The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 195

Chapter 195: Chapter 177, Allocation_1

After the Qin brothers were taken away, Madam Li saw her daughter looking at the servitude contract and lost in thought, she asked with a smile, “Do you think I forced them to sign this servitude contract?”

Daohua quickly shook her head.

Madam Li smiled and said, “Actually, some of what your Second Uncle said was not wrong. You were a bit hasty in your actions. Technically, you should have had them sign the servitude contract when you redeemed them at the Governor’s Office.”

Daohua said, “…I thought hiring people didn’t require it.” It’s not like buying people.

Madam Li said, “Ask that Qin Wu whether they need to sign a contract in advance when they transport goods? Even delivery requires a contract, let alone hiring someone to guard and protect the estate.”

Seeing her daughter lower her head, Madam Li smiled and touched her head, “I don’t blame you. You’ve had no experience with this; how could you think of everything? Actually, the fact that you thought to hire protectors for the family surprises both your mother and father.”

“Mother also knows that the Qin brothers have been of help to you and the Old Madam. Making them sign the servitude contract, you must feel a bit uneasy about that.”

“But think about it the other way around. Isn’t working for the Yan Family also giving them stability? It is much better than them wandering outside all year round, right?”

“Besides, I have not treated them unfairly; the monthly silver I give is according to the highest standard in Xingzhou City. If they are frugal, they can even save a good amount of silver.”

Daohua took Madam Li’s arm, “Mother, I know that you are the kindest.”

Madam Li smiled and tapped Daohua’s forehead, “You, ah!”

Daohua said, “Oh Mother, how do you plan to arrange for Uncle Qin Wu and the others?”

Madam Li thought for a moment, “Your Second and Third Brothers are quite skilled themselves, plus Tietou and Tieshou are practicing martial arts with them. Each of them will have one person assigned; as for your Eldest Brother, we need to assign two men to him.”

“The remaining four will stay at home for various duties. I see that Qin Wu has some abilities, so he can also train the young servants at home.”

Daohua immediately said, “Mother, I want someone too.”

Madam Li was surprised, “You don’t go out, why do you need someone?”

Daohua shook Madam Li’s arm, “But I have plantations and shops. I originally had one plantation and two shops; now, with the three plantations and one shop that Uncle gave me, I have four plantations and three shops. It’s inconvenient for me to go out often, so I need someone to help me manage them.”

Madam Li smiled, “You do think ahead, my girl. Are you planning to cultivate a butler for yourself? Tell me, whom do you want?”

Daohua immediately said, “Brother Xiaoliu will be fine! He’s quite shrewd, and he’s cheerful and enthusiastic, suitable for dealing with people.”

Madam Li pretended to hesitate for a moment before nodding in agreement, “The Qin brothers were all found by you, so I’ll give you one!”

“Thank you, Mother.”

Madam Li said, “By the way, I bought a batch of maids and old nannies some time ago, and now they’ve almost learned our house rules. Later, I’ll send two of them over to you.”

Daohua was startled, “Didn’t you already add two more recently?”

Madam Li said, “Those two are only responsible for cleaning. This time, I specifically chose these for your future dowry; you need to take them seriously and train them well.”

At the mention of a dowry, Daohua felt somewhat dispirited.

Seeing this, Madam Li shook her head helplessly.

…

“Brother Wu, are we now sold into servitude?”

Qin Thirteen and the others looked at Qin Wu with concern.

Qin Wu reassured them, “The servitude contract we signed, in the strictest sense, is not a sale contract. Put it this way, it should be considered a contract that specifies the time and responsibilities. We are different from the maids and young servants.”

Hearing Qin Wu say this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

“As long as we’re not slaves, that’s good.”

Qin Wu glanced at everyone, “Not slaves, but still servants. You’ve seen the strict rules of the Yan Residence. Each of you better stay alert and avoid making any mistakes.”

Qian Xiaoliu immediately said, “Brother Wu, you can rest assured. The Yan Family pays us such a high monthly salary; we will definitely do a good job. Perhaps in the future, if we save enough money, we might even be able to bring our families over.”

Hearing this, the others were all excited, each filled with aspirations for the future.

“Exactly, I found the Madam to be quite amiable. The Master is somewhat serious, but didn’t we inquire on our way here? Lord Yan is a good official. This job is really not bad!”