Nanny Shi’s smile grew even brighter the mont she saw her favorite beauty nod first.
"Good, good, good! That’s my clever girl who knows how to make the most sensible choice!" She said happily to the attendant behind her, "Co, take Miss Ning’er to her own room!
From now on, I’m going to put a lot of thought into nourishing and restoring the two of you sisters, using so exclusive thods from our Little Mountain Building. I guarantee that within a month, you will transform, becoming even more radiant and stunning, with skin so flawless it seems like it’s from a fairy descending from the heavens!
Later, I’ll have soone choose so fine fabrics for you, tailor so clothes, ensuring you transform completely and beco great beauties that no one can take their eyes off..."
"Nanny Shi, let’s not rush," Zhu Yu hurriedly interrupted her, fearing that she would get more excited and imdiately put her words into action, "These days, my sister and I have carefully considered, and we agree that Nanny Shi, you are right.
For soone as beautiful as my sister, yet in such a downtrodden situation like ours, it indeed seems bleak. If we were to seek refuge with relatives, it would be like sheep entering a tiger’s den.
Moreover, even if she were to marry a simple, honest man in the future, such a man may not be able to protect her. If ill-intentioned people take notice of her, the family might suffer unforeseen disasters. It would be better to ride on your coattails from the beginning, find a good family for her to marry into as a secondary wife or a respected concubine, which would be the greatest blessing."
Nanny Shi was very satisfied with this and nodded continuously as she listened.
Then Zhu Yu’s conversation shifted: "But I really don’t want to beco a concubine. I’m different from my sister, who is unable to speak, considered a congenital deficiency. I’m not as beautiful as her, but I’m healthy, so there’s no need for to trouble you, Nanny Shi.
From now on, I entrust my sister to your care. I plan to continue my journey to find my uncle’s family.
Once I’ve settled down with my uncle, I will surely co back to offer my gratitude for your kindness in saving both of us sisters!
Therefore, there’s no need for Nanny Shi to make any preparations for . I’ll set off as soon as possible and continue my journey, without causing you any trouble.
Nanny Shi doesn’t need to bother to find another room for ."
Nanny Shi initially thought Zhu Yu might want to be polite and express that she wanted to stay with her sister, so they could take care of each other. She considered various ways to persuade them, but after hearing Zhu Yu, she realized her guess was entirely off and not the sa matter at all.
Her eyebrows faintly furrowed, but her expression remained extrely patient: "Why does Miss Ning’er insist on leaving?
If you don’t want to be a concubine, then don’t be. Nanny Shi will help you choose and aim to find you a fit man to marry as a secondary wife, or with luck, perhaps a young master from a family who doesn’t care about a girl’s background and only wants beauty—wouldn’t that be even better?"
"No, I am extrely grateful for Nanny Shi’s intentions, but when we left ho, we said we wanted to find our uncle. If both of us end up without a trace, it’s inevitable that uncle might beco anxious upon receiving news yet waiting for a long ti without us arriving.
My sister has greatly benefited from Nanny Shi’s kindness, and I ask that you do whatever it takes to find her a good match. My decision is firm, I won’t trouble you anymore!" Zhu Yu’s tone was determined, leaving no room for negotiation.
While she spoke, Yan Daoxin hurriedly expressed reluctance, pulling at Zhu Yu’s sleeve with one hand and making gestures with the other, as if reminding her to be careful once she’s left.
Nanny Shi pursed her lips, her expression slightly colder, yet she remained silent and calmly asked Zhu Yu: "Miss Ning’er seems resolute, there’s no room for change, is there?"
Zhu Yu felt she had made herself very clear, so she confidently nodded.
Nanny Shi sighed softly: "Fine, fine, everything is fate, hardly anything is under our control!
I brought the greatest blessing right to you, but you still won’t reach out for it, so let it be. Fate is sothing that cannot be forced.
Since you insist on leaving, it would be difficult for to keep you against your will.
Now, Miss Xin’er shall stay in the room to rest. Soone will co shortly to bring you als and today’s tonic.
Miss Ning’er, you can follow us, we’ll see you out."
Zhu Yu quickly expressed her gratitude sincerely and took a mont to exchange a reassuring glance with Yan Daoxin, then obediently followed Nanny Shi and the attendants out of the room.
Outside the door, down the wooden stairs, Nanny Shi gestured, and the attendant beside her swiftly pulled out a wide cloth strip from his pocket and covered Zhu Yu’s eyes.
"Nanny Shi, what is this...?" Zhu Yu was startled, yet she didn’t dare to show too much caution. She considered raising her hand to stop them, but restrained herself and put it back down.
"It’s nothing, our Little Mountain Building is not a place anyone can co and go as they please." Nanny Shi’s tone was inconclusive, sounding no different from before, "So, naturally, you’ll have to be blindfolded when being sent out, it benefits everyone, don’t you agree?"
"As they say, when in Ro, do as the Romans do. Although Little Mountain Building isn’t exactly a town, we should follow your rules, Nanny Shi." Zhu Yu hurriedly responded while standing motionless, letting the attendant cover her eyes completely.
Then she felt people co to her sides, her arms were taken hold of, and she was practically lifted, with only her toes faintly touching the ground, being carried along.
They twisted and turned along the way, bumped and jolted. Zhu Yu tried to discern directions through the darkness of her covered eyes but quickly realized it was futile. She couldn’t see a thing, her feet weren’t on the ground, and she didn’t need to walk herself, making her senses less sharp.
After a seemingly long ti, she heard the squeak of a door opening, followed by a cold and damp sll mingled with a faint stench wafting over.
Then she felt herself being led downward, followed by the heavy sound of an iron door being opened.
"Alright, you can let her go now." Nanny Shi’s voice ca from behind her.
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