The wives of the concubines are empresses

Minglan, who has been busy all day, is now checking accounts, personnel and other information in the study in the front yard.

According to the accounts, there was a total of 1,000 taels of silver received from the sale of about a hundred people.

She looked at her soul beside her and said, "Let Aunt Fang come over."

Mind Blessing Body: "Yes, sir."

Nanny Fang has arranged the servants' places in the mansion. The servants who originally came with the dowry have been promoted to managers in various places, managing the forty carefully selected people who stayed. There are a total of sixty servants in the mansion. In addition to the master, the second young lady Zhao Xianyun is also there for the time being.

Nanny Fang and Xinling came to the study and saw the adult with his head down checking the accounts. The remaining uneasiness in their hearts disappeared completely.

"Sir, are you looking for this old slave?"

"Madame Fang, sit down!"

Nanny Fang felt a little uncomfortable, so Minglan stood up and pressed her down on the seat.

"I would like to discuss with you the monthly wages for the staff in the mansion."

Hearing this, Nanny Fang straightened her back and looked at her young lady cautiously.

"I was just about to tell you these things."

Minglan was delighted. "That's perfect. The four of us are all here, so we can discuss this together. Here's what I'm thinking: Madam, you'll be the steward, and you decide between Yan'er and Xinling who will be the deputy steward and manage the accounting office."

When the two heard what their young lady said, they began to get nervous.

Nanny Fang looked at the two of them. Yan'er was kind, steady and careful, and was also suitable for managing accounts; her kind heart and decisiveness made her suitable for managing the entire Ming Mansion in the future.

She is old and can't help her young lady for much longer. While she can still move, she has to train them both well, and it would be better if she can train some more loyal servants.

"Xinling will be the deputy housekeeper, and Yan'er will manage the accounts, but she also needs to learn about housekeeping matters."

The three people present all understood what Nanny Fang meant, and Minglan had no objection.

"According to Mammy, you must study hard and grow up quickly, Yan'er."

The two looked at each other, and saw a heavy sense of responsibility on each other's faces. They stood up and bowed.

"Yes, sir, Aunt Fang, we will definitely study hard."

At daybreak, the servants of the Ming Mansion got up early to work, but before they even started, they were all called to the front yard.

"From now on, all of you will be members of the Ming Mansion. We will first distribute this month's salary. Those whose names are called will come and claim their salary."

Nanny Fang was responsible for reading out the names, Yan'er was responsible for registering and stamping, and Xinling was responsible for distributing them.

In half an hour, the monthly wages for all sixty people had been distributed.

The housekeeper received ten taels of silver per month, the deputy housekeeper received eight taels of silver per month, the accountant received seven taels of silver per month, the managers of other departments (ten departments) received six taels of silver per month, and the other maids and servants received one tael per person, totaling one hundred and thirty-two taels of silver.

Everyone who received the monthly silver was overjoyed and very grateful to the adults for being willing to keep them. It also proved that they were loyal people, which is why they were kept by the adults.

"The monthly salary has been paid, and I would also like to explain the rules of the mansion. Please listen.

1. Talk less and do more.

2. Regardless of whether it is about matters in the mansion or outside, you must not spread rumors or believe in rumors to harm others.

3. Be careful in what you say and do.

4. We adhere to a clear reward and punishment system and strictly enforce internships.

Do you understand?"

Everyone replied respectfully: "Your Excellency, we understand."

Seeing that the people were responding in loud voices and with proper attitudes, Minglan expressed satisfaction and relief.

Everyone dispersed and went about their business. Minglan looked at Nanny Fang.

"We need to buy some land. Although I have a salary now, it's not enough to cover the expenses of the house. After paying out the monthly salary, there are only 868 taels of silver left. We can't just sit there and eat up all the money."

Nanny Fang said cautiously, "That's right, let's go and take a look."

Minglan and Nanny Fang came to the official residence in the capital and found that the land in the capital was very expensive and the silver they had was really not enough.

Nanny Fang thought carefully and said, "Young lady, why don't you rent a shop and try your hand at business first?"

They didn't have much money left after buying the shop. The annual rent for a shop of 100 square meters alone was 400 taels. In the end, they would only have more than 400 taels left, which had to be used to pay for some necessary expenses for the mansion and the shop.

At this moment, Minglan deeply lamented that money was not wasted.

"Okay, let's rent a shop first." The emperor said that as long as she made a contribution, he would reward her with the dowry in full, and she would be patient for a while.

After receiving the lease agreement, the official took them to the shop.

The shop is full of dust. It seems that the person who comes to take care of it is not serious. He must be a careless person.

"Originally, this place was used to sell cakes, but business wasn't very good, so they rented it out to us."

Minglan and Nanny Fang looked around and found some tables, chairs and benches inside that could still be used.

Thinking of the current predicament, Minglan felt helpless.

If the emperor encountered this problem, would he be as helpless as she was?

"Mammy, please go back first. I want to go to the palace."

Nanny Fang was stunned. Why did she suddenly have to enter the palace?

"Okay, then please go slower, sir."

Shangguan Wanjun, who had just left the court, was stunned when she saw Minglan.

"Aren't you on leave? Why are you back?" Is he preparing to come back to take up his post?

Were the affairs of the palace settled so quickly?

Minglan was slightly embarrassed: "Your Majesty, I come to the palace today to ask your advice."

Seeing her humble attitude, Shangguan Wanjun understood that she seemed to be asking for help.

Shangguan Wanjun smiled faintly at the slightly nervous Minglan and said, "Go ahead."

Minglan took a deep breath and said, "I have just rented a shop and would like to ask Your Majesty for some advice. I will give you 50% of the profits."

Seeing the woman speaking nervously and then looking a little relaxed after she finished speaking, Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips slightly.

"Where is the location? How much is the monthly rent? How big is the space? Have you decided what to do with it?"

"It's the first shop on the west side of the city. People live nearby. The annual rent is four hundred taels. The area is one hundred square meters. I haven't decided what to do with it yet."

Shangguan Wanjun understood, it turned out that he really wanted her help.

However, she admired her actions and thought they were not stupid.

"How wide is the front of the side?"

Minglan carefully recalled the situation when she visited the shop.

"About four feet wide."

Shangguan Wanjun pondered, thinking that with a distance of four feet, only a few tables could be placed at most, but the more the better.

"How about selling food? Breakfast, lunch, and dinner?"

Minglan's eyes lit up. No wonder the emperor asked about the width outside. So that's how it was.

"I think it's feasible, but what exactly should we sell?"

"We can sell noodles, steamed buns, wraps, and porridge. We can also make some pickled vegetables and cold vegetables to go with the porridge. Minced meat and cowpeas are also good. We can also sell bowls of vegetables. How much is each serving? And pair them with a bowl of porridge or white rice. I said this, do you have any idea?"

Minglan felt like her head was about to explode when she heard this, and she looked embarrassed when the emperor asked her questions.

"Your Majesty, may I borrow a pen and paper to write this down?"

Shangguan Wanjun raised her eyebrows: "Go get it."

Minglan bowed and quickly took out the pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and quickly wrote down the types the emperor had just mentioned.

"Show me."

Seeing the beautiful handwriting above, Shangguan Wanjun's eyes lit up and she looked at the person standing properly with admiration.

"The handwriting is quite good." Her vision was indeed correct. This person still needed to explore his potential.