Chapter 148 - 147: Lady Qi Rolls Up Her Sleeves
It took less than two quarters of an hour for the two carriages hired by Qi Ercheng to stop outside the small eatery, and Nanny Liu and the others had already enjoyed some tea and snacks.
Nanny Jin entrusted the small eatery to Qi Ercheng’s care and took the six maids and old woman servants from Prince Yu’s Mansion with her in the carriage to her home in Clear Water Village.
Travelling by carriage was relatively fast, and in less than a shichen, the two carriages entered the territory of Clear Water Village.
The situation arose unexpectedly, and Nanny Jin had no choice but to leave behind the staff from Jinrong Residence. The sudden appearance of such a large group of servants in Clear Water Village would surely draw the attention of the villagers, and even those from neighboring villages, and she couldn’t find the words to explain.
However, under the present circumstances, if she didn’t leave Jinrong’s staff behind, it would be difficult to ensure the young lady’s safety.
To minimize the sensational impact of their arrival, Nanny Jin led the two carriages in a large circle around the outskirts of the village. It wasn’t until they reached the gravel land in the north of the village that Nanny Jin led everyone off the carriages and settled the fare.
Right in front of them was the construction site for the cattle ranch. Nanny Jin said to Nanny Liu, "The steward from the Sixth Master’s Mansion probably already told you that this is a small village, and there aren’t many wealthy families in the whole village. To spare Lady Qi from undue gossip, let’s rest here for a moment. I will consult with our Old Master and Lady Qi about the arrangements for your accommodations and conduct going forward. Would that be alright with you all?"
Nanny Liu agreed hastily, "What you say is right, Nanny. We are here to serve Lady Qi, not to cause any trouble. Naturally, we will do as the master family instructs."