[69 Book Bar - www.] There was a pile of broken silver in the tray at her hand. Shen Yunchu sat on the main seat, "I called everyone here today because I have something to explain. I guess everyone hasn't returned the dinner yet. Let’s eat, shall we?”
Shen Yunchu's indifferent eyes swept over everyone's faces one by one, "We have been waiting in Wutong Garden for a while. This is the first time that we have not had enough to eat with the master. I am sorry for this, but now I am worried about myself. I can't guarantee it, and I can't force you to suffer with me. I heard that the slaves at Sanniang's house can have porridge, so many slaves want to serve Sanniang. I will never stop you from trying to survive. Besides, In the past, I was the future Princess Jin, and I was proud of you all for serving me at Wutong Garden. But things are different now. If you follow me from now on, you will only have to endure hardships, and may even starve to death."
When everyone heard what Shen Yunchu said, they also thought of the rumors in the mansion these past two days about Aunt Shen's fate. Although Master Xun and Sanlang of the Wei family had come to propose marriage in the past few days, they saw that Shen Yunchu was about to fly up the branch. Transformed into a phoenix, Master Xun and Sanlang Wei have never mentioned marriage again. There is nothing they don't understand. I'm afraid the fate of the aunt will be worrying in this life.
In addition, the aunt had been at odds with Webster for a long time. Although the relationship seemed to have improved later, it seemed that in this special period, she was inevitably going to get into trouble. The masters and servants of Wutong Garden were probably in danger of starving to death.
Shen Yunchu took in everyone's expressions and continued to confuse: "I have already said hello to the new Butler Wang, saying that I like peace and quiet and don't like so many people waiting on me. If anyone doesn't want to stay in Wutong Garden, Just go and report to the newly appointed Butler Wang. He promised me that he will find another way out for you. I heard that before I leave Sanniang, I can come over and collect half a tael of silver, which will also satisfy the old master-servant relationship."
Half a tael of silver?
The expressions on everyone's faces were wonderful at this time, and it was clear that the aunt was in dire straits now. Otherwise, according to the aunt's kind-hearted nature, how could the severance pay given to the slaves be so pitiful.
In fact, it is not difficult to figure out. I heard that dowry collectors came to Huaishuling. Is it possible that all the Wutong Garden family assets were robbed by thieves?
There were a few pretty little girls who were even more ready to make a move. Shen Yunchu ignored them and continued: "If you don't mind the possibility of starving to death if you stay in Wutong Garden, occasionally when the money in the house is not rich, I owe you If you want more money, just stand on my left side. Follow me and endure hardships, and don’t complain at all!"
Everyone thought that Shen Yunchu had always been out of power. Today he was short of dinner, and tomorrow he was short of clothes. The monthly payment for food and clothing would inevitably be deducted, not to mention that he could survive in Wutong Garden now. That's the problem. Although the madam "loves" the aunt on the surface, if the seed didn't come out of her belly, how much pain will it cause? I'm afraid she will hurt her secretly. Wutongyuan will really not have a good life in the future. It's better to find another job.
"My mother is sick at home. If I can't receive the regular money and rations on time, I'm afraid my mother will run out of medicine and die. Please forgive me Jiaojiao for not being able to continue serving in Wutong Garden." A little girl in a blue shirt. , who is very pretty, so he should stand up and kneel in front of her to apologize.
"It doesn't matter, Mother Luo, even if the mother in the family is sick, let's make an exception and give him a tael of silver. It will be considered as fulfilling the old master's wishes." Shen Yunchu said calmly.
The little girl kowtowed to thank her and then left.
Some people took the lead, and others followed suit. After a while, several people left. Most of them were purple and pretty little girls. They were all second-class. I guess they knew that there was no hope for her to marry into the Jin Palace and become a concubine, but she was very fond of Xun. The favor of the young master, and later the Prince of Linjiang Palace, who would have expected that she would now be exposed to rumors about Kefu's fate, which ruined their future, so they all chose to leave.
In their eyes, it is more cost-effective to be a maid of the royal family without status than to marry a slave of the Shen family. The former may be able to fly to a branch and become a noble concubine, while the latter will be a servant of the family for generations. , can never stand up again.
Shen Yunchu didn't blame them for living an ignoble existence. They wanted to support the superiors and suppress the inferiors. If they didn't find a way out for themselves at a young age, they would have no choice but to have a servant in the house in the future.
"Jiaojiao doesn't like being served by many people, so I won't join in the fun at Wutong Garden. Jiaojiao is using money now, and my family is not in a hurry to use the money. I won't accept the half tael reward!"
Shen Yunchu raised his eyes and saw that this woman was dressed a little better than the women in ordinary houses. She actually began to sympathize with her because she didn't have enough money, so she didn't even want half a tael of silver as a reward. She was quite honest, but You have to do the right thing when acting, "If my sister-in-law really doesn't want her, Yun Chu will really not be polite."
After she left, several rough ladies also left.
Shen Yunchu looked at the remaining people. The two rough ladies were the ones she usually used to punish others. They must have had quarrels with most of them. For the time being, she regarded Wutong Garden as a safe haven. The enemy of her enemy was her friend. She can collect it for her own use. Besides, the two rough ladies are very impressed by her and are loyal to her.
There were only two little girls left doing chores. One was ten years old and still a naive child. Shen Yunchu's eyes were fixed on the older girl, who was wearing a purple dress and wearing a wedding dress. Wen Jingjing had almost no sense of presence, and seemed to have never appeared in her sight, which was surprising, "What is your name, and how long have you been in Wutong Garden?"
"When I return to Jiaojiao, my name is Xiaofan. I have been coming to Wutong Garden for half a year. I am a rough maid who cleans the yard." Gongjin was polite and kind, and his answers were clever and smart.
Shen Yunchu stared at her eyes. People say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Shen Yunchu could see her loyalty and kindness and couldn't help but get closer to her. "From now on, you will be the second-class maid of Wutong Garden. Is it okay to call me Ziyan?"
"Thank you Jiaojiao for giving me the name." The little maid in the Shen Mansion always has a single name with the word "小" in front of her name. She has no status in the manor. The housekeeper has the power to betray her. If she is given a name by the master, she will He is a serious servant in the mansion. From now on, he can rely on him and can be regarded as his confidant. However, with the precedent of Yunzhuang, Shen Yunchu is wary of everyone.
Shen Yunchu's faint eyes swept over everyone, "I don't care what reasons you decide to stay, but since you are still from Wutong Garden, we are a family. As long as I have a mouthful of meat, I will not let you just Eat soup, I have a bowl of porridge to drink, so you won’t starve to death. If any of you dare to eat it, don’t blame me for being ruthless."
"The slaves are willing to be loyal to the death." Several slaves vowed, their eyes shining with the light of following them through life and death.