With Zhong Xun gone, Wu Lian's heartbeat couldn't help but speed up. She didn't know what fate was waiting for her. If Shen Ao didn't want her, then she would have to re-register with the government. What was waiting for her would not be satisfactory to her. Her only choice was that even if a nobleman took a fancy to her and went to the government to buy her a deed of prostitution and let her work as a maid, she would not be able to resist and could only accept her fate.
This feeling that one's fate is not in one's hands is really painful and uncomfortable.
"Okay, let's call everyone out first. They must not be able to wait any longer." Shen Ao had already looked towards the second floor and noticed that in many women's boudoirs, either the windows or the doors were open. If there is a crack, they must all be paying attention to what is going to happen. Even so, it is better to call them all out.
"Nuo." Although I don't know what Shen Ao's idea is, she is her master now. Unless they are forced to become prostitutes and can resist, they must not resist anything else. Otherwise, if they get into trouble with the government, it will be a complete disaster. Theirs is not.
"Sisters, come out, the new owner wants to see you." Wu Lian didn't even need to go upstairs, she just called her from upstairs, and the stairwell was filled with excitement. Among them were Bai Qiutong and the maid. Yunzhi.
Bai Qiutong has always been brooding about what happened last night. She doesn't know where she did poorly. Now that Shen Ao appears, she wants to ask why. Even if it arouses Shen Ao's anger, she will Fighting was perhaps the most daring thing a weak woman could do in her life.
The hall of Yanchun Building is quite large. At least these women stood up and it didn't seem crowded. After everyone lined up in twos and threes, Wu Lian first tapped the number of people and saw that everyone had arrived. , then he stepped forward and made a blessing to Shen Ao, and said in a report-like manner, "Mr. Zhongguo, there are fifty-four servants, four maids, ten clerks, and the little girl in Yanchun Tower." Sixty-nine people, all present."
Wu Lian reported in an orderly manner. She was very proficient in what she said. At first glance, she could tell that she was very familiar with the situation in Yanchun Tower. Shen Ao sighed in his heart that this was a talented person who could be entrusted with important tasks and see the results.
"Very well, please trouble Sister Wu." Shen Ao didn't mean to show off, but punched Wu Lian. Wu Lian was immediately frightened and stepped back, her face turning red, "I don't dare, I don't dare admit it. A gift from the loyal Lord."
Although Zhong Xun respected her in the past, he had never saluted her. It seemed that everything she did was the right thing to do. Shen Ao came up with a salute, how could she not be afraid of it. The identities of the two were so different that this gift She didn't dare to live with it.
Shen Ao didn't think so much and ignored Wu Lian's reaction. Instead, he stepped onto the stage in the center of the hall, swinging his green robe and looking very cool. "Everyone, I believe you also know that from today on, , Yan Chun Tower belongs to a certain person. If nothing happens, a certain person will be your new owner in the future. Of course, the choice is in your hands. My father-in-law never forces things on others. If any of you want to leave here, If you go to the government to report again, you can pack your things by yourself, and I will never stop you. As long as you choose to stay, you must listen to what I say. I can only say that the requirements for you will be very strict in the future, or... It is extremely strict and you are likely to endure hardships, a lot of hardships. If you can't bear it, you might as well stand up now, it is better to have more face than being kicked out if you perform poorly."
There is a unique magnetism in Shen Ao's voice. He has been changing his voice for a long time, and his voice has added a bit of charm.
As soon as the voice fell, Shen Ao's eyes searched everyone. He wanted to see everyone's reaction. Although he didn't think anyone would choose to leave. After all, leaving here requires going to the government to report again, and the new choice is likely to be far worse. Now, if someone really wants to leave, he really won't stop him. When a person doesn't even have sincerity, such a person is not worth his efforts to cultivate.
His eyes were still moving. Anyone who was stared at by Shen Ao's gaze would lower his head and not dare to look at the person. The girls all had pretty faces, and they looked like they wanted to look but didn't dare to look. It was quite confusing. Shen Ao finally felt a little embarrassed.
"Okay, since no one has chosen to leave, the Duke of our country will issue the first order. Everyone who remains will go to the government and hand over the contract to the Zhongguo Duke. From now on, you will be members of the Zhongguo Duke's family for generations to come. "Shen Ao was afraid that he would be put off by the looks of those girls, so he changed his words and drew everyone's attention to his voice again.
