Once the big house is ready, the next step is to buy it.
Xu Chunshan, an eighth-rank agricultural official, goes out early every day and comes back late every day. He runs around Wumapo in Zhujiazhuang and is extremely busy.
The person driving the carriage for him now is Huang Daping, who is both a driver and an errand boy. Two of them are used, which is really shabby.
Then add people.
Xu Yinyin also plans to train more capable and reliable manpower.
There will be a lot of things piled up next year, so I will be busy.
I have been to that dental shop twice before. This time Xu Yinyin chose a dental shop with a good reputation in the north of the city, mainly because it was close. After I selected the person, I walked directly back to the big house to settle down.
She went there behind a curtain, and the clerk didn't recognize her. Hearing that she was here to buy someone, he immediately led her to find the manager in charge of the place.
When the steward saw Xu Yinyin, he didn't notice anything, but when he saw Xixin following her, he was slightly stunned, and then he was shocked, and then he raised his hand to Xu Yinyin, "But Mr. Jiacheng Township?"
"You recognize me even if I'm wearing a curtain?" Xu Yinyin was surprised, but looking at the manager's appearance, it didn't look like he knew her right away.
The steward hurriedly saluted and said, "It turns out you are really the Lord of Jiacheng Township. I have met the Lord of Township before."
Then he said: "Young man doesn't know Xiangjun, but now it is spread in the city that the maids who follow Xiangjun are tall and powerful, and you can recognize them at a glance."
Xu Yinyin was granted the title of Xiangjun. During this period of time, all the major shops in the city were looking forward to Xiangjun coming to their shops to have a look at his elegance. They all wanted to see what kind of person he was.
, he was able to be canonized as a township monarch by the emperor himself, and he was even given a title.
This was a country lady from their folk. Everyone was curious, but they couldn't come to see her, right? They just hoped that she would come out to go shopping.
There are also some people who don’t know Xu Yinyin and haven’t seen her before, so they don’t know if someone comes. No, it’s been passed down from one person to another. Everyone has spread the word. The maids following the Xiangjun are particularly different. They are tall, powerful, and bear-like.
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Xu Yinyin glanced at Xixin, but she didn't expect that this was still an indicator of her identity.
Who is such a tall and powerful person, and you are all talking nonsense? Think about how her family Xixin is in a good mood.
They are obviously just a little taller and stronger. This is called health, don’t you know?
She couldn't help but look at the steward, "Why is my maid so weak?"
The steward was stunned and quickly glanced at Xixin. Indeed, it was not as bad as that bear. The rumors were a bit too exaggerated.
He smiled coquettishly, "I heard what others told me, my little girl, you are not strong, you are not strong, you are just right."
Well, it’s really difficult for people to speak without conscience. It’s just that people here don’t appreciate it.
Xu Yinyin curled her lips and quickly changed the topic, "I plan to recruit some people, let's see if you have any suitable ones."
Speaking of business, the manager also looked serious. When the village gentleman comes to their dental shop to buy someone, he must do it properly. If someone who buys him back before the time comes and makes a mistake, it will be the fault of their dental shop.
Now let the people below bring up the best ones, including men and women, young and middle-aged.
Many of them were well-educated and well-behaved servants. They were all servants who had committed crimes and had their mansions raided and purged.
Xu Yinyin knew who she wanted to buy from. She scanned these people one by one, named some people and asked questions, and then she made a decision.
She first married her father to a man named Ji Fu, who was in his twenties and was very smart and literate.
Ji Fu is already married to a daughter-in-law whose surname is Wu. They got married not long ago and have no children yet.
Wu is good at embroidery, so she can do some work such as handkerchiefs, purses, and shoes.
Then six more servants were selected, and a second steward of the outer courtyard named Hu Pingye, who was good at settling accounts, was chosen. His daughter-in-law, Mrs. He, became the steward of the inner courtyard.
Finally, we ordered two women to do the chores of sweeping and cleaning the latrine, and ten maids.
