The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Shen Jiarou and her group set out at 1:00 am the next morning.

Fenghe County is next to Anren County, and it also takes two hours to get there by horse-drawn carriage.

On the way, Shen Jiarou lifted the curtain and looked at the early autumn season.

"I don't know how long it will take to get there by horse."

Zhang Zirou in the carriage looked up at the county lord when she heard this.

"County Master, you can ask the guards about this."

Thinking of Bao Zhiqing riding a horse, Shen Jiarou's eyes moved slightly.

"Bao Zhiqing."

Bao Zhiqing, who had excellent hearing, quickly pulled the reins when he heard it.

"Master, do you have something to ask me?"

"It's nothing serious. I just want to ask, if I ride a horse as fast as I can, when can I reach Fenghe County?"

Bao Zhiqing was stunned. He didn't expect his master to ask this.

"A normal carriage ride would take two hours, and a horse would take an hour if it were driven at top speed."

Thinking of this, Shen Jiarou made up her mind to learn how to ride a horse.

She looked up at Bao Zhiqing, who was wearing a black brocade robe, and said, "After we settle down in Fenghe County, you can teach me how to ride a horse."

Bao Zhiqing was stunned. Why did his master suddenly want to learn how to ride a horse?

Seeing his puzzled expression, Shen Jiarou explained, "It's always good to be able to ride a fast horse."

Bao Zhiqing blurted out, "So do you want to learn archery?"

After these words were spoken, not only Shen Jiarou was stunned, but everyone in the carriage was stunned.

Nanny Su was not very supportive. "Master, women don't need to learn archery. What they need is to be able to manage the household."

Nanny Wang, who was sitting quietly at the side, said, "It's okay. If the county lady wants to learn, she can."

Shen Jiarou was surprised again. Wasn't Nanny Wang more particular about rules? Why did she say that?

Nanny Wang saw the surprised look on the county lady's face and said, "The county lady often travels far away, so it's inevitable that something unexpected will happen. It won't go amiss if she learns some self-defense skills."

She believes that as long as people are interested and willing to persevere, they can learn well whether they like it or not.

As soon as she finished speaking, Nanny Su had no choice but to agree, mainly because what Nanny Wang said made sense.

"Well, if the county lady wants to learn, then go ahead, but you must pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and you must not hurt your body."

Shen Jiarou nodded in confusion until she entered Fenghe County, then she came to her senses.

Nanny He received the letter one day in advance and was originally prepared to go out of the city gate to greet him in person, but after reading the contents of the letter, she decided not to leave the city.

The county lady wanted to keep a low profile the first time she came, so she just waited at the mansion.

Seeing Nanny He waiting eagerly at the door, Mr. Li couldn't help but say, "Mammy, why don't you go in and rest for a while? I'll send someone to report to the county lady when she arrives."

Nanny He shook her head. This was the first time she had left the county lord since she was ordered to come to her side. Moreover, she had been away for such a long time, and she was somewhat worried about her young master.

After seeing this, Mr. Li stopped worrying about it.

At two quarters past the hour of Si, four carriages entered the county lady's mansion.

Hearing the noise, Nanny He took a look and saw that it was the county lady's carriage. She hurried forward and stood respectfully aside.

The driver was a son of the county lady's family.

"County Master, we're here."

Zhang Zirou took a look, lifted the curtain, and found Nanny He downstairs in front of her.

"County Lady, Nanny He is waiting downstairs."

Shen Jiarou smiled faintly and nodded.

Yaer and others got off the car first, and finally Shen Jiarou, who was wearing an orange dress, came out.

The moment she saw the county princess, Nanny He's heart seemed to be filled in an instant.

"This old servant greets the county lady."

Shen Jiarou steadied herself on the ground and said calmly, "Madam He, please don't be so polite."

The group walked into the mansion of the county lady of Fenghe County. When the people in the mansion saw the county lady, they bowed to her one by one.

"This servant greets the county lady."

Everyone first gathered in the main hall. Ruan Qingling helped the county lady sit down and then stood aside.

Shen Jiarou glanced at the people on both sides and her gaze stopped on Nanny He.

"Madam He, everyone's accommodation has been arranged."

Nanny He stood up and replied, "My Lady, everything has been arranged. Mr. and Mrs. Xie are in the side courtyard, and Miss Xie is next to the main courtyard. It will be more convenient for the Lady and Miss Xie to move around on weekdays."

Shen Jiarou was very satisfied with her arrangement.

"good."

Seeing that her master was satisfied, Nanny He spoke again, "For the safety of the county lady, I will arrange Zirou and Shutong to stay between the main courtyard and the entrance."

Nanny Wang was satisfied with her arrangement. "Very good."

Nanny Su thought it was getting late and looked at Nanny He.

"Madame He, please have someone take Mr. and Mrs. Xie to rest for a while. When lunch is ready, let's have someone notify us."

Nanny He understood and called a maid over.

"Take Mr. Xie and Mrs. Xie to the side courtyard and introduce them to them along the way."

The maid bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, Madam He, I will take my leave first."

Then she looked at Mr. and Mrs. Xie and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Xie, please follow me."

Mr. Xie nodded slightly, and Mrs. Xie thanked him, "Thank you, young lady."

Seeing that they had all left, Shen Jiarou looked at Xie Lianxiang.

"Senior sister, come back with us later. We live next door anyway."

Xie Lianxiang knew what she meant and nodded politely.

After they chatted for a while, Nanny He stood up.

"County Lady, Miss Xie, I will take you to see the courtyard."

Xie Lianxiang stood up and bowed politely, "Thank you, Madam He."

Shen Jiarou and Xie Lianxiang walked side by side, but Xie Lianxiang always stayed half a step behind Shen Jiarou. After all, she was the honorable county lord.

As everyone passed by the courtyard, Shen Jiarou spotted the orchids beside the flower bed.

"Madame He also purchased orchids?"

Nanny He replied respectfully, "My Lady, yes, this is to improve the lives of the people."

Shen Jiarou nodded in agreement, "How about Fenghe County?"

Nanny He knew that this was the time when her master began to inquire about the situation in the county.

"The county magistrate is quite lucky. When he went to the notary office to buy the pastry shop, he even asked me, 'When will the county lady come?'"

Everyone understood that the county magistrate was fat and wanted to visit the county lady.

Shen Jiarou also understood that he might come in the next two days.

"You said you bought a bakery?"

"Yes, it cost five hundred taels of silver, plus the twenty servants, which was two hundred and fifteen taels, a total of four hundred and fifteen taels."

"Thank you, Madam He. How is the business going?"

"After deducting the cost, the profit is not very much."

Shen Jiarou had a general understanding and immediately went to the main courtyard.

She looked up at the plaque on the door. "Youlanxiang, the name is quite elegant."

Matron He sneered, "This old servant specially obtained it. I hope the county lady likes it."

Shen Jiarou smiled faintly, "Very good."

Ruan Qingling also echoed the praise, "Madame He really has good taste."

Nanny He was also delighted by what they said.

"County Master, let's go in and take a look at your yard."

Shen Jiarou shook her head and said, "Let's go see Senior Sister first."

Nanny He glanced at Xie Lianxiang and said, "Alright."

Everyone walked into Xie Lianxiang's yard. The environment was quiet and there were some flowers and plants bought from the common people planted in it, which really added to the beauty of the place.

Shen Jiarou quietly observed her senior sister's expression, and when she saw the pretty smile on her face, she understood instantly.

"Senior sister still likes it."

Xie Lianxiangzun followed his heart and said, "Yes, thank you, Junior Sister County Master, and thank you, Madam He."