Only then did Nanny Wu curtsy to Steward Shen. "Yes, this old servant understands. From now on, I'll do my utmost to take good care of the Young Miss and Young Master."
Steward Shen nodded. "Mm. Come with me. I'll arrange a courtyard for you and send over some maids and matrons."
Nanny Wu quickly supported Su Qiao from the other side and, together with Xiao Huan, helped her follow Steward Shen.
Su Qiao quickened her pace to catch up and gently refused, "Steward Shen, there's no need. I prefer peace and quiet. Too many people make me dizzy and irritable."
She needed to focus on healing her injuries. The more people there were in the house, the more likely something was to go wrong.
Besides, this vast Flying Eagle Fortress was unfamiliar to them, and they had no idea what the situation was like. Who knew whether someone might plant a spy among them?
Nanny Wu immediately tightened her grip on Su Qiao's arm and anxiously signaled at her with her eyes.
It wasn't very appropriate to reject Steward Shen's kindness right away.
"This..." Steward Shen had not expected his goodwill to be rejected.
However, seeing that Su Qiao was insistent, he thought for a moment and found a compromise. "How about this? I'll send some people to clean the courtyard, but I won't assign any maids to serve inside."
"Good."
Su Qiao was fairly satisfied and gave a slight nod.
They did not speak again along the way. About half an hour later, they arrived at a pleasant-looking two-courtyard residence.
The courtyard was very large, filled with flowers and plants. There was also a pavilion and a pond, with several fish swimming in it.
Before leaving, Steward Shen arranged for two maids to handle the laundry, four matrons