Chapter 1138: Still have to rely on her to survive
Zhang Qiuye shook his head again.
There was a knock on the door and she looked at Zhang Dongsheng in surprise.
Zhang Dongsheng stood up and walked out. Neither of them expected the person to come. "Master Zhang, I was sent by Master Wang."
Zhang Dongsheng welcomed him into his home.
Zhang Qiuye hid in the dark and listened to them talking.
"Master Zhang, sorry to bother you. However, we've inquired and found out that Master Zhang is only free at this time."
Zhang Dongsheng quickly asked, "Are you okay?"
The man took out an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Dongsheng respectfully, "This is a letter from our master to Young Master Zhang.
Inside, there was also a letter asking me to release my concubine.
Our master said that he bought Concubine Qiu in order to marry Madam Ye.
Since Madam Ye dislikes Concubine Qiu so much, there is really no point for him to keep her.
It would be better to do a favor and let Aunt Qiu go home.
Our master also said that for the sake of Lord Ye, he no longer cared about the money he spent on buying Concubine Qiu.
However, our master has specifically explained that you are you and Aunt Qiu is Aunt Qiu, and he is still very happy to make friends with you.
I hope you don't mind the smell of money on him."
“I dare not!”
After Zhang Dongsheng sent the Wang family away, he called out Zhang Qiuye.
He glanced at Zhang Qiuye, meaning, you have heard what I said just now, you are indeed no longer useful to the Wang family.
Zhang Qiuye's eyes also turned red. Although she had guessed the truth a long time ago, she still felt uncomfortable after hearing these words from someone else.
She opened the letter tremblingly, and was still a little disappointed when she saw that it only contained her letter of release as a concubine.
What she was thinking was that the Wang family had so much money, and even though she had no credit for the Wang family, she had worked hard!
Just got sent away like that.
Zhang Dongsheng had seen through her thoughts, "Wang Yuying is incomparable to Madam Li.
He only has money in his eyes. You heard what he said just now. The Wang family didn't ask you for the money you used to redeem yourself, which is already a great honor."
"I know.
Dongsheng, tell me, what would have happened if I hadn't left the Li family?"
Zhang Dongsheng glanced at her and said, "Mrs. Li is kind-hearted and will do you and the child no wrong.
But, Second Sister, have you ever thought about what would have happened to you if you hadn't snatched away the eldest sister's marriage?"
Zhang Qiuye's hands trembled and he shook his head, "I don't know."
"So, I advise my second sister not to think about those unnecessary things.
There is no medicine for regret in the world. What you do is done.
You are not a child anymore. You regret after doing something. You shouldn't have done it in the first place.
But since you have done it, you have to take responsibility for it.
You should think carefully about what I just said.
This is the job that suits you right now. Of course, if you can lower your status and help those scholars wash their clothes, I don't mind."
Zhang Qiuye quickly shook his head, "No, Dongsheng, I'll listen to you."
"I happen to have a day off tomorrow, so come with me to see Steward Shen."
Shen Liang had already heard what Ye Beixiu said, and he was very enthusiastic when he saw Zhang Dongsheng.
After hearing what Zhang Dongsheng said, he agreed without saying a word.
"How about we go to the handicraft workshop and take a look?
That way, your second sister can choose a job that suits her."
Zhang Dongsheng was naturally eager to do so, and he and Zhang Qiuye got on Shen Liang's carriage together.
Chen Liang and Zhang Dongsheng were chatting, "The Marquis and his wife should be heading to the capital, right?"
“It should be about the same.
My eldest sister and brother-in-law are very popular in the village.
I’m afraid the villagers will force them to stay.”
Shen Liang smiled, “That’s right!
They haven't been back for a long time.
After we go back, it will be out of their control.”
After arriving at the workshop, Zhang Dongsheng did not follow in. Shen Liang took Zhang Qiuye in.
Zhang Qiuye looked at the workshop manager and saw how he was flattering Chen Liang. Although he felt dissatisfied, he could do nothing about it.
Because she was also a novice, the workshop manager helped her choose some of the simplest needlework, and watched her do one before nodding and saying, "Okay, you can take it home and do it."
Once it’s done, just send it over.
But let’s make it clear first: if anyone fails to meet the standards, they will not be paid.”
Zhang Qiuye asked, "How much does it cost to make one like this?"
“Two cents each.
You are a beginner now, so you may be slow.
Once you get used to it, you can do forty or fifty a day.
Anyway, here, there are plenty of embroiderers who earn one or two taels of silver a month in the workshop."
Zhang Qiuye had no other choice but to take the goods home.
The workshop manager told Shen Liang, "Manager Shen, you are so busy. Next time Miss Zhang comes to get work, just let her do it herself.
Anyway, we are familiar with each other."
Shen Liang looked back at Zhang Dongsheng again, meaning that he should make the decision.
Zhang Dongsheng felt that for what Zhang Qiuye and his own mother had done, he would have no complaints even if Zhang Juexia never cared about them again in this life.
What's more, now, everyone in the Ye family, from top to bottom, treats him with great respect.
Shen Liang actually knew Zhang Qiuye, and he couldn't hide the disgust on his face, but he still helped him for his face.
This kind of trivial matter is indeed no longer worth Shen Liang's trip.
Zhang Dongsheng nodded, "Okay, next time, I'll come with my second sister.
Wait until my second sister is completely familiar with it, then let her come by herself."
Shen Liang asked Zhang Dongsheng again, "Do you want me to take you back?"
Zhang Dongsheng refused, “Manager Shen, my home is not far ahead.
My second sister and I will go back!"
Shen Liang pointed at the bundle in front of Zhang Qiuye. Zhang Dongsheng patted his chest and said, "Manager Shen, such a small bundle won't be a problem for me."
Shen Liang didn't force it. If he hadn't gotten Ye Beixiu's help today, he wouldn't have made such a trip.
He was also very annoyed with his former concubine Qiu.
He then bowed to Zhang Dongsheng and said, "Master Zhang, I do have more important things to do, so I'll take my leave now.
Our master gave me specific instructions before he left.
Master Zhang, if you have anything to say, just speak up."
"I know, Steward Shen, take care."
After Shen Liang left, Zhang Qiuye asked Zhang Dongsheng, "Zhang Juexia handed over such a big business of his family to him to manage?"
"Um."
“She has a big heart, then.
I'm not afraid that this person will be swallowed up."
"My elder sister said, if you employ someone, trust him; if you doubt him, don't employ him.
Did the workshop manager ask for a deposit for the things you brought back today?"
Zhang Qiuye shook his head, "These things still require a deposit?"
"Otherwise, these are precious things.
Second sister, please be more careful and don't just take advantage of others' trust and deal with things carelessly."
"I know."
Zhang Qiuye was still a little unwilling, "Dongsheng, I want to ask you, why didn't we know about Zhang Juexia's ability to make money before we got married?"
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