Shuxiang, who was standing nearby, immediately took out some silver and gave it to the eunuch who was leading the way. She had no choice; she had just arrived and needed money. Don't underestimate these little eunuchs who were leading the way; they were the best at passing on information and had the most reliable sources.
I don't expect to bribe them, but it won't be long before I can pay them some information or do them some favors.
After the tipping ended, Ji Huan went inside.
She sat at the head of the table, looking at everyone: two palace maids, two eunuchs, plus Shuxiang and Hongxiu, whom she had brought into the palace; she had a total of six palace servants.
"Tell me your name, age, skills, and where you used to work?"
The four people began to introduce themselves, with the palace maid on the far right of Ji Huan speaking first.
“My name is Qingyin. I am twenty years old. I know how to comb hair, do needlework, cook, and make tea. I used to work in Shou Kang Palace and served the late Emperor’s Consort An.”
Next to her was the one next to her.
“My name is Qingqin. I am fourteen years old. I know some martial arts and am quite strong. I can make tea. I used to study etiquette at the Imperial Household Department.”
Then came two eunuchs.
“This servant, Li Hu, is eighteen years old. He is very good at dealing with people and runs quite fast. He used to work in the Imperial Garden.”
“This servant’s name is Zhao Lu, I’m sixteen. I have a good memory and I can remember what others say. I used to work at Yanchun Pavilion.”
Ji Huan nodded and said in a calm tone, "I'm always generous to my own people. If you're loyal, I won't treat you unfairly. If you have any difficulties, just ask and I'll try my best to help you solve them. But if you're not loyal, I won't be lenient with you."
I have two head maids by my side, Qingyin and Shuxiang, who will lead the way. You two will take turns going out with me from now on. Hongxiu will take Qingqin with her to do chores.
Running errands for Li Hu will inevitably be a bit tiring, but I'll give you an extra half-month's bonus each month. If you find any useful information, you'll also get a reward. Zhao Lu will be working for me.
"If you do well, you'll be generously rewarded; if you don't, I won't hesitate to send you back to the Imperial Household Department. Do you all understand?"
"This servant understands."
"This servant understands."
"Good. Qingyin and Shuxiang stay here. Hongxiu, go and help me put away the luggage I brought from outside the palace."
"Yes, my lord."
Those who should leave, leave; those who should stay, stay.
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