Chapter 1139 I will have to butcher an old hen and make soup for Brother Shan
Sun Shan, Gui Ge'er, and Sun Dingnan looked at the four maids with great interest.
Butler Wang was extremely anxious, but he couldn't show it.
The four maids were brought in and finally met the magistrate of Yuanlu County.
I took a sneak peek and was deeply disappointed.
When I heard that County Magistrate Sun passed the imperial examination at the age of 23, I thought he was a young, handsome and ambitious man.
As a result, a 23-year-old looks the same as a 33-year-old. No, some people might believe he was 43.
Fortunately, the four maids were well-trained. If they had used some unconventional methods, they might have lost their composure on the spot.
Sun Shan opened his eyes wide and took a look. It was indeed a beautiful girl. The four wealthy businessmen were indeed interested in her.
It seems that their desire to curry favor with me is as clear as day to everyone.
Haha, that's right. In Yuanlu County, no matter what big things you do, you can't bypass him. It is reasonable for him to establish contact with me early, and even maintain a good relationship with me.
Silver is not easy to give, but a maid is easier to give. If you tell others about it, it may become a refined thing.
Before Sun Shan could say anything, Gui Ge'er spoke up: "Brother Shan, are these four maids given by others? Why do they look so thin, as if they haven't eaten?"
Look at that figure, it's light and not stable at all, and might be blown down by a strong wind.
Emma, aren’t wealthy businessmen said to be rich? Why can’t their servants even have enough food to eat?
Pitiful.
Gui Ge'er thought of Nanny Wang in the kitchen and Xia, the wife of the master's teacher, and his weight soared. His brother Shan was very kind to the workers and they could eat a full meal every time. Even the big-headed dog working in the kitchen had gained a lot of weight.
Gui Ge'er glanced at Sun Shan again, feeling sorry for his brother Shan, who was still so thin and small. He did eat a lot, but he also thought a lot and consumed a lot of energy.
She is even fatter than the four maids in front of her.
No, I have to butcher an old hen and make soup for Brother Shan later.
Sun Dingnan agreed again and again: "That's right, why are they so thin? Tsk tsk~~~ The landlord is so stingy that he doesn't even give them food to eat. It's so pitiful."
Sun Shan and Steward Wang: .....
Forget it, just ignore these two country bumpkins. There’s no point in explaining to them.
Sun Shan ignored Gui Ge'er and Sun Dingnan's conversation and asked directly, "Are you four all from Yuanlu County?"
The rich businessman sent his maid over and had already told her to speak Mandarin, so Sun Shan could use her. There would be no difficulty in communication, and there would be no misunderstandings.
The four maids shook their heads and said.
The standard beauty stepped forward gently and replied with affectionate eyes: "Sir, I came from Chenzhou Prefecture."
The other three maids also stood up and answered: "Sir, we are also from Chenzhou Prefecture."
Sun Shan understood. It would be better if he was not from Yuanlu. If he was from Yuanlu, it would be so sad.
Speaking of the "human trafficking market" in Yuanlu County, Sun really hadn't discovered it.
At least they don’t have a “license” or a “formal business license”.
It is difficult to stop private transactions between each other.
Just like child brides, it is no different from human trafficking. The people do not report it and the officials do not investigate it, and there are many illegal activities going on in secret.
Looking at the four beauties, the women I had seen in Yuanlu County gradually emerged in my mind.
Sun Shan nodded secretly in his heart. There really weren't many pretty girls in Yuanlu. At least he had never seen one when walking on the street, and he hadn't even seen one when patrolling the villages.
It seems that it is difficult to produce beautiful girls in this land. No, it should be said that it is difficult to produce handsome boys as well. Anyway, I have never seen any particularly stunning handsome boys.
The wealthy businessmen actually got a few beautiful women from Chenzhou Prefecture.
Haha, you really put a lot of effort into it.
Sun Shan continued to ask: "What are you good at?"
After a pause, he continued, "Tell me one by one."
It was the standard beauty who took a step forward and answered softly, "Sir, I like to play the pipa. I want to play a piece for you."
Although the Lord Sun in front of him is not a handsome guy, he is an official.
Besides, he is young, not in his seventies or eighties.
Compared with the various powerful and wealthy people the sisters had met in the past, Mr. Sun in front of them was undoubtedly the best choice.
The standard beauty knows very well that she must hold on tightly to the sheepskin raft in front of her. If she misses it, she might encounter duckweed next time.
The magistrate brought them in and asked them all sorts of questions. He was trying to find out more about them and was very interested in them.
Therefore, we must take the initiative and attack fiercely to grab the life-saving straw in front of us.
Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. The standard beauty thinks that Sun Shan in front of her is a good target.
When Sun Shan heard this, he realized that the pipa was a musical instrument he was not good at, so he just said "oh" lightly.
Continue to listen to what the next beautiful girl says.
The beautiful lady with a strong complexion also continued, "Sir, I can play the guqin very well. If you don't mind, I will be happy to play for you."
The idea of the intensely colored beauties is the same as that of the standard beauties. They are finally sent to the county magistrate, so they must perform well. In case the county magistrate is pleased, they will have a chance to go ashore.
These maids were selected from a young age and taught music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Their biggest role was to please men.
From a young age, I have known that I was bought and given away, and the first transaction is often the most important.
If you can successfully get ashore once, you will have a place to stay for the rest of your life.
The first time I was bought by a wealthy man with a big belly, I had already accepted my fate, but who knew he was going to be given to the county magistrate.
Comparing officials with businessmen, even a fool would choose the official.
The glamorous beauty continued, "Sir, I not only like to play the harp, but I also like to sing. If you are happy, I would like to sing a song for you."
Isn’t the purpose of training hard for many days to find a good family?
Although the magistrate in front of him was much worse than he had imagined, it was still better than staying in the home of a noisy and elderly merchant.
What's more, Lord Sun is an official.
The atmospheric beauty took a step forward, holding the lute and half covering her face, and answered softly, "Sir, I like to read poems and write poems. I beg you to teach me and give me some comments."
The magistrate was not only an official but also a scholar, so he naturally understood and loved poetry. In order to gain his favor, while others worked hard to practice their skills, she chose to find a different way to learn how to write poetry.
In order to get ashore one day, the atmospheric beauties also tried their best. Like the scholars, they chiseled holes in the wall to steal light, and studied hard by hanging from the beams and pricking their legs with a needle. Finally, they were able to produce many decent poems.
If women could take the imperial examinations, the beautiful women with the atmospheric temperament might be able to pass.
When Sun Shan heard the introduction of the four beautiful girls, he couldn't help but secretly click his tongue.
It must have cost a lot to have such talent.
How much money would it cost to buy such a talented maid?
Sun Shan sighed once again: The wealthy businessman really spent a lot of money to curry favor with him this time.
So Sun Shan couldn't help but ask, "How much do you want for the redemption?"