Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 83 Buying People (2)_1

Chapter 83: Chapter 83 Buying People (2)_1

Before Cai Wei could say anything, Xie Zhongren rushed over and scolded: "Such a disrespectful creature, do you think a servant like you can interfere in the Master’s business?" With that, he landed a kick on her.

The middle-aged man who had been bought by Cai Wei saw this and rushed over, risking his life to shield the young boy from Xie Zhongren’s blows, refusing to leave his side. The woman who had just been bought also came running over and clung to Xie Zhongren’s leg, pleading tearfully for mercy.

It turned out that these three people were actually a family.

Cai Wei looked at the young man. Despite his frail appearance making him seem unfit for heavy work, his face conveyed sincerity and kindness. So she took out twenty taels of silver and bought him too.

The couple had assumed that they would be separated from their son, but they never dreamt that their new owner would be so generous as to bring their only son along with them. The family was reunited, and they were so moved that they burst into tears, and repeatedly bowed and kowtowed to Cai Wei in gratitude.

The man called Zhang Bo said to his son, "Zhu’er, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to our new master; even if we had straw ringlets to repay, it wouldn’t be enough. If you ever do something to offend the master, not only will I not tolerate it, but neither will they."

While bowing, the young servant sobbed and replied, "The master is merciful and kind-hearted; she has kept my family from being torn apart. Even if it means being skinned alive, I would never dare to do anything against my conscience or wrong my master!"

Hearing these words, Cai Wei was quite satisfied!

Truth be told, upon entering the courtyard, she had already noticed these people. Zhang Bo and his wife often glanced at each other, so she knew they were a married couple. The young boy, who looked remarkably like Zhang Bo, was clearly Zhang Bo’s son. Therefore, she already had a solution in mind.

The reason she did not immediately purchase the entire family was to let them appreciate the pain of separation first. Then they would fully comprehend the magnitude of the compassion she showed in allowing their family to reunite. In the future, it would better motivate them to work hard for her.

"Auntie Liu, your job from now on is to make Hun Dun, dumplings, and roll out noodles in the back kitchen with Zhang Bo and Auntie Zhang. The chef will help you stuff the fillings, and the rest, you will handle yourselves."

"Yes, Miss. We will work hard." Auntie Liu, Zhang Bo, and Auntie Zhang answered reverently.

"Your name is Zhu’er, isn’t it?"

"Yes, Miss. My name is Zhang Zhu’er, and I am twelve years old."

"Good. Starting today, you will join Jiujin and Uncle Zhou outside to learn how to make grilled skewers. The three of you will take turns, and when it is not busy in the restaurant, you can also take turns to rest."

"Yes, I will learn immediately and will not disappoint you, Miss." Zhu’er bowed respectfully and walked away, wiping his tears.

Now only the little girl was left. Cai Wei asked, "How old are you? What’s your name?"

The little girl curtsied and said timidly, "Miss, I am twelve years old, and my name is Juhua."

Juhua?

Cai Wei’s lips twitched a few times, and she said, "I don’t like...chrysanthemums. Change your name. From now on, you shall be called Chun Liu."

"I thank you for giving me a name, miss." Chun Liu knelt to the ground in thanks quite perceptively.

"Stand up!"

Cai Wei laughed and said, "I chose you because I saw that you were clever. From now on, you will assist me. If you do well, you will be rewarded!"

As for what else she was saying, she didn’t continue but Chun Liu understood. She had knelt down once again and said, "I will serve the mistress with all my heart. If I have any ulterior motives, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!"

Cai Wei walked over, helped her up, and said, "I hope you can remember what you said today. I don’t need my people to be incredibly smart or efficient, but they must be loyal. Otherwise, I’d prefer not to have them at all."

Chun Liu lifted her head and said earnestly, "I will absolutely be loyal and serve my mistress until death!"

After training the little maid, Cai Wei allocated the living quarters to the four of them.

"There aren’t many rooms here. You each get one of the four rooms upfront: Zhang Bo and Aunt Zhang will live in the Eastern Room, Zhu’er will live next to them, the third room is the hall and will stay empty for now, and the room on the far west side will be for you and Aunt Liu."