The handing over of the contract means that their status is transferred from the government to the Duke of Zhong's government. From now on, they will completely become the slaves of the Duke's government. Without permission, they will have no personal freedom. According to the regulations, if they are born in the future, Even if the child is born, he will become a domestic slave of the loyal government.
The contract is with the government, and they are clear as shepherds. Although they have no human rights to talk about. But at least if they have money to send to the government, they can still have a good place to go. But in the Zhongguo Duke's mansion, even Lian This road was also completely cut off.
Although they knew this, no one stood up to object. Perhaps they thought that instead of waiting for one day to be casually punished by the government, it would be better for them to become slaves in the Duke's Mansion. At least they went to the Duke's Mansion. The problem of eating and drinking is solved.
Of course, the more important point is that the head of the Zhongguo Duke's mansion is Shen Ao. They have a good impression of this handsome and talented young prince.
"I am willing." Bai Qiutong was the first in the crowd to respond. At this time, she had already forgotten the idea of questioning Shen Ao. After becoming a slave, she could only suppress this idea completely in her heart. I dare not mention it again.
"I'm willing." With the leader in charge, Wu Lian and others soon responded, expressing their agreement one after another. Then even the ten waiters also agreed. Although they were not The poor people who could come here to work as slaves were obviously from poor families, or even orphans, with nowhere to go. So they went to the government to report the matter and sent them a contract, which was equivalent to identifying themselves as slaves. identity of.
Sixty-nine people, no one was unwilling. This result still made Shen Ao very satisfied. He waved his big hand outward and said, "Bring it in."
Shi Lei and Feng Xun worked together to lower a large wooden box into the main hall. The wooden box was opened, silver light flashed, and a box full of silver ingots fell into everyone's eyes. "That is, you have handed over the deed of betrayal to the Duke of Zhongguo. The young master cannot treat you badly. One hundred taels per person will be used for selling one's life. Come and get it yourself. But remember, you will follow my young master's escort to the government office later to complete the procedures."
Even after becoming their master, the title has also changed. Shen Ao can use the word "young master" freely without worrying about what anyone will say. As for the government, it is nothing more than a sum of money that needs to be handed over. The servants and servants were really humble, and no one would pay much attention to them. As long as the money was paid, the government would take care of things.
When they heard that one person had one hundred taels of silver to take, everyone cheered. I thought that when their contract was handed over to the government, they only got two taels of broken silver. In comparison, these one hundred taels were really worth it. They were very satisfied, even very happy.
If you want the horse to run, you have to let the horse eat grass. These people are of great use, and Shen Ao will not be stingy with the money in his hands. Besides, he has nothing else but a lot of money, and the country is prosperous every day. The benefits shared are already a number that ordinary people cannot imagine.
For a whole morning, guards Shi Lei and Feng Xun led sixty-nine people to go through the contract and sale procedures in batches. From the moment they pressed their fingerprints at the government office, they became the slaves of the Zhongguo Palace for the rest of their lives. .
Shen Ao did not go to the government office, but he was not idle either. Instead, he kept writing and drawing in the main hall with a pen and paper. When everyone came back at noon, he asked Feng Xun to go to a nearby restaurant to make a reservation. Come over with some good food.
There was money to be made, and good food and drinks. Everyone was smiling and couldn't help but start to look forward to their future life.
A stack of thick papers was placed next to Shen Ao. Before the food was delivered, Shen Ao pointed to the papers around him that were full of fonts and said: "In the past, your songs were all sung badly. It's impossible to attract others. This young master has come up with some new songs for you. Next, you must start learning immediately and perform these songs completely in the shortest time. Whoever learns faster will understand more. , you can be the leading actor and get the most profit money.”
"Master, what is benefit money?" Wu Lian, who was confused when she heard this, asked out loud. She also meant what she meant by others.
"The so-called benefit money means that whoever contributes the most will get more monthly silver. From now on, you will be the slaves of the Duke's Mansion. According to general standards, you will get one tael of monthly salary silver per month. .And once the performance is good, there will be more rewards, and these incomes can also be called benefit money."
Shen Ao said loudly to everyone. There is nothing that can be done about this. House slaves usually only have one tael of monthly silver. People with higher status may be able to get more. This is also one of the great nobles. Normally, if he gives too much, it will cause displeasure to other people. Doesn't it make it look like your loyal government is rich? Then if you give so much, won't my servants feel unfair and complain? Already?
Can you still do a good job?
In this way, it is easy for other people to have opinions about the loyal government, and even lead to collective questioning.
