“You should carry her back,” Jiang Shangheng said, seeing her ankle was red and looking concerned.
Lüguo glanced at him in surprise, wrapped a handkerchief around her small foot, and obediently carried Gu Qingtong.
Gu Qingtong boarded Han Yue’an’s large ship and was pushed into the cabin. She only heard Han Yue’an loudly thanking Jiang Shangheng, and Jiang Shangheng seemed to leave with Jiang Xiuluan without responding.
“Okay.” Gu Qingtong called out to Lüguo, who quickly came out and followed behind her.
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Maids followed their mistresses, while older women and servants were assigned to live near Qing Niang and Li Niang for convenience.
The older woman led Gu Qingtong towards the central area, confirming that Ruan Niang was indeed a managing aunt.
“We’ve arrived at Ruan Yun Ju, Qing Niang can enter by herself,” the woman said, bringing her there and then retreating.
Gu Qingtong glanced around the courtyard. The layout was similar to hers, but with an additional small lotus pond. Because it was spring, the pond only had clear water rippling, with occasional koi fish coming up to blow bubbles.
While Gu Qingtong was lost in thought, Ruan Niang had already come out from inside the house. Hearing her voice, Gu Qingtong knew she was the woman who had spoken with Hong Jie when she had a high fever. She quickly turned and paid her respects: “Qingtong greets Manager Ruan.”
“Now you’re being sensible.” Ruan Niang smiled slightly. “Come in, I have some things to tell you.”
“Yes.”
“You’ve been to the Yang family before, but this time the situation is different,” Ruan Niang said seriously.
“What’s wrong?”
“Everyone knows about the incident at Qianming Lake the other day. Your performance wasn’t great, but everyone knows it was the young master from the Hua family harassing you, not your fault.”
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However, you did disrupt the marriage between the Yang and Hua families, and the Yang family harbors considerable resentment.
“So this time, wouldn’t I be walking into a tiger’s den?”
“Don’t speculate about their intentions. You just need to mind your duties. This time, you must handle the marriage negotiation with the Jiang family.”
“The Jiang family?”
