The pension plan of the ancient cannon fodder woman

Mother Zhang handed Chen a cup of tea and then answered Su He's question herself.

"All the big maids will go with us. We will dismiss the rough maids and the old housekeepers before we move south. Do you want to know where Chrysanthemum and Lanhua are going? Lanhua's mother originally left our house. They have roots in Huaihe County and will not leave. I will personally cancel Lanhua's indenture. Chrysanthemum is old enough, and if the old lady is merciful, she can leave in half a month if she wants to."

Su He nodded. If she encountered such a thing, it would be a good thing. She wouldn't even have to pay for redemption. But for Juhua, it might not be a happy thing.

"Madam, there are so many things in the house, how do we deal with them? Should we find an escort agency?"

Su He was curious about how wealthy families moved.

"We will only pick out some valuable furniture and porcelain ornaments that we usually use, and we will find an escort agency to escort them all the way to the south. The smaller items will travel with us, taking our own trade route. We will be with our own people everywhere, and it cannot be safer. As for the remaining worthless items, we will either give them away or sell them. There will always be a place for them to go."

Mother Zhang also has some experience. She was also involved in moving from the capital to this small Huaihe County. She knew the whole process by heart, and it was much easier for her to do it again.

Su He couldn't help but click her tongue. She really couldn't tell which ones were cheap items. Only the furniture in the servants' rooms was a little older, but everything else was fine.

"Madam, this is the sweet potato noodles I made. The method is... My family members tasted it and said it tasted good. I came here in a hurry this time, so I only brought six pounds. I'll just treat it as a dish for you."

Su He remembered the sweet potato flour she brought and quickly took it out.

Chen smiled and nodded, motioning for Mother Zhang to take it to the small kitchen.

"Yuan, go to the kitchen and tell them I want this for dinner tomorrow."

Only Chen and Su He were left in the room.

"Lotus, Qingli has already told me about the landlord Jin. That's when I realized you have such a broad mind. Qingli said you don't want the reward he gave you. I've been rummaging through boxes and drawers recently and found some things from my youth. I asked Ayuan to slowly pack them out. Remember to come and get them after a month."

After hearing this, Su He's doubts were somewhat resolved. No wonder Chen was so kind this time. Her attitude towards her was more like that of an elder towards a younger generation in the family.

"Madam, I don't need any reward. I don't have any big ambitions. I just want to redeem myself and earn some money to support my brothers and sisters, and then live a stable life in my old age."

Chen still insisted, speaking slowly and calmly, but her words revealed that she would not refute.

"What I give you is not a reward. Just think of it as a gift from an elder to a younger generation. To me, these are just some useless possessions. I'm leaving anyway, so just think of these as a way to relieve my worries."

Su He felt a little sad when she heard this. Yes, the entire Zhao family was going to break up, and she would never see such good people like Chen and Zhang again.

"In that case, Lotus would like to thank the old lady."

Chen shook her head, her eyes revealing tenderness and kindness, "We are lucky to have a girl like you in the Zhao family. If it weren't for you, I would... Well, you just bear with it, Lotus, you should treat yourself well in the future. When I settle down in the south, you can come and write to me."

Su He nodded with mixed feelings. Her mind was in a mess and she didn't know how she got out. When she came to her senses, she was already at the door of the laundry room.

By the way, she came to see the chrysanthemums and orchids.

Although Chrysanthemum and Orchid are now working in the small kitchen, they still live in their original place.

It was dinner time. Juhua and Lanhua were eating steamed buns in the house. Just as they were sighing, Su He came in.

"Sisters, did you miss me?"

Su He walked into his former residence, looked at the two familiar people, and suddenly remembered the days when they relied on each other.

"Lotus!"

Juhua and the other person looked at the newcomer with surprise in their eyes, "Sister Hehua, we are leaving the house."

Lanhua was a little depressed. She was already so old, and if she returned home like this, she would not be able to work as a maid in another wealthy family. She had only one choice: to get married.

As for Chrysanthemum, let alone her. She is two years older than Lanhua. In folk customs, she is already an old maid. She is not as good as Lanhua. Lanhua is the youngest in the family. Her family should at least prepare some dowry for her so that she can have someone to rely on in the future.

Juhua had five parents and younger brothers and sisters who needed her monthly financial support. She left home like this, without any money and with all the burdens, so it was difficult for her to marry into a good family. She could only look for a widower or an older man.

"I happened to come to see the old lady today, and just heard about it from her."

Juhua sighed. She had just escaped from the hard days of washing clothes, but now she had to leave the house.

"Butler Li has already told us that if we want to leave early, we just need to let him know. If there is no rush, we can work for another month to help with the final cleanup. When we leave, we will be given two months' salary. We are both prepared to work until the end."

Juhua said to Su He with a smile.

Su He nodded, thinking that the Zhao family was a kind family.

"I bought a house in the county. It's on Qingshui Lane next to Zhixing Private School. It's the second to last house. If you have any questions, just go find me there. The three of us can get together later."

Su He looked at Juhua who was forcing a smile and said, "Juhua, our village will be very busy in June. We are in need of people. If you want to make some money, come here. I remember your sister is 14 years old this year, so you can come with us."

Juhua was very happy and nodded desperately, "I want to go. If I leave the Zhao Mansion, I won't be able to find work. Lotus, my sister and I will go."

Orchid also wanted to go, "Lotus, I want to go too, let's go together."

Of course Su He welcomes them all. She will wait until the end of June to harvest the sweet potatoes and make most of them into sweet potato vermicelli, and then take advantage of the sunny days to dry them as much as possible.

The drier it is, the longer it can be preserved.

Su He made an appointment with the two to meet again next time he left Zhao's house, and left the house alone before it was completely dark.

She felt a little confused. The Zhao family was moving south. Not only would she lose an opportunity to make money, but more importantly, she would lose a backer.

The worst news is that in Huaihe County, I don’t know how long the peace can last.

The Zhao family could relocate, but what about the ordinary people in their village? How should they avoid it? Hide in the mountains? Or should they also move south?

Their migration as peasants was no longer called migration south, it was called fleeing famine.

Su He sighed and ran quickly back to his home.