Cough cough, Han Zixuan couldn't help but despise herself for the thoughts in her head.

Yet, a hidden anticipation stirred within me, a mixture of conflicting emotions and joy!

Upon arriving in the courtyard, I said, "There are many things in the house that need to be put away. I'll go and buy some people first!"

"Have someone clean it up, clean it up."

Without giving Han's father and Shen Qingxi a chance to speak, he turned and left!

Upon seeing Song Yaren, she nodded and said, "Lady Han, you've arrived!"

"What are you here to pick out? Just tell me, and I'll take you there right away!"

Having already dealt with each other several times, Han Zixuan didn't beat around the bush.

"I'm looking for a few capable workers. Can Song Yaren help me find some reliable and honest people?"

Han Zixuan Center has no compassionate thoughts about human trafficking, nor does she have any saintly or fragile heart.

These words made Song Yaren feel comfortable, and he became even more enthusiastic towards Han Zixuan.

Han Zixuan bought carriages and houses from her at the beginning, and now she wants to buy servants.

That's incredibly fast! His gaze towards Han Zixuan changed. "Ms. Han, rest assured, I will definitely pick out the best for you!"

Soon the two arrived at the slave market, which was much larger than the place where the carriage had been.

Many people were squatting in the sheds, which were fairly tidy and clean!

Song Yaren led Han Zixuan to a spacious thatched shed in the middle, where a robust woman came out.

Seeing Song Yaren greet her with a smile, "Sister Song!"

Song Yaren was very friendly with the man, "Da Ya, this is Lady Han! She's looking for a few obedient and hardworking people, you pick a few for her!"

Da Ya grinned at Han Zixuan, showing her big teeth, "Alright, Your Majesty, you just wait!"

After saying that, he turned around and went inside, picking out a dozen or so people. The men stood in one row, and the women stood in another.

However, there are very few women, after all, it is a matriarchal country, and as long as they do not commit any serious crimes, they are safe.

The women were punished very lightly; most of the women here were sold off after their homes were confiscated by officials or wealthy merchants.

Han Zixuan looked over and stood in front of them, saying, "Those who can read, cook, or sew, step forward!"

Soon, five people came out, two women and four men, while some who did not meet the requirements retreated to the side dejectedly.

Han Zixuan walked up to the woman.

After a careful look, I realized that the two people were a middle-aged woman and a young woman.

Looking at the four men, none of them seemed very old.

He spoke softly, "Tell me about your own abilities!"

The middle-aged woman spoke first, "Your Majesty, I used to be a steward in a wealthy family!"

Even a housekeeper can do that.

Next came another young woman, who said, "I used to work as a bodyguard in the household of a lady who had passed the imperial examinations. I have some skills."

Then several men began to talk about their abilities.

"I can embroider and make clothes..."

“I can cook!”

"I……"

The last man spoke softly, "I'm literate."

Han Zixuan then raised her head and looked curiously at the last man.

In this dynasty where women were revered, very few men were literate.

Unless they are sons of noble clans, ordinary families do not teach their sons to read and write.

This place surprised Han Zixuan even more.

I carefully examined the person's entire body. Although the clothes were somewhat dirty, I could tell they were made of fine cotton.

His eyes inadvertently glanced at the exposed skin on the person's wrist.

It was surprisingly fair-skinned, completely unlike her dirty hands.

Looking at his face, there was a clear difference from his neck, and the way the man's eyes darted around was completely different from that of the other slaves.

This person is unusual, Han Zixuan lowered her eyelids.

Daya stepped forward to speak with Han Zixuan, "How is Your Majesty? Are you satisfied with these people?"

Han Zixuan smiled and nodded, "Yes, they're all pretty good."

Da Ya smiled, her eyes narrowing. "So, the Queen wants all of these women?"

Han Zixuan smiled and shook her head, pointing to the young woman, and then to the two women, one who could cook and the other who could embroider.

There was another person next to them who was a little younger and looked quite honest; they also chose a total of four people.

"How many taels of silver do these four people cost?"

"To be honest, Your Majesty, you were brought by Sister Song. I, Da Ya, do not believe you are lying."

This woman costs twenty taels, and you can give each of the three men fifteen taels!

What do you think? "

Han Zixuan nodded, "Okay, that's settled!"

The middle-aged woman who wasn't chosen sighed and lowered her head in silence.

The literate man looked incredulous; he had already said he could read, yet this person hadn't chosen him.

He stepped forward and asked Han Zixuan, "Your Majesty? I am literate, why didn't Your Majesty choose me?"

Da Ya's heart tightened at the sight. This little brat dared to be disobedient. She was so angry that she pulled the two of them aside.

"Get out of my way! What dares to fend for someone so important! You want a beating?"

Someone who can get Sister Song to personally come and select people must be no ordinary person.

We can't let this ignorant little brat ruin our business!

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry you had to see this! I'll teach him a lesson later!"

Han Zixuan found the man's question amusing and frowned slightly.

"Ha, when I buy servants, I naturally choose those I like; if I don't choose, it means I didn't like them!"

Although the man was among a group of slaves, he exuded arrogance.

Han Zixuan chose the people to take care of her husband and father.

It's not about picking one person to come to your house, act like a tyrant, and then cause trouble at your own home!

This man was literate and deliberately concealed his appearance.

His ulterior motives were obvious, and Han Zixuan disliked people who were overly calculating.

She turned away and refused to look at him again. The man stomped his foot in anger, but there was nothing he could do. "I..."

Just as Han Zixuan was about to leave, she heard the woman she had chosen suddenly kneel down.

"My lady! My husband is here. May I...may you buy both of us?"

I will serve the Queen faithfully to the death.

Han Zixuan saw the determination in her eyes, then kowtowed to the ground and did not lift her head again.

Da Ya was sweating profusely. What on earth was going on?!

These guys are doing this on purpose, aren't they? They're deliberately trying to ruin their own businesses!

He then drew his whip, ready to lash her.

But Han Zixuan called out to him, revealing that she was a woman with feelings and intentions.

"Is that your husband?" A thin, small man stepped out from the crowd behind him!

He timidly walked to the woman's side and knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, I am Liu Hua's husband!"

"What skills do you have?" If they are useful, it's fine to buy them.

"My little one, you can do laundry and clean!"

Da Ya looked at it nervously, and Han Zixuan nodded, "Okay, let's add this too!"

The couple was overjoyed and excitedly thanked Han Zixuan, kowtowing to her.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

They are finally free from the pain of parting!

Daya was even more delighted and stepped forward enthusiastically, "Oh, yes, yes! This way please, Your Majesty. Please have some tea while I go get the contract!"

The indentures for these people were quickly settled. "A total of eighty taels of silver, Your Majesty, please take a look!"

Han Zixuan readily paid the money and turned to leave with her entourage.

We passed by a clothing store and bought two identical cotton-padded coats and bedding sets for each of us.

They headed home in an orderly fashion, and in the Han family courtyard, they gathered the group together.

“Tell me your names one by one! I’ll also tell you about the rules of this manor.”

"My name is Liu Hua, and my husband is Mianxu!"

"My husband's name is Yan Shi, my husband's name is Jiang Dahe, my husband's name is Xiao Bei."

Han Zixuan nodded, "Okay, my family name is Han, and now there is a master in the family, and the master's surname is Shen."

There's another guest, a young master surnamed An!

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