"Nanny Shi, you’ve misunderstood!" Zhu Yu hurriedly explained, his face filled with embarrassnt and difficulty, "You may not know, but my sister... she’s a mute..."
"What? She’s actually mute?" Nanny Shi was sowhat surprised, but more of it was a realization, "No wonder she hasn’t uttered a word since yesterday. I thought she was just too weak and couldn’t muster any energy!"
"My sister has had a difficult life," Zhu Yu sighed heavily, "From a young age, she couldn’t speak, not a single word, and because of this, she was often bullied by other children on the estate.
The neighbors always laughed at her for not being able to talk.
As for , I’m crude and have a rough temperant, so hearing about such a montous opportunity you ntioned, really makes us both feel anxious and fearful.
Nanny Shi’s kind intentions would make anyone grateful, but we truly don’t have the fortune to accept them. A good family might not take a liking to us, so..."
"Oh—there’s no need for you to worry about these things! You’re both fine young ladies, why speak such despairing words!" Nanny Shi waved her hand dismissively, "In this world, truly, nothing is certain!
As far as I know, so grand households actually despise the wives and concubines gossiping and talking too much in the inner chambers.
If you ask , your sister is really quite beautiful, and if she had been born into a well-off family, her future life would be indescribable.
But unfortunately, you sisters were born into a poor and broken family, and to make matters worse, you lost both parents, and your relatives even took away the little broken house and land that you had!
Given such circumstances, haven’t you thought about how your sister, being a mute beauty, is like a gold ingot left in the middle of the road? It’s like a rich man moving next to mountain bandits.
Others might only be tempted, but with your sister’s traits, it’s like inviting others to rob her outright!
Then, who knows what might beco of her in this life! Especially if her luck isn’t good, she might be sold into those awful places, completely losing any hope?"
Zhu Yu had to admit that Nanny Shi was indeed eloquent; what she said was really irrefutable.
If she and Yan Daoxin really were a pair of unfortunate sisters, and Yan Daoxin really was a poor, mute beauty, she might already have been convinced by Nanny Shi’s words!
"This..." Zhu Yu appeared to be sowhat persuaded, but still hesitant, looking troubled as she turned to glance at the "sister" beside her.
Yan Daoxin kept her eyes lowered and her head slightly bowed, continuing to play the mute role well.
"So, have I said enough heartfelt words for you two to decide whether you’d like to stay and let Nanny Shi find you a good marriage?" Nanny Shi saw this and quickly tried to strike while the iron was hot, asking them.
"Nanny Shi, having a good life is naturally the best thing, but becoming soone’s concubine... after all, it’s still... How about... you let us think about it a bit more, would that be okay?" Zhu Yu asked Nanny Shi with a sycophantic tone.
Nanny Shi laughed heartily upon hearing this, nodding, "Why not! Miss Ning’er, you’re being too formal!
Truth be told, this matter isn’t just about whether I, an old lady, am kind-hearted; our master of Little Mountain Building is truly a great philanthropist, who cannot bear to see won suffer hardships in this world and loves to lend a helping hand to them.
Especially like you two, born with such talent, deserving of a good life."
After saying this, she observed both of their faces, which showed anticipation and hesitation, nodding with satisfaction, "Alright, no matter how great an opportunity, it’s still a lifelong matter for you.
Indeed, it requires careful consideration, and one cannot decide lightly.
Fine, fine, you both are still weak in body, there’s no rush to think of anything else. Little Mountain Building won’t miss a few als because of you, just stay and recover for now.
After a few days, when you’ve made up your minds, I’ll co and ask for your decisions again."
Saying this, she called the doctor to leave with her, and at the doorway, she turned back to them and said, "Do think carefully; this is a once-in-a-lifeti opportunity, it’s wealth and honor for a lifeti!"
With that, she stepped over the threshold with the help of a servant and left the room.
Afterwards, Nanny Shi truly did not visit them for several days, not paying attention to the two.
During this ti, als and tonics were delivered on ti every day, and Yan Daoxin carefully examined them each ti, ensuring there were no issues, and the herbs in the tonic were actually of decent quality.
During these days, Zhu Yu attempted to slip out several tis.
Or rather, she couldn’t even be said to have sneaked out; she walked out openly, as there was no one to stop her at all.
She wandered around Little Mountain Building mindlessly, discovering there weren’t actually many rooms, perhaps due to a lack of direction. The twists and turns were all quite similar, making it impossible for her to count how many rooms there were, but almost every room was quiet, with doors tightly shut, and no one coming or going.
Of course, although there was no obstruction, if she encountered a servant while wandering, the servant would politely ask her to return.
But it was rely a polite request to return, nothing more; there was no threat or intimidation, not even a slight harsh word. It seed they didn’t care if she would run away, believing it posed no threat.
Only when Zhu Yu asked if she could go out for so fresh air, they would instantly refuse, saying the sun was too harsh this ti of year, and Nanny Shi feared it would damage the young ladies’ delicate skin, so no one was allowed outside.
In this Little Mountain Building, void of sunlight except for the dim glow of lamps, the two estimated the passage of three to four days based on the als and dicines delivered.
On this day, Nanny Shi finally brought people over again.
"How are you doing, ladies?" She asked energetically upon entering, "How have you been resting these days?
Oh, I see that your complexions seem much rosier! This look, indeed, is quite pleasing!
Regarding the prior matter, have you sisters co to a decision? Do you intend to stay and let Nanny Shi arrange a good marriage for you?"
Zhu Yu glanced at Yan Daoxin; during these days, the two had privately made a decision.
At this mont, Yan Daoxin sat at the table, appearing composed and docile, she lowered her eyes and slowly nodded to Nanny Shi.
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