God's Daughter, Queen of Miraculous Medicine
Chapter 66 Buying People
The next morning, when the sky was just turning pale, Yuan got up early and drove a fine carriage slowly towards the town. Along the way, the breeze was refreshing. The two of them talked and laughed, feeling very happy.
"Brother Yuan, do you think we can buy a suitable servant today?" Lu Tingyan asked Jun Moyuan beside her with a smile.
Jun Moyuan's mouth corners slightly raised, and he said confidently: "Don't worry, Yan'er, I'm here, I will definitely be able to buy the right person."
Lu Tingyan nodded slightly to show her agreement: "Yeah, thank you, Brother Yuan. But... I'm still a little worried."
Jun Moyuan gently held Lu Tingyan's hand and comforted her softly, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
Lu Tingyan felt the warmth coming from Jun Moyuan's palm, and her heart instantly felt more at ease.
Before long, they arrived at the crowded and bustling Ren'yazi area of the town. It was bustling with people coming and going, and it was very lively.
"Brother Yuan, let's go in." Lu Tingyan said.
Jun Moyuan nodded, and walked into the boy's place with Lu Tingyan.
"Dear guests, are you here to buy someone?" A middle-aged man came up and asked enthusiastically.
Lu Tingyan nodded: "Yes, we want to buy a few servants."
The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Okay, we have all kinds of servants here, both men and women, young and old. I wonder what kind of servants you two would like?"
Lu Tingyan thought for a moment and said, "We want two young and strong men, two hardworking women, an honest and responsible manager, and two embroiderers who can embroider."
The middle-aged man nodded: "Okay, I'll take the two guests to have a look."
As he spoke, the middle-aged man brought Lu Tingyan and Jun Moyuan to a courtyard. There were more than 20 servants standing in the courtyard, including men, women, old and young.
"My two guests, these are the best servants we have. You can choose any of them you like," said the middle-aged man.
Lu Tingyan and Jun Moyuan looked at these servants carefully and found that they were all pale and thin, with eyes full of fear and anxiety.
"Why are these servants so thin?" Lu Tingyan asked with a frown.
The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Sir, you don't know that these servants were bought from other places. They suffered a lot on the road, so they are so thin. However, they are very hardworking. As long as they are fed well, they will be fat and plump soon."
Lu Tingyan nodded: "Okay, then let's pick two men and two women first."
As she spoke, Lu Tingyan began to select servants. She picked out two young and strong men, one named Da Niu and the other named Er Niu. Da Niu was tall and strong, and he looked like a good worker. Er Niu was more clever, and his eyes showed a sense of intelligence.
"Just the two of them." Lu Tingyan said.
The middle-aged man nodded: "Okay, these two men are really good."
Then, Lu Tingyan selected two more women, one named Cuihua and the other named Xiulan. Cuihua was fair and looked very hardworking, while Xiulan was more shy and spoke in a low voice.
"Then choose them two, Brother Yuan, and it's up to you to choose next." Lu Tingyan said softly.
Jun Moyuan nodded slightly to show his agreement: "Okay."
The middle-aged man smiled with satisfaction, nodded and said, "Okay, these two women are indeed quite outstanding."
Jun Moyuan cast his eyes on the people left by Lu Tingting and said, "Anyone among you who can read, please stand over here; those who can embroider, please stand over there."
Not long after, some people who could read came forward, and there were also several people who could embroider. Jun Moyuan looked at them and continued, "So, are you willing to follow us to the village?"
Lu Tingyan added, "If you are willing, please step forward and stand out."
Everyone looked at each other, and after a moment's hesitation, only a middle-aged man, two young women, and a woman bravely stood up. Jun Moyuan looked at the four people, and his eyes did not show any contempt for them because they came from the countryside. Then, Jun Moyuan announced: "It's you four."
After completing the selection of servants, Lu Tingyan began to negotiate the price with the middle-aged man.
"How much is it in total?" Lu Tingyan asked.
The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Sir, these three men are 20 taels of silver each, the two women are 15 taels of silver each, and the three embroiderers are 20 taels of silver each, a total of 150 taels of silver."
Lu Tingyan frowned: "So expensive? Can it be cheaper?"