This makes a total of twenty-two.
The total cost was less than a hundred taels of silver, and these were about twenty serious people. Xu Yinyin couldn't help but sigh in her heart, people are worthless.
She is not so big-hearted that she wants to abolish the bad habit of slave trade. This is different from wearing a curtain. If the golden buns of many people move, no matter who they are, their bones will be eaten.
There's nothing left.
Just think of it as recruiting people to work. This contract of sale is equivalent to a labor contract. As long as she can do it without beating, scolding or humiliating her, that's all.
With a huge group of people, they arrived at Xin'anfang not long after the teething trip.
Open the door, enter the house, and start arranging work and accommodation.
First, Hu Pingye took charge of the work, taking care of what people should tidy up and clean up, waiting for the move.
Of the ten maids, four were divided into doing chores in the kitchen. Xu Yinyin looked at the remaining six and brought two good ones to her side, forming four big maids.
The other four, along with Cuizhi and the others, are responsible for the essential oils and can be prepared at any time.
Bringing up the two maids beside her, Xu Yinyin named them, one was named Forsythia and the other was named Licorice.
Asarum travels with her every day. Wherever she is, Asarum is there. Linglong is mainly responsible for refreshments and meals, Forsythia is meticulous, she is responsible for hairpins, rings and jewelry, and Licorice is responsible for clothes, needlework, and all the work.
The house and people were ready, Xu Yinyin went to see Old Man Xu for a good time, and the family moved in low-key.
The reason why I say it's low-key is because I'm afraid that people in the city will give gifts again. I haven't returned to several families yet after receiving the gifts.
But even though it was low-key, there were still many people who came to congratulate me on my move.
The Dong family, the Liu family, Mrs. Yang, Mrs. Ye, etc. are definitely coming. There are also some families in the city who have received the news and have brought congratulatory gifts. There is no reason not to let people in.
The new house has clear distinctions between the inside and outside, and the space is spacious. This time, the housewarming party was well hosted.
The male guests were accompanied by Xu Chunshan, Xu Dajun and his son, in the large flower hall at the front, while the female guests were entertained by Xu Yinyin and Zhang Xiulan, in the Rongzheng Hall in the inner courtyard.
Xu Yinyin is a village prince personally conferred by the Holy Father, and Xu Chunshan has also received the post of Nongzheng specially designed for him. These well-informed people have also heard about what kind of business was negotiated with Xu Chunshan at Minren Garden.
, what kind of workshops are being built in full swing in Wumapo outside Nancheng City?
Where is Akihito Garden?
Everyone is not stupid.
This Xu family is really favored.
Regardless of your previous status, it is always right to make friends with such a family.
Therefore, everyone in the outer courtyard and the inner courtyard were enjoying themselves and chatting happily.
The main room of the new house was specially reserved for Old Man Xu and Mrs. Xu. Yes, Xu Yinyin no longer allowed them to live in the shop, so she moved in and lived with them. During the day, Old Man Xu still visited the shop and took the car.
Just go and hire two new guys to help. As for Mrs. Xu, she can just eat, drink and have fun.
Are you saying she can't play anymore?
How could that happen? I like to play leaf tiles and mahjong very much. I have made appointments with Fang Xu and Fang Bai frequently, and I have met many old ladies. Let's play together. I will go to your house today and go to the tea room tomorrow.
Yes, it’s a lot of fun.
Xu Chunshan and Zhang Xiulan lived in the east wing of the second entrance, while Xu Dajun lived in the west wing.
After entering the third room, the east chamber belongs to Xu Yinyin. It has a small living room with an inner living room and two small side rooms, which is very spacious.
As for the old house in Qingyunfang, Xu Yinyin left Cuizhi and the four newly arrived Lilacs there. Now that the wintersweet is blooming, it is a good time to make plum blossom essential oil.
From now on, this house will be temporarily used as an essential oil workshop.