you."
"Well, of course, if you have any questions about other things, you can also ask her directly. Miss Feng is a real daughter of a wealthy family, and she will definitely be able to lend you a hand."
Chu Ci began to praise Feng Guqiu.
Feng Guqiu was so flattered that her teeth ached. She couldn't bear it any longer, so she said directly, "Princess, do you want to have the meat from the kitchen delivered, or should I take Aunt Yang with me to get it?"
Is Chu Ci someone who cares about that little bit of meat?
"Just as Ganniang Yang is here, go get some from the kitchen! If it's not enough, have someone buy more. This princess won't skimp on such trivial matters. She'll make sure everyone is satisfied with the meal."
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