Seeing that no one objected, Su Tai changed the subject and said, "Next, let's talk about your monthly salary."
A group of people looked up suddenly, all in shock.
Su Tai smiled, "Do you think that selling yourself to me means working like a slave for me?"
Everyone lowered their heads in shame like children who had done something wrong.
Su Tai shook her head and said thoughtfully, "In my case, as long as the work is done well, you will get paid more. No one can say whose work is important or unimportant. Those who can make me feel at ease are useful people.
Adults receive 800 wen per month, and children receive 500 wen per month. There will be an opportunity for a wage increase every year depending on your performance, and you will be provided with two sets of clothes and a pair of shoes for each season.
In addition, I have another request. When you work in my house, it is most important to keep your mouth shut. Watch more, learn more, do more, and talk less. Don't reveal a single word about what's going on at home to anyone else. If I find out, you'll go back to where you came from!"
"Yes!" everyone responded loudly.
Su Tai's brows relaxed a lot.
She went out to ask Huang Xinghua and Xu for help, and left Yu Mei and Shi Danniu to them. The other three adults stayed at home to learn some cooking skills from her. When she came back, Ma Xingteng would hire a chef to teach them.
The children needed to learn rules, so Su Tai asked someone to pass a message to Su Yu. Within two days, Su Yu brought the children over.
She first met the children, asked them some concise and sharp questions, and then sent them away. She said to Su Tai, "You are really a man who makes a splash when you make a splash. I have always advised you to buy people, but you always refused. Now you have come to your senses and brought back twenty people.
When Second Aunt found out, she wanted to come and see it in person.”
"Then why doesn't she come?" Su Tai muttered and pouted.
Su Yu was speechless, "Because Ming's wife gave birth to another son and hasn't finished her confinement yet, can Second Aunt leave?"
"How come I don't know?" Su Tai frowned unconsciously.
Su Yu rolled her eyes at her, "Before, Second Aunt asked someone to come and tell you that your family was not at home, but Ming's wife's family came over and gave a lot of gifts. They said that your family was away on a long trip, so Second Uncle and Second Aunt didn't say anything.
I guess Ming's wife's parents didn't tell you because they saw that you were too busy. The baby isn't even a month old yet, so it's not too late to know now."
"That's right! I'll go over to take a look when the baby's one month old, dear cousin. They'll trouble you during this period of time. I'll definitely reward you handsomely then!" Su Tai shook Su Yu's arm coquettishly.
Su Yu was helpless, "You've already asked, even if you don't give me anything, I won't say anything, but my child has to go to school in your village, is that okay?"
"That's easy! I'll talk to the village chief, it's not a big deal." Su Tai agreed readily and asked Shi Danniu to clean up the room in the backyard of the cellar for Su Yu and her son to stay temporarily.
With Su Yu's help, in just three or four days, Su Tai clearly noticed changes in the children. At least their behavior and the way they addressed each other had changed, and the house no longer looked as noisy as a kindergarten.
After several days of hard study, Chi Zhaodi and the other two made obvious progress. Huang Xinghua also said that Yu Mei did a great job.
The two coachmen have learned the lesson quite well, and it's time to let them go out and try.
Su Tai left the household affairs to Shen Yuezhang and Su Yu, and asked two novice coachmen to take her to Dongmen Village.
Seeing two strange little boys escorting Su Tai over, Han couldn't help but be curious, "Is this the servant you bought? Why is he so young? What kind of work can he do?"
Su Tai raised her lips in amusement, "Mom, I didn't buy them to farm. They are easier to train when they are young. Look, both of them can drive a cart. Tomorrow I will ask them to take me to the county town. Then one of them will stay with Shen Yi to do his bidding, and the other will take me back. Isn't that just right?"
"Okay, okay! I can't help you. You can save some time by buying someone. I want to ask you something." Han looked around vigilantly, pulled Su Tai into the house, and asked in a low voice, "Azhan came back and said that all our children should go to school and study hard. He repeatedly told me and your father, what's going on?"
This time, Su Zhan told her only this one thing besides giving her the silver. He also gave her some advice. His serious look made her feel uneasy. She went to ask Wan about it, but Wan knew nothing about it. The same situation happened at the village chief's house.
Those guys were acting so mysterious that the old guys felt uncomfortable as if they were being scratched by a cat, but they just couldn't find any answers.
Su Tai was speechless, "Mom, have you been living a good life for too long and are bored? There are so many things to do, why do you have to dig into the details? Could it be that Azhan and his cousin and brother-in-law are going to harm the child?
You don't need to understand the twists and turns, just know that they are outsiders and have more experience than you. Since they arranged it this way, there must be a reason for it, so just listen!"
Han was so choked that she couldn't say a word in rebuttal. She could only stare blankly, "You little bitch! I'm worried too! It's not a big deal, why can't you explain it clearly?"
Su Tai waved her hands, "I don't know either. Please stop asking. I've worked so hard and now instead of letting him relax, you're causing him trouble. How can that be right?"
Han: “.”
After Su Tai fooled Han, she turned around and went to talk to Chenxiang and Ruan Xiaoyu. She left before dawn the next day, fearing that if she stayed any longer, Han would nag her again.
The carriage arrived at the county town smoothly.
Su Tai was very satisfied with the two children's driving skills and said, "I originally wanted you to keep your own names. After all, they were given by your parents or elders. I heard that you only have nicknames and no real names?"
The two children nodded obediently, "Madam, it's like this, we lost our parents when we were two or three years old. Grandma was worried that we wouldn't grow up, so she said that it would be easier to raise us with a humble name. A few years later, grandma also passed away, and no one gave us a big name."
Su Tai paused and said softly, "Then I will give you two names. From now on, one of you will be called Yu Dong and the other Yu Bei. After we get to the county, Yu Bei will follow the master and obey his orders, and Yu Dong will follow me back to the village."
"Yes!" The two children smiled at each other with satisfaction.
Because half of the county's residents moved to a wasteland twenty miles outside the city, the area was replanned and large-scale construction was underway.
When the carriage passed by, Su Tai lifted the curtain and took a closer look. She happened to see a few familiar yamen runners getting on their horses, and she hurriedly greeted them.
When Constable Li saw Su Tai, he quickly bowed and greeted her, "Madam County Magistrate, are you going into the city?"
Su Tai nodded.
Captain Li frowned and advised, "Madam Shen, the wealthy families in the county have been protesting recently. A group of people knelt outside the county government office, trying to stop the government officials from demolishing their houses. Some even threatened to commit suicide. To be honest, the county is not safe. I suggest you don't go. If you really have to go, just follow us!" (End of this chapter)
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