The middle-aged man shook his head: "Sir, this is already the lowest price. The servants here are strictly selected, and the quality is absolutely guaranteed."
Lu Tingyan thought for a moment and said, "Okay, one hundred and fifty taels is one hundred and fifty taels."
As she spoke, Lu Tingyan took out one hundred and fifty taels of silver from her bosom and handed it to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man took the silver and smiled from ear to ear: "Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir."
After paying the money, Lu Tingyan and Jun Moyuan received the indenture and prepared to leave with their people. The woman suddenly knelt down at the feet of Lu Tingyan and Jun Moyuan and kowtowed, "Master, please, please buy my daughter. She can embroider like me, and she can be your slave, please?"
The boy quickly scolded: "Shut up! It's your blessing that the young master and the young lady bought you, and you still dare to make demands!"
Every time this woman proposed to buy her daughter, the sellers would directly refuse, so we must not ruin his business this time!
Lu Tingyan looked at the haggard and sad woman in front of her, and she couldn't help but feel a trace of pity in her heart. She gently comforted her, "It's okay, don't worry too much." Then, she turned around and asked the woman, "How old is your daughter this year?"
The woman quickly replied, "My daughter is already six years old. She is very well-behaved and very smart. She has begun to learn embroidery skills from me. Please be kind and buy her! I will definitely work hard!"
Hearing this, Lu Tingyan's heart moved. The six-year-old was about the same age as Xuan'er, and she was really a pitiful child. So she nodded and said to the woman, "Okay, then bring her out and let me see her." She thought that if she was suitable, she would buy her.
After a while, the woman came out with a skinny little girl. The girl had clear and bright eyes and a timid expression on her face, which made her look very lovable.
Lu Tingyan smiled and touched the girl's head, then turned to ask Xiang Yazi: "So, how much money does this little girl need?"
The boy waved his hands and said helplessly: "No need to pay, just take it away." Alas, finally the trouble was solved and the deal was not ruined.
Afterwards, the boy enthusiastically called on everyone to follow the team, and the group followed Lu Tingyan and Jun Moyuan on their journey home.
Lu Tingyan looked at the little girl, a skinny little girl with holes in her clothes, and thought to herself that she would teach her to read and write when she got back.
Jun Moyuan saw through her thoughts and said with a smile: "Yan'er, you are such a kind-hearted girl."
Lu Tingyan smiled and said, "She was separated from her mother when she was so young. She is so pitiful. I just want to help her."
Jun Moyuan nodded, "Well, don't worry, I will accompany you in the future, and we will help more people together."
After hearing these words, Lu Tingyan felt a warm current in her heart. She looked at Jun Moyuan tenderly and said softly, "Thank you, Brother Yuan."
Jun Moyuan smiled and patted her shoulder, saying you're welcome. Then he turned around and said to those people, "You will stay with us from now on. As long as you are willing to work hard, I will definitely not treat you unfairly." His voice was firm and powerful, which made people trust him.
When those people heard this, they showed joy on their faces and nodded in thanks: "Thank you, Master! Thank you, Miss!"
Lu Tingyan smiled slightly, with a kind light in her eyes. She was satisfied with the attitude of these people and hoped that they could serve her sincerely. So, she waved her hand and said, "Okay, let's go home together."
After the words fell, Lu Tingyan and Jun Moyuan stood side by side and led them to the carriage parked on the side. Everyone got on the carriage, and after they sat firmly, the driver waved the whip and drove the horse slowly forward.
The carriage went farther and farther away, leaving the bustling town and heading towards Lujia Village. The sound of the wheels rolling echoed on the silent road, as if heralding the beginning of a new journey.
Lu Tingyan sat quietly in the car, her thoughts drifting away. She recalled every detail of her acquaintance with Jun Moyuan, and her heart was filled with emotion.
She secretly glanced at Jun Moyuan beside her, and saw a faint smile on his handsome face, and his eyes revealed a calm and confident look. For some reason, whenever she saw him, Lu Tingyan's heart would become extremely peaceful.
As the carriage moved, the scenery outside the window kept changing. Green mountains, green waters, fields and villages came into view one after another, forming a beautiful pastoral painting. The breeze gently blew the curtains, bringing fresh air and the fragrance of flowers and plants.
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