The Duke's Daughter is Reborn

Mother He was about to leave the orphanage and return to the Duke's Mansion, but suddenly she saw a little boy squatting on the ground, painting with a branch.

Mother He was curious and looked forward. The child was Qu Yan, the eldest son of Mrs. Qu, who was holding a copy of the Three Character Classic. This book was originally donated by Yang Qi to the orphanage to enlighten the children. "Qu Yan, are you practicing calligraphy?"

Qu Yan was different from Cook Qu. When he heard Mama He's voice, he turned around and said, "Mama He, I am learning Chinese characters by following the young lady's Three Character Classic."

The children in the orphanage all called Mother He "Grandma", but Qu Yan followed the way Chef Qu called her and always called her Mother He.

In He's mother's impression, Qu Yan is a calm and steady person. When they first met, Qu Er hid behind Chef Qu in fear, which formed a sharp contrast with Qu Yan who was standing aside solemnly.

Mother He knew the book in Qu Yan's hand. It was the book that the young lady read when she was four years old. "Good child, you like reading, right?"

Qu Yan nodded firmly: "Dad said that studying is a good thing, I must persist in the future."

Now Qu Yan is only a five-year-old child, and he doesn't understand the significance of studying, but he always remembers his father's words. In Qu Yan's heart, his father is the most powerful hero in the world, who sacrificed himself for the peace of the Tianyuan Dynasty.

Mother He looked at Qu Yan, as if she saw the young lady when she was little, and couldn't help but smile: "Good child, your father is right, studying is the best thing in the world, and the young lady often says so."

Qu Yan was a little surprised: "Really? Mother He, did the young lady say the same thing?" Since his father passed away, Qu Yan saw that his mother worked very hard to support himself and his brother.

But Qu Yan was too young, had no strength, and was not good at anything. All he could do was take care of himself and look after his younger brother.

Just when my mother was worrying about what to eat the next day, the young lady appeared like a fairy. She not only asked my mother to work in the orphanage, but also asked me and my brother to stay here on weekdays.

You know, my mother did a lot of things to let my brother and I stay here. Those black-hearted women always made my mother do the hardest and most tiring work.

Mother He said to Qu Yan affirmatively: "The young lady once said that books can bring you wealth and fortune. In the future, Qu Yan will be able to pass the imperial examination and make your mother happy."

Qu Yan didn't know whether He's mother's words were congratulations or sincere, but this matter took root in Qu Yan's heart: "He's mother, I will work hard."

When Mama He returned to the mansion, Yang Qi was sorting books with Mama Zhu. Over the years, Yang Qing had given Yang Qi a lot of books, and Yang Qi would go to Jishi Bookstore to buy books every time he went out of the mansion.

Over time, the bookshelves in Yang Qi's room grew one by one. However, ever since Yuan Ruiyuan's incident, Yang Qi would read in the bedroom, leaving the study room empty.

Seeing that it was a waste to leave the study empty, Nanny Zhu placed Yang Qi's musical instrument, chess pieces, embroidery frame and other items that Yang Qi did not need on a daily basis in the study.

Close to the Back Lake, the Lakeside Courtyard is more humid than other courtyards in the Duke's Mansion.

Yang Qi took out the books from the bookcase and spread them out: "These books have been left for a long time, and they are a little moldy."

Nanny Zhu is literate and can help Yang Qi a lot in this kind of place: "Don't worry, Miss, just get some sunbathing from time to time."

Yang Qi felt really distressed, as these books were all collected by himself and could not be wasted.

As soon as Mother He entered the room, she saw book boxes and books everywhere. She found it a little funny. The young lady's room didn't look like the room of a lady from a wealthy family, but more like a small bookstore.

Looking at Mama He, Mama Zhu shook her neck and said, "Mama He, please come and help me. I've finally gotten your help."

Mother He stepped forward and helped Nanny Zhu and the young lady: "Why did you suddenly think of organizing the books?"

Yang Qi pointed at the sun outside the window and said, "The weather is good today. Let's take out all the books and let them dry in the sun. Otherwise, if they are left inside for a long time, they will smell moldy and the books will get spoiled easily."

Seeing the happy face of He's mother, Yang Qi knew that things at the orphanage should be on the right track.

Before Yang Qi could ask, He's mother said, "Miss, you don't know that the children in the orphanage are much healthier now, and their faces are much rosier."

Spreading out her hands, Mother He continued, "It seems that Cook Qu is a good person now. The things in the kitchen are all new and not dirty."

After a pause, He's mother told the story of Qu Yan. The way this child was studying hard made He's mother feel distressed and she wanted to lend a hand.

Yang Qi and Aunt Zhu glanced at Mother He, and Yang Qi said, "Mother He, are you feeling sorry for her?"

Mother He was not embarrassed: "Yes, I am not afraid of being laughed at by the young lady. When I think of Qu Yan's appearance and back today, I still feel a little distressed."

Nanny Zhu and Mama He have lived together for so many years, and she is very familiar with the character of the mother who raised the young lady since childhood. It is indeed Mama He's character that she spoke up for Qu Yan this time.

As it happened that they had the time to sort out the books today, Yang Qi took out three of the most basic books and handed them to Mother He: "Mother He, find a suitable opportunity to give these books to Qu Yan next time. Remember, don't give them in the Salesian Home, go to Cook Qu and Qu Yan's room and give them to them."

These books were the enlightenment books that Xu found for himself at the beginning. Similarly, Yang Qi also had a set of books written by Mr. Yang himself. However, Mr. Yang treasured these books and was reluctant to take them out.

Mother He didn't think much about what Yang Qi meant. Over the years, Mother He had become accustomed to doing things according to what Yang Qi said.

Nanny Zhu knew: "Miss, are you afraid that other children will be jealous?"

Yang Qi did not stop what she was doing. If she did not speed up, she would not be able to finish sorting out the books today. "Children in the Salesian Home are more sensitive than those in other places. Their backgrounds since childhood have made them better at reading people's expressions. Madam Zhu, go down with Madam He and see if there are any good seedlings in this Salesian Home."

Nanny Zhu nodded in understanding. She knew that Yang Qi was not a pushover. This time, the young lady must have her own considerations for sponsoring the orphanage.

However, Nanny Zhu did not expect that Yang Qi was actually trying to build up his own power. After all these years in the palace, it was the first time that Nanny Zhu saw someone building up his own power from a young age.

The children in these orphanages have clean backgrounds. If they are properly nurtured, their mentality and loyalty will surpass those of ordinary children in the future.

Miss, you are really amazing! Following Yang Qi, Nanny Zhu knew that she would probably walk down a dangerous road again. Thinking of the people behind Yang Qi, Nanny Zhu felt more at ease. This was a big gamble. If she won, she would have someone to rely on in the future, and the Zhu family would be able to get rid of the status of slaves.