Jiang Jiuniang nodded in satisfaction and let them begin to learn from the original manager about the matters they were about to handle, while she would look at the account books from time to time.
She hadn't looked at the ledgers in a long time; after all, with these advisors helping her, she had fewer things to worry about.
Now, flipping through it casually, she found it to be very neatly made, and the care put into it was immediately apparent. Jiang Jiuniang was very satisfied. If she hadn't felt that it was a waste of their talents to have them here, she would have really wanted to keep them.
Meanwhile, the staff thought the same thing.
At this moment, everyone looked dejected and somewhat unhappy.
Jiang Jiuniang found it amusing to look at them and asked, "Gentlemen, what's wrong?"
One of them sighed and said, "Having been here for so long, this is truly the happiest time of my life."
The others nodded in agreement: "Yes, no matter how many years pass, I will always remember this time."
They came to serve as advisors for two reasons: first, to showcase their talents and one day ascend to the imperial court, attain high official rank, and achieve their goals; and second, to have a place to stay and a full meal.
Most of these people came from humble backgrounds and had some talent, but they were not destined to succeed through the imperial examinations, so they had to find another way and became staff members.
Life had been tough these past few years, but since coming to this workshop, they have been eating and living well, earning the respect of the local people, and being able to teach the workers to read and write to the best of their ability, which makes them feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Suddenly, I realized that even if I couldn't become an official in the imperial court as I wished, it wouldn't be so bad to spend my whole life in this border town.
However, now that their replacements have arrived, they will be able to take their place once they understand the mission. Even if they don't want to leave, they will have no choice but to go.
Jiang Jiuniang smiled, roughly understanding why they thought that way, and said, "Gentlemen, you are all outstanding individuals, which I greatly admire, and I am very grateful for your help to me in the workshop during this time. Naturally, I hope that you will all achieve something, enter the court to serve the emperor, and strive for a better future for the people of the world. However, if you feel that the court is in chaos and prefer to live the life of ordinary people, you can always come to the Lu family in the capital to find me."
"Gentlemen, you are all very talented. I can't find such talent anywhere else. If you gentlemen could help me manage my family's businesses, I would be overjoyed."
When Jiang Jiuniang said this, she humbled herself, which was a great honor for them. She thought they were outstanding people who could have better opportunities, but they could also choose to live an ordinary life and work as a small manager in her shop, where they would also be highly regarded by her.
These words completely relieved everyone's worries.
The reason they felt sad was that they felt they were not doing as well as they were now after leaving this place. The court was full of intrigue and power struggles, and it was never a peaceful and comfortable place.
"Thank you for your appreciation, Madam. It is truly our honor to have your approval!"
The group stood ramrod straight and then bowed respectfully to Jiang Jiuniang.
They were somewhat dissatisfied when they were first sent here, but now it seems they must have done something incredibly good in their past lives.
My admiration for Jiang Jiuniang rose to a new level; I felt not only respect but also deep gratitude.
"Gentlemen, you are too kind. You have solved my urgent problem. What I have done is nothing. Moreover, you are all very capable. If you would be willing to condescend to help me manage my business, I would really be making a great deal!"
Jiang Jiuniang was telling the truth. She meant well, but it was also because they were so outstanding and rare talents that it was much easier for her to train them from scratch. In this way, it was a win-win situation, so why not?
The people sent by the emperor were also quite capable. They quickly became familiar with their duties within a day and were soon able to get started. The advisors were then able to retire successfully. Jiang Jiuniang hosted a banquet for them at the villa, thanked them in public, and gave them a generous bonus, expressing her anticipation for their next collaboration.
The staff were very happy, and in their excitement they drank too much and couldn't control themselves, even bursting into song. The atmosphere was very lively, and Gou'er and a few of his friends were also spinning around with them.
Jiang Jiuniang turned her head to speak to Lu Baichuan: "I never expected that we would experience the joys of family life at such a young age!"
Lu Baichuan: ...
He reached out and touched her slightly flushed face, saying, "You've had too much to drink."
"I didn't, get away from me!"
Jiang Jiuniang slapped his hand away, finding the man utterly boring.
Just kidding, trying to get her drunk with this kind of sweet rice wine from ancient times? Who do you think you are?
Lu Baichuan insisted that she was drunk and forcibly took her away from the banquet. Jiang Jiuniang was speechless, but she had to give Lu Baichuan face in front of these people, so she obediently let him take her away. Before leaving, she did not forget to instruct Gou'er to make arrangements for the children she brought and ensure their safety.
The dog pretended not to notice the little secret between its parents, nodded repeatedly, and personally led its friends to sleep in the pre-arranged yard. It was too late for them to go home, as it wasn't safe.
Seeing that Lu Baichuan and his wife had left, Qin Jian also prepared to leave the banquet to go back to his wife. Peng Yuan was pregnant, so she ate a simple meal and went home. He was still here only for the sake of the banquet.
Just as he stood up, someone rushed in to report: "General, Cao Shulan has killed someone in prison!"
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