Chapter 253: Each of the twelve servants possesses unique skills and is selected from the royal family
Xiao Ying had naturally thought about this matter, and had many solutions.
"Don't worry too much. We can start by recruiting scholars from all over the county, especially those who are older or idle at home. As long as the salary is high enough, I believe they will be happy to come."
"It's enough to have the scholars to teach them in the early stages. We can find a way to invite one or two more juren later."
"The other option is to select from the disaster victims. A group of disaster victims have gathered outside the county town in the past few days, and they are still arriving. There may be some teachers or doctors among these disaster victims."
"When the time comes, we'll try to get them settled in Chenjia Village. They probably won't refuse."
"The other option is to invite doctors from the public to see patients. As for how to convince them to teach me medicine, I have my own ideas."
No matter how powerful her medical skills are, can they be as powerful as her magic?
I will show you some elixirs when the time comes. I don’t believe these doctors won’t be tempted.
After hearing what she said, everyone felt relieved. These two methods were indeed feasible.
"Madam, perhaps you have forgotten some people." Kang Ruolan suddenly smiled and reminded: "The twelve servants sent by the eunuch today are not simple. They are all selected from the royal family, and each of them has extraordinary abilities."
Xiao Ying was stunned. She had really forgotten about these people.
These people were all rewards given by the emperor, so they must have some abilities.
"Have you asked them all?"
Kang Ruolan nodded with a smile: "I've asked everyone, and there are six men and six women. There are two maids and two stewards, and four maids and four servants."
"Mammies are well versed in etiquette and are in charge of the inner chambers, while stewards are capable of managing both the household and external affairs."
"Among the four maids, one is good at dressing, one is good at needlework, one is good at cooking, and the other is educated."
"The four servants each have their own strengths. One is skilled in martial arts, one is quite knowledgeable, one can manage the shop, and the other has studied medicine."
Everyone was stunned. How could these servants be so powerful? They were indeed sent by the Emperor.
Xiao Ying was also a little surprised, and then smiled.
She was just worried about not having enough people to work, and this was like sending a pillow when she was sleepy.
"Yes, you call them all in."
"Yes, ma'am."
Kang Ruolan took the order and soon brought all twelve people in.
The twelve people all bowed and saluted, "This servant greets the young lady."
"Just call me Madam like everyone else."
"Yes, ma'am."
Every move he makes is extremely reasonable, without a single mistake. It's obvious that he has been carefully nurtured since childhood.
Zhu Qiao, Yuan Xiangyu, Miao Guihua, He Changgui and others felt ashamed when they saw this. Compared with these people, they seemed too rude and vulgar.
Then Xiao Ying said calmly: "Since the emperor has given you to me, you are mine from now on."
"Once you're here, you must follow my rules, forget everything in the past, and never have second thoughts."
The twelve people looked solemn and answered in unison: "We will follow Madam's instructions."
Xiao Ying nodded with satisfaction: "As long as you are sensible, I will not treat you unfairly."
"The first month is a probationary period. The maids and the steward will receive one ounce of silver per month, and the rest of you will receive six hundred coins. If you do well, your wages will be increased. If you don't, I'm afraid you won't be able to stay here."
Everyone had different expressions, and seemed a little surprised by Xiao Ying's attitude.
They were all carefully selected and trained by the royal family, and were specifically used to reward royal relatives and ministers.
This time, the reward was given to an unknown lady who lived in a remote and poor village. They actually felt a little contempt and resentment in their hearts, thinking that the other party was just a vulgar village woman who knew nothing.
But when I saw it today, I realized they were completely wrong.
This Lady Xiao was not only extremely beautiful, but also had an extraordinary temperament, and was in no way inferior to the noble ladies in the palace.
Now when he teaches them, he is clear-cut and impressive.
At this moment, everyone couldn't help but put aside their contempt, and some people's little thoughts were also dispelled a little.
"Look up and tell us about your situation."
Xiao Ying saw all their reactions, but his expression remained unchanged.
The leading nanny was the first to speak: "Madam, my servant Qiu He is good at teaching palace etiquette."
Next came another maid: "Your servant Qiuli is good at managing the inner house."
Both of them are in their thirties and do not look old, but their words and actions are somewhat rigid and serious.
Then came the two stewards.
"Your servant Fu'an is good at taking care of the internal affairs, and can also take care of the external affairs."
"Your servant, Fude, is better at managing external affairs, and can also manage internal affairs."
The two men were also in their thirties or forties, and looked mature and honest. One had a kind appearance, and the other was serious.
Then came the four maids.
"My servant Yulan is good at dressing up."
"My servant Yin Shuang is skilled in embroidery."
"My servant Cuizhu is good at making delicious food, especially various pastries."
"My servant Baizhi can read and write, and can teach enlightenment."
These people are between fifteen and sixteen years old. They are not particularly beautiful, but they are all fresh and pretty, which is pleasing to the eye.
Finally, there were four servants.
"My servant Minglu is good at riding and shooting, and knows boxing and kicking."
"This servant is good at watching chess and reading, and her knowledge is comparable to that of a scholar."
"My servant Qingyu is good at managing the shop."
"My servant Mo Yan is skilled in medicine and was once an apprentice to the imperial physician."
These people are between fifteen and twenty years old, with handsome faces and tall figures.
These maids and servants actually each have a skill, and Xiao Ying can use them all.
"All of you are good, worthy of being carefully trained by the royal family." Xiao Ying's eyes were full of admiration. "As long as you work hard for me, I will definitely not treat you unfairly. If you make contributions, I will return your indentures in the future."
The twelve people's eyes suddenly lit up, and the last sentence completely hit the nail on the head.
They are not servants who know nothing and cannot survive without their masters. They all have a skill and have saved some money.
If they can get their indentures back in the future, they won’t have to be slaves anymore and can live the life of ordinary people.
At this moment, everyone put aside their little thoughts and decided to serve the new master well.
"I will follow Madam's instructions."
Xiao Ying said: "Well, let me assign you some tasks."
Everyone immediately held their breath and lowered their eyebrows.
"Qiuhe, you'll be the assistant manager of the soap workshop. Remember to pay more attention to the workers. They're hired from various villages, and there might be some friction between them. You'll need to mediate and make sure they don't do it again."
"Yes, Madam." Madam Qiuhe seemed a little reluctant and asked in confusion, "Madam, won't you let me stay to teach the young masters and young ladies the rules? And those servants from before?"
This is what she is good at, and the people in this house are so unruly. She has been fed up with it for a long time and really doesn't understand why the lady asked her to go to a soap workshop.
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