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"However, there is something else I need to tell Ruxiu. This Li Zhuangtou has been with me for decades. His family of eleven are all servants, but they are all honest and law-abiding people."

"I originally intended to take him to the estate in Shanghang County, but he has lived here all his life and said he's used to it and wants to stay. I'll transfer their indenture to you directly in a moment, without charging you any extra money." Master Wei looked at Li Zhuangtou with a hint of regret.

"How can this be? Master Wei has already been very generous by selling the estate at this price. Ru Xiu can't afford it any longer. Let's sell it at the market price." At least five or six of the eleven servants are laborers, and it would cost at least a hundred taels of silver to buy it. Ru Xiu absolutely cannot take advantage of this.

"Just bring us more chicken, fish, and shrimp, Master Wei likes them just like me," Master Zhang said to Ruxiu with a hearty laugh.

"..."

"If Ruxiu is to be raised here in the future, we'll catch her ourselves," Master Wei added with a chuckle.

"Then Ruxiu will accept this honor. Ruxiu will definitely send chicken, fish and shrimp over often. I hope that Master Wei and Master Zhang will come over often in the future. Ruxiu will definitely cook for them personally."

Seeing that both of them were speaking in that tone, Ruxiu accepted everything without hesitation. She figured she could just send them extra chicken, fish, and shrimp during the holidays; dried fish and shrimp were a must, and she'd also send some children's toys, since they probably had some at home.

Thinking about it this way, Ruxiu felt relieved. This way, she could have an excuse to reciprocate. After all, she was just a speck of dust in this world, insignificant. Getting to know more people of high status would be a source of support for the future.

After signing the contract, Master Wei and Master Zhang left. Ru Xiu wanted to take another look at the surrounding environment, so she stayed behind with Brother Tang.

Knowing that there was a new master, Li Zhuangtou led his entire family of eleven to the manor gate and kowtowed and knelt to thank Master Wei again before following Ruxiu and the others to the courtyard to acknowledge their new master.

Upon arriving before Ruxiu, the leader knelt and bowed, making Ruxiu very uncomfortable. However, she knew that this was the ancient custom and she could not refuse, as refusal might be considered heresy. Ruxiu could only slowly adapt to it.

Li Zhuangtou is actually only in his fifties, and his wife, Mi Po, is about the same age, though her back is already a bit hunched.

His sons, Li Dahu and Li Sanhu (the second son may have died young), were both robust and sturdy, with ruddy and dark-skinned faces. They were around thirty years old and clearly had done a lot of farm work.

The two daughters-in-law, one robust and named Yinggu, and the other tall and slender and named Cuilian, were not intimidated by Ruxiu and introduced themselves in a generous manner; both were capable and efficient.

I thought there would be a few younger children, but I didn't expect that Li Zhuangtou's two grandsons and three granddaughters were all over ten years old and all good-looking.

Da Mao is the son of Ying Gu and Li Da Hu. He is sixteen years old and as strong as his father. His daughter, Li Chun, is fourteen.

Li Sanhu and Cuilian's son, Er Mao Shiwu, looked very clever; their two daughters were twelve and ten years old, named Lixia and Liqiu respectively, which should have been given to them by their original family.

The whole family were able to work, so Ruxiu really made a fortune. Moreover, they didn't look like the other villagers in Tangjia Village, who were all skinny and starving. You can imagine that Master Wei treated them very well.

The names were quite easy to pronounce, and Ruxiu didn't plan to change them. The family seemed to be honest and law-abiding, just as Master Wei had said.

Li Zhuangtou explained the situation in the village. Master Wei had left himself two cows and a lot of farm tools, and there were still fish in the lotus pond.

Ru Xiu had them explain what they could do. Master Li was naturally the most skilled at tending to crops. Da Hu and San Hu had worked on the estate for many years and were also quite good. In addition, they were strong and could drive oxen and horses.

Grandma Mi is getting old, and she usually does laundry, cooks, and does other chores. Taking care of her family is enough to keep her busy.

The two daughters-in-law usually tend to the flowers and plants, clean the yard, cook when guests come, and work in the fields when they have nothing to do.

Ru Xiu specifically asked the three girls, and they all knew how to embroider and often did housework, so they should have no problem doing handicrafts, so there was no need to buy any more people.

Tang Ershi also learned about Da Mao and Er Mao. They were both skilled at driving oxcarts and horse-drawn carriages and could also work in the fields.

Da Mao is honest and simple, Er Mao is clever, so it is suggested that Ru Xiu be taken back first and trained so that she can still be useful.

The idea of ​​taking all the children back to Qinghe Town didn't bother the children themselves, but it worried their parents and grandparents.

After all, they stayed in the village because they wanted their family to be together, but they also knew that their family's status meant they couldn't be forced to stay; their status as servants determined their fate.

As a modern person, Ru Xiu was still soft-hearted. After discussing it with Tang Ershi again, she decided to take Li Sanhu's family back to Qinghe Town.

Li Sanhu and Li Ermao are good at driving carts and can do dirty and tiring work. If a few attendants train Ermao, I will feel more at ease when I return to the army camp.

Once Cuilian goes back, she can take over her second aunt's work, so her second aunt won't have to work so hard anymore.

With the arrival of the Beginning of Summer and the Beginning of Autumn, Sister Shi should have enough manpower for her handicrafts.

Ru Xiu also promised to let their family spend a few days together during the Lunar New Year, which put their minds at ease.

They were happy for a while after I told them to pack their things first, saying I would come to pick them up after I finished my business.

Tang Ershi instructed Li Zhuangtou to continue managing the estate as it was for now, and to discuss the future plans later.

Zhuangzi's purchase went too smoothly, which was beyond his expectations, and Ruxiu was still trying to figure it out.