Chapter 113 Bringing Wang Sheng Back to Prince Ye’s Mansion

Chapter 113: Bringing Wang Sheng Back to the Prince Ye’s Mansion

With this thought, Wang Sheng fell to his knees with a "plop" and said to Ji Yuntang, "I, a commoner, thank you, Princess Ye, for saving my life. If Your Highness does not mind, I am willing to swear loyalty to you and work like a beast of burden for you to repay your kindness."

Ji Yuntang pursed her red lips and smiled at him. "Wang Sheng, have you thought it through? Are you sure you want to work for this princess?"

"This princess does not keep useless people or traitors by my side. If you do anything you shouldn’t or harbor any improper thoughts, my methods will be even more cruel than what you encountered today, making you wish you were dead. Think carefully before you answer."

Ji Yuntang spoke the harshest words in the gentlest voice.

Her intention was merely to test whether Wang Sheng would be intimidated by her words.

If he was scared off, then he was not qualified to stay by her side.

But Wang Sheng was clearly not frightened. Without a moment’s hesitation, he replied, "Princess Ye, I have made up my mind. I want to follow you."

"I, Wang Sheng, swear to heaven that I will never be disloyal. If I ever do anything to betray Your Highness, my life is in your hands."

Ji Yuntang was satisfied with his attitude. She nodded, feeling she had not misjudged him.

This young man seemed quiet, but he had a determined spirit. If guided well, he might achieve great things in business in the future.

Ji Yuntang smiled warmly at Wang Sheng. "Alright, pack your things and come back with me to the Prince Ye’s Mansion."

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness." Wang Sheng happily agreed, his battered face unable to hide the joy that tugged at his lips.

Boss Zhu watched this scene, feeling a knot in his throat he couldn’t swallow.

Wang Sheng had always been conscientious in the Jinsi Cloth Shop, basically making no mistakes except for this theft incident.

He had been the shop’s accountant for four years, never taking a day off despite coming early and leaving late, and never asking for a raise. He only asked for two silver taels a month.

Nowadays, even the lowest-paid accountant makes at least five taels a month.

I ask you, where can you find such a skilled and experienced accountant for only two taels?

Moreover, the Jinsi Cloth Shop’s business had been thriving recently, thanks in no small part to Wang Sheng.

Since his face had been cured by Ji Yuntang at the medical competition, many young women came daily just to see him, which boosted customer traffic at the shop.

Seeing his cash cow about to walk out the door, Boss Zhu couldn’t help but feel regret. Only now did he realize what a good worker he had lost.

And all of this was thanks to that spoiled nephew of his!

It was also his own fault for not trusting Wang Sheng and trusting that liar Zhu Mian instead.

Not only had the reputation of Jinsi Cloth Shop been ruined, but business would also suffer greatly.

With this thought, Boss Zhu became increasingly gloomy. He stormed over to Zhu Mian with a dark expression.

Zhu Mian thought his uncle had softened and wanted to take him back. He had just called out "Uncle..."

When his face got slapped so hard it twisted to the side!

"Get lost! Get as far away from me as possible! I never want to see you again!"

After saying that, Boss Zhu turned and left without looking back, leaving Zhu Mian standing there in shock.

Ji Yuntang watched with great interest. Indeed, it takes a bad guy to deal with a bad guy!

After this incident, Boss Zhu and Zhu Mian had a complete falling out. His cushy days were probably done for, right?

Just then, Wang Sheng came out with his luggage packed. He had only a small black bundle on his back, which looked light and didn’t contain much.

Ji Yuntang was surprised. "That’s all your luggage?"

Wang Sheng’s face flushed red, and he nodded shyly. "In reply to Your Highness, I don’t have much luggage—just two sets of clothes."

And the eighty taels of silver he had saved over the years.

Aside from that, he took nothing else.

Ji Yuntang was stunned by how little he needed. This kid, what kind of life had he been living all these years in the Jinsi Cloth Shop?

He was too mature—it made your heart ache.

"Come on, follow me back to the Prince Ye’s Mansion. From now on, that will be your home."

Ji Yuntang patted his shoulder, turned, and walked forward.

But Wang Sheng was so moved by these words that he froze on the spot.

The Prince Ye’s Mansion would be his home now?

He actually had a home?

Just then, the girl’s clear voice came again.

"Aren’t you coming? Doesn’t it hurt?"

A warmth flooded his heart. He hurried to catch up with Ji Yuntang. "Coming right away, Your Highness."

He’d been wandering the streets for as long as he could remember. This was the first time he’d ever felt genuine concern from someone.

Ji Yuntang brought Wang Sheng back to the Prince Ye’s Mansion and called out Tao Zhi and Chen Hu to make introductions.

"This is Wang Sheng. He will be working for me from now on. All of you, treat each other well."

After saying that, Ji Yuntang went back to her room to check in on Luo Junhe.

The young man stood there with his head down, still shy, but his clenched fists gave away his inner joy and nervousness.

"I... I hope you two seniors will teach me. I... I can do any kind of job around here. If you need anything, just tell me."

He’d barely stammered that out when Tao Zhi burst out laughing.

"I’m about the same age as you. Except for Chen Hu and Yao Niang, who are a few years older, we’re all pretty much the same. We all serve the Princess, servants here at the Prince Ye’s Mansion. Don’t call us seniors—that’s not proper."

"Also, from now on in the Prince Ye’s Mansion, don’t refer to yourself as a commoner. Just say ‘servant’ or ‘subordinate’. You only have to answer to the Prince and the Princess; nobody else can give you orders. Anything you’re not sure about, you can always ask me or Chen Hu."

Wang Sheng looked reserved, pursed his lips, and said cautiously, "Your subordinate understands. Thank you, Miss Tao Zhi."

Chen Hu clapped him on the shoulder heartily. "Now that you’re in the Prince Ye’s Mansion, we’re all family. No need for all the thank yous."

"His Highness and Her Highness are very kind. They won’t bite you. Don’t be nervous or scared. Just do your best for the Princess, and everything will get better."

Chen Hu’s slap landed right on the wound on Wang Sheng’s shoulder, making him wince and hiss in pain. "Hiss..."

Tao Zhi reacted quickly. The young man had been looking down earlier, so she hadn’t gotten a good look. Only now did she see that his face was also all bruised up.

Tao Zhi immediately leaned in and asked worriedly, "Oh geez, what happened to you? Did someone hit you?"

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