Chapter 217 Taking on a Disciple
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Ye Wan's side is busy again today.
There are still quite a few sweet potatoes left in the cellar from the ones we planted before, and Ye Wan plans to make them into sweet potato flour and sell them.
Before, she was constrained, but now that she has a powerful backer, it's naturally easier for her to do whatever she wants.
She wrote to Lin Anyuan and asked him to inquire with Prince Jing. Prince Jing agreed, mainly because with this job, more women could earn wages.
Now that Ji Province has been almost completely conquered, at this rate, King Jing might actually be able to march on Shangjing in a few years.
Only useful people can be valued, and Ye Wan naturally had to do what she could.
She sensed that King Jing didn't mind using women...
"Madam, Madam, are you there? Could you please check if it's done like this?"
Dou Niangzi brought the finished sample to ask Ye Wan.
The weather has been very hot lately, which is the perfect time to make sweet potato starch.
"Yes, very well done." Ye Wan checked the starch; it was very fine.
The finished vermicelli is also very well made.
Madam Dou said with some worry, "Madam, the sweet potatoes are piling up like a mountain. What if we can't sell them all after we've made them all..."
They collected all the extra sweet potatoes, because they would suffer a huge loss if they ended up with them stuck with them.
Ye Wan wasn't worried. "This kind of powder is easy to preserve. It won't spoil as long as it doesn't get damp."
"Come on, I'll go with you to the scene."
Ye Wan followed Ye Niangzi to the place where the noodles were made. It was crowded with people, mostly women.
The men did the farm work, but Yewan tried to hire women for these jobs. These women, because they could earn money, had an extra source of income for their families, and their faces were beaming with smiles.
The weather was hot, and everyone was working hard.
Ye Wan watched for a while, but the sun was too hot to bear, so she found a shady spot to stand under a tree.
Just then, someone walked over hesitantly.
Ye Wan saw who it was, but didn't say anything.
"Madam, I heard you previously requested skilled seamstresses. I'm good at embroidery, and I'd like to bring some embroiderers to make clothes. What do you think..."
Lingniang bit her lip, her voice even softer than a mosquito's buzz.
She hadn't seen Ye Wan since the last time, and it took her a while to mentally prepare herself before coming.
She couldn't do those heavy manual labor jobs; she used to be an embroiderer, so making clothes was definitely no problem for her.
She offended Ye Wan before, so they might not give her this job anymore.
But... she still couldn't resist giving it a try.
What if? What if they agree?
The women around her had all found work, and she couldn't stay at home all day; she still needed to eat.
"Alright, this year's winter clothes are in your hands. You can also find the people under you. The only requirement is that you can't cut corners and that the work be completed on time." Ye Wan looked at Ling Niang.
It's good that this girl has come to her senses.
If she couldn't understand and still wanted to interfere, she wouldn't be comfortable either. It's good that things are as they are now.
Anyone with a clear head wouldn't get stuck on a rut or do anything like setting someone up after what happened before.
Lady Dou said, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and thank Madam!"
"Ah, thank you, Madam," Lingniang said, feeling embarrassed.
Seeing that Ye Wan was no longer looking at her, she wanted to leave.
Upon seeing Lady Dou, he couldn't help but ask, "Did you dislike me before? Why are you willing to talk to me now?"
She had thought that Lady Dou would take the opportunity to say a few bad things about him, but she didn't, which surprised her.
"You're the one who doesn't like me and looks down on my background, yet you're still trying to pin this on me? You're still just a young girl, I'm not going to stoop to your level."
Lady Dou twirled the handkerchief in her hand; she no longer makes those undignified gestures.
She disliked Lingniang, thinking the girl was dim-witted and arrogant. She figured if the water in her brain were drained, she'd be willing to say a few nice words.
"I was wrong before, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that to you." Lingniang's voice was so low that it was almost inaudible.
These days she has come to terms with it. Lin Anyuan has no feelings for her, so why should she do those shameful things?
Perhaps only Lady Ye is worthy of such a person.
Lingniang looked at Ye Wan with mixed feelings, but mostly with envy.
Lady Dou sighed, "We're all going to be settling down here from now on. If we don't have any life-or-death feuds, let's not be so hostile. Aren't we tired of this? Everyone has their share of gossips. We won't laugh at you. After all, with Lord Lin's looks, who wouldn't be happy to see him?"
Upon hearing this, Lingniang finally laughed.
Yes, it's normal for her to be attracted to someone so handsome who saved her.
"Madam Dou, you really know how to live life!"
"That's what an auntie next to me said."
"If I weren't so perceptive, I would have died in a brothel long ago. How could I be living such a good life now? Don't you all agree?"
Dou Niangzi raised her voice. Anyway, everyone knows she came from a brothel now, so there's no point in hiding it anymore.
As for any men who might try to take advantage of him, he's not afraid of Dou Xin, nor is he afraid of the kitchen knife in her hand; let them come if they want.
"Madam Dou, is your Dou Xinli any good? Can he keep you occupied on the bed?"
Someone deliberately made lewd remarks.
Dou Niangzi spat on the spot, "You old woman, can't your own husband satisfy you on the kang (heated brick bed)? You're always asking about other people's kang! If you really want to keep him, then find a stool leg to rub against!"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
The crowd burst into laughter.
He Rui and Lao He stood not far away.
"This is simply vulgar and disgusting!" He Rui's face turned red.
He understood everything he said. How could these women be so shameless?
Shouldn't a woman be valued for her chastity and virtue? This... is simply outrageous.
"Excuse me, what are you doing here?" Old He had already asked an old man next to him.
"Who are you? You look unfamiliar. You're not from around here, are you?" the old man asked, looking at the two men.
"My young apprentice and I are traveling Taoist priests who are just passing through this place."
Old He felt that this was practically a ready-made identity.
As soon as he finished speaking, a crowd gathered around him.
"Oh, you're a Taoist priest. Why do you look so thin!"
"The fat ones are monks, the Taoists all seem to be quite thin."
"Sir, do you know fortune telling? Could you take a look at my fortune?"
"Could you also tell me when I'll be able to have a son?!"
Old He, who was surrounded, was startled. He had just said it casually; he really didn't know how to tell fortunes.
Just as I was getting anxious, I spotted a familiar face.
"Hey kid, kid, come here?"
Sanya pointed to herself; was she calling her?
"Yes, I've been traveling around here and feel a connection with you. Why don't I take you as my apprentice?" Old He casually made up an excuse.
Sure enough, as soon as he said that, no one asked him to tell their fortune anymore.
"ah?"
Sanya was stunned for a moment.
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