There are a total of seven concubines in the mansion. Except for Liu Xiaoxiang and Fan Li, the other five concubines are not very familiar to Gu Man, because they are all soy sauce workers in the Hou Mansion, and they come here every time to fill up the number of people.
, doesn’t have much sense of presence.
Therefore, Gu Man and Ji Moyan had to observe one by one to see which one was a good candidate who could help Ji Moyan's housekeeper.
In the past, several concubines had to go to the eldest lady of the Hou Mansion to say hello every morning, but since Gu Man came, they have canceled all the tiring greetings. Ji Moyan was not used to it, and also canceled every day.
Hello and greetings from Japan.
The former Gu didn't like Cheng Mo. Looking at the women in the courtyard who were brought into the house one after another by Cheng Mo, his heart was filled with jealousy. Every day he greeted people and made trouble for them, either kneeling down or being beaten.
Even if you scold me, the concubines are miserable. Now that they don't need to say good morning, they are naturally happy and free.
Today, Gu Man and Ji Moyan took the initiative to invite several concubines to come for tea, and of course they also invited Fan Li. They could guard her secretly, but they couldn't isolate her openly. After all, Fan Li hadn't done anything yet.
Something out of the ordinary, or maybe she hasn't discovered it yet.
Fan Li is different from Liu Xiaoxiang. Liu Xiaoxiang is relatively simple, so she is easy to be manipulated, but Fan Li is really scheming! Previously, when Liu Xiaoxiang and Gu Li refused to deal with each other, it was Fan Li who provoked Liu Xiaoxiang in various ways, resulting in
The two of them had a bad relationship, which made them both unpopular with Cheng Mo. Fortunately, Liu Xiaoxiang still had some brains and tricks in Cheng Mo, so she was no longer as disgusted by Cheng Mo as she was with Gu.
The concubines were all nervous and nervous. On the way here, several people were speculating on what the two ladies were doing by suddenly calling them here, but they could not guess anything.
These days, everyone is keeping things in check, and I really can’t figure out why.
Among the group of people, only Liu Xiaoxiang was relatively calm and calm. Ever since Gu Man and Ji Moyan helped Liu Xiaoxiang solve her father's problem last time, Liu Xiaoxiang had extra respect for them, especially Gu Man.
In the past, Liu Xiaoxiang would spit when passing by Gu Man's yard, but now she comes to chat with Gu Man every day to relieve her boredom, as if the two have been friends for many years. At first, Gu Man was really uncomfortable with it.
Fan Li originally wanted to have a good relationship with Ji Moyan, but no matter how she showed her kindness, Ji Moyan always seemed to be indifferent, so after a few days, she no longer kissed her cold butt.
I just feel very depressed and angry.
After the concubines arrived, they were as quiet as quails, lowering their heads and not daring to speak. The whole atmosphere seemed very solemn and depressing.
Gu Man did this on purpose, just to see who among these individuals could achieve success.
If you were a timid person who suddenly called them here without any idea, you would definitely be very nervous. If so, you would definitely not be able to take on the responsibility of managing such a large Marquis mansion.
Gu Man picked up the teacup, wiped the floating tea leaves with the tea lid, and took a sip while watching everyone's every move with the corner of her eyes.
The two concubines at the end of the queue, one dressed in red and the other in green, both had their heads lowered. Gu Man could not even see their faces clearly. He only knew that one of them was called Hongying and the other was called Luwu.
Both of them were brought back by Cheng Mo when they sold their bodies to bury their father. One of them was seen clenching their fists and the other was wringing a handkerchief. They were so nervous that they were almost shaking.
Hey, these two are too timid, pass!
Then came the two people in front, Hongying and Luwu, who looked relatively calm. One had dull eyes and didn't know what he was thinking, while the other frowned, looking a little impatient.
One of the two is called Lily, the one with dull eyes. Her appearance is the most outstanding among the concubines. It is said that she was spotted by the bully and wanted to take her back as a concubine. She even beat her father to lameness. Later,
She happened to be seen by Cheng Mo and beat the bully away. Her father was grateful to Cheng Mo for saving his life, but was afraid that his daughter would be bullied again, so he insisted on being a concubine or maid for Cheng Mo. Then Cheng Mo brought people back.
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He is a poor man, so he can consider it.
The other one, Jin Lian, was said to be a thief. One day he stole money from Cheng Mo and was arrested by Cheng Mo. Knowing that Cheng Mo was a high official, he told Cheng Mo that he was actually kidnapped by a trafficker in order to protect himself.
, there were many abducted children there, and later she helped Cheng Mo seize the den of human traffickers. Cheng Mo asked her what reward she wanted, and she said she would follow Cheng Mo.
There is no greater good than knowing her mistakes and being able to correct them! Stealing is not what she wants, so she can consider it.
Gu Man asked: "Have you two read a book? Or know some words?"
Both of them shook their heads!
…pass
Then there is the barrier...pass directly.
Then Liu Xiaoxiang and a girl named Qiu Shi were left.
Qiu Shi was the oldest among the people present, at the age of twenty. It is said that someone in her ancestors had once been a high official, but the descendants were not good enough, and her generation became more and more miserable.
The family wanted to be as prosperous as their ancestors, but they did not study hard to get fame. Instead, they wanted to climb high, so they sent the most outstanding daughter in the family to Cheng Mo. Qiu Shi's parents died young and he was raised by his uncle.
She has a docile personality. Even if she knew that she was being used as a bargaining chip by her family to be given to someone else as a concubine, she never resisted. The only time she worked hard for herself was when Cheng Mo wanted to reject her, and she begged Cheng Mo to accept her and let her
I was no longer bullied by my uncles and aunts.
I have no other choice, give these two a try.
After Gu Man exchanged greetings with the concubines, he pretended to be tired and asked them to go back. The concubines were all confused, that's it? Just chatting?
After they all left, Gu Man sent someone to quietly call Liu Xiaoxiang and Qiu Shi over.
Asked the two of them: "Have you two read books? Can you write?"
Both of them nodded, and Gu Man and Ji Moyan felt happy.
Gu Man asked: "I called you two here today because I want you two to consult on something."
The two of them were puzzled. When did the two ladies need to use their two concubines as advisers?
Gu Man said: "The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and the mansion has spent a lot of money on purchasing things recently. In previous years, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the mansion would give out silver taels to the servants, but this year the mansion really cannot make ends meet, so I
My wife and I are planning to cancel the rule of giving out silver rewards during the Mid-Autumn Festival. What do you think?"
Gu Man looked at the two of them and saw Qiu Shi smiling at Gu Man and saying: "Madam is also thinking about the family. The servants should naturally understand Madam's difficulties. I think it is feasible."
Gu Man frowned slightly, "Then what if I say that your reward will also be cancelled?"
Qiu Shi still had a flattering smile on his face, "I will listen to the eldest lady in everything."
Gu Man pursed her lips and looked at Liu Xiaoxiang, only to see that Liu Xiaoxiang's face had already become wrinkled, as if she was struggling with something.
"Liu Xiaoxiang, what do you think?" This chapter has been completed!