Jiang Shuyun looked at the group list they had made. Each name had its age and gender noted down, and it was quite detailed.

“You did a very serious and careful job, so just do it according to your own ideas.”

If there's any problem you can't solve, go find Butler Li.

When you speak to the tenants, be mindful of your tone. We shouldn't force them, nor should we act as if we're doing them a favor. Maintain a proper balance.

"We understand, and we will definitely pay attention to our tone and attitude."

Li Li and Xu An understood the master's meaning and kept it in mind.

After dinner, Li Li and Xu An went to a village near the manor, where the tenants of the manor lived.

"Brother Li and Brother Xu are here. Have you eaten?"

"We've already eaten. We're here today to inform you of something."

"Old Zhang, have one person from each family come and make a decision. We need to talk about something; it won't take up too much of everyone's time."

Xu An knew they were all tired after a day of farm work, so he explained the situation directly to avoid them dragging their feet.

"Okay, you two, wait over there at the drying ground. I'll have someone go door-to-door to look for people."

"Alright, thank you for your hard work, Old Man Zhang. Let's all hurry up and finish this so we can all get some rest sooner."

Xu An and Li Li went to wait at the threshing ground. The tenants knew who they were after they came with Uncle Xu Wu these past few times.

Before long, the tenants arrived one after another, along with a group of children, chattering away, making quite a lively scene.

They knew that people from the village had come to investigate recently, asking about the children in their families, and they didn't know if they were looking to select servants or maids. If they could be selected, that would be good; at least they would be able to eat their fill.

Some parents don't want their children to work as servants. Although the food at home may not be good, at least they won't be beaten or scolded.

As for what really happened, we'll find out soon enough; their wild guesses won't help.