However, Ye Jiu really misunderstood this point.
Sikong Mo himself did not like women, but he had never forbidden his subordinates from getting married.
It was just that all the men under him were tough guys, and since their master did not care for it, nobody took charge, and thus their marriages were all delayed.
Moreover, Sikong Mo hadn’t settled his own marital affairs, so naturally, he wouldn’t pay attention to his subordinates’ lifelong issues.
Looking at the shy Su Ning, Ye Jiu teasingly said, "I see that our servants aren’t getting any younger, and it won’t do for none of them to get married. In a while, let’s pick some pretty and nimble girls to bring back, and incidentally resolve everyone’s lifelong matters. What do you think, Steward Su?"
Su Ning’s head was nearly drooping to the ground, too shy to look up, but his words were very supportive, "Everything is up to the master."
Getting married, who wouldn’t like that!
He... had also been longing for it for many years!
But speaking of which, he was the oldest in the mansion, so perhaps the most urgent matter to address was...
As he mused, Su Ning’s thoughts began to drift astray.
Su Ning led Ye Jiu into a courtyard and as soon as they entered, someone greeted them with great politeness.
The person in charge of the courtyard was a woman called Madam Zhu, who was dressed simply, but had a stern face that looked somewhat harsh without a smile.
However, once Madam Zhu heard Ye Jiu wanted to buy servants, she instantly chuckled, "May I know what kind of servants this young lady wishes to buy? Maidservants or steward boys? Madam Zhu here has them all. Should I call them over for the young lady to choose?"
Madam Zhu’s demeanor reminded Ye Jiu of Madam Xun back in Nanchang.
That harsh old witch.
Therefore, Ye Jiu suddenly felt a wave of aversion.
"Are the people from Madam Zhu’s place from a legitimate source? I intend to use them after buying, and I don’t wish to bring any trouble upon myself!" Ye Jiu said sternly.
Add to that, Su Ning, skilled in a few martial arts, followed respectfully behind her, which gave the impression that Ye Jiu indeed carried the air of a rich young miss.
Ye Gaosheng was seeing this side of Ye Jiu for the first time, and he suddenly felt a surge of pride.
That was his little sister, second to none compared to other noble young ladies!
Madam Zhu was taken aback by Ye Jiu’s suddenly imposing demeanor.
Although Ye Jiu was wearing a veiled hat, she radiated a completely different aura than when she first arrived.
Madam Zhu, often mingling in such markets, could naturally tell that Ye Jiu disliked places .
However, who could argue with someone with money? Hence, Madam Zhu continued to smile and speak courteously, "I assure you, the people here come from proper backgrounds, all voluntarily sold by poor families. You might not realize, young miss, but these poor families have a hard time. Some can’t even afford food. Selling themselves at least ensures they have something to eat, which is far better than starving to death at home."
Ye Jiu, having been poor herself not long ago, understood the plight of the impoverished very well.
Thus, hearing Madam Zhu’s explanation, Ye Jiu felt much more settled.
"In that case, please trouble Madam Zhu to bring some young, nimble, and unmarried girls. Additionally, we need four cooks and if anyone can read and write, that would be even better," Ye Jiu stated her requirements.
Behind her, Su Ning’s aged face was already red as if he could bleed.
He had thought his master was just jesting, but he had not expected...