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The next day after returning to Qingshan Villa, Jing Chunxi and Xiaoman began their arduous training.

The morning sun hadn't yet fully bathed the earth, and a hazy gray lingered on the horizon, when the two of them arrived at the mountaintop training grounds. Her clothes were gently lifted by the cool morning breeze, and her face was stern and resolute.

Having not practiced for a long time, their movements were a little unfamiliar, but they dared not slack off in the slightest.

Jing Yi didn't say a word to Jing Chunxi unless it was necessary. Jing Yi stood in a pavilion not far away, staring at Jing Chunxi with a complicated look in his eyes.

Jing Chunxi also noticed his master's silence, and did not dare to take the initiative to get close to his master.

The two of them tacitly kept their mouths shut to Jing Qiurong and Pu Ge'er, and Jing Yi even kept his mouth shut to those who participated in the operation.

Therefore, during the entire operation, everyone only reported good news and not bad news, and no dangerous details were disclosed.

According to the original plan, after returning from Jiujiang County, Tang Shuang was arranged to serve Jing Qiurong and was taught personally by Aunt Mi.

On the surface, Tang Shuang had become much calmer. No one played with her anymore, and she stopped making such noises. She got up early every day to help Aunt Mi with the housework and learn the etiquette of serving others. Even when she ran into Jing Chunxi and Chuntao every day, they just smiled and nodded in greeting. She no longer dared to hold Chuntao or Hongfen's hand or hug their waists. She was much more polite.

Watching the changes in Frosting, Jing Chunxi couldn't help feeling a little emotional. He was a person who liked to release himself, but because of staying with her, he suffered more constraints. It must be very hard for him to try hard to change himself, but he was also happy for her change.

"Miss, Frosting has been getting up in the middle of the night to practice with the little one for several days now. Sometimes she's already run two laps before I even get there."

Jing Chunxi wasn't surprised by Xiao Man's words. Although Tang Shuang was tall and a bit chubby, she wasn't a sleepyhead. He just didn't expect her to actually follow through on her words and actually start training. It was rare for her to train in the middle of the night and still be up during the day to help.

Jing Chunxi was noncommittal about Tang Shuang's efforts, neither supporting nor stopping them. She knew Tang Shuang had her own ideas, and as long as she was willing to work hard, Jing Chunxi was unwilling to interfere.

Seeing that the young lady wasn't angry, Xiao Man continued, "It's just that Tang Shuang isn't really suitable for practicing Qing Gong. She runs a lot faster. I asked Master for advice, and he said he wants her to practice strength training, starting with punching a sandbag."

Xiaolian came back and went to see her cousin Jing Qiurong. Jing Chunxi was also there. Xiaolian said straight to the point, "Sister Rong, Chunxi, I want to learn how to do accounting."

She smiled shyly when she made this request, afraid that the two of them would disagree, and the corners of her clothes were wrinkled.

Jing Qiurong looked at Xiaolian in surprise. She had originally wanted to keep Xiaolian by her side and teach her how to manage a household. After all, Xiaolian was almost twelve, and in two years she would be old enough to get married. There was no need to create any more complications and make her suffer.

"Why would you have such an idea? I originally wanted to keep you by my side and teach you how to be a housekeeper. But you have to think carefully. Learning to do accounting will definitely require working in a shop, where you'll be exposed to the public. The shopkeepers will be very strict with you, and it will be difficult to deal with customers."

Jing Qiurong said this sincerely. Since the children had been entrusted to her, she naturally had to take responsibility and plan for their future. And for girls, choosing a good family for them and letting them live a good life for the rest of their lives was the best destination.

"Sister Rong, Xiaolian is not afraid of hard work. Xiaolian wants to help you and Chunxi. Chunxi is so young but she can travel all over the country. Whatever she can do, Xiaolian can do too." Xiaolian said quickly after hearing what Jing Qiurong said.

There was a hint of determination in her eyes. She knew she couldn't just live her life doing nothing. She also wanted to contribute to her family and make her life more meaningful.

Xiaolian paused for a moment, then looked at Jing Qiurong firmly and said, "Don't worry, Sister Rong. Xiaolian won't regret her decision. Please don't arrange a marriage for me so soon. I promised the elders in my family that I won't leave until my nephews and nieces grow up. Otherwise, I won't marry anyone." Jing Qiurong listened to Xiaolian's words and looked at her helplessly. She knew Xiaolian was a child with strong opinions, and once she made a decision, it was difficult to change it.

"You are still a child, don't think too much. Your elder sister will take care of them and will not treat them unfairly. In a few years, they will grow up and understand you." Jing Qiurong still tried to persuade Xiaolian. She didn't want her to take on these responsibilities too early.

Xiaolian looked at Jing Qiurong anxiously. She knew that her cousin was unwilling to let go because of her worry, so she continued, "Besides, being a housekeeper and learning accounting don't conflict with each other. Actually..."

Xiaolian suddenly felt a little embarrassed and lowered her head and said, "Although the Pingyang Marquis' Mansion is not good, but during the past six months I have been with Mrs. Peng, Xiaolian has also carefully observed how to manage servants and how to manage the household. Mrs. Peng would also check some simple accounts for Xiaolian. Xiaolian feels that being a housekeeper is much easier than doing the accounts in a shop!"

Besides, Xiaolian also wants to set an example for her nephews and nieces, hoping that they will all work hard and become self-reliant.

After hearing Xiaolian's words, Jing Chunxi and his mother looked at each other and laughed. They didn't expect Xiaolian to have such an idea. It seemed that she had really grown up.

It was a shame that Xiaolian, such a thoughtful child, had to marry off so early. If she had been nurtured, it wouldn't just be Xiaolian who would benefit, but everyone in their family would benefit, and it could even help the entire Jing family, and it would also have a role in mentoring the children.

Jing Qiurong also saw through Jing Chunxi's little thoughts, and felt that it would not be wise to let the children get engaged and married early without the Jing family overturning the verdict.

She nodded and said, "As long as Xiaolian is willing, there's nothing she can't do. I support you and believe you can do it." Xiaolian's eyes flashed with surprise when she heard Jing Qiurong's words. It was not easy for her cousin, who was so traditional, to agree with her ideas.

"It's just..." Jing Qiurong deliberately kept it a secret. Xiaolian was really frightened and looked at her cousin with a pale face.

Jing Chunxi chuckled and continued his mother's words: "Not yet. We have to wait until those companies come up with results."

Those families were naturally referring to the Peng Taifu Mansion and the Pingyang Marquis Mansion. If they hadn't been dealt with yet, Xiaolian would have left for the capital to work long ago. If those two families discovered her, she would inevitably get into trouble and might even be captured as a runaway slave.

But things were different from then on. As long as those families were convicted, more servants were sold. It was not surprising that they were sold to shops as shop assistants. Since the masters were convicted, naturally no one would investigate the whereabouts of the servants.

Xiaolian nodded, a happy smile on her face. She knew this was for her own good, so she stopped insisting. She believed that as long as she worked hard, she would have a chance one day.