"Is it only for adults?"
I already said that the child is considered a bonus, so this matchmaker shouldn't be so shameless as to suddenly start charging her money again, right?
Matchmaker: (＃－.－)
Oh, I forgot! She said before that the children were all included as collateral. If I had known, I should have asked for two taels of silver per person! Even if each person sold for two taels, it would still be a huge loss!
"yes!"
The matchmaker said it through gritted teeth, uttering just one word.
Yue Jiuyue was overjoyed. When the matchmaker brought over the completed indenture, she happily took out nine taels of silver and handed over the money and the indenture.
"The old lady is a very honest person. After you start working with her, you must work hard so that you don't get sent back. Otherwise, you won't have such a good place to go."
The matchmaker was giving them a warning.
These people used to be high and mighty, but suddenly they've fallen into a quagmire. They might not be able to accept it for a while, but it's their best way out right now.
After all, this is a rural area, so there's no need to be overly subservient, and there's no chance of being taken as a concubine.
But if someone returns the item, it's unlikely to go to a nice place; it could be some kind of courtyard or building.
"Yes! We will work hard!"
All fourteen people responded in unison.
They themselves knew that it was already quite good if they could remain innocent; otherwise, if they were to become corrupt, even if they had the chance to go back in the future, they would never be able to.
Yue Jiuyue's trip was very fruitful.
With the fourteen newly purchased passengers, Yue Jiuyue generously allowed everyone to ride in the oxcart.
Looking at the fifteen copper coins she had spent, Yue Jiuyue felt a pang of regret. She should have driven the oxcart herself; it wouldn't have cost her many copper coins if the oxcart had been parked outside the town.
Upon arriving at the village entrance, a group of people suddenly got out of the car, leaving Cunni, who was doing farm work nearby, completely stunned.
Are the older people here to visit relatives?
But they didn't bring any gifts, and they were carrying small bundles, making them look more like they were visiting relatives.
Huh? How come that widow Lin Yue is in the crowd too? Is it just a coincidence?
Are all these people here seeking refuge with their family?
Indeed, their family was the best off in the village. The news that the emperor had bestowed five hundred taels of silver upon them must have spread throughout the entire Donghua Kingdom. It was normal for poor relatives to come knocking on their door to beg for money.
Thinking about this, everyone felt a bit smug and was eager to watch the drama unfold.
I wonder how Lin Yueshi will deal with this family?
Is it a matter of providing a few meals, letting them stay a few nights, and then kicking them out?
Or should we keep those people at home and let them work as free laborers for our family?
Or, how about we become related through marriage?
Looking at the two girls who were thirteen or fourteen years old, and the pretty woman in her twenties or thirties, some people couldn't help but have bad ideas.
Of course, for now we're just observing. Even if we have ideas, we need to understand the situation before making any decisions.
Yue Jiuyue led her family home, keeping her eyes straight ahead.
"This is my home. You can stay in the wooden house over there for today. Remember, don't make a mess of it. Come over for dinner later, and then rest well. I'll arrange some work for you tomorrow."
What a blunder! What a blunder! We completely forgot that our home is too small to accommodate our family of fourteen.
Ugh! I really miss bunk beds! Should she hire a carpenter to make a few more beds?
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