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"Hehehe..." Jin Shuai's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile, and then he said, "Just go back and tell the Empress truthfully that she should summon the wives of all the ministers to the palace and bestow those underwear upon them to try on. Remember, be sure to bestow the underwear in order of rank from high to low, from high to low grade."

"Yes, Your Excellency, I understand your meaning." Dong Qiuhe nodded, indicating that she understood.

"Once the shop is finalized, you and Aunt Liu can go back first. I have important matters to attend to." Jin Shuai waved his hand, indicating that Dong Qiuhe could leave.

As Dong Qiuhe and the others disappeared from sight, Li Wei, who had been standing to the side, hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "My lord, I intend to follow you in the future. I humbly request that you grant me a meal."

Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai glanced at him up and down, then said softly, "Let's talk in the carriage. Take me to a few crowded streets and then to a few docks to check them out." With that, he stepped into the carriage and waited for Li Wei to set off together.

After telling the driver a few place names, Li Wei boarded the carriage. As soon as he entered, he saw Jin Shuai smiling broadly at him, saying, "Haha, what a bold move! Making a decision so quickly, aren't you worried you've chosen the wrong one?"

Upon hearing this, Li Wei quickly cupped his hands and replied, "Hehe, Your Excellency, what we brokers develop in our daily work is the ability to judge people. Without this skill, we wouldn't be able to do business!"

Jin Shuai nodded, then said with a smile, "From now on, you will be responsible for running errands outside, while Butler Jin will be in charge of affairs within the manor. The two of you must work together and cooperate. As for your salary and benefits, they will be the same as Butler Jin's. When you return to the manor later, you can go directly to Butler Jin to collect your salary."

However, Li Wei quickly shook his head and declined, saying, "My lord, I'm afraid that's not appropriate. I haven't even started this job yet, how can I accept the money first?"

At this moment, Butler Jin interjected, "Hehe, the rule set by the Duke is that all the servants in the Jin family must receive their wages first before they start working. Your choice is very wise. In the future, as long as you do your best to serve our Duke, the Duke will definitely not treat you unfairly."

Upon hearing this, Li Wei quickly bowed again and said, "My lord, steward, please rest assured, I will do my best to handle every task well."

Immediately afterward, as if suddenly remembering something, Jin Shuai, still maintaining that gentle smile, asked, "Oh, by the way, Li Wei, could you tell me how many people are in your family? And where do you live now?"

Li Wei hurriedly replied respectfully, "Replying to Your Excellency, my family consists of an elderly mother, two young children, and myself and my wife, making a total of five people. We currently reside in the alley where the young lady you purchased lives."

Jin Shuai nodded slightly, indicating his understanding, and then said with a smile, "That's very good. Here's what we'll do, Li Wei, find a place to stay near the Jin residence for now. Once the residential complex is completed, we'll allocate you a house to live in. Also, you need to take care of two important things tomorrow. First, look for houses to buy around the Jin residence; it would be best if you could find one that's part of a continuous area. If you can't find one in the inner city, then go to the outer city, but remember, the closer to the inner city, the better. Second, find a not-too-bustling dock, or a suitable place to build a dock." After saying this, Jin Shuai's smile deepened.