After mentoring the maids who had accompanied her in her own courtyard, Jiang Shuwan called over Granny Fang.
Granny Fang now guards the gate in her courtyard.
She used to be a handywoman, but her husband broke his leg and had no work.
The family had a son and a daughter; one was emptying chamber pots at night, and the other was washing vegetables.
The whole family was struggling to make ends meet, with no one having a decent job.
After Jiang Shuwan joined them, Granny Fang and her husband were both promoted to second-class servants.
Granny Fang was transferred to guard the gate of her courtyard, while Old Man Fang went to the mansion to repair furniture.
Fang Xiaozi learned the craft from a well-known carpenter in the manor, and Fang Xiaonv also became an apprentice of Li Guijia, the kitchen manager.
This family has finally found a way out.
However, this is not the end of their careers.
Granny Fang was the benchmark that Jiang Shuwan set for the sons of the Marquis's household.
Only by ensuring that the Fang family lives a better and more dignified life will these sons of the Marquis's household remain closely united around her.
They then realized that there was no future in following the Wen family.
She is the only good leader and boss they have.
"Greetings, young mistress. This servant greets you."
The Fang family, except for Old Man Fang who has difficulty walking.
The three members of the family came in and knelt down to pay their respects to Jiang Shuwan.
The Fang family members bowed, feeling a little uneasy.
It's neither a holiday nor a festival, I don't know why the young mistress summoned them.
“Young man Fang, I heard that you’ve been learning to read with your sister lately.”
"I heard you're doing quite well in your studies."
Jiang Shuwan directly called out Fang Xiaozi's name.
This young man is honest and simple, not as clever as his younger sister, Fang Xiaomei.
But he also has a knack for literacy and accounting.
Previously, Jiang Shuwan had invited Zhao Niangzi to teach the maids in the courtyard to read and do accounting.
Besides learning on her own, Fang Xiaomei was also instructed by Jiang Shuwan to teach her master, Li Guijia, as well.
I hadn't realized before that this young lady was so quick-witted despite her young age.
If the master teaches, why can't her brother teach too?
The girl then asked Jiang Shuwan if she could pass on the knowledge and accounting skills she learned each day to her brother, Fang Xiaozi.
If her subordinates are ambitious and successful, it will only benefit her.
Jiang Shuwan readily agreed.
Now, Fang Xiaozi has been learning to read and do math with Fang Xiaomei for some time now.
I must say, Fang is actually doing quite well in his studies.
He is honest and reliable, and we know him inside and out.
Brother Nai has been busy lately, so it's perfect for me to be his helper.
"Thank you, young mistress. This servant thanks you, young mistress."
Before Fang Xiaozi could even react to his promotion, Fang Pozi had already knelt down and kowtowed to express her gratitude.
For servants like them, Fang's apprenticeship with a carpenter was already the best possible outcome.
But how can that compare to being Milk Brother's helper?
The former, at best, can only become a carpenter.
Brother Nai is the general manager of Jiang Shuwan's dowry shops, estates, and mountain villas.
If you follow Brother Nai and work hard, you'll at least become a supervisor.
He was even better than a carpenter.
If he were even more outstanding, he could be Brother Nai's right-hand man.
The steward's deputy is just the deputy steward...
God!
Thinking about a bright future.
The Fang family members' hearts raced, they breathed heavily, and their emotions surged.
"Thank you, young mistress."
"This servant will certainly do a good job."
Fang Xiaozi also realized what was happening and kept kowtowing.
He used to be a chamber pot cleaner, he's really hit the jackpot, Jiang Shuwan actually gave him this opportunity.
"You definitely need to do a good job. I'm fair in rewarding and punishing people, and if you have the ability, you'll naturally get promoted."
"I don't need to say that I'm incapable."
"Yes, this servant understands."
Fang nodded vigorously.
He must have worked incredibly hard, striving to be the best.
To fight for my own future would be to repay Jiang Shuwan's kindness in helping me.
Jiang Shuwan nodded; she was very satisfied with Fang's attitude.
What we need are subordinates who are both motivated and conscientious.
“You should also have a good talk with your carpenter master. He shouldn’t forget his master just because he has a promising future.”
"After all, we were master and disciple."
"Don't worry, Miss. My master treats me like a son or nephew. Even if I get promoted in the future, I will never forget my master, let alone give me the opportunity to hone my skills now."
"Okay, you can go now."
After Fang Xiaozi went downstairs, Jiang Shuwan spoke a few more words with Fang Xiaonv.
Fang Xiaonv is currently learning to cook from Li Guijia, and she plans to take over Li Guijia's job in the future.
The kitchen has always been a very important place in a household.
Fang Xiaonv's future is also bright.
However, we cannot be negligent.
There was also a deputy steward in the kitchen, Wang Dasheng's wife, who was part of Wen's dowry and had always been above Li Gui's wife.
"I will remember your advice, young mistress, and will pass it on to my master as soon as I get back."
Jiang Shuwan nodded and waved for them to leave.
She was relatively at ease with Li Gui's family.
This old woman had a fierce determination; she studied reading with all her might.
I heard that she even talks about recognizing words in her sleep.
Even Li Gui's wife has learned quite a few characters now, and she speaks louder in the kitchen than before.
It's only a matter of time before he overpowers Wang Dasheng's family and takes sole control of the kitchen.
She doesn't need to worry too much.
As for the head of the sewing room, she brought two of the head sewing room nieces into her courtyard to work.
Li Gui's wife followed her, and she had done her a favor.
Li Gui's wife was extremely loyal to her.
The head seamstress, however, never had the opportunity to mentor him.
This time, two of her dowry maids were sent out to run shops, and there was a shortage of people to serve in the courtyard, so she naturally thought of the niece of the head of the needlework department.
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