Exile at the start? The princess is no ordinary woman.

Chapter 335 A Life-Saving Grace Must Be Repaid

However, this wasn't malicious inquiries, and since the brother and sister would be coming and going from here in the future, there was no harm in speaking frankly.

"Auntie, those two children are named Ren Shuyi and Ren Shuqing. I ran into them in the city today. They're orphans and were bullied terribly, covered in injuries. Their older brother is even worse off and is still unconscious. I felt so sorry for them, so I brought them back."

"Oh, I see. Nanzhi, you're too kind. If someone of unknown origin is brought home, you should be careful not to cause trouble for yourself."

"Yes, Miss Jun, if they are from out of town, you should be careful not to cause trouble for yourself."

“Nanzhi, I must say you are all incredibly kind people. I noticed that child just now too; his arms under his sleeves were indeed covered in scars. He's a pitiful child, and you kind people brought him back and even treated his illness…”

The different people offered conflicting accounts, but ultimately, their suggestions were all well-intentioned.

"Don't worry, Uncle Village Head, Auntie, thank you. Please come inside and have a meal before you go back."

"Alright, alright, we won't eat then. Nanzhi, remember to come over another day when you have time. We're heading back now."

“Let’s go back and eat. It’s still early, not time to eat yet. Come over to my house to play if you have time.”

"I'm leaving, Namzhi."

After everyone had left, the courtyard returned to its peaceful state. At that moment, Ren Shuqing ran out of her room, a happy expression on her face.

"Miss, brother is awake! Brother is awake!"

"Yes, take good care of your brother."

Gu Nanzhi nodded, as expected, and then gestured to He Mobai and Bai Zang.

"Go see your patient,"

The two men, acting as tools, were helpless.

How easy it is for them! They rescued so many people, and now they're just leaving them all to them.

What can I do? I guess I'll just have to go check it out!

Zhou Caide's room,

The two brothers were overjoyed at their reunion; they had been each other's only family, and had thought they would never see each other again in this lifetime...

"Big Brother"

"Book...Book the next..."

He Mobai and the others came in and checked Ren Shuyuan again, gave him a few instructions, and then left, leaving the Ren siblings alone.

"Shuyi...Shu...Shuqing, where is this? Who are those two young masters?"

Ren Shuyuan tried to get up, but his body was too weak from all the wear and tear.

Ren Shuyi and Ren Shuqing also stopped him from moving around.

"Big brother... Waaah... You're finally back, I missed you so much..."

"Big Brother"

"Shuyi, little sister, I'm so sorry, I couldn't protect you... you..."

The three siblings were overcome with grief because of Ren Shuqing's crying. Only after they huddled together and vented their emotions did they manage to calm down.

Ren Shuyi and Ren Shuqing then explained the current situation to Ren Shuqing.

"...Brother, it was Miss who bought us, and then she led people to rescue you. You should focus on recovering from your injuries first. Once you've healed, I'll take you to see our benefactor."

“Brother, Miss is a good person. She not only saved us, but she also helped us bring you back. Moreover, when she bought us, she even offered to return our indentures. But we want to repay her kindness…”

"Big brother, after Cangling brought you out, Miss even made him burn down that villa..."

After hearing his younger siblings' descriptions, Ren Shuyuan roughly understood what had happened, where he was, and who was with him.

He was grateful. If he hadn't met his benefactor, he probably would have rotted there. He was determined to repay this kindness.

"Shuyi, little sister, help your brother up. He'll go thank our benefactor."

"No, brother, you can't get up yet. Young Master He and Young Master Bai just said that you need to rest and recuperate."

"Brother, don't rush. You should lie down and rest. If you insist on getting up and moving around, it will only cause trouble for Miss and Young Master He, and they'll have to worry about your injury. It's not too late to get up when you're fully recovered. Now that I and your little sister are here, we can move..."

Although Ren Shuyi was young, from this brief interaction, he vaguely sensed that Gu Nanzhi was someone who disliked trouble and disliked disobedience.

They must not cause any trouble for the young lady or upset her. They will repay this kindness slowly, over a lifetime.

"Oh, right, elder brother, my sister and I still have our indentures with Miss. We haven't taken them back. Our parents are gone, and Miss is our benefactor."

"I want to follow her in the future,"

Ren Shuyi had already made up his mind to be loyal to Gu Nanzhi for the rest of his life in order to repay this kindness.

Ren Shuyuan felt a pang of sadness. Not long ago, his family had been a happy and harmonious household, though not extremely wealthy...

Now they've fallen to this state; ultimately, it's because he, as the older brother, failed to protect his younger siblings...

How could I not repay this life-saving grace...?

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On their first day here, the Ren siblings were filled with trepidation, trying to read people's expressions and demeanor. But after a day of interaction, they realized that their benefactors were different from the other important people they had met; they treated everyone differently... even their subordinates...

They had many questions in their hearts, but none of them dared to ask them aloud.

That night, Zhou Cai shared a room with Butler Li, the two Ren brothers shared Zhou Cai's room, and Ren Shuqing shared a room with Xia He.

Xia He vividly remembered her past with the young lady, and therefore felt great pity for Ren Shuqing, acting like an older sister.

Care for her, take care of her,

"Thank you, Sister Xiahe."

"You're welcome, Shuqing. Don't worry, don't be afraid. Miss and Young Master are both very, very capable. Miss, Young Master He, and Young Master Bai are all very, very skilled in medicine. Your injuries will be fine, and your older brother will be fine too."

Seeing Ren Shuqing's red eyes, Xia He thought she was worried and couldn't help but comfort her again.

"I know, Sister Xiahe, thank you all, you're so kind,"

They hadn't met a kind person in months; everyone bullied them. Finally, they met such a kind person who saved them.

"Thanks..."

"Okay, okay, don't be sad anymore. Everything will be alright in the future. Go to sleep. You're not well either, you're all injured. Go to sleep. I'll apply medicine to your back injury tomorrow."

With Xia He's comforting words, Ren Shuqing felt a long-lost warmth, gradually relaxed, and fell asleep.

In the other room, Ren Shuyuan and Ren Shuyi also had a long-awaited, restful sleep.

This night was wonderful for them.

Jun Yanchen's room

Bai Zang knelt before him.