mtlumby2d Chapter 243: Tests from All Sides (2)
Chapter 243: Tests from All Sides (2)
Wen Bai really created a huge problem for himself!
You have to know that the word "criminal slave" means a family crime. This involves the question of how many generations of guilt there are. If the person is guilty of three generations and happens to be within three generations, I will never dare to help him!
Wen Bai might have some sympathy for the person, but he was unable to make the decision, so he had to push it onto himself to decide whether to keep this person or eliminate him.
Wang Jinyi knew very well that the word "criminal slave" could bring disaster to his family. In the ancient times when imperial power was respected, once the family was implicated in guilt, the entire family might be uprooted. Even a family as deep-rooted and prosperous as the Wang family might be uprooted!
He had to be cautious, so Wang Jinyi asked seriously, "What exactly is going on?"
When the mother saw her daughter's sudden change of expression, she took two steps forward and got very close to her daughter. She heard Zhu Yu say:
"I heard that she got the news from the Wen family, saying that the city was recruiting all kinds of talented people. This girl carried her brother on her back for a whole month and only arrived at the city yesterday."
Wang Jinyi asked subconsciously:
"Girl? How old is she?"
"According to Wen Bai, she looked only seven or eight years old, and her brother was only two or three years old. She walked here with her brother on her back, and walked more than 300 miles from Xunnan County!"
Wang Jinyi lowered his head in thought. It seemed that he had to go and find out for himself. Just because someone had traveled hundreds of miles to seek refuge with him, he should take it seriously!
Ever since I asked Wenbai to recruit students for the training class, I haven't asked about it. It's better to do it today than to wait for a better day. So today will be it.
"Zhu Yu, go inform Wen Bai that I want to see him in an hour. Bring all the materials of the recruited trainees, including this girl's materials, and ask him to come to Mingdong Division on time for the meeting."
Zhu Yu took the order and left. His mother looked at Wang Jinyi's serious expression and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Mother, I want to train my own helpers, so I bought a house in the west of the city and opened a training class. I gave this matter to Wen Bai. Today he sent me news that a seven or eight-year-old girl came here from Xunnan with her brother on her back and wanted to..."
Wang Jinyi hesitated, not knowing what words to use.
Isn't this a kind of refuge? But I don't have such strong wings! I can't protect anyone, and taking her in may bring trouble to my family!
What I lack most is all kinds of talents. She can travel hundreds of miles to come here just for this recognition, so it is worth taking seriously!
Six years have passed, and I still don't have a think tank or assistant! There are always not enough people available...
Wang Jinyi smiled helplessly, and her mother asked nervously:
"Jin'er, what happened? Tell me, maybe mother can help you."
Wang Jinyi looked at her mother as if she had awakened. Yes! With her mother by her side and her in-laws behind her, she was not alone. Moreover, if she wanted, the powerful Wang clan would be her helper!
"Mom, let's talk while we walk."
On the way to the west courtyard, Wang Jinyi told the mother about the official slaves who came to seek refuge. The mother was a little nervous and didn't know what to do. Of course, it would be safest to eliminate them directly.
Putting aside the issue of seeking refuge, a child walked hundreds of miles and took more than a month on foot to reach Xunyang City. Even if this person was not needed, he should have been properly handled.
The mother and daughter finally reached an agreement to first check on the person, and if that didn't work out, they would pay to send the person back or pay for resettlement.
If you can't help, at least you can help. But you have to see why the slave was convicted. If the crime is really heinous, then there is no need to think about it.
Counting the inventory is indeed very energy-consuming. The two maids, Qingmei and Zhuyan, brought by my mother, went up to help. They held up the account books to check the time of entry, the person in charge, the damage condition of the goods, storage, classification, etc.
Zhu Yu came back just after a warehouse had finished counting the goods.
The hour was almost up, and Wang Jinyi began to spread out his workload:
"Mother, the warehouse is now in your hands. There is a reward and punishment system on the wall. Just follow it. I won't take care of the rest. From now on, the warehouse is yours."
The mother knew her daughter would be busy next, so she sent her daughter out and patted her on the shoulder:
"Go and get busy. Don't worry. Mom will take care of all this for you."
Wang Jinyi looked at her mother and said mischievously:
"Mother, this is our family's property. It's not just mine. This is our joint property. You have to take good care of it!"
The mother also became more serious: "Whoever it belongs to is whoever it belongs to. It's yours and no one can take advantage of it. Mother knows that this is your hard work.
But you are still the second wife, so of course your things are half of the second wife's, don't forget that!"
The mother and daughter teased each other and smiled at each other.
Wang Jinyi quickened her pace, took Zhu Yu and two maids out of the yard, walked through the landscaped flower garden, and went up the small bridge.
Wang Yueyi's voice came from the gate of the big house:
"Jin'er, Jin'er, wait for me!"
Zhu Yu pulled the young lady who was walking forward with her head down and reminded her:
"Miss, the eldest lady is calling you!"
Wang Jinyi's mind was filled with the word "slave". After hearing Zhu Yu's reminder, he quickly stopped and turned around to see Wang Yueyi chasing him across the bridge:
"Jin'er, what are you doing for fun?"
Wang Jinyi thought: There will always be someone very happy in the world who will treat everything as a game. But the little sister is already twelve years old this year, and she won’t be happy for two years. 14 is the age for engagement. I hope she can be happy forever!
Wang Yueyi saw her little sister staring at her blankly without answering, so she asked again: "Where are you going?"
"Oh, I have to go to the accounting office to take care of something. What can I do for you, sister?"
"Didn't you say I could come play with you anytime?"
"Oh, yes, I have something to deal with now. Can you come back in an hour?"
"Won't we have dinner in an hour? After dinner I have to learn women's work, and in the afternoon it's my embroidery time, so I won't have time to come out!"
Life is not easy for girls in this era. Even a girl like Wang Yueyi who is cheerful every day needs to learn housekeeping, account management, and master various skills of women workers.
Who says a woman without talent is virtuous? Even if she has no talent, she is still full of skills!
I really don't have time to chat with the young lady here, so I took Wang Yueyi's hand and slowly walked towards the second door. Wang Jinyi asked:
"Have you read all the books I gave you two days ago? Which story do you think is good?"
The little sister told a lot of stories very seriously, as if she was telling them all. Wang Jinyi nodded mechanically. Wang Yueyi looked at her sister's fixed eyes and asked:
"Jin'er, did you hear that? Did you hear that?"