Chapter 165: The Vicious Eldest Daughter (30)

It was awkward. She wasn't an art student, nor was she good at using a calligraphy brush. It had taken her a lot of effort to produce these in one night. She could only have done it if the system had given her more reference styles.

“If you don’t understand, you don’t understand. This is art, and I have annotations, don’t I? When the time comes, you will do as I say, and I will supervise the construction.”

"Yes, Your Highness, I will find a craftsman to make it right away."

"Also, bribe storytellers in all the teahouses to promote my Chunhua Pavilion."

What kind of momentum are we creating?

"Never mind, let me write it down first. Let's go take care of the renovation first."

"yes."

After Wang Yaozu left, Wen Wan asked Xiao Taozi, "Go find me someone who writes beautifully and can also draw."

Little Peach: "What does the Princess want to do?"

"I want to promote my new Spring Flower Pavilion."

Little Peach: "???" What exactly does the princess want to do? She has been by the princess's side for so many years, and this time she really doesn't understand.

...

In the following days, Wen Wan accompanied Gu Xi to meals every day. She would pick out the food that Gu Xi didn't like and put it in his bowl, while Gu Xi would pick out the food that he didn't like and put it in his own bowl. They were both acting, just waiting to see who could hold back their anger first.

Chu Sisi, on the other hand, was forced to watch from the sidelines and increasingly felt that Chu Huang was targeting her.

At other times, Wen Wan was preparing for the promotion of Chunhua Courtyard. She asked Xiao Taozi to find a scholar who could write and draw, and then write down and draw her ideas.

The drawings were sent by Little Peach to various clothing and jewelry shops, who then made everything depicted in the drawings. These would become the battle robes for the future girls.

Every night, Wen Wan would sneak out to supervise the construction. After all, many of the plans were hypothetical and might not be feasible, so she needed to change her ideas at any time. Wen Wan was so busy that she was constantly on the go.

The girls in the building have been idle lately, occasionally coming to see the scene of the renovation. They have already learned from Lin's mother that Chunhua Courtyard has been bought and they have a new owner.

"Mom, what do you think this new boss is trying to do?"

On the surface, Wang Yaozu was in charge, but in reality, it was another important person who was in charge.

However, the distinguished person only came occasionally, and always kept himself extremely well-covered, seemingly not wanting to reveal his identity.

"Just wait."

It's not that it's too much of a coincidence, but apart from mealtimes, Gu Xi has been incredibly busy lately, spending all his time in the palace doing something he doesn't know. The female lead also goes to the palace, and the two of them have gone together several times. Wen Wan thinks that if this continues, the male and female leads will probably get together sooner or later.

Half a month passed, and the construction of Chunhua Tower was completely completed. Wen Wan also made all the craftsmen sign confidentiality agreements, so that nothing in the project could be leaked.

Then he had Wang Yaozu pay storytellers at various restaurants to perform his own sketchbook, and also released some information about Chunhualou, the more mysterious the better.

Then we got down to business.

Wen Wan had Lin Mama gather all the girls in the building together, and then Lin Mama distributed all their indentures.

The girls were shocked. Wen Wan asked everyone to be quiet and listen to her first.

"Sister Lin must have told you this. This Chunhua Pavilion will be my property in the future, and you will be my people. I know that some of you have been forced into prostitution by life's hardships, but I'm giving you a choice. If you want to leave, take your indentures with you, and I'll give each of you fifty taels of silver as capital to settle down and make a living."

Wen Wan paused for a moment before continuing, "For those who are willing to stay, I will not take away the indenture. You can still keep it. I will give you a base salary of five taels of silver per month, with room and board included, and there will be monthly bonuses. If you make more money for me, I will give you a share. If you want to leave, I will not stop you, but you will not get the fifty taels of money to settle down and make a living, and you will have to pay a ten taels penalty for breach of contract."

"Furthermore, my Chunhua Pavilion will no longer engage in prostitution. We will earn our living through our skills. If you feel you lack the skills and are unwilling to learn, then take your money and leave as soon as possible. I have done all I can."

"Now that I've finished speaking, feel free to ask any questions you may have," someone asked as soon as Wen Wan finished speaking.

"You really can give us fifty taels? And even a contract of servitude?"

"Yaozu".

Wang Yaozu had someone bring over a box of money and placed it in front of the girls.

"Those who want to leave, come and collect your money, then leave Chunhua Courtyard. You will no longer be a member of Chunhua Courtyard. What you do in the future is up to you, and Chunhua Courtyard cannot control you."

Wang Yaozu thought the princess had gone mad.

Fifty taels per person. According to his estimate, most of them would be tempted by this, since they could become good men and women. Who would want to be a prostitute?

Moreover, fifty taels was no small sum in those days; it was enough to buy a house, and if one lived frugally, it would be enough for a lifetime.

However, the silver he had was simply not enough to squander like that; he only had less than two thousand taels left.

Soon, the first girl stepped forward, took the money, and Wen Wan asked Wang Yaozu to cross out the name on the list. "Those who leave, please don't reveal anything about Chunhua Courtyard. Is that too much to ask?"

"Thank you. I promise I will not utter a single word. If I break this oath, may I die a horrible death."

"Okay, let's go."

After the first girl left, there came a second, a third, and a fourth. Wen Wan sat calmly in front, while Xiao Taozi behind her and Wang Yaozu, who was handing out silver, were sweating profusely.

Will there be none left?

Wouldn't the princess lose a fortune then?

[Host, aren't you scared? If everyone leaves, you'll be the one left holding the bag and all alone.]

Wen Wan: "I'm not afraid. This money was originally a reward from the emperor, not something I earned. If it can set these girls free, it will be a good deed for me."

【Host, you are so kind.】The system's words were absolutely not sarcastic. After all, the host's biggest dream was to make a fortune and become rich, and he valued money extremely. Being able to give it up truly impressed the system.

Wen Wan's palms were sweaty; how could she not be scared?

Even she wasn't sure she could keep the people.

However, the final result still relieved Wen Wan; the twelve girls left behind, leaving forty-three girls.

"Anyone else wanting to take the money and leave?"

Wen Wan looked at the people who had stayed behind, realizing that she wouldn't be a lone commander after all. "Since you're all willing to stay, you'll be employees of my Chunhua Courtyard from now on."

"What does 'employee' mean?" a young woman asked.

"Employees are simply people who make money for me, and I pay their salaries. You are free."

“But I can’t be a sucker, we need some kind of contract.” Wen Wan asked Wang Yaozu to give everyone a “contract”. “These are my rules. If you can’t read, have your literate sisters read them for you. If you have any complaints, you can still take your money and leave.”

Lin's mother also received the contract.

She had initially thought it would be very strict, but after watching it, she was still shocked. There were no traps or restrictions on these girls.