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Chapter 156: Not up to expectations

After hearing this, Chen Xiu Niang felt a little relieved. Some embroiderers did not have to stay in the capital. The competition in the capital was still very fierce. Not only did they need to have superb skills, but they also needed to have abilities in all aspects.

There are several people around her who have good skills but are weak in character. Many families look down upon such people even if they have good abilities.

"Miss Shen's offer is very good, and I know what to say. Please go back and wait for news."

Shen Yalan nodded: "Then wait for your good news, Chen Xiu Niang. Of course, don't worry, when you arrive at Qingling County Master's place, I guarantee that every embroiderer will feel the warmth of home, and their craftsmanship will surely be able to go a step further."

"Madam Yue, we will go back and prepare now. If there is any news, please inform us as soon as possible." Shen Yalan stood up and said goodbye.

Chen Xiuniang, Shen Yalan and others walked out of the reception room together.

"The eldest lady of the Shen family came here today?"

"Yes, I have never seen the eldest lady go to an embroidery shop in person."

"I heard that this girl is doing some business with Princess Qingling. Could she come here to ask Chen Xiu Niang for advice on embroidery?"

When Shen Yalan and Nanny Yue passed by, the conversation of several ladies could be heard clearly.

Shen Yalan was already used to such reactions. If her grandparents hadn't supported her in her business, her parents would never have let her show up in public.

Back in the carriage, Shen Yalan whispered to Mingyu: "Mingyu, when you get back, send a message to Tianyuan Mansion and have someone send a message to Qianqian, asking her to prepare some embroidery thread and have someone send it back to the capital."

"Yes, Miss." Ming Yu nodded in response.

The carriage started slowly and drove away from Chen's Embroidery Shop.

When the carriage arrived in front of the Shen Mansion, Shen Yalan got off the carriage and smiled at Nanny Yue: "Nanny Yue, you have worked so hard today. I can handle the next thing myself."

"Yes, if there is anything, Miss can come to see me at any time." Nanny Yue said with a smile.

When Shen Yalan stepped into the Shen Mansion, she had a new plan in mind.

She knew that in order to make the embroiderers recommended by Chen Xiu Niang willingly go to Xinghua Village, in addition to material conditions, it was more important to let them see the benefits behind it.

The next morning, when the sun first shone, the Shen Mansion was already bustling with activity.

Shen Yalan had just finished her breakfast when she received a message from Chen’s Embroidery Shop asking them to go there to keep an appointment today.

Shen Yalan prepared herself and went to Chen’s Embroidery Shop with Mingyu.

After arriving at Chen's Embroidery Shop, Shen Yalan was led directly into the reception room.

Chen Xiuniang was sitting there, and when she saw Shen Yalan and the others coming, she stood up quickly.

"Sorry for making Miss Shen run an extra trip. Please take a seat."

Shen Yalan sat down with a smile, "As long as it's good news, I can run as many times as I want."

"Haha." Chen Xiuniang was not angry at all. When she heard what Shen Yalan said, she laughed a few times. "That really made Miss Shen's wish come true. I told a few of my disciples about this yesterday, and some of them were really interested. However, I'll have to let Miss Shen tell them the details."

Shen Yalan smiled with the corners of her lips curled, "That's no problem, please ask Chen Xiu Niang to invite them over."

After a while, Chen Xiu Niang brought five embroiderers, whose ages were between 25 and 28 years old. The embroiderers of this age were all married and had families and children.

"These are the disciples who have followed me the longest, Jiao Yan, Wu Xin, Xu Hua, Xu Jiao, and Yue Cao. They are willing to go there, but there are some things they don't quite understand, and some things they can't decide on." Chen Xiuniang brought them over and then said to Shen Yalan.

"If you have any concerns, you can ask me."

The reason why Jiao Yan was moved was because of her family. Although she was already married, her husband was unreliable. She wanted to divorce, but her family disagreed, saying that it was too shameful for a woman to divorce.

Since you don't want her to divorce, then she should leave this place. He can do whatever he wants, and she can just turn a blind eye.

"Ms. Shen, I just want to know one thing. If I go there and someone causes me trouble, will they help me solve it?"

Her words made Shen Yalan stunned, and at the same time she guessed in her heart that this embroiderer must have something to do, so she wanted to use this opportunity to leave the capital.

"Will your trouble be that big? If it's just your family background, then the place you're going to has special guards, and people who don't know them can't get in."

When Jiao Yan heard this, she didn't have to think about it anymore. She was willing to go even if the monthly salary was not much. All the money she earned every month was taken away by her husband, and she would be beaten if she didn't pay. If she left now, that man would definitely not be able to find her.

"Okay, I agree to go with you."

With Jiao Yan's start, the others also spoke up.

"I heard from the master that our monthly salary over there is twenty taels of silver. In addition to this, there are other benefits. Is the employer also responsible for our accommodation and food?" Xu Hua asked.

Shen Yalan nodded, "Of course."

"Then what if we take on jobs during our break? How do we calculate that?"

"Also, after doing this for a while, I decide I don't want to do it anymore. Can I leave?"

Shen Yalan patiently explained to them: "If you agree to work there, everyone will sign a contract. You can tell me how many years you want to sign. Three years is the minimum. Of course, the income there is guaranteed to be much more than what you can earn in Beijing. If you don't want to work there after a while, you can leave. However, it is clearly written in the contract that you can leave early within the three-year period as long as you can pay the penalty."

When the five people heard Shen Yalan say three years, they were not surprised. The embroiderers who could be hired were all the same. This one was still considered good. She signed a three-year contract. In the wealthy families in the capital, what everyone signed was a living contract, or to put it more bluntly, it was a contract to sell one's body.

After signing a living contract, to put it nicely, you can leave when the time is up. To put it bluntly, you are just a slave.

Having said that, the few of them didn't have any questions. They could accept what Shen Yalan said, so they decided to go over and take a look.

"That's fine with us. We can pack our bags earlier whenever we leave."

Shen Yalan was very happy after dealing with five embroiderers at once. Although it did not meet her expectations, it was better than having no one at all.

"Three days, I wonder if you can make it in time?"

Jiao Yan and the others said there was no problem, and after the matter was settled, Chen Xiuniang let them go back first.

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