Jiang Yuzhu stood still, expressionless. She was ready to buy all the criminal slaves.
Now that I see the other party actively selling their products, I also want to give these people a chance to show off.
"oh?"
Jiang Yuzhu looked at the middle-aged man with interest. He was thin and had a slightly bent waist. In the cold weather, his shoes showed his toes, which showed his destitute state.
Even though his clothes were tattered, the man's eyes were bright and he seemed to have some insight into people's hearts.
"I don't want any wages, I just want a full meal. I am willing to work like a slave for you to repay your kindness."
The steward Gong Huai bowed. He prided himself on his ability in judging people, and he believed that choosing the wives of his servants would definitely be the best outcome for the group.
"We are all criminal slaves, exiled from the south to the north. We know our status is low, and we dare not dream of anything else. We just want to have food to eat and a place to stay."
Gong Huai was nervous, knowing that the chances of them all being bought out were slim.
He had already made up his mind that if they were destined to separate again, he would first find homes for the maids. As a man who knew how to read and write, he would be easier to sell.
“Have you promoted yourself before?”
Jiang Yuzhu was a little confused. Although Manager Gong was not feeling well, he was not bedridden.
These days, when rich families buy servants, they expect one person to do the work of two.
Gong Huai knows how to read and do accounting. It is hard to find such a servant even with a lantern. If he takes the initiative to confess, I am afraid that wealthy families will fight for him.
"No."
Gong Huai shook his head. If he wanted to find the master family, he must separate from the others.
From the south to the north, they supported each other and neither of them gave up, and that's how they reached the border town alive.
In Gong Huai's heart, they are all his relatives.
"I noticed that Madam has a kind face, so I had some thoughts on her."
Gong Huai did not hide his thoughts and said frankly, "The maidservant beside the Madam has a rosy complexion and a lively aura. It is obvious that she lives a good life. Only a kind master can raise such a servant."
As for the original owner's family...
As the manager, Gong Huai was also often scolded.
It was common for these maids to be punished, forced to kneel, beaten with a stick, and do hard labor.
In the past, Gong Huai had wondered why his master was so difficult to serve. After being exiled, it was thanks to the repeated torture that they had built up a solid foundation, allowing them to survive and reach the north safely.
"Okay, then all of you follow me."
Jiang Yuzhu didn't have many rules. If her servants did something wrong, she would not punish them as long as it was within the tolerable range.
The only thing is that she hates betrayal.
"Steward Gong, we don't have any clothes for you. Please go back home first. We'll send someone to ask the owner of a ready-made clothing shop to come with clothes tomorrow. Each of you can pick out two sets of clothes to change into. We'll select the materials for the rest and make them together before the New Year."
Jiang Yuzhu counted and found that eight people plus Lanhua and her daughter were enough to keep the mansion running normally.
She paid the silver to get the contract to sell her body, but was stopped by the middleman.
Seeing that Jiang Yuzhu hadn't even offered the price, the middleman asked tentatively, "Madam, are you still short of strong laborers?"
The criminal slaves were sold on behalf of the government, and the business had not yet opened when the middleman came this time.
He brought his brother and sister and had been wandering around the market for two months.
No matter how the middleman tried to fool people, no one was interested, so it was a waste of money!
The New Year is approaching, and if they can’t sell the goods, the brother and sister will have to spend the New Year at home. Thinking of that scene, the middle-aged man’s head starts to ache.
"Madam, please forgive me, my surname is Huang. My family is not in the border town, but in the neighboring city. The New Year is coming soon. After we have cleared the people in our hands, we will also return home to celebrate the New Year."
Huang Zhongren felt bitter because the brother and sister were from the neighboring city and were very famous.
It was certain that they would not be able to sell it in the neighboring city, so the Huangzhong people came to the border town with hope.
"Don't worry, the brother and sister are strong and not the kind of people who would cheat or do anything cunning. They are honest and capable of working."
The Huangzhong people only said nice things and boasted about it to the sky.
Jiang Yuzhu saw the brother and sister squatting in the corner, looking very honest, so she asked, "Why can't you sell it?"
In the labor market, strong laborers are also sought after.
Manager Gong and his group were criminal slaves from the south. It was normal for the wealthy families who came to buy people to have concerns. The brother and sister had a clean family background. If it was as Mr. Huang said, they would not have been unable to find their master.
When he mentioned this, Huang Zhongren suddenly became half a head shorter and withered quickly.
After a strange silence, Huang Zhongren finally told the truth. He rubbed his face and said, "It's not that I haven't sold it before, but it was returned after I sold it."
After their parents passed away, the brother and sister were driven out by their relatives.
Huang Zhongren was from the same village as the brother and sister. He felt pity for them and took them in because he saw that they were hardworking and down-to-earth.
Who would have thought that a few days later, Huang Zhongren finally understood the difficulties of the two relatives. If it were him, he would also want to drive the brother and sister out!
"Huang Dali and Huang Xiaomei, brother and sister, can eat as much as several strong men in one meal."
Huang Zhongren sniffed and wanted to cry.
"After the war broke out in the border town, rice was in short supply for a while, and the price fluctuated. If I buy the brother and sister back, they can eat up all the food for the whole family. If they continue to eat like this, the landlord will have no surplus food!"
Huang Zhongren did not receive any money when he took over the brother and sister. He does not want any money now. He just wants to introduce the brother and sister to reliable people to work.
The other party was even willing to take in the lazy brother and sister, and Huang Zhongren wanted to give them some change.
Jiang Yuzhu curled her lips and said, "That's quite edible."
I have to say that Huang Zhongren is quite down-to-earth.
In fact, if someone is sent to a strange place to be sold, and the owner runs away after being cheated of his money, the owner can do nothing about it.
Huang Zhongren chose to tell the truth, which earned him more points in Jiang Yuzhu's heart.
For her, it’s okay to have something to eat, it’s not like she can’t afford it. What Jiang Yuzhu needs is value.
When Huang Zhongren heard this, his mouth almost stretched to his ears. He hurriedly called over his brother and sister, saying, "Huang Dali, Huang Xiaomei, come over here and show this lady your skills!"
At the critical moment, don't let down your guard.
Huang Dali came over first, smiling innocently. Hearing that if he showed off his skills, he might have enough food and clothes to eat, Huang Dali did not hesitate, grabbed Huang Zhongren, and then easily lifted him over his head with one hand.
"Madam, I have no other advantages except my great strength."
After saying that, Huang Dali changed his hand.
Huang Zhongren, who was thrown into the air, said: "..."
Huang Zhongren was not thin, and was lifted up by Huang Dali as easily as a brick, without any effort.
After holding it for about a quarter of an hour, Huang Dali still had no intention of putting the man down.
Above his head, Huang Zhongren closed his eyes and cursed in his heart a hundred and eighty times. If he had to kick this idiot out, he would definitely jump up and down and curse!
"Madam, I want to be with my sister. Can you buy her as well?"
Huang Dali, with a somewhat flattering smile, looked even more foolish. He remembered what Huang Zhongren said about having ability, and immediately grabbed Huang Zhongren and handed him to Huang Xiaomei, saying uncomfortably: "My sister is stronger than me."
Then, the yellow man moved horizontally from mid-air into Huang Xiaomei's hands and was tossed around like a juggler.
Huang Zhongren: “…”
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