"What is your name?" Shen Qinglan thought for a moment and asked softly.
The gardener hurriedly replied, "My surname is Rong, and my given name is just De."
"Rong as in tolerance, and De as in virtue?"
The gardener nodded, "Exactly!"
Shen Qinglan nodded in acknowledgment and asked again, "Can you read?"
Rong De nodded, "Yes, I can!"
"Very well!" Shen Qinglan said, "For now, you will temporarily assume the role of house steward of the Shen Mansion. It's still early; first, lead everyone to sweep the courtyard a bit."
Upon hearing this, Rong De hurriedly bowed in response.
Shen Qinglan glanced at the others. Seeing that they had no objections, she withdrew her gaze.
"I'll go outside to take a look and while I'm at it, add some furniture to the house," she said to Rong De. "You all tidy up the places you will stay first. Tomorrow, you can sort out the rest."
"Yes!" Rong De responded, "Miss, take care!